Journeymage

The Spellmonger Series, Book 6

By: Terry Mancour

Narrated by: John Lee

Length: 16 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

The latest book in the Audie-nominated Spellmonger series.

Minalan’s Summer Vacation!

What does the most powerful wizard in the world do after the war is over? Despite the hordes of goblins still ready to ravage human lands, King Rard has signed a treaty with them, so Minalan is forbidden from taking advantage of their weakened state. Most would take a well-deserved rest over the summer…but Minalan and his household are busy repaying a favor owed to the tribal Kasari for their help in the war, and the Spellmonger pays his debts. So Minalan spends his summer sneaking 2,000 Kasari children through enemy lines, goblin territory, hostile Wilderlords, and through some of the roughest territory in the Five Duchies toward salvation.

But the Spellmonger soon learns that not even the help of a goddess is going to be sufficient to contend with the realities of the quest. Despite his best efforts and some of the most advanced magic seen since the Magocracy, the march attracts enemies…and far too many friends.

For when the desperate refugees of the war-torn Alshari Wilderlands see the well-fed legions of Kasari march by, they cannot help but follow, even if they have no idea of the destination. Any life is better than the hopeless existence they’ve lived avoiding starvation and the goblins’ stewpot. And the promise of hope the great march of the Spellmonger’s children offers is just too good to pass up. Security and the promise of a brighter future lie just on the other side of the border with the duchy of Castal.

The problem is that the Duke of Castal, Prince Tavard, who is also Minalan's titular overlord, is dead-set against a single Alshari refugee crossing his frontier - and he’s assembled a small army to stop any from doing so. With political pressure high and the very gods maneuvering behind the scenes, it’s going to take some clever magic, some inspired legal maneuvering, and some serious effort to pull off this miracle… but that’s the kind of job the Spellmonger does in Journeymage!

©2018 Terry Mancour (P)2018 Podium Publishing

Best series hands down

I like everything this guys does the narrator his vocals are perfect for each character even the random ones that are their only for bit. Must listen to this audio book trust me.!!!

The narration has made a very good story better!

The narration has made a very good story better! Very entertaining and develops a desire to continue following their adventures.

Great story, but these end up being a little short

This was an excellent story, I liked the concept and it was interesting, but I do think it was light on some of the action, humor, and drama of some of the better of this series. It was light. Perhaps too much so. Still, the book is professionally narrated and produced and it is good. You would just like to see some more meat on the bones. Being a fan of Sanderson and Erickson, I kind of expect a little more heft to the books. But if you are fan of this series you will want to listen to this one. It is not disappointing, you would just want to see the author digging in a bit and not just dancing over the surface here.

Only series I have ever given all 5 stars for.

If you like Fantasy written by an author that will never bore you and you really like it being read by a fantastic orator this series is a MUST. Those are the 2 best things about it and putting the actual story 3rd is not a negative thing its just the 3rd piece of this review that I also gave 5 STARS to. Great Author, Great Orator and Great Story in the Genre of Fantasy Stories with a Protagonist you absolutely want to learn more about in every single book this is not understated as you can see the rating overall is almost perfect and clearly one of the highest I have seen on Audible with so many reviews. THIS SERIES IS A MUST!

Excellent!

the story continues and I can't wait for the next installment. this was a transitional novel to set the stage for the Mage Lords next steps.

love this series

I like the characters in this book the story is extremely good and I am always waiting for the next one to come out.

awesome story

cant wait foe the next one. very good story. I oike the levity in it aswell

Why stop now?

You've read/listened to the previous 5 books. This book will not disappoint as a great follow-up. Read the review title again.

an awesome addition to the series

this whole series is so well thought out. Terry does a great job weaving a story that leaves you wanting more. I also love how much world building is done in this book. and the political machinations are just inspired.

Epic

my favorite in the series so far. Terry just can't miss. amazing book after amazing book. you don't have to slay a dragon every book sometimes it's enough to just take a walk through the forest with some friends.