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The Cycle of Arawn

By: Edward W. Robertson
Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
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The White Tree (book one): In Mallon, the dark magic of the nether has been banned for centuries. Its users have been driven out or killed. Its secrets lost.

But the holy book of the nethermancers has just been found by a boy named Dante.

As he works to unlock the book's power, he's attacked in the street. The nethermancers aren't gone—and they want their book back. Caught between death cultists and the law, Dante fights for his life, aided by his growing skills and a brash bodyguard named Blays. Together they're drawn into a centuries-old conflict that brings Mallon to the brink of civil war.

Surviving won't be easy. But if they make it out alive, they'll step down the path to becoming two of the greatest warriors the world has ever known.

The Great Rift (book two): Dante and Blays have averted war against their new home of Narashtovik. But they didn't do so alone. It's time to repay their debts.

The norren who helped them remain enslaved by the Gaskan Empire. While arming the norren clans for rebellion, Dante hears one of them is in possession of the legendary Quivering Bow. If he can track down the weapon, it could secure norren independence.

But the wheels of war have already begun to turn. As Gask moves to crush the rebellion, Dante and Blays find themselves at the head of a campaign for survival—for norren and Narashtovik alike.

The Black Star (book three): Narashtovik has been saved—but Dante and Blays' friendship has been destroyed.

Blaming the Gaskan king for the loss of his love, Lira, Blays infiltrates the enemy nobility. There he schemes to bankrupt Gask and drive its ruler from the throne. But Dante's been waiting for Blays' return. If he finds and exposes him, Blays will be executed as a spy.

As they squabble, strange lights shine in the east. Harbingers of a long-forgotten threat. If the signs go ignored, Narashtovik will be annihilated by an enemy it never knew it had.

©2012 Edward W. Robertson (P)2015 Podium Publishing

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Fantastic

Absolutely loved it!! It was so hard to pause it and listen to later. Definitely a must read/listen, could not recommended it enough!

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Action A'plenty With Weapons, Hands and Magic

If you could sum up The Cycle of Arawn in three words, what would they be?

The first word would be ACTION, the second DESCRIPTIONS and the third has gotta be MAGIC, 'specially the Arawn precursor to Telecom. The LOOM

What other book might you compare The Cycle of Arawn to, and why?

The Shadow of What Was Lost compares favourably, similar protagonists and action, but totally different atmospheres

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Some of the Pub scenes with Dante and Blaes playing up

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Did both at various times

Any additional comments?

Have read it twice already, will read again...

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a bit all over the place

Dante is the worst lead character...shallow and egotistical...blaze was the only one i enjoyed but even he got turned around and made into someone i couldn't stand. an enjoyable 65 hours of listening but not books i would highly reccomend except if you can't find anything else.

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Great book, very engrossing!

Excellent book, great narrator. A few glitches with looping sentences, not sure if that was my phone or the player though.
Very much enjoyed!

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Lots of fun

I struggled a little, at first, with the narrator but the more I listened the better it got. The story is excellent - full of adventure and humour. There were times I laughed out loud. I loved every minute of this series and was sad when it ended. For those who care there is swearing (the 'f' bomb) in this novel but not a lot.

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One of My Favorites

Starts off a little slow, but just wait. This series (and the Cycle of Galand that follows) are just incredible. Amazing world building, characters with real depth and motivation, and a captivating story. I find myself rereading this again and again.

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people said it was boring....lies

amazing story with soooo many laughs once you get to know the characters. I'll be on the the next book now.

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Awesome !<br />

good stuff, I definitely recommend even if for nothing else but the banter between Dante and Blays.

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Great Series - gets greater in next Cycle series

What made the experience of listening to The Cycle of Arawn the most enjoyable?

I fell in love with the characters and their trials and adventures through listening to the Cycle of Garland first... It's characters are flawed and human involving far reaching concepts and topics whilst wrapping it up in epic tale of magic, warfare subterfuge etc etc.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Dante and Blaze the two main characters are great - but the supporting characters through out bring laughter and tears, as well as hatred toward the 'villains'. All very balanced character set and their interactions written nicely.

What about Tim Gerard Reynolds’s performance did you like?

Narrator was awesome - found this book by following his performance.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laughter, anger and a hint of sadness in there some where. No spoilers - you'll find your own moments.

Any additional comments?

This is a great engaging book that takes a while to get through. Suspend reality for a moment and let yourself go. This will prepare you fort the Cycle Garland... don't repeat my mistake by listening to that first.

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bloody great loved it!

loved it awesome read. well read with great bantrr between the characters. read on say!

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