Impact of the Fallen

The White Mage, Book 4

By: Ben Hale

Narrated by: Derek Perkins

Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

Empowered with the magic of luck, the Master has no equal. At her command, the Dark has devoured half the globe. Entire nations have been erased, continents have vanished, and billions are dead. The desperate survivors have joined a worldwide evacuation to the Americas. Their hope died when the Oracle fell.

Yet they do not yield.

Inspired by the Oracle's defiance, mankind has chosen to fight. For them to triumph, they require a weapon - one that now walks the Dark, forgotten and lost. Battling hordes of fiends, he seeks to escape the cloud. Instead he finds a young woman, one who has fallen from the sky. Both are believed to be dead, and when they return one thing is certain.

The whole of the Earth will feel the impact.

©2014 Ben Hale (P)2016 Podium Publishing

Can you believe too long?

I very much enjoyed the first book. I got it as part of the white mage omnibus which at the time I assumed was the entire series. As it turns out there are three books in the omnibus and a total of five in the series . I Not usually one to complain about a series being too long. But in this case, it seems that the extra content just makes it drag on and on without actual resolution. I find myself impatient for an end. I believe this is because of the way the main enemy for so long is presented as omnipotent and seemingly unstoppable, with no attempt at forecasting any way she could be beaten. Obviously the heroes win in the end, but all of their virtues have either already been shown to be ineffective, or are COMPLETELY ignored as assets. (I am speaking here of the main characteristic of the heroine which makes her, supposedly, unique and pivotal, but which is never used even after being practiced a little and pointed out as crucial to success.) The combination of the obvious success at the end for the good guys and obvious insurmountability of the enemy does not make for compelling reading but rather tiresomeness. There is only so long you can stretch out, "Oh, no! The enemy is just too powerful, but we can't give up! We must fight on! "
Nevertheless I would, in general, recommend this series . Give it a try and see if it is for you because if you enjoy it there's a lot of content here with a nice mix of action some character development and eventual plot progression . I am going to listen to the final book , mostly because I would just like some resolution.

Emotional

I can not wait to hear the next book.

It transports my mind into another world that is fantastic, scary and full of wonder.

Great storyline

Ben Hale is an author, who evokes emotions from characters, and life from the page.

it had my attention from beginning toend!!

This book was very exciting. I enjoyed it from the beginning to end! well written and well delivered!

Leaves you wanting more...

Absolutely love this series! Complete agony washes over you upon the conclusion of each book leaving the reader thirsting for more. Ben Hale had imagined a beautiful world and fantastic story with the delivery from Derek Perkins adding to the magic. Two thumbs way up, highly recommended for any who enjoy a good fantasy.

Gets better with tim

Would you listen to Impact of the Fallen again? Why?

No, I don't have time to listen to non educational books twice. This was a great book though.

What other book might you compare Impact of the Fallen to and why?

Dragonvein

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No I didn't.

Any additional comments?

As with the rest of the series I was not disappointed by this book and finished the series within a months time I believe.

Can't wait for the next!

From the first book to this one. It's been amazing. It always keeps you on the edge, never knowing where the story goes. I don't have any negative comments. All I can say, is I'm waiting for the next book! I know I won't be disappointed!

Harry Potter on steroids

very good story nicely written I love the idea of the darkness has the ultimate Evil narration is one of the best

The Next Harry Potter Series

Love this Series! Coming of age story of a teenage girl with a big destiny and the willpower to make it happen. inspiring and well read with realistic explanations of how magic works and why.

Exciting World!!

so many stories follow similar storylines but not all capture the reader as Ben Hale does. He has created a universe that is fun, thrilling, and immersible. you find yourself not being able to put it down (or to take your earbuds out) and wishing that you could join the fight against the dark. absolutely love the combination of magical world and our known world. Hale has created a story that flows effortlessly while including Magic, mystical races, Modern Warfare tactics and good vs evil. highly recommend