The Light of Life

By: Edward W. Robertson

Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds

Length: 21 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's Summary

After a year of fighting across three different lands, Dante and Blays have finally brought Gladdic to justice - and in the process, they've unleashed a horror beyond all reckoning.

The enemy is known as the White Lich. He is ancient. He is immensely powerful. And Gladdic believes he will soon enslave all of Tanar Atain.

Their only chance to defeat him is to strike fast, before the lich has regained his power. But attacking him directly would be suicide. Instead, Gladdic has an alternative. Once upon a time, the lich was human, with a mortal body. Gladdic believes that original body is still out there, hidden somewhere in the swamps.

If they can find it and kill it, then the lich should die with it. But if they fail, the White Lich will rip the souls from the people of Tanar Atain - and turn his gaze on the rest of the world.

©2017 Edward W. Robertson (P)2017 Podium Publishing

Fantastic

This was really one of the best books in the series. And it had me on edge for Dante and Blaze to pull things off.

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Wow, just gets better!

I can't wait for the next book, this was something special. The only downside is having to wait for 6-12 months for the hopeful conclusion of the cycle of Galand.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Brilliant! More Please!!

Its always a worry to me when reading multiple parts of a book because you never know if its going to be as good or warn out, but with that said this book 4 is absolutely amazing, it keeps me on edge for the most part and I'm asking myself constantly through this book "what's going to happen next!!??" I love how the author incorporates Gladic in this story as well as the new characters. As always the author keeps the great sense of humor of the main hero's and in my opionion goes to another level with them. The only thing I'm truly dissapointed in is how long I'm going to have to wait before the next book comes out.

8 of 9 people found this review helpful

Good, But Not Best In Series

Any additional comments?

I've enjoyed all the Cycle of Arawn and Galand books so far, with some more than others. The Light of Life has been my least favorite book of the two series so far.It was nice to be back on an adventure with Dante and Blayze again, but this book starts out with the two trying to figure out how to kill the White Liche, and ends in pretty much the same place. The book is mostly comprised of Dante and Blayze leading their crew paddling here and there in the swamps, with a break for a few chapters of sitting in the grass trying to learn a new form of magic, and then back to paddling around.

And what ever happened to Rosha? The last three books spent a large portion of each book to build up a secondary character and story for Rosha, only to end anti-climatically with her being sent away and not given even a small part in this book. What was the point of the build up? Perhaps she will turn up later, but it seemed a missed opportunity to bring some more action to this book.

Overall, I'm sure that there were some building blocks laid in this book to help the plot of the final book of the Cycle of Galand, but this book seems to be mostly filler to extend the series. The Narration of Tim Gerald Reynolds was perfect.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Still a fan but this was my least favorite in the series

I will always love Dante and Blays, but every character in this volume was just as sarcastic as they are. None of the characters had their own voice. Ok, Beck and Naran but they barely had a pulse. Volo, Era, Gladdic, even Jonah. Where's the character who's feelings get hurt at all the sarcasm or who is resentful of it but never says anything or who is funny without being sarcastic or is just shy and thoughtful or ANY personality rather than strong and sarcastic. I'm annoyed. And the philosophizing got really long-winded and was coming from everywhere and everyone. I felt like a prisoner on a firing line getting hit with philosophy bullets out of 10 machine guns. More multi-faceted characters next time Mr. Robertson! More story, less philosophy! I will not give up on Blays and Dante but gah! Help a sister out! The end.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

another epic adventure with Dante n Blaze!

couldnt wait for this story. it didnt disappoint. how would they get along with their arch nemisis? would they be able to win against a foe with powers beyond anything they ever faced before? lots of twists and unexpected turns and loved every minute! hurry up and release the next one! what a great adventure series!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great nail bitter!

I'm not sure where to begin..
The story picks up right after the previous book and from there forward, all predictions were thrown out the window..
I grew so use to the means and methods Dante and blaze operated by that I could almost always see what was going to happen next or at least envision their means to victory.

I really enjoyed the struggle this book has to offer and the bigger picture it develops compared to the previous books in the Galand series.

I also enjoyed seeing our main characters having to coup with a whole new feeling of hopelessness and dread and the unlikely friendships they develop along the way.


I disliked some of the talking in circles and the slow build up to the action... but overall it was worth it.
I'd recommend anyone who has gotten this far into the series to not stop now! You MUST experience this adventure!

7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Excellent

Yet another enchanting story from the mind of Edward W. Robertson, a writer who is rapidly becoming my favorite author. Not to mention the superb reading of Mr. Reynolds who once again magically brought not only the story but the characters to life. My only regret is the lack of another book in this series to continue reading.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great addition

This series just gets better and better. Edward W. Robertson should be getting more hype than he is.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Another great book! !

Really enjoyed this book can't wait for the next one! These books just keep getting better. Characters are great and I never get bored of the storyline.

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

not as good as the others - worth it for the next.

this is an okay book. this okayness makes it by far the worst of the series so far but having finished the book which follows it, is well worth it for the next one. listen to it, enjoy it, but know that the one which follows it more than makes up for its blandness.

Great Series

I have enjoyed this epic ongoing series and like many hope it continues for many more cycles to come. This was a particularly dark episode in the cycle and moved at a splendid pace. However like all his books he does have a tendency to periodically go off at a rambling tangent with what I can only describe as some rather dull passages of over detailed prose. I am not sure if this is entirely the authors fault or if the narrator exacerbates the issue. However it’s easy to forgive such things as the rest of the story makes up for it. The main characters are also at last after many episodes also developing into more credible, mature and dare I say it more interesting personalities. Look forward to the next instalment.

brilliant!!!!

wow!!! amazing! I've never been on such tenterhooks. What a story so far!!! awaiting eagerly!

Cycle continues to pick up speed.

Just like the Tour de France this series of stories are full of thrills, spills, plots, subplots and suspense. You won't know until the end who will wear the maillot jaune and be declared the Winner!

Another brilliant book read to perfection<br />

I have loved everyone of the books so far, the characters are brilliant and the performance is by far my favourite.

Why do these books have to finish.

Another great addition to the series. Even warming to gladic. Very good narration as always, really brings the book alive.

I love this series!

This series has quickly jumped into my top 5 book series of all time. The narrator is extremely good at his job and keeps me immersed in the story with the whitty banter between the characters and how he portrays them. I can't wait for the next book in the series I hope it's out soon!

great

can't wait for the next one. fantastic book epic story great narrator well Worth 5 stars

can't wait for the next one

been a huge fan of the author and of Dante Galand. can't wait for the story to continue

Great can't wait for next book

This story keeps you glued and wanting more. It is nice to see an author keep a series of books moving fast and keeping it entertaining.