Destiny Series

Five Novelettes with a Twist

By: Casi McLean

Narrated by: Amanda Stribling

Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

From USA Today best-selling author Casi McLean, five award-winning novelettes with supernatural twists grab you on minute one and hold you spellbound long after you listen.

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1. Self-reliant Reagan Nichols is no stranger to challenges, but ever since twilight fell over Spirit Lake and a murky mist oozed inland, everything felt surreal. When she finds a little girl wandering through the eerie fog, Reagan vows to save the child's father from the bowels of a ghostly vessel adrift on the lake. Will the three survive a confrontation with pure evil in order to meet their Destiny?

2. Savanna Bradford's impulsive reaction to her boyfriend Ryan's proposal spirals her into a rendezvous with fate and a mystical gift that could alter her future. Will the timeless struggle between dreams and passion bait her into repeating history, or will a simple gift from her bizarre encounter steer Savannah toward her true destiny before it's too late?

3. Sabrina Wentworth's bewildering gift swept her into the sensuous arms of a dream lover. Every night - after midnight - she slips into an illusory world drenched in passion. But the sands of time run out tonight. Can Brie find the key to her fantasy world before the reality of her ex boyfriend's deadly plot plays through, or will she be destined to death after midnight?

4. Prominent heart surgeon, Sierra Norton, performs minor miracles on a daily basis, but never in her wildest dreams did she imagine she would live one. When lightning strikes her flight the aircraft plunges, swirls through turbulence, and catapults Sierra into a treacherous past - the attack on Pearl Harbor. In a whirlwind blur, Sierra's courage, skill, and passion challenges her sanity. Can the convergence of three strong women reset history to fulfill her destiny?

5. When New York Times best-selling author Katlyn Harris discovers a timeworn painting in the attic of the isolated home she mysteriously inherits, a surge of déjà vu spins her into a mystery.

©2015 Casi McLean, Inc (P)2021 Casi McLean, Inc

This is Casi McLean at her finest!

Summary –

Five novelettes featuring five heroines not interested in romance take a tumble through time and discover destiny awaits them. Each novelette is a fleshed-out story filled with supernatural, romantic, mysterious elements and a quick read/listen. Each one can be read as a standalone but when read together, it’s a magical reading adventure. This is Casi McLean at her finest!

Narrator’s overall voice –

I’ve never heard Amanda Stribling’s voice before and I found her voice enticing to listen to. She has clear control over her voice and uses inflection to convey emotion, action, different characters, and more. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Does the narrator fit the characters?

Yes, Amanda Stribling fits the characters and creates clear differences between the characters.

Narrator’s reading style –

I rather enjoyed Amanda Stribling’s reading style. I found myself transported into each story. Partnering with Casi McLean, Amanda Stribling brings the series to life.

Narrator’s impact on reading experience –

Amanda Stribling has an incredible talent for narration. I closed my eyes on more than one occasion and let her take me away. Listening to her narrate is like going to the theater without leaving your home, office, or vehicle. A moving experience.

Narrator’s pacing –

Amanda Stribling’s pacing is brilliant, with just the right amount of tension without going overboard.

Audiobook flow –

Each novelette flows incredibly well. It was a joy to listen to.

What makes this audiobook unique –

I think what makes this unique is that Amanda Stribling creates a different set of voices for each story. By the time I read/listened to the third story, it still felt original.

Would I recommend this audiobook –

Yes! It is such a magical read/listen. Plus, you can do one story at a time which works well for busy people.

My Rating: 5 stars

3 star listen

Slightly dark, slightly cute
Destiny and ways to reach it through 5 or so short novels (about 15 minute listen each)
3 star listen
A few meet cutes and few times jumps.
Gifted audio, narration was good, audiobook is well made. I would like to listen to a full length book from this author. The writing was good.