The Last Hunter - Descent

Antarktos Saga, Book 1

By: Jeremy Robinson

Narrated by: R.C. Bray

Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins

Publisher's summary

"I've been told that the entire continent of Antarctica groaned at the moment of my birth. The howl tore across glaciers, over mountains and deep into the ice. Everyone says so. Except for my father; all he heard was Mother's sobs. Not of pain, but of joy, so he says. Other than that, the only verifiable fact about the day I was born is that an iceberg the size of Los Angeles broke free from the ice shelf a few miles off the coast. Again, some would have me believe the fracture took place as I entered the world. But all that really matters, according to my parents, is that I, Solomon Ull Vincent, the first child born on Antarctica - the first and only Antarctican - was born on September 2nd, 1974.

"If only someone could have warned me that, upon my return to the continent of my birth thirteen years later, I would be kidnapped, subjected to tortures beyond comprehension and forced to fight... and kill. If only someone had hinted that I'd wind up struggling to survive in a subterranean world full of ancient warriors, strange creatures and supernatural powers.

"Had I been warned I might have lived a normal life. The human race might have remained safe. And the fate of the world might not rest on my shoulders. Had I been warned....

"This is my story - the tale of Solomon Ull Vincent - The Last Hunter."

©2010 Jeremy Robinson (P)2011 Jeremy Robinson

Just tired of these "action" scenes

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

Focus on the meat of the story

What was most disappointing about Jeremy Robinson’s story?

Overdoing the movie style Rocky scenes. (hero gets beaten to death and then miraculously gets up and beat the other guy)

Any additional comments?

I bought the series and have no interest inlistening to the others.

My First Audio Book

Where does The Last Hunter - Descent rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's the best, so far, but it's my only one. I really enjoyed it, so I'll be getting more!

What did you like best about this story?

I really liked how R.C. Bray brought the characters to life.

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

It had to be his voice for the Nephilim.

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

If I could have listened to it in one sitting, I would have, but that's never going to be possible with my schedule.

Any additional comments?

I've read the book, and it's my favorite series, but instead of simply reading it again, I wanted to see this series from a new perspective. I thought R.C. Bray did a great job narrating the story, and exceeded my expectations!

RC Bray is awesome

Any additional comments?

RC Bray is an amazing narrator, who brings Sol and the other characters even more to life than I imagined possible. I was really impressed with the different voices he uses, and the extra effort he took to make them supernatural.

Interesting concept, simplistic writing

There is much that is engaging about the story, but the plot is driven too obviously by the author which keeps pressing my logic buttons.

Exceptional Story...Masterful Narration...

What did you love best about The Last Hunter - Descent?

That's a tough one. I can't honestly think of anything I didn't like. The characters were rich and textured. Even the villains were likable. Charismatic. Intriguing. The story had elements of the Noble Savage in reverse, as well as Peter Pan, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and Survivor Man. It was light-hearted, yet there were elements that were disturbing in regards to Solomon's "descent" into savagery. I feared for the boy's soul...which says alot when considering how many physical dangers that threatened him. This shows expert craftsmanship on the part of the author.

But there was more to this audiobook than a great story. I have to say that R.C. Bray, the narrator, stole the show in this one. He was absolutely amazing. His voices captivated me. It sounds cliche', but it honestly seemed like a movie was playing in my head while he narrated and that different actors were playing individual parts. It was difficult to distinguish Bray's voice from that of the characters he portrayed, which, in my opinion, is the key to masterful narration.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Last Hunter - Descent?

Honestly, the most memorable for me was watching this sweet, innocent boy slowly, gradually be turned into a hardened, savage hunter. There were scenes in which Solomon, er, I mean Ull, scared me in regards for the boy's soul. No child should ever be so hardened as he. And this exploration of the savagery that a child can unleash fascinated me.

Have you listened to any of R. C. Bray’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

First time listening to Bray's narration, but definitely won't be the last. I think he's going to go places. A fantastic actor and storyteller.

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

From the first few minutes, I wished I had time enough to just sit and listen straight through.

Any additional comments?

Can't wait to listen to the next one. Already purchased and will be downloading as soon as I finish this.

Great Series.

Where does The Last Hunter - Descent rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Very High

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Last Hunter - Descent?

Too many great moments.

What about R. C. Bray’s performance did you like?

Well done.

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

Yes

Any additional comments?

I am just sorry it ended. It ended well... just sorry the adventure was over.

Starts a little slow but builds strong

Would you listen to The Last Hunter - Descent again? Why?

Maybe if I forgot what happened before the next book comes out - but thats not likely its pretty memorable

What did you like best about this story?

Good character development - Liked the 1st person POV

What about R. C. Bray’s performance did you like?

Cool effects on certain voices

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

It made me cheer at some point

Any additional comments?

The series is pretty amazing even if the 1st book is not the best one

The Last Hunter comes to life!

What made the experience of listening to The Last Hunter - Descent the most enjoyable?

R.C. Bray's voices for particular characters are outstanding. It added a whole new level to the story and gave me goosebumps from the awesome

Who was your favorite character and why?

The Nephilim

What does R. C. Bray bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The Nephilim, and his variable vocal talents!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Anytime the Nephilim talked.

Any additional comments?

Bray is awesome!

A five star read!

I am glad that there are several books in this series, as I could not stop listening to this one. I loved Solomon's story and enjoyed seeing how he progressed and grew. The whole storyline was interesting to me, and I thought the characters and settings in this book were wonderful. As soon as I finish writing this review, I will start on the next book! R. C. Bray did an excellent job with the narration, which made the story even more enjoyable.

r c bray does it again!

I enjoyed this book much much Much more than antarktos rising. it is well paced and there is none of the biblical ranting that nearly turned me away from AR. I really can't wait to read the rest of the series!