The Devil's Lair

The Gryphon Chronicles, Book 9

By: E.G. Foley

Narrated by: Jake Benson

Length: 27 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

One Night. One Mission. One Destiny.

In a world plunged into chaos by dark magic and monstrous creatures, destiny awaits Jake Everton in the scorched sands of Karakum, where the Black Fortress, stronghold of the Dark Druids, looms over a fiery crater, holding captive countless agents of the Order—including Jake’s own parents. If they’re still alive.

Once an orphaned street urchin, now a brave thirteen-year-old warrior with incredible powers, Jake must venture into the heart of darkness to save them. With his fearless Gryphon and his loyal band of friends (who refuse to be left behind!), the bold young adventurers will face monstrous trials and magical mayhem.

In this pulse-pounding installment of The Gryphon Chronicles, secrets will be revealed, courage will be tested, and sacrifices will be made. The path is fraught with peril, but Jake must break the power of the sorcerer-king and will stop at nothing to reunite his family.

Prepare for an unforgettable adventure that will keep young and old alike on the edge of their seats. Will Jake and his friends triumph over evil? Or will the desert’s flames consume everything they hold dear?

Join Jake on his most thrilling quest yet—for time is running out, and the battle for everything begins now.

©2023 E.G. Foley (P)2024 E.G. Foley

All the feels

This story is great and ties up all the dangling plot lines. The narrator is fantastic. His characters are excellent and his voice is soothing, a must in an audiobook.

Narration plus story equals FUN!

This was the 9th book in the Gryphon Chronicles series and focused mainly on the war between good and evil, or as stated in the book, the Order and the Dark Druids. Don't even try to read this as a stand-alone. Start with Book One- The Lost Heir, focusing on a 12 yr old homeless pickpocket named Jake and his friend Dani who helps him survive in Victorian London. You'll love it no matter what age you are.

First what I didn't like:

1. Not much actually. The book was probably longer than it needed to be, but then again, I like detail, so I didn't mind too much.
2. People being eaten while alive seems a little too much violence for a middle school reader

What I liked:

1. Almost all of the characters that we've been introduced to in the previous 8 books were included in this book. We get to see how the characters grow and develop and their relationship to one another.

2. Some major plot lines that were introduced in the first book were finally resolved.
In fact, if the author had wanted, this easily could have been the last book in the series. But the author decided to tantalize us with fun and fresh new plot threads for us to follow into future books.

3. The Narration! Jake Benson is so good! He really brings the characters to life. I love his voice for the spider Malwort. Hilarious!

Sorry that I can't tell the story, but it would be all full of spoilers!

Engaging Book

Loved this book and the whole series. I honestly have a hard time with books. Most books take too long for me to actually get into and want to finish reading or listening to this series grabbed not long after the the first 5 minutes good books and hard to put down.

Another fantastic addition to this adventure!!!

I have been reading this series for a long time and now share it with my nieces and nephews! This chapter in Jake and his families adventures is thrilling and eventful.The narrator does a wonderful job bringing characters to life and the authors keep the story lively and enjoyable