
The Light: Tales from a Revolution - New Jersey
Tales from a Revolution Series, Book 2
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Shamaan Casey
As a Quaker blacksmith, Robert is used to the challenges of fire and iron, but when the American Revolution splinters his own family and threatens his community, he will wrestle with questions of belief and philosophy. He must rely on his inner light to keep his family safe, and lead them to freedom.
The Light is Hedbor's standalone novel set in New Jersey from his Tales From a Revolution series, in which he examines the American War of Independence as it unfolded in each of the colonies. If you like heartfelt stories of how the extraordinary events of the Revolution affected ordinary people, you'll love The Light.
Buy The Light today, and experience the American Revolution as a personal journey of discovery!
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I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
WONDERFUL HISTORICAL TALE
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I found this story to be very interesting; the writing was excellent. The author obviously did a good job researching this time frame. The characters were well-developed and believable, and the events seemed authentic. It helped me to understand what life must have been like for regular people during the Revolutionary War. Also, the characters' consistent use of the terms "thee" and "thou" conveyed the sincere respect that Quakers sought to extend to everyone.
For the most part, the narrator did a great job. He had a pleasant voice that easily conveyed emotion. Some of his accents were a little off, though. Aside from that, he had a wonderful voice.
I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review.
Follow the Light
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Like in The Declaration, the characters in this story are not conveniently placed in areas of importance that have a poignant effect on the times. They could be any average person happening to be alive during this era. Their lives are, of course, influenced by the turmoil around them. This book gives a wonderful glimpse into a realistic scenario and the possible upheaval in peoples lives during the beginning of the American Revolution. It centres around a Quaker, Robert, who struggles with his religious beliefs, and a feeling of wrongdoing by the English Crown and soldiers. His livelihood is threatened many times. He relies on a few friends, and together they attempt to navigate through the upheaval and injustices while determining where their beliefs and tolerances lie.
This is the second book I’ve listened to by this narrator (Shamaan Casey, who also did the first book in this series) and I would listen to another. His attempt at an Irish accent was awkward, but his female characters were well done. I enjoyed the tone of his voice.
There are no explicit sex scenes, excessive violence or swearing.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily left this unbiased review. Please feel free to comment on whether you found my review helpful.
Which is the correct path?
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Great Historical Fiction!
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This was the third book in the series I downloaded, but the fifth (and at the time, last one available on audible) I completed.
Each book is a stand alone and none of the characters cross over into the others. So it’s easy to listen and follow in any order. Also, each book’s style and POV is unique.
I especially liked the language in this book, oft noted as Olde or Proper English. It added to the authenticity and easily helped the reader/listener slip back in time.
As much as I liked the story, it was difficult to really love this book. I’m baffled why I didn’t gobble this up - it was the shortest one!
I stopped and started it numerous times in the two and half months, but it was just kind of dry? Idk.
Shamaan is a stellar voice actor and I hope he continues to gain more recognition and accepts more books to narrate!
The Light is Slightly Dimmer than the Others in the stand alone series
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The Light
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As to the content of this novel, however, my reaction was basically "meh." I found it hard to get into, partly because of the way it was organized. We begin with Peter Harris, but the main character is his son, Robert. It's not until Chapter 2 that the author reveals that Robert has a wife and daughter - up to that point, I was picturing him in his late teens. I never really connected with any of the characters. This is a "home front" take on the Revolution, which I guess I should have expected with a Quaker protagonist, but without much involvement of female characters. I liked the Author's Note at the end better than the actual plot.
I would happily listen to another book narrated by Shamaan Casey, but I can't honestly say "It's great" about the overall experience, so I can't give this more than three stars.
I was provided a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
A Quaker Blacksmith during the Revolution
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A Fun Journey Through History
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Where Amazon got the idea that this is a children's book is incomprehensible to me, unless it's because there is no erotica or repetitive use of the f bomb.
This well researched and crafted novella explores the personal conflicts of a Quaker blacksmith/son/husband/father/friend whose convictions lead him to believe in the Patriot cause and the problems caused by his stance among the congregation as well as those caused by an amoral man whose only cause was himself. The plot is ingenious and very well done. I thought that using the perspective of the townsfolk on December 26, 1776 was inspired!
In spite of our family's years in the Northwest Territory Alliance and being a history addict, I never really thought a whole lot about the personal problems this group faced (think Major General Nathaniel Green, or the YA book Buttons for General Washington and a number of others both fiction and nonfiction).
Shamaan Casey has an excellent and remarkable manner of narrating with his mesmerizing voice!
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Excellent historical !
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The author obviously did his research. The story seemed very authentic and plausible.
A strong narrator adds to the enjoyment, and Shamaan Casey certainly delivered.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.
The Light
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