-
Blood of the Scarecrow
- Solstice 31 Saga, Book 3
- Narrated by: Andrew Tell
- Series: Solstice 31 Saga, Book 3
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 11-08-16
- Language: English
- Publisher: Martin Wilsey
Regular price: $19.95
People who bought this also bought...
-
Still Falling (Solstice 31 Saga: Book 1)
- By: Martin Wilsey
- Narrated by: Andrew Tell
- Length: 14 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 212
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 200
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 199
Barcus is a working stiff looking for a good paycheck. When the Ventura and its crew enter orbit for a scheduled planet survey, the ship activates an automated defense system protecting the planet. Although the Ventura is destroyed in the attack, Barcus alone survives the harrowing fall to the remote planet surface. He struggles to remain alive and sane, and to discover why everyone he knew and loved on the Ventura was deliberately murdered.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Space Man Vs. Medieval Planet
- By sbenrap on 10-15-15
-
Planetside
- By: Michael Mammay
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,135
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,075
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,069
War heroes aren't usually called out of semi-retirement and sent to the far reaches of the galaxy for a routine investigation. So when Colonel Carl Butler answers the call from an old and powerful friend, he knows it's something big - and he's not being told the whole story. A high councilor's son has gone MIA out of Cappa Base, the space station orbiting a battle-ravaged planet. The young lieutenant had been wounded and evacuated - but there's no record of him having ever arrived at hospital command.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Refreshing Sci-Fi
- By Chris Duemig on 08-01-18
-
The Circuit
- By: Rhett C. Bruno
- Narrated by: Jefferson Mays
- Length: 28 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 441
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 418
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 415
Earth is a dying planet. To survive, humanity founds the Circuit, a string of colonies across the solar system, dedicated to mining resources vital to preserving what remains of mankind. Here there are no heroes or villains, only those willing to do what's necessary to survive. The New Earth Tribunal, a powerful religious faction, has risen to rule the Circuit. They believe a Spirit within the Earth will one day appear and welcome humanity back home.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
An author who understands science fiction and true story telling!
- By Alan McDonald on 07-03-18
-
Not Alone
- By: Craig A. Falconer
- Narrated by: James Patrick Cronin
- Length: 22 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 6,997
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,509
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 6,499
When Dan McCarthy stumbles upon a folder containing evidence of the conspiracy to end all conspiracies - a top-level alien cover-up - he leaks the files without a second thought. The incredible truth revealed by Dan's leak immediately captures the public's imagination, but Dan's relentless commitment to exposing the cover-up and forcing disclosure quickly earns him some enemies in high places.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Impressive Book About Aliens & the Hype Industry
- By Russell on 12-21-16
-
Salvation
- Salvation Sequence, Book 1
- By: Peter F. Hamilton
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 19 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 812
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 768
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 769
In 2204, humanity is expanding into the wider galaxy in leaps and bounds. Cutting-edge technology of linked jump gates has rendered most forms of transportation - including starships - virtually obsolete. Every place on Earth, every distant planet humankind has settled, is now a step away from any other. And all seems wonderful - until a crashed alien spaceship of unknown origin is found on a newly located world 89 light-years from Earth, carrying a cargo as strange as it is horrifying. To assess the potential of the threat a high-powered team is dispatched to investigate. But one of them may not be all they seem....
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Wait For Book 2
- By StrikitRich on 09-26-18
-
Galaxy's Edge
- By: Nick Cole, Jason Anspach
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
- Length: 17 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,760
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,414
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,400
On the edge of the galaxy, a diplomatic mission to an alien planet takes a turn when the Legionnaires, an elite special fighting force, find themselves ambushed and stranded behind enemy lines. They struggle to survive under siege, waiting on a rescue that might never come. In the seedy starport of Ackabar, a young girl searches the crime-ridden gutters to avenge her father's murder; not far away, a double-dealing legionniare-turned-smuggler hunts an epic payday; and somewhere along the outer galaxy, a mysterious bounter hunter lies in wait.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
bit of a disconnect between parts
- By Amazon Customer on 03-10-18
-
Still Falling (Solstice 31 Saga: Book 1)
- By: Martin Wilsey
- Narrated by: Andrew Tell
- Length: 14 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 212
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 200
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 199
Barcus is a working stiff looking for a good paycheck. When the Ventura and its crew enter orbit for a scheduled planet survey, the ship activates an automated defense system protecting the planet. Although the Ventura is destroyed in the attack, Barcus alone survives the harrowing fall to the remote planet surface. He struggles to remain alive and sane, and to discover why everyone he knew and loved on the Ventura was deliberately murdered.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Space Man Vs. Medieval Planet
- By sbenrap on 10-15-15
-
Planetside
- By: Michael Mammay
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,135
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,075
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,069
War heroes aren't usually called out of semi-retirement and sent to the far reaches of the galaxy for a routine investigation. So when Colonel Carl Butler answers the call from an old and powerful friend, he knows it's something big - and he's not being told the whole story. A high councilor's son has gone MIA out of Cappa Base, the space station orbiting a battle-ravaged planet. The young lieutenant had been wounded and evacuated - but there's no record of him having ever arrived at hospital command.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Refreshing Sci-Fi
- By Chris Duemig on 08-01-18
-
The Circuit
- By: Rhett C. Bruno
- Narrated by: Jefferson Mays
- Length: 28 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 441
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 418
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 415
Earth is a dying planet. To survive, humanity founds the Circuit, a string of colonies across the solar system, dedicated to mining resources vital to preserving what remains of mankind. Here there are no heroes or villains, only those willing to do what's necessary to survive. The New Earth Tribunal, a powerful religious faction, has risen to rule the Circuit. They believe a Spirit within the Earth will one day appear and welcome humanity back home.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
An author who understands science fiction and true story telling!
- By Alan McDonald on 07-03-18
-
Not Alone
- By: Craig A. Falconer
- Narrated by: James Patrick Cronin
- Length: 22 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 6,997
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,509
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 6,499
When Dan McCarthy stumbles upon a folder containing evidence of the conspiracy to end all conspiracies - a top-level alien cover-up - he leaks the files without a second thought. The incredible truth revealed by Dan's leak immediately captures the public's imagination, but Dan's relentless commitment to exposing the cover-up and forcing disclosure quickly earns him some enemies in high places.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Impressive Book About Aliens & the Hype Industry
- By Russell on 12-21-16
-
Salvation
- Salvation Sequence, Book 1
- By: Peter F. Hamilton
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 19 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 812
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 768
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 769
In 2204, humanity is expanding into the wider galaxy in leaps and bounds. Cutting-edge technology of linked jump gates has rendered most forms of transportation - including starships - virtually obsolete. Every place on Earth, every distant planet humankind has settled, is now a step away from any other. And all seems wonderful - until a crashed alien spaceship of unknown origin is found on a newly located world 89 light-years from Earth, carrying a cargo as strange as it is horrifying. To assess the potential of the threat a high-powered team is dispatched to investigate. But one of them may not be all they seem....
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Wait For Book 2
- By StrikitRich on 09-26-18
-
Galaxy's Edge
- By: Nick Cole, Jason Anspach
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
- Length: 17 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,760
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,414
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,400
On the edge of the galaxy, a diplomatic mission to an alien planet takes a turn when the Legionnaires, an elite special fighting force, find themselves ambushed and stranded behind enemy lines. They struggle to survive under siege, waiting on a rescue that might never come. In the seedy starport of Ackabar, a young girl searches the crime-ridden gutters to avenge her father's murder; not far away, a double-dealing legionniare-turned-smuggler hunts an epic payday; and somewhere along the outer galaxy, a mysterious bounter hunter lies in wait.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
bit of a disconnect between parts
- By Amazon Customer on 03-10-18
-
Cast Under an Alien Sun
- Destiny's Crucible, Book 1
- By: Olan Thorensen
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
- Length: 15 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,010
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,842
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,844
Joe Colsco boarded a flight from San Francisco to Chicago to attend a national chemistry meeting. He would never set foot on Earth again. On planet Anyar, Joe is found unconscious on a beach of a large island inhabited by humans where the level of technology is similar to Earth circa 1700. He awakes amid strangers speaking an unintelligible language and struggles to accept losing his previous life and finding a place in a society with different customs, needing a way to support himself and not knowing a single soul.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Slowly we turn, step by step, inch by inch...
- By Ron on 09-18-17
-
Columbus Day
- Expeditionary Force, Book 1
- By: Craig Alanson
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
- Length: 16 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 26,746
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 25,447
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 25,391
The Ruhar hit us on Columbus Day. There we were, innocently drifting along the cosmos on our little blue marble, like the Native Americans in 1492. Over the horizon came ships of a technologically advanced, aggressive culture, and BAM! There went the good old days, when humans got killed only by each other. So, Columbus Day. It fits. When the morning sky twinkled again, this time with Kristang starships jumping in to hammer the Ruhar, we thought we were saved.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Sci Fi I didn't know I wanted
- By Gary Glenn on 06-27-17
-
The Forever
- The Forever, Book 1
- By: Craig Robertson
- Narrated by: Scott Aiello
- Length: 17 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 514
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 488
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 491
Jupiter, thrown off orbit, will destroy Earth in less than a century. Jon Ryan volunteers for the most ambitious, desperate mission ever conceived: His consciousness must be transferred into an experimental android host, where he'll live an immortal - and lonely - life. Jon's only companion on his 50-year voyage is his ship's irritable AI. The US president wants Jon dead and is willing to sacrifice his own people to eliminate Jon. An alien species has vowed a holy war to eliminate all humans, either on Earth or wherever they might run. Only Jon can protect humans from their enemies.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
Pass if you want smart sci-fi
- By Ian McCurdy on 09-04-18
-
Terra Nova Chronicles: Publisher's Pack
- Terra Nova Chronicles, Book 1-2
- By: Richard Fox, Josh Hayes
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
- Length: 14 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 892
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 843
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 840
Chief Katherine “Kit” Carson, of the elite Pathfinder Corps, joins the mission as a last-minute replacement, hoping to put a spotty past behind her and build a new life on a brave new world. The expedition arrives on Terra Nova, expecting to join the first wave of colonists, instead they find abandoned cities and are soon faced with a new, terrifying enemy humanity has never encountered before. This publisher pack includes Terra Nova and Bloodlines.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Can’t wait for the next book
- By Daniel on 09-16-18
-
TFS Ingenuity
- The Terran Fleet Command Saga, Book 1
- By: Tori L. Harris
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer
- Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,015
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 956
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 955
It's the year 2277. For 50 years, Earth has received mysterious data transmissions from random locations in deep space. The streams include advanced technology, allowing humans to achieve faster-than-light travel virtually overnight. As we prepare to take our first tentative steps into interstellar space, we know almost nothing about our alien benefactors, and their motivations remain unexplained.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
More please
- By Tm on 05-11-16
-
The Lost Starship
- By: Vaughn Heppner
- Narrated by: David Stifel
- Length: 13 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 3,461
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 3,188
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 3,187
Ten thousand years ago, a single alien super-ship survived a desperate battle. The vessel's dying crew set the AI on automatic to defend the smashed rubble of their planet. Legend has it the faithful ship continues to patrol the empty battlefield, obeying its last order throughout the lonely centuries.In the here and now, Earth needs a miracle. Out of the Beyond invade the New Men, stronger, faster and smarter than the old. Their superior warships and advanced technology destroy every fleet sent to stop them.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
THE NEW MEN
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 02-01-17
-
Deadly Nightshade
- A Prequel to the Man of War Series
- By: H. Paul Honsinger
- Narrated by: Lawrence Alexander
- Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 21
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 21
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 21
Max Robichaux’s thrilling adventures didn’t begin on 21 January 2315 when he took command of the USS Cumberland at the age of 28. Before that date, Max became an expert on battle tactics, the psychology of command and leadership, the customs and fighting techniques of the mysterious and powerful Vaaach race, and more. In June 2304, the 16-year-old green Ensign Max Robichaux is given a small but fast and stealthy ship to penetrate enemy space, observe a mock attack on a new kind of enemy battle station, and return with information on the station, enemy weapons, enemy tactics, and other valuable intelligence.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Awesome story - bad voice for this series
- By Edwards on 10-06-18
-
Steel World
- Undying Mercenaries, Book 1
- By: B. V. Larson
- Narrated by: Mark Boyett
- Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,521
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,896
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,899
In the 20th century Earth sent probes, transmissions, and welcoming messages to the stars. Unfortunately, someone noticed. The Galactics arrived with their battle fleet in 2052. Rather than being exterminated under a barrage of hell-burners, Earth joined their vast Empire. Swearing allegiance to our distant alien overlords wasn't the only requirement for survival. We also had to have something of value to trade, something that neighboring planets would pay their hard-earned credits to buy. As most of the local worlds were too civilized to have a proper army, the only valuable service Earth could provide came in the form of soldiers....
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Classic Space Opera
- By Don Gilbert on 12-05-13
-
Terran Strike Marines: Publisher's Pack
- Terran Strike Marines, Book 1-2
- By: Richard Fox, Scott Moon
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
- Length: 14 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 399
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 386
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 381
When the Terran Union has a mission that must not fail, it calls upon the Strike Marines. They are trained to improvise, adapt, overcome and win every fight. Terran Strike Marines: Publisher's Pack is an action-packed military science-fiction adventure set in the best-selling Ember War universe. This pack includes The Dotari Salvation and The Rage of Winter.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Great follow up with the familiar characters!
- By L.R. on 09-18-18
-
Seeker
- By: Douglas E. Richards
- Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
- Length: 13 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 321
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 294
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 293
When an interstellar probe lands in the heart of the Amazon jungle, powerful nations around the world will stop at nothing to retrieve it. Because the unoccupied alien craft is sure to contain revolutionary technology. Technology that will allow the country that controls it to dominate the globe. With the probe hidden within the densest rain forest on Earth, traditional military power is useless. So the US chooses to send in a single operative, a man who’s been enhanced to the limits of current technology.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Another solid from Douglas Richards
- By Freel on 08-19-18
-
Hell Divers
- The Hell Divers Series, Book 1
- By: Nicholas Sansbury Smith
- Narrated by: R. C. Bray
- Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 14,538
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 13,651
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 13,611
More than two centuries after World War III poisoned the planet, the final bastion of humanity lives on massive airships circling the globe in search of a habitable area to call home. Aging and outdated, most of the ships plummeted back to Earth long ago. The only thing keeping the two surviving lifeboats in the sky are Hell Divers - men and women who risk their lives by diving to the surface to scavenge for parts the ships desperately need.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
I usually don't read my SciFi however....!!
- By Michalena on 10-06-17
-
Rebel Fleet
- By: B. V. Larson
- Narrated by: Mark Boyett
- Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,766
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,536
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,534
They hunt us. They bomb our worlds for target practice. A star cluster in the constellation of Orion rotates once every 1,000 years. Those who rule there have an ancient tradition: When each cycle ends, they train their fleets by spilling the blood of lesser beings. The enemy fleets are coming again. In response, the Rebel Worlds gather their starships to face the terrifying threat, and this time humanity is asked to stand with them. The last time they considered Earth, Vikings in longboats were raiding English coastlines. Today, we're less primitive. Today, we're a target.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Formulaic but entertaining
- By B. on 02-08-17
Publisher's Summary
Captain James Worthington, Roland Barcus and the crew of the deep space survey ship Ventura have been betrayed and blown out of the orbit of the planet Baytirus in a heinous ambush.
As they struggle to survive, the crew discovered they were sacrificed to protect a dark agenda. Now that they've fought their way free of their planet-bound trap, the survivors are ready to go home. Whether Earth wants them back or not.
More from the same
What members say
Average Customer Ratings
Overall
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars13
-
4 Stars14
-
3 Stars6
-
2 Stars0
-
1 Stars1
Performance
-
4.5 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars21
-
4 Stars9
-
3 Stars2
-
2 Stars1
-
1 Stars0
Story
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars16
-
4 Stars9
-
3 Stars6
-
2 Stars1
-
1 Stars1
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Joseph Kirk
- 11-22-16
Great ending to a terrific series
If you could sum up Blood of the Scarecrow in three words, what would they be?
Action-packed, exciting,
Who was your favorite character and why?
Barcus... a man who never wanted to be a hero, but felt himself obligated to take the mantle.
Have you listened to any of Andrew Tell’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
no
Any additional comments?
All questions are finally answered, and a few new mysteries are revealed, as the truth behind the 'incident' comes to light. Fates of the characters we've come to love are determined, some good with a few not so good. All in all, a terrific ending to the Solstice trilogy.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- L
- 11-22-16
great rap up
Would you listen to Blood of the Scarecrow again? Why?
I would listen to again, I will listen to all three books again they were awesome
What did you like best about this story?
Barcus was my hero and the whole series just is so captivating. very well done.
Have you listened to any of Andrew Tell’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Andrew did the first two books and I would listen to other stories he reads.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
yes
Any additional comments?
Mr Wilsey did a fantastic job with this series and I hope he continues writing.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Michael G Kurilla
- ROCKVILLE, MD, United States
- 11-21-16
Book 3 kicks it up a notch
Blood of the Scarecrow is Martin Wilsey's 3rd installment in the Solstice 31 Saga trilogy. As with Book 2, the story opens with a focus on another survivor of the Ventura destruction, Wes Hagen and begins concurrent with Books 1 & 2. More quickly however, all the survivors hook up, along with Wex who saved Barcus' life, but transformed him into something else. The plot shifts back to the Earth system where the mystery of the Ventura destruction is revealed as part of a larger political move to cement power, thus explaining the basis for the chapter intros regarding a subsequent investigation into events that resulted in millions of deaths.
The sci-fi elements are mostly in line with earlier installments, especially with AI sophistication. One new intriguing element is the concept of a "scarecrow", an alternate lifeform, that human can become that have "wolverine" (X-Men) like recuperative powers, and can perceive time as human perceive space allowing for limited precognition. The geopolitical machinations that created the basis for the story are well crafted, but devilishly complex, equal to the planet on which the story began.
The narration continues to be above average with a solid range of voices. Tone and mood are well suited to the plot. Of particular note is the pacing which allows for absorption of a complex web of motives and interactions. If possible, listening to all three books in succession will help in the flow as the character count is on the high side.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- syborg
- 09-14-17
Great conclusion to a great series
A proper ending. Book one was amazing book two was awesome. This was just as wonderful and as sci fi as it gets.
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- Sailfish
- 12-11-16
Somewhat over-the-top but very entertaining
This being the last installment of the trilogy, Martin decides to end it in Dr. Strangelove one-upmanship fashion. He also, wrongly, conflates megalomania with liberal fascism. The earth governance was more of a kleptocracy headed by a psychotic nut-job than some collectivists pipe dream. Also, some of the SciFi elements were more than a bit outlandish.
Even so, the novel was a kick to go through, in no small part due to the excellent narration by Andrew Tell.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
-
Overall1 out of 5 stars
-
Performance2 out of 5 stars
-
Story1 out of 5 stars
- Peter J.
- 11-21-16
Disappointed Ending
This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
Story was confusing with too many changes and views, overall I was disappointed especially considering the depth of the first two books in the series.
0 of 2 people found this review helpful