The Last Hunter: Collected Edition

By: Jeremy Robinson

Narrated by: R.C. Bray

Length: 34 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

This collected edition of the Antarktos Saga includes all five books in the series - Descent, Pursuit, Ascent, Lament, and Onslaught. More than 35 hours of pulse-pounding audio written by the New York Times and number one Audible best-selling author Jeremy Robinson and narrated by the best-selling and award-winning narrator R.C. Bray.

Description:

I’ve been told that the entire continent of Antarctica groaned at the moment of my birth. The howl tore across glaciers, over mountains, and deep into the ice. Everyone says so. Except for my father; all he heard was Mother's sobs. Not of pain, but of joy, so he says. Other than that, the only verifiable fact about the day I was born is that an iceberg the size of Los Angeles broke free from the ice shelf, a few miles off the coast. Again, some would have me believe the fracture took place as I entered the world. But all that really matters, according to my parents, is that I, Solomon Ull Vincent, the first child born on Antarctica - the first and only Antarctican - was born on September 2, 1974.

If only someone could have warned me that upon my return to the continent of my birth, 13 years later, I would be kidnapped, subjected to tortures beyond comprehension, and forced to fight...and kill. If only someone had hinted that I'd wind up struggling to survive in a subterranean world full of ancient warriors, strange creatures, and supernatural powers.

Had I been warned, I might have lived a normal life. The human race might have remained safe. And the fate of the world might not rest on my shoulders. Had I been warned....

This is my story - the tale of Solomon Ull Vincent - the last hunter.

©2020 Jeremy Robinson (P)2023 Jeremy Robinson

1 Book Too Many

In some ways, this book reminded me of Luke Romyn's "Beyond Hades" and how it twisted the mythological Greco-Roman gods of legends history and motivations but went even further and included the pantheon of gods from other societies such as Norse, Egyptian and even the biblical figures. The conflict was between the MC whose unique birth as the only human to be born in Antarctica would destine him to be the fulcrum on which the war between humanity and the gods would pivot.

The series proceeded well through the first 3 books as the MC went though childhood and into adulthood even though there was a lot of repetition of previous plot arcs, some of which is understandable considering this series was a culmination of separate books released over time. However, it began to get irritable when during the end of every battle the MC would fall into a fugue of fatalism and helplessness, only to find some spark of hope that allowed to to overcome his doubts and when the battle.

The last two books were mostly rehashes where the author brought up new gods along with existing ones to battle in predictable ways. And, like other demigods of myth such as Hercules, Odysseus and Theseus' had to survive his journey to the underworld. However, it became outlandish when other 2nd tiered protagonists, thought to have been killed ended up being saved in the end.

R.C. Bray's performance was its usual best.

Simply Amazing

This series is hands down my favorite of all time narrated by the great R.C. Bray, there simply isn't anything more I could ask for. keep up the amazing work Jeremy!

Evil is a choice, there is always a choice!

Descent #1 – So begins the sage of Solomon Ull Vincent, the first and only child born on Antarctica. After a thirteen-year hiatus, Sol returns with his parents for a birthday vacation, and his entire world changes. Kidnapped, memory wiped, he is transformed into someone or something, that no one would have believed to exist. The opening volume is a definite attention-grabber and R.C. Bray delivers a masterful performance.
Pursuit #2 – Sol is on the run. First, hiding within a large cavern but once discovered, he’s now trying for the surface. An interesting incident was Vin the Seeker. During their mental fight, Vin was able to use Sol’s abilities against him. Just reading Sol’s abilities should not have allowed Vin to use them, should it? I think not, but it makes for good storytelling. The difference between Sol and Ull is disturbing. Reverting to the cry-baby, even with all the information he owns is disappointing. It almost makes one want to throw in the towel on the whole story. There must be some salvation for Sol in the future. As volume two comes to an end, one treachery is undone while another is born.
Ascent #3 – With the continent of Antarctica relocated to the equator, the great ice shelves melted relieving the continent of its weight. The landmass was growing. Antarktos was rising. Ninnis has consumed the essence of Nephil instead of Ull as had been planned. Sol/Ull mistakenly escaped Ninnis by stepping into Tartarus, now he is trapped. Ninnis has gone to the surface to search for his daughter Kainda, Emilie, Luca, and the thirty-four deserted Hunters who accompanied them. Sol, in the meantime, discovers the history and purpose of Tartarus, makes a new friend, and learns more about himself. Somehow, Sol decides that it is his responsibility to stop the Nepheline. It is a good story but I do have issues.
Lament #4 - Search for the Jericho Shofar. The journey will take them to an amazing location where death is forbidden. There, they will meet Adouwell the cherubim. If successful in his quest, King Solomon will take possession of his army in preparation for the war against the Nepheline.
Onslaught #5 - The Nepheline army approaches. Will those who follow King Solomon and the remnants of the U.S. Military be enough to stop the invading force? Stay tuned for the exciting conclusion. Hope, faith, passion, and focus bonded with Sol; family. All-in-all an excellent series. I enjoyed it very much.

Oh My Gosh!!

This was the first I have read from this author. I have to tell you that it was so much more than a read. This was an experience. Very well written and researched and the narration was off the charts. I literally felt wrung out so many times and actually had to leave it all for a bit to absorb everything and to just breathe. The action is non-stop and keeps you at the edge of your seat. As other reviews have said, this belongs in a movie. The special effects would be crazy. Anyways, when I was finished, I felt sad that there wasn't more and exhausted because there was so much. It looks like I'm looking for more from this author.

A great story where all myths come together!

I enjoyed the narrator, and the story was well written with just the right amount of detail.

An Exceptional Story

Thank you Jeremy Robinson. Thank you R.C. Bray. The experience was captivating, positively educative and to a large extent spiritually relevant. There is indeed power in storytelling.

Another great series!

I love the stories of Jeremy Robinson. This is another great series that's well worth the time.

must read!!

this series wowed me from the beginning def worth getting I listened to the story In record time and now am sad for it to have come to an end... I really enjoyed this series an can't wait to restart it!!

Fantastic!

I have over 700 books in my Audible library. This collection rates in the top 10! An amazing mix of mythology, religion, emotion, and the supernatural. As always, R C Bray, the master storyteller, brings it to life!

Fantastic

I love the entire storyline from book to book it kept me engaged in the entire way such characters such vibrant scenes loved it