Kazen Dayl and the Admiral of the Air

By: Logan Hayward

Narrated by: Logan Hayward

At age 16, Kazen Dayl finds himself kicked out of school for a fight that he didn’t start. His parents send him away to avoid the threat of impending war, but his journey to safety takes increasingly harrowing turns.

Kazen makes dangerous enemies, and perhaps even more dangerous friends, including a teenaged quack doctor, an outlawed airship crew, poachers, mercenaries, monks, and a mysterious young aviatrix.

As he travels his crime-ridden homeland, he discovers a long-lost poem, a legendary giant salamander, and a train full of gold.

©2025 Logan Hayward (P)2025 Logan Hayward

A Thrilling Adventure

At sixteen, Kazen Dayl is expelled from school for a fight he didn’t start and sent away by his parents to escape the looming threat of war. His path to safety twists into a perilous adventure filled with dangerous allies and enemies, from an outlawed airship crew to a mysterious young aviatrix. Along the way, Kazen uncovers a lost poem, a mythical salamander, and a train laden with gold—each discovery pulling him deeper into a world on the edge of chaos.

The author, Logan Hayward, skillfully immerses the listener in a young boy’s innocent desire for adventure that soon turns perilous, drawing him into a world of danger, ruthless choices, and shifting alliances where friends and foes are often indistinguishable. With each plot twist, Hayward’s attention to detail and emotional depth bring both the characters and storyline vividly to life. The pacing remains steady and compelling, keeping the listener fully engaged throughout.

As the narrator, Logan Hayward, delivers a strong performance, balancing emotion and tension throughout the story. His skill in immersing the listener remains consistent and engaging from start to finish. Each character is given distinct depth and tone, enhancing the overall impact of the narration.

Overall, the action is edge-of-your-seat and while it is a young adult type book, any age will love this.

The audiobook’s sound and production quality are clear, consistent, and professionally executed.