Crossfire

Book 1, The Omega Group

De: Andrea Domanski

Narrado por: Melissa Chatwood

Birthdays suck!

For her 18th, Mirissa Colson receives a package from the mother who abandoned her over a decade ago. The family secret it reveals transforms her life from trying on prom dresses to battling an ancient race of demons. Thanks, Mom.

Her 19th brings forth an even more treacherous foe - one maniacal demi-god bent on ruling the world. So much for dating. Thankfully, the years of martial arts and sharpshooter training her ex-Navy SEAL dad put her through gives her the perfect skill-set to build upon.

When she's called on to save the world - literally - Mirissa finds she has a lot more in her arsenal than just a mean roundhouse kick. Burgeoning powers she previously thought impossible, like controlling the elements and sensory expansion, give her some confidence. But when she is propelled into a world teeming with preternatural beings - all with powers of their own - she finds herself outmatched and outgunned.

©2014 Andrea Domanski (P)2015 Andrea Domanski

Great way to experience this book

Would you listen to Crossfire again? Why?

This was so much fun to listen to; I will definitely do it again-- and let my daughter listen, too. Which is what I'd bought it for, but I wanted to take a sneak peek to get an idea of the narrator ... and I couldn't turn it off. I own the print version, so I kept thinking "I'll turn it off at this point-- nope, I'll wait until ..." Oops!

What did you like best about this story?

I love Ms. Domanski's words and story-flow. The book is full of fun information with cool twists about Amazons and other mythological characters. I loved all the action and the interplay of the characters, and "watching" the lead, Mirissa, come into her own.

What does Melissa Chatwood bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She was fun to listen to and had a great voice for the lead-- catching the snark and sarcasm of the teen and the strength of the Amazon.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

If I had that many hours to sit and listen from beginning to end, I would. But that's what's so great about audio books; I can be doing stuff around the house and still be "reading."

Any additional comments?

Well done-- and fun that this author has chosen various narrators to go with her other Omega books, capturing the feel of the leads!

Amazonian warriors, gods, demis, & more, gotta lov

Wow, tons of action with all sorts of creatures and a couple of gods keeps your attention in this story. Standard good verses evil with epic battle and love of family are included. The narrator did a fine job, but the recording not so much. The sound at the beginning of sentences was very loud and then softer. It made adjusting volume tedious. I voluntarily reviewed this audio book after receiving an advanced copy.

wonderful

what a wonderful book. nice up beat book. ready for the next book enjoy reading it

A Fantastic Journey

I love this book. Mirissa is one of the best protagonists I've "read" in awhile. It's refreshing to see a female teenage character who is not only tough and independent, but she certainly doesn't need a man to help her achieve her goals. Sure there are hints at a romance, hints that I hope grow into something more. But Domanski has created a character who is totally human, totally teenaged, and totally tough.

If I had a daughter, this is the book I would want her to read. Instead, I can only enjoy it myself and recommend it to others. A little bit Buffy, a little bit Xena and then a whole bunch of her own unique flair, Mirissa is a character to idolize. I hope this book gets the recognition it deserves as I would love to see more girls and women wanting to be more like Mirissa.

I know I didn't give too much about the plot- but I don't want to give spoilers. It's a kick ass story that you need to check out. You won't be disappointed.

I can't wait to listen to Greco (book 1.5 in the series) next! I love this world!

A very Original Story, Highly recommend

I was given this audible copy in exchange for a Review. After listening to the story I have gone ahead and purchased then next 2 audible book in this series, That is how much I truely enjoyed this authors book!! It is rare to find a story that breaks out of the general genre written now a days, so I found this refreshing!