Redemptor

Valducan, Book 4

By: Seth Skorkowsky

Narrated by: R.C. Bray

Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

An all-new adventure in the Audie Award-nominated series!

Three years have passed since Valducan knight Matt Hollis defeated Tiamat's cult, but her demonic children are still a threat.

Now, a mysterious enemy is stealing holy weapons across South America, leaving a trail of bodies in its wake. The Valducans fear that Tiamat's followers have returned. But not all is as it seems and a new player has joined the hunt: the paladins of the Catholic Church. To stop an evil that none of them could ever imagine, the Order must set aside centuries of animosity and join forces with its long-standing enemy.

In the war against demons, there are weapons on both sides. Monsters aren't born, they're forged.

©2018 Seth Skorkowsky (P)2018 Audible Originals, LLC.

Wow, just wow.

Just when I thought this series couldn’t get any better, it keeps on surprising. Don’t want to give any spoilers but the content and theme of the plot just blew me away. The continuation of character delveopnebt was fantastic, and the bad guy...damn. Definitely get a copy of this (and the whole series for that matter), you won’t be disappointed.

Sooo good. Enter the dragon.

There is only so much minor enemy one can fight before the boss battle. This was an excellent introduction to the big bad. Great continuation of the Valducan story. Thoroughly enjoyed.

very enjoyable

the story was very enjoyable... I finish all 4 and I'm looking forward to more.

Loved every minute of it!

Redemptor was fantastic I listened to the entire recording in one day because I could not stop. I have consumed all four of Seth's books in a span of maybe three weeks. I have made these recordings required listening for my RPG group in an effort to spread the word of these fantastic books. I figure if I operate like a pyramid scheme in telling two people and they tell two people and so on and so on then the fame and notoriety of this fantastic author will spread like wild fire. The Valducan series my new favorite and that is saying a lot considering I weigh that against Dan Brown's Robert Langdon series and the Thomas Harris Hannibal Lecter series. I highly recommend this book and any other book in the series.

Globetrotting monster hunting at its finest

Would you consider the audio edition of Redemptor to be better than the print version?

No print edition is available yet, but this book made for an OUTSTANDING audio edition.

What other book might you compare Redemptor to and why?

Larry Correia's "Monster Hunter International" series --- but with more flair for international adventure in exotic locations. It's Mission: Impossible Goes Demon Hunting.

Which character – as performed by R. C. Bray – was your favorite?

The Valducan Knight Mei and the Vatican Paladin Felisa are my favorites. This book has a large multi-national cast and R.C. Bray does an outstanding job presenting them.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It's machine-gun paced and 9 hours long. I listened to it in 2 or 3 sittings.

Any additional comments?

REDEMPTOR rides a wave of mayhem and bloodshed at a machine-gun pace through the arcs of vivid characters and lavishly realized exotic locales — all set against the backdrop of the darkest corner of the Valducan Mythology and the testimony of the madman who created it. It's my favorite book of the series, hands-down.

Always a Treat

Completely love this series. Cannot wait for the next book. Thank you Seth! Looking forward for more Valducan adventures.

Another fantastic chapter in the series!!

Where does Redemptor rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Redemptor is in my top 10!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Redemptor?

Mr. Skorkowsky continues to build on the world he has created that is filled with holy weapons. This time he introduces the evil opposite and his hero's have to fight something on the same levels they are on.

Which scene was your favorite?

To many to count

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

This book kept me on the edge of my seat. The action and adventure just leaps off the page.

Any additional comments?

Mr Skorkowsky continues to show how awesome he is at writing compelling action and adventure. You have not read all of the Valducan series you are missing ou!

Evil Fighting Vatican Knights

Redemptor is the fourth book in the Valducan Series, the knights who are connected to their angel infused weapons. A new and extremely dangerous villain is introduced, one with immense powers and possible immortality. Originally human, he now believes the angels inhabiting the Valducan weapons are the enemy of God and vows to usurp their powers or destroy them.

The chase for the villain moves across South America in a race for the Valducan’s very survival. The Vatican has its own branch of weapon-wielding knights who have long been bitter rivals of the Valducan knights. For once, their goals are aligned and both must decide whether to drop past mistrust for the greater good, indeed their very survival depends on it.

Many new characters and weapons are introduced, each with their own unique abilities. Gravity shifting, hell yeah! Once again there are many references to past books and characters, but more as supporting roles. The book stands alone, though having read/listened to the previous books, you will have a greater understanding of the many past references. Once again, the inventiveness and imagination of the author shines through the story.

There is plenty of demon killing action. While some hand-wringing is observed over the loss of innocent lives, the listener doesn’t really feel all that bad for them. Maybe it’s just me (yikes, my soul). Redemptor is a fight for humanity after all, not just the Valducans. This one is a winner take all, and the listener is pretty sure who will win, but you never know and you certainly can’t imagine how. Demons, angels, magical weapons, flawed heroes and a whole lot of luck make this a fun listen.

R. C. Bray continues to perform the series with his unique voice and deep talent. He is clearly one of the best performers working today and meshes beautifully with the mood of the story. His character voices and accents are admirable. A true pleasure to listen too.

If you’ve listened to the any of the first three books in the Valducan series, you’ll definitely want to continue on. Why would you start at book four after all? Regardless, more magical weapon excitement in a completely new plot with new characters. Keep going and enjoy the ride. Perhaps, the best so far, you decide. Recommended.

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Magical & Magnificent!!!

I love this series and truly hope you have more to come. Each character brings so many aspects to these stories and truly love the growth in them in each book!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!

unsatisfying ending

The story was good, with a very interesting antagonist. But the ending was a bit abrupt and unsatisfying. Things that had been important throughout the book were not mentioned or resolved at the end, leaving me sputtering, "But, but, what about..."