Black Spark

Dark Magic Enforcer Series, Book 1

I watched in horror as dark magic sprang from my hand faster than an imp after your socks. I didn't know my name, let alone that I had such power. The man was dead. I panicked. I ran. How was I to know I was a dark magic enforcer, tasked with keeping magic hidden from the world? Yeah, total noob move, I know. But my memory is returning, and the Hidden have given me 24 hours to make amends. Cover it up. Finish the job I was given, or else. Failure isn't an option. Well, it is, but I like me, and I like being alive. The clock is ticking as I battle to make things right and exact revenge on those who took so much from me. Easier said than done as I deal with angry mages, bitey zombies, oversexed imps, creepy necromancers, and grumpy trolls - and those are just my friends - all while trying to stop myself falling in love with my best friend, Kate, who just so happens to be a hot vampire. I'm Faz Pound, a.k.a. Black Spark, Dark Magic Enforcer, and time is running out. At least I have my looks. For now.

©2016 Al K. Line (P)2017 Tantor

Great story overall.

Narrator was the toughest part. Vocal narration did not entirely fit the character. Sounded separated most the time. Almost like he was struggling to complete a thought. story and atmosphere were fantastic and the relationship between Spark and Kate were the most notable interactions.

not the best, but not bad at all

it was okay. Not as good as some of the other fantasy books, and it took the narrator a while to get a feel for how the character actually spoke. all in all not bad.

A weak start to a fun idea

When I first started this book, I disliked the writing enough that I didn't plan to finish it. However, I do like this narrator, so I listened a little longer, and then the protagonist started to grow on me. Before I knew it, I was enjoying the book and wanted to know more, so I purchased the sequel. The books do improve as they go, for a while. (See my review of Book 6 for the downside to that statement.)

Boring and Repetitive.

It was an interesting concept, but sacrificed tension for explanations that were repetitive and long and boring. The audible version doesn't help since the reader had a dry and bland tone. I knew I went wrong when it literally repeated sentences.

Great

I liked this audiobook story it had lots of action and of course great characters I listened to it on my audio app thank you for great entertainment I.The narrator did a great job as well