First Rider's Call

Book Two of Green Rider

By: Kristen Britain

Narrated by: Ellen Archer

Length: 19 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

Magic, danger, and adventure abound for messenger Karigan G'ladheon in the second book in Kristen Britain's New York Times-bestselling Green Rider fantasy series

Karigan G'ladheon was once a Green Rider, one of the king of Sacoridia's elite magical messengers. In the messenger service, she was caught up in a world of deadly danger, and though she defeated the rogue Eletian who cracked the magical D'Yer Wall—which had protected Sacoridia for a thousand years from the dark influence of Blackveil Forest, and Mornhavon the Black's evil spirit imprisoned within it—she had nonetheless been tainted by his wild magic.

Exhausted in body and spirit, and determined to take control of her own destiny, Karigan returned to her home in Corsa. But even Karigan's stubborn determination is no match for the Rider's call. Ghostly hoofbeats echo in the deep regions of her mind. When she awakes to find herself on horseback, halfway to Sacor City in her nightgown, she finally gives in.

Karigan returns to the court, only to find the Green Riders weakened and diminished. Rider magic has become unreliable, and she herself has ghostly visions of Lil Ambriodhe, First Rider, and founder of the Green Rider corps.

But why is the First Rider appearing to Karigan? And will Karigan be able to seek the help of a woman who has been dead for a thousand years?

©2009 Kristen Britain (P)2012 Penguin

captivating and a good second volume

Its a great second volume, a smooth transition and development of the story line. The narrative performance gave life to each character!

This story is simply captivating.

This story is all about the amazing journey, and all the bumps along the way.

Entertaining

Looking forward to the next in the series. definitely a good series to listen to .

Seat gripping

What made the experience of listening to First Rider's Call the most enjoyable?

I'm not big on fantasy novels but this was a free one, so I thought why not have nothing to lose, Man! it grabs you from the first page and doesn't stop. The narrator is fantastic I have recommend this to my grandson (14) got him hooked too.

What was one of the most memorable moments of First Rider's Call?

the Berry sisters, who would know they are very important

Which character – as performed by Ellen Archer – was your favorite?

All of the characters she is great added to my favorite

Any additional comments?

Read or listen to all of this series you won't be disappointed!

Wonderful story

I enjoyed reading the book and, now, listening to the audiobook. Ellen Archer does a terrific job with the many voices and a surprisingly good Scottish burr for Lil Ambrioth. In my head, I've pronounced many of the fictitious places differently; particularly accents on syllables.

Excellent story, wonderful performance

This series consistently goes in directions I did not expect. The characters are rich and realistic. Their decisions make sense in the world and the story does not revolve around secrecy or love triangles.

once again, well done

As the second book, the story deepens and sucks you into the story and doesn't let go. the story continues and is wonderful.

great serries!

love the narrator and all her voices!, the story is so good I will stay up till I fall asleep late in the night!

Complete Awesomeness!!

4th re-read, still good as the first 3. You need this book in you life.

fair

I enjoy this series. Was first introduced to it while deployed.
However I had some difficulty with the narrator. Mostly the interpreted accents.