Wit'ch Fire

The Banned and the Banished, Book 1

By: James Clemens

Narrated by: Jennifer Van Dyck, Kevin Pariseau

Length: 15 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

On a fateful night five centuries ago, three mages made a desperate last stand, sacrificing everything to preserve the only hope of goodness in the beautiful, doomed land of Alasea. Now, on the anniversary of that ominous night, a girl-child ripens into the heritage of lost power. But before she can even comprehend her terrible new gift, the Dark Lord dispatches his winged monsters to capture her and bring him the embryonic magic she embodies. Fleeing the minions of darkness, Elena is swept toward certain doom - and into the company of unexpected allies. There she forms a band of the hunted and the cursed, the outcasts and the outlaws, to battle the unstoppable forces of evil and rescue a once-glorious empire.

©1998 Jim Czajkowski (P)2014 Audible Inc.

verry nice

i love how this book starts, its nice fantasy book
wit some horor in it , and the performance was also good

Dark, disturbing, and undeniably exciting.

James Clemens sumersaulted into my list of favorite authors with this series. He manages to capture these characters in such a way that you feel a connection with each and every one of them. When they feel pain, something inside of you wails right along with them, when one of them dies, a piece of you goes with them. His writing is intense, and unforgiving, and he should be proud of his ability to ignite a story that burns deeply into your brain until you finally finish it. Not just the one, but all 5 of them.

Awesome story even better with audible

The best fantasy novel I have ever read plain and simple as that. The audio book was well performed and the voices she does are enchanting and give the story even more life.

I really liked it

I just wish that it was it came together a little bit more in places and that the ending was different

Enjoyed

This was an enjoyable book to listen to while traveling. Made the miles go quicker

How have I not heard of this?

This book is really well written. It surprises me how there's not a fan wiki or web page or anything for it. I definitely recommend this for dark/epic fantasy fans.

An Amazing Journey

There are five books in this series, which I have both read and listened to. Elena Morin'stal is a beautifully imagined character that takes many a hard road on her journey to save her homeland. Beginning as a scared young girl and reluctant savior, she grows throughout the story into much, much more. It's a wonderful ride with tons of magic, monsters and adventure.

There are parts of these books that are predictable, especially if you are an avid fantasy reader and/or if you are a table top role-player. The language is not always perfect and sometimes you may wish for a few more details but the story is truly amazing and worth the time.

I do have to say that I do not like the reader for this particular series. I feel her voice was not suited to the story or the characters. Her reading does not lack feeling, mind you, only a quality that allows you to lose your awareness of the 'Reader' while they are reading. I had a hard time becoming immersed in the story because of this.

Overall, though, this is a great read and I highly recommend it to fantasy lovers. If you do not want to listen to it, I definitely recommend buying it (it is available for the Kindle). Following Elena and her entertaining, sometimes infuriating, group of misfits will not be a trip you regret.

Wow

Would you consider the audio edition of Wit'ch Fire to be better than the print version?

Yes because the reader was GREAT with her character changes.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Wit'ch Fire?

I had a few, but the when the Elf found the queen instead of the King, The writer and reader kept you engaged through the Fighting.

Have you listened to any of Jennifer Van Dyck and Kevin Pariseau ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Jennifer, Yes.

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

Very big cry at certain times.

Any additional comments?

I'm very glad it took me so long to buy this series. I don't think I could bare to stop and wait for the next installments.

this is my favorite series.

I have read it so many times I've replaced books several times. to now have it in audible makes me even happier to read or listen to it again

i laughed, i cried, i was on the 'edge of my seat'

the author doesn't pull any punches. the heroes of the story don't get it easy