The Engineer Wizard

The Genie and the Wizard, Book 1

De: Glenn Michaels

Narrado por: Commodore James, Jordan Byrne, Bennett Cousins, Rachel Bieber, Gene Blake, Jamie B. Cline, Chris Rickabaugh, Mary Philips Dukes

Paul Armstead is your average American senior citizen and electrical engineer. He's 61 years old, unremarkably unattractive, and a self-proclaimed science fiction nut. He's lived the American dream in drab, typical fashion without a single noteworthy event in his rather mundane life.

So how does he end up fleeing from one end of the world to the other, dodging government dragnets; evil, nightmarish monsters known as the Oni; good wizards; bad wizards; beautiful women; spies; and wizardly spells?

Well, it is entirely the genie's fault....

©2015 Glenn Michaels (P)2015 Glenn Michaels

Love it when they have a whole cast

First, I greatly appreciate it when a cast is used to add more character to the audiobook. It always seems to make the story come alive for me. The story itself was imaginative and unfolded at a good pace that kept me listening start to finish. Literally. The hero was believably capable despite or perhaps due to the ignorance of his situation and not having anyone tell him what is and isn't possible. Without any spoilers I will say that he made me want to laugh at his ingenuity and his resourcefulness while questioning his ability to judge others intentions. Overall I thought it was highly addictive and I can't wait for the next release.

What a great production

The way in which this book was narrated is the way all books should be narrated with individual Actors playing rolls. This is more like a radio drama then it is an audiobook.. great work.

Hurry up with the 2nd one!

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Not a bad story

Michaels did a much better job than I could have so I can't complain. The premise was great and the story was pretty good. The dramatization was ok as well. It wasn't Sandman, by any means, but it wasn't bad. And I'm sure they had a much tighter budget, so, well done. The story gets better as you get into the book with it finally coming into its own with the addition of a romantic interest. I am looking forward to the next book. The idea of a modern scientist with the ability to manipulate the laws of physics is pretty fun. I really enjoyed how he used modern contrivances and scientific principles to completely flummox the traditional wizards. Overall, well done. As Michaels grows in his craft I'm sure the books will increase in quality. As I remember it, I didn't think too much of how the first Harry Potter book was written either. Rowling got better as she honed her skill.

Mixed Opinion, not sure if I'll listen to Book 2

Overall I did not enjoy the story. For me, the story did not become interesting until about half way through the book. The first half is spent with main character obtaining his new wizard skills, learning how to use them and running away from the "bad guys". None of this I found of much interest. For me the story picks up when the protagonist meets Cappy....finally some human interaction and dialogue. Anywho...it picked up at the end and I am on the fence about purchasing book 2.