The Stolen Tower

The Light Beyond the Storm Chronicles, Book 3

By: Alexandra Butcher

Narrated by: Matt Jenkins

What stalks the land cannot be, but is.

Where magic is outlawed a troll Shaman calls from her deathbed to her heiress, Mirandra Var, daughter of the storm. Mirandra vows to find her missing kin, sort friend from foe, and claim the dangerous secrets guarded by unthinkable creatures. If she succeeds, she will become the leader of her tribe. If she fails there will be no tribe to lead.

Please note 18 and up rated. This contains scenes of violence and sexual situations.

©2015 A L Butcher (P)2020 A L Butcher

A gem of an audiobook I'll read again and again!

Story Impressions –

In an epic battle for power, Miranda answers the call but will she have the strength to succeed? As an avid fantasy reader, I was hooked from the beginning. The world-building, descriptive narration, character development work together to make The Stolen Tower an incredible audiobook. If fantasy is your weakness, you need to listen to this audiobook.


Narrator’s overall voice –

Matt Jenkins has a gift for bringing stories to life through his interpretation. I think his voice works really well for such an exceptional book. He genuflects the sensitive subject matter using a variety of inflections and tones.

Does the narrator fit the characters?

Characters so real and accurately portrayed, you'd think you were experiencing it for yourself. So yes, the narrator fits these characters, even the evil ones.

Narrator’s reading style –

He uses different voices for each character in addition to the narrator to make the story come alive.

Narrator’s impact on reading experience –

Matt Jenkins makes Butcher’s impactful fantasy come alive. It’s a wonderful partnership and makes for an unforgettable listening experience.

Narrator’s pacing –

The pacing is well done with just the right amount of dramatic flair.

Audiobook flow –

The audiobook flows really well. There are times when I got so caught up in the story, I stopped what I was doing and just listened to the story.

What makes this audiobook unique –

The different voices Matt Jenkins uses make this a unique listening experience. His talent for orating really comes across in this audiobook.

Would I recommend this audiobook –

YES! It’s one of my favorite audiobooks and with the help of Matt Jenkins, this has become a gem I will read again and again.


My Rating: 5+ stars