Runelight

The Aenigma Lights, Book 1

By: JA Andrews

Narrated by: Kate Reading

Kate thought finding the puzzle box would give her all the answers—but it only holds far more desperate questions.

Kate is a Keeper—a storyteller, magic-wielder, and researcher—but a single mystery has evaded her all her life: What happened on the tragic day when two strangers stole not only the puzzle box that hummed with magic but so much more?

She and her brother Bo have searched for twenty years with no luck. Until Venn, a surly elf, shows up on the hidden doorstep of the Keepers' Stronghold with that same aenigma box—and a message that Bo has disappeared.

Kate needs a guide back to Venn's homeland to search for him, and Venn needs to find him for reasons of her own. Reasons she refuses to explain. Despite their mutual distrust, Kate and Venn form a grudging alliance.

Somewhere in the midst of infiltrating dwarven tunnels, discovering the secrets of the aenigma box, and stumbling onto shocking ancient relics, the alliance shifts to friendship.

As the search for Bo grows increasingly dangerous, they uncover a complex plot woven through centuries, devastating not just individuals but entire empires. Even working together, the inexplicable forces standing against them may be too much.

Half treasure hunt and half rescue mission, this epic fantasy adventure is a tale of puzzles, mysteries, and the kinds of friendships—both old and new—that shape the soul.

©2023 JA Andrews (P)2023 Podium Audio

Critic reviews

"Reading's performance is smooth and thoughtful as she guides listeners through the puzzles and complexities of this fantasy novel. She captures the individual characters as they form uneasy alliances and fight the forces against them."—AudioFile Magazine

Characters both good and bad

As in a lot of books constant repetition of scenarios from previous chapters . That being said said I’ll continue in the future books.

Awesome

the only thing I wish for this is that I could get the other two books! Miss light and last light.

Love it

I’m really enjoyed the story, and Kate Reading is always a joy to listen to.

Loved It

Marvelous character development. I fell in love with each complex character in the story. Such a wonderful talent.

The narration by Kate Reading is great as always

Do you know ation is great, and character are very interesting but the plot was often tedious with too much emphasis on Nance.