Spellbound

Book II of the Grimnoir Chronicles

By: Larry Correia

Narrated by: Bronson Pinchot

Length: 16 hrs and 52 mins

Publisher's summary

Audie Award, Paranormal, 2013

Dark fantasy goes hardboiled in Book II of the hard-hitting Grimnoir Chronicles by the New York Times best-selling creator of Monster Hunter International. The Grimnoir Society’s mission is to protect people with magic, and they’ve done so - successfully and in secret - since the mysterious arrival of the Power in the 1850s, but when a magical assassin makes an attempt on the life of President Franklin Roosevelt, the crime is pinned on the Grimnoir. The knights must become fugitives while they attempt to discover who framed them.Thing go from bad to worse when Jake Sullivan, former P.I. and knight of the Grimnoir, receives a telephone call from a dead man - a man he helped kill. Turns out the Power jumped universes because it was fleeing from a predator that eats magic and leaves destroyed worlds in its wake. That predator has just landed on Earth.

©2012 Larry Correia (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

another great book by Larry Correia

i have known about Larry Correia a month ago, and he is one of my fev writers. This book is amazing!!!!! i'm dying for the next one.....

The narrator did a good job, i really like how he voice these characters, not all narrators do that.

i really don't know what to say guys... if you thought the first book was good... believe me this one is really really good.... no need to read any reviews, just click the add to cart button and enjoy :)

Another satisfying read

Another satisfying read. I love how this series combines magic and noir together so well.

Excellent story and narration

Any additional comments?

After loving the monster hunter books, I was worried about liking this story line. With that said, I was pleasantly surprised to find another great series. Eagerly awaiting the next book.

Another great series by Larry Corria

I listened to the monster hunter series and fell in love with both the story and the narrator. After getting used to the new narrator I have to say that the grim noir chronicles are going to be my second love, amazingly written, great characters, immersing characters facing unimaginable odds to save man kind and their planet. Highly recommended if you read and liked monster hunter international or just love a good read based on fantasy paranormal

Simply sublime

Would you consider the audio edition of Spellbound to be better than the print version?

Absolutely. The true star of the book is Bronson Pinchot, the narrator. His voice is beautiful and versatile. He manages to capture the voices of Japanese Ambassadors and midwestern girls with equal ease. His performance is amazing, but I always come back to the sheer beauty of his speaking tone. That alone is enough to recommend the book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite character is without a doubt Faye Viera. It's a classic situation: small town girl thrust into a big world with amazing abilities, but unlike most, Faye never loses that simple oakie charm and honesty. She's straight forward and direct in a world compromised of lies and deceit. She's extremely intelligent, and more importantly, quick. I found her to be a breath of fresh air in a world populated by liars and schemers.

Which scene was your favorite?

Any scene involving Faye. Her interactions with the other protagonists, as well as with the antagonists were without fail hilarious and satisfying.

Any additional comments?

I really can't say enough about the narrator. I could write all sorts of cheesy similes describing his voice, but I wouldn't be able to do it justice. Just listen. You won't regret it, although if you are new to the series I'd recommend starting with the first book.

Thrill ride. Superb narration.

Any additional comments?

Very entertaining. I judge an audiobook by how hard it is to turn it off when I am forced to do something else. Lets just say I haven't been very productive the last few days.
This one is even better than the first, "Hard Magic", which I enjoyed immensely. Many twists and turns. Fast paced. Great characters.

Pinchot is again incredible as a narrator. The best I have encountered so far.

I just wish there were more.

Excellent Book 2!!

Another great book in this series. "Good on ya", Larry Correia, and keep them coming!!

Great fantasy/Action and characters that grow on U

Would you listen to Spellbound again? Why?

Probably not but only because I am have a voracious appitite for new stories

Who was your favorite character and why?

Faye (and of course Jake Sullivan) is a delightful mix of naivete and killing machine...and the reader does a marvelous job of capturing her essence

Which character – as performed by Bronson Pinchot – was your favorite?

Faye

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

Not extreme but very satisfied both with the entertainment value and the creative depth.

Any additional comments?

I am hooked on Larry Correia's sense of fantasy, both of his series are similar and highly recommended

Successful second book in the series

I enjoyed the first book in this series by Correia, having been a fan of his Monster Hunter series. I was surprised to prefer this new series and have to say that this book is better than the first Grimnoir book. The characters are good and Correia writes his action well. An enjoyable listen.

Great story and amazing characters

This story, these characters... the writer simply got it right. The entire book was a good steady pace and the ending leaves you begging for more. Good stuff all around!