Rogue Community College

A Liberty House Novel

De: David R. Slayton

Narrado por: Michael David Axtell

From the author of White Trash Warlock and Dark Moon Shallow Sea, Rogue Community College is a delightful fantasy full of magic and mayhem …

Isaac Frost is an assassin. Raised in the Graveyard of the cruel and mysterious Undertaker, he has mastered the deadly art of the knife and the skill of survival, together with scores of others just like him—young men taken from their families to become the most infamous killers throughout the realms of elves and humans. But Isaac is unique: a single drop of another’s blood can confer upon him the knowledge and power of friend and foe alike.

After crossing paths with the elf queen Argent, Isaac is sent to a strange magical school for wayward practitioners in the hopes that he can learn where he—and his unusual talent—fit in the world. Isaac is charmed by the school’s chaotic nature and finds himself unexpectedly drawn to Vran, a Sea Elf haunted by secret knowledge.

But Vran isn’t the only one with secrets, and Isaac’s arrival is no accident. The Undertaker has charged him with infiltrating the school for the purpose of destroying it utterly, and his future rests on completing his mission—before the Undertaker takes matters into his own hands.

A new novel set in the world of the Adam Binder series!

©2024 David R. Slayton (P)2024 Blackstone Publishing

Love this series.

I really want to go back and start the whole series over and read them all together. This was great and sort of sad but I completely loved all of it.

Fantastic world building and characters

Full disclosure, I have already read all of the Adam Binder books, and this one is a spinoff from that series. That said, I fell in love with Isaac and Vran in this novel! And not only their story (which is the focus) but the author introduces many new characters to the world. The class and the teachers are all so intriguing that it made this story a “page turner” for me. I became very emotionally invested while listening to this (the ending!!) but in the best way. I can’t wait to read the next. I hope there will be more!?

Another Great Book by David R. Slaton!

I love this book! It is another great book by David R. Slayton. During the last couple of years he has become my favorite living author.

Each release is equal to its predecessors. I find each book to be a great story, have characters who are interesting and who develop throughput their stories, and each story is well-crafted and smart in so many ways. Slayton's books are the equal of or superior to any of my life-long favorite popular authors such as Edgar Rice Burroughs, Ray Bradbury, H.P. Lovecraft, and others.

RCC takes place in the world of the Adam Binder series, but this book can be read alone. This book has a new hero. It takes place in a magical school. For my tastes this is an exciting and satisfying book.

I recommend the book because it is fine and I think others will enjoy it. My selfish reason for urging others to read Slayton is because the more books he sells the more likely more will be written and published. I plan to read and reread any books that David R. Slayton writes in the future.

I want to mention that the reading performances of Michael David Axtell for all Slayton's books are a perfect choice. His readings are lively, have the range necessary to provide different voices for the cast of characters in the books, and they add to the listener's experience of each novel.

a great spin-off story

it's a great story in the world of white trash warlock it was interesting expanded the world and ending made me cry.

Expands the Adam Binder Universe

If you are familiar with the work of David R. Slayton, you know expect magic and adventure, compelling characters and romance. This book introduces new characters and expands the world of the Adam Binder series in unexpected ways. looking forward to more like this! Also, as usual, Michael David Axtell does an excellent job narrating the story.

The best characters!

Okay, first let me say that I love David R. Slayton’s writing and I think where he really excels is character creation. I adore these characters. Argent may be one of my favorite characters of any book ever…and I’m also a big fan of Vran. This book felt like sort of an introduction to the school and characters more than anything else. There was plot but not a whole lot was going on until the end…which was…what?!? I hope there’s more in this series because I cannot be left hanging like this!! I honestly could have handled this book being a little longer. It didn’t seem as action packed as the Adam Binder series, but again maybe it was because it’s an introduction. But most importantly more Vran! #endrant

A Strong Addition to the First Trilogy

The characters were delightful, but the balance of emotional churn, plot/action, and pacing was tricky. Definitely an enjoyable read with plenty of laugh out loud moments and a few I must have something in my eyes moments. And the narrator handled the diverse characters marvelously!

another amazing addition

First off, Michael David Axtell does a fantastic job narrating and he definitely adds to the experience.

Secondly, what an amazing addition. I saw some other comments about how you could read it without the Adam Binder series, but I think for the whole experience, if you haven't read those first, go and do that.

Issac is an interesting character and I loved his development. there were some twists I didn't expect! overall, it's a fantastic book!

Fantastic writing

I love David’s books. Every book he writes is better than the last. This story about a college for gifted people was his best yet. I can’t wait to see where these characters go next!

Great listen, love to hear more of the universe, but feels too YA at times

The author tells great stories but he shys away from intimacy in his characters and it’s obnoxious. I’m not asking for explicit material but just a well written fade to black moment would be fine. For two grown adults to abstain for no reason other than a very teen sitcom-y “I’m not ready” just breaks immersion and belief. What gay man would honestly say that? I also feel the ending was too heavy handed. I can’t see them honestly rejecting Isaac for killing in self defense. I think the author just wanted a reason to jerk the reader’s emotions and to show the school was more alive than they believed.