Rise of the Pendragon

De: J.M. Hofer

Narrado por: John Keating

The last of the Romans have left Britannia, leaving greedy and ruthless men to seize power and rip the land asunder. Without the discipline of Rome to stop them, relentless Picts come down from the North to raid her settlements while boatloads of Saxons sail west from Germania to pillage her shores. Grown soft with nearly five generations of Roman order, most men in Brython are unable to defend their homes against the ever-growing threats from all sides. But there is hope. Emrys and Uthyr, the two youngest sons of Constantine, the last great Roman leader in Britannia, have now come of age. They return to Brython to avenge their father and reclaim his usurped throne. Along with their strange druid advisor, Myrthin Wyllt, they lead a campaign to unite the clans of Brython against the tyranny of her enemies, vowing to restore the peace and order once enjoyed under Rome's protection.

Bran knows the war for Brython is far larger than any one clan can hope to win alone. He pledges fealty to Emrys and his obligations thicken. His strength, compassion, and loyalty are continually put to the test as he struggles to meet the mounting demands of his country, clan, wife, and family, as well as those of his otherworldly master, Arawn, who has daunting plans of his own for him. Meanwhile, strange, winding roads beckon to Taliesin, leading him to worlds both sublime and dark that will change him in drastic ways. Arhianna's fate leads her home, but at a frightening and terrible cost. Gareth finds himself duty-bound to Mynyth Aur, but, like his father, longs for the horizon. In Bran's absence, Lucia strives to remain a strong leader and mentor for her children and the people of her clan, determined to keep those she loves and cares for united in mind and spirit.

New and unlikely alliances are forged while old enemies churn forth new grievances, testing the limits of every relationship. All struggle to meet their responsibilities within the chaos surrounding their homeland, but remain hopeful they will succeed in putting a just king on the throne who will usher in a new age, free from terror and tyranny.

©2016 J.M. Hofer (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

Rise of the Pendragon

I have enjoyed the first two books, Islands in the Mist and Across the Sea, from the Islands in the Mist series by J M Hofer. I was excited to have the opportunity to continue the series with the third installment, Rise of the Pendragon. I do admit that I am not a fan of this genre. However, this book makes me want to give more like this one a chance. It was great going back in time once again, catching up with Bran and Lucia, and taking another journey with the two. I was intrigued with this continuation of their tale from start to finish. I loved it.

I had the pleasure of listening to the audio version of Rise of the Pendragon. I loved the narrator, John Keating's performance of the story. I thought he voice was great to listen to and it was a perfect addition to it.

I am going to give Rise of the Pendragon a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for readers who love to read exciting and adventurous fantasy fiction. I am looking forward to read the fourth installment from the Islands in the Mist series, Into the Shadows. I have to know what happens next in the series and see what adventure awaits ahead.

I received an audio version from J M Hofer's Rise of the Pendragon from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest review.

Another fantasy masterpiece

Rise of the Pendragon is a wonderful continuation of Hofer's saga. Her writing is lyrical. Her characters have depth. The story was gripping. I look forward to furthering this journey with her next book.
The reading was like sitting around a campfire, under a star dappled sky listening to a bard spins his tales.

Mystical

Love this series. Can't wait till book for. This take on historical and legend in story is done in a perfect balance.