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Another good book

Modesitt's books tend to be very formulaic like Terry Brooks'. But they are still very fun escapes and enjoyable to read or listen to. If you enjoyed his other books then you will enjoy these.

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Great story

Another fantastic novel by an outstanding author. Modesitt dazles again. If you enjoy a good fantasy story you will love this one.

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Poor narration

Listening to Kyle McCarley is painful for me. Names and the like in fantasy book can be odd, but the narrator's pronunciation and emphasis on syllables aren't intuitive if you have read the printed book. His "accents" only detract from story, which is sad, since this is one of my favorites series.

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Slow but worthwhile...

Decent, but VERY slow in spots. Played at 1.2x speed near the end. Still, a good addition to the series, carrying the overall plot forward.