Crucible of Gold

Temeraire, Book 7

De: Naomi Novik

Narrado por: Simon Vance

Naomi Novik’s beloved series returns, with Capt. Will Laurence and his fighting dragon Temeraire once again taking to the air against the broadsides of Napoleon’s forces and the friendly—and sometimes not-so-friendly—fire of British soldiers and politicians who continue to suspect them of divided loyalties, if not outright treason.

Laurence and Temeraire—joined by the egotistical fire-breather Iskierka and the still-growing Kulingile, who has already surpassed Temeraire in size—embark for Brazil, only to meet with a string of unmitigated disasters that leave the dragons and their human friends forced to make an unexpected landing in the hostile territory of the Inca empire, where they face new unanticipated dangers.

Now with the success of the mission balanced on a razor’s edge, and failure looking more likely by the minute, the unexpected arrival of an old enemy will tip the scales toward ruin. Yet even in the midst of disaster, opportunity may lurk—for one bold enough to grasp it.

©2012 Temeraire LLC (P)2012 Recorded Books

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Novik’s influences run the gamut from Jane Austen to Patrick O’ Brian, with a side trip through Anne McCaffrey. Her books are completely involving and probably addictive, their central conceit explored in clever detail with a great deal of wit and historical insight.” ( San Francisco Chronicle)

“These are beautifully written novels: not only fresh, original, and fast-paced, but full of wonderful characters with real heart.” (Peter Jackson)

“A gripping adventure full of rich detail and the impossible wonder of gilded fantasy.” ( Entertainment Weekly)

A Great Series Continues

Would you listen to Crucible of Gold again? Why?

Since it is part of a series, in its place, absolutely.

What other book might you compare Crucible of Gold to and why?

Because of the common theme of dragons and riders bonding so deeply, the Dragon Riders of Pern series (Anne McCaffrey).

What does Simon Vance bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His readings are musical in their cadence and intonation, rendering a listener readily engaged and easily lost in the experience.

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

If hanging on every word is an extreme reaction, then yes.

Same reader, different voices.

Although the reader is the same as the previous books, he changed the voices for some of the main characters, which was jarring until I got used to it.

Great, great book!

Another great installment in an amazing world. I cannot rate this book highly enough! Please listen to this immediately.

I love dragons

now I own a dragon it's all the only fault but I like my Isierka

Good as always

Story keeps moving along with new angles and I look forward to the next one.