Dawn of Wonder

The Wakening, Book 1

By: Jonathan Renshaw

Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds

When a high-ranking officer gallops into the quiet Mistyvales, he brings a warning that shakes the countryfolk to their roots. But for Aedan, a scruffy young adventurer with veins full of fire and a head full of ideas, this officer is not what he seems. The events that follow propel Aedan on a journey that only the foolhardy or desperate would risk, leading him to the gates of the nation's royal academy - a whole world of secrets in itself.

But this is only the beginning of his discoveries. Something is stirring in the land, something more ominous than the rising threat of hostile nations. Fearful travelers whisper of an ancient power breathing over Thirna, changing it, waking it. In the very heart of these stirrings, Aedan encounters that which defies belief, leaving him speechless with terror - and wonder.

©2015 Jonathan Renshaw (P)2016 Podium Publishing

Great story, great narration

I spend a lot of time listening to audio books and it is dream to find one like this that kept me listening hour after hour. Definitely worth the listen.

Amazing performance and story.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes I certainly would recommend this book. It takes a young boy from childhood to early adulthood, and inspite of his circumstances and horrible upbringing, it makesw one know it's possible to be greater than one's past and future expectations. Although it is a fantasy, it is human in all the quirks and "unexpected" of life.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dawn of Wonder?

I felt the most memorable moment of this book was when the main character leaps from an impossible height to help someone else, certainly knowing he won't make it but willing to try, nonetheless.

Which character – as performed by Tim Gerard Reynolds – was your favorite?

All of them, Tim is one of my favorites of all time. His rendition of lots of the books in my library speak to my love of his ability to render both male and female characters with realism and a lack of foolishness that often happens when either men pplay women or women try to voice men. Tim can do it all.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I was particularly moved when the main character learns that he can fly.

Any additional comments?

Although this book comes off in the beginning as a book about children for children, do not let it fool you, it is certainly not; but a book about real heroism and, being human, making mistakes and it's a terrific listen.

Great book!!

One of the best books I've listened to this year. I really can't wait for the second book to come out. Well worth the credit.

AMAZING!!!

This book is well written and the narrator brought to life the era of the story

Breath Taking!!

Brilliant. I Highly anticipate book 2 & More! Johnathan Renshaw is talent Unleashed. Thank You! I'm about to read it Again!

enjoyable!!!

this book started slow but by the end I was ready for book 2 can't wait to see how much the characters grow

pure greatness!

loved it!! a really great story and can't wait for the next one! it truly is amazing!

Good, but not great, but still so good!

It was a well done and entertaining story that had everything I enjoy in a fantasy story, and nothing I don't. Good, clean, honest fun.

Couldn't stop listening

Loved the book. There's a lot of potential in this series as the characters have much room to grow still and the story has really just begun. There were a few frustrating points for me, but it can be forgiven if you think of this as the beginning of a series and in the end I appreciated the balance of it all. Very much worth picking this book up. Beautifully and intelligently written and the beginning of something wonderful.

Great Story...Harry Potter Like

Very well developed characters with great realistic friendships at the military school. Never read a fantasy book that is like this one....Excellent!