The Elemental Keyes

Circle the Square, Book 1

By: Sam Burns

Narrated by: Greg Boudreaux

Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

Today is the day the world ends.

Fine, tomorrow is the day the world ends, but is that actually better? My name is Blaze Keyes, and I’m a seer. Since I was a kid, I’ve known that the world was going to end on my 25th birthday.

But the day before the apocalypse, the most unexpected guy falls into my lap—or maybe I’d like to fall into his. Elethen is tall, handsome, a type of mage that disappeared from earth a century ago, and is an elf. Also, he says he fell through a portal from another world, and I sort of believe him.

If I can’t save Earth, maybe I can at least get Elethen home safe. Or if we can get my infuriating brother to work with us, maybe we can save everyone on both of our worlds. Maybe the world dies tomorrow, but damn it, I’m not going out without a fight.

The Elemental Keyes is the first of two books featuring a deadly portal between two very different worlds, a confused elven Robin Hood, an unemployed mage trying to deal with the end of everything he knows, his snarky criminal brother, and a few surprises along the way.

©2023 Sam Burns (P)2023 Sam Burns

Each new series is getting better

I appreciate and thoroughly enjoyed the world building in this new series, and the ending has me wanting the next book asap. Kind of a cliffhanger but could only hope for more..

Fantastic!

All the magic! I adored this amazing tale of magic and two different worlds. This is one of my favorite authors and once again I was spellbound by the incredible story and this narrator as always did a magnificent job. Can’t wait for book two to come to audio as well.

Excellent, Inventive and just Fun

I always enjoy Sam Burns’ writing and this novel is no exception. Her characters and stories are original and well rounded. Plenty of excitement and believable romance. Greg Boudreaux’s narration is always superb and this book is maintains his exceptional standard of work. I am very much looking forward to book 2.

Sam Burns is an amazing author

As usual, Sam keeps my attention riveted throughout the story. Funny. Wholesome. Sexy. Good guys fight the bad guys and win. Interesting characters. But lighthearted too. A breath of fresh air from a fantasy world when I need to escape real life for a bit.

Fabulous!

Such a wonderful story and fascinating characters. The narration was amazing and I can’t wait for the sequel!

What a great book

I really enjoyed his style. I cannot wait to start the next book in the series.
If you are a fan of LGBTQ fantasy bucks this is for you

Amazing story!

Great storyline. Character development was awesome as well. Need the next book now! Let’s go!

Loved it!

I loved everything from the narrator to the character to the plot! I also live the name reversal, cracked me up. I always love when it’s Duel POV. Don’t even get me started on that plot twist though, so good! Cant wait for the next one!

Next book in series, please.

Bought because Greg Boudreaux was the narrator, but the story was so good I'm hooked. Definitely a series I will purchase all of. Clueless men, snarky yet supportive brother, and two worlds on the brink of destruction. Will they save each other? Or be each other's destruction? And where did the Spirit mages go?

Great Listen!!!

Greg Beaudroux's(sp?) performances are always chef's kiss. This one was no different. Pairing him with Sam Burns and you get an awesome pairing.

Sam's books are fast becoming 1-click purchases for me. I love them. In fact, I had no idea of what this book was about before I purchased it. I definitely did not regret it.

Get it, you'll love the characters and it is so worth the credit.