• The Galactic Mage (Volume 1)

  • By: John Daulton
  • Narrated by: David Bodtcher
  • Length: 17 hrs and 59 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (313 ratings)

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The Galactic Mage (Volume 1)

By: John Daulton
Narrated by: David Bodtcher
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Publisher's summary

Altin Meade is a sorcerer with a curse. Seeking to avoid a looming doom, he sets his magical sights on the stars--a quest that will likely bring about the very consequence he's seeking to escape.

Far across the galaxy, Ensign Orli Pewter of planet Earth has a looming doom of her own--one of loneliness, depression and, worse, a race of genocidal aliens known as Hostiles seeking to destroy humanity. Trapped aboard a spaceship she never asked to be upon, Orli is in a fight for both her life and her sanity.

Worlds apart, Altin and Orli share a destiny, but neither knows the other is alive. The Hostiles know. And they have other plans.

The Galactic Mageis the first book in The Galactic Mage Series. Book 2,Rift in the Races, is now available, and book 3, Hostiles, is expected to be released mid 2013.

©2012 John Daulton (P)2013 John Daulton

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Interesting mix of fantasy & sci fi

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

It has a slow start to build the background of the two characters. One is the story of a young and upcoming bookworm super mage deep in his studies and the other is about the exploits of a rookie fleet science officer travelling the stars. On its own each is a standard story line in the genre of fantasy and sci fi but at the end the combination created an Interesting mix of both that is rarely seem. The writing is lightweight and their character development standard but overall an entertaining read and fine addition to any fan of fantasy or sci fi.

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Good for Younger Readers

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Although the book is written well and narrated well, the characters are all stuck in a state of adolescence. Granted, the two main characters are in early adult hood (18/21). The spend most of their time either whining about things being unfair or trying to ignore the reality of their situations. This would not be a problem it they actually matured throughout the story but they do not. Lastly, the supporting characters are all just ash one dimensional and immature, be it in different ways.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Unfortunately, there is not particularly interesting item of note. No unique concept or enemies. Everything is rather standard, or at least written by someone who has only a passing knowledge of the subject. Basically, no real explanations of things.

Have you listened to any of David Bodtcher’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Performance was good.

Was The Galactic Mage (Volume 1) worth the listening time?

Unfortunately no, after a while I found the immaturity and general attitude of the main characters annoying. I was actually unable to make it to the end.

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Terrible

Elementary writing, poor narrator performance, story line I couldn't get into...where do I start? I love fantasy and scifi and was excited by a story that promised both elements. First chapter was pretty slow and felt like a young adult story, then the second chapter has characters talking pretty boldly about sex, so maybe not? Both my husband and I tried to give it a listen, but neither of us lasted past the first few chapters. The narrator is not as polished as I'm use to (maybe I'm spoiled by so many great narrators out there today, but this guy seemed about flat and emotionless.)

I recommend that you save a credit and skip it.

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All I Can Say Is – Wow!

What in the world is going on in this book?

An intrepid crew of a space ship is on the losing side of a battle to the death with aliens when a guy flies by in a mid-evil castle to join the fight. Then a love story breaks out.

Guess this happens when you mix SciFi and Fantasy with psychedelic mushrooms. Would have been a great episode for the original Star Trek series. Totally enjoyed the book jacket!

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Everyone is unfairly rating

This is a great book! Full of fun magic and space exploration if your complaining about the speed of the story great story's sometimes start slowly no complaints from me!
Read it!

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Good listen

I had previously written a larger review of the book but audible apparently rejected it for who knows what reason.

Anyway the book is a good melding of scifi and fantasy, the last few hours are a bit romanticized, but overall I would recommend it for a listen.

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a good mix of fantasy and sci-fi and one book

this is my third time listening to the book set it is a great mix of fantasy and true space based science fiction and throw in some Romance

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Great writing.

Get past the set up and the story is awesome. I have already purchased the next book in this series.

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A gripping exploration of a fascinating concept

Galactic Mage is a story more focused on exploring an interesting concept than telling a tight plot, and it does a fantastic job of that.
In theory, half the book is focused on the adventures of the mage Altin as he tries to use magic to get into space, and the other half focuses on Orli, a young woman who has spent half her life trapped on one ship in a fleet on a mission to investigate a hostile threat.
In practice, more of the book focuses on Altin. His experience has little conflict, except against his own limitations and challenges with magic. Orli's side provides the bulk of the conflict, facing an alien menace, until the two of them finally meet towards the end. The payoff was worth the wait, as I was laughing with delight at several moments after it finally happened.
The whole story was a delight to read, though after the climax the falling action was a little bit cliche and cheesy. That does not diminish the quality in the slightest though, and I highly recommend it.

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WARNING

Would you try another book from John Daulton and/or David Bodtcher?

Dalton-not sure. Bodtcher-sure.

Has The Galactic Mage (Volume 1) turned you off from other books in this genre?

No it has not. Problem is with this series. Leading lady is abused by everyone except alien boyfriend who has his own issues. Got thru the first book and thought things were getting better. At start of second book, she's back in the same abusive situation. Not gonna finish the second book or any following books.

How could the performance have been better?

Performance was a little heavy with the accents.

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