The Lost Son (Second Edition)

The Zargothian Saga, Book 1

By: Aidan Lucid

Narrated by: Matthew Brown

Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

Henry Simmons is your typical American 17-year-old kid, who likes to play games, reads comics, and ogles his dream girl, Tracey Maxwell. Henry's life takes a dramatic turn when he finds a magical golden coin. When he learns about the coin's power, the love-struck teenager makes a wish for Tracey to be his prom date. It's granted but soon matters take a turn for the worst. On Prom Night, his date's ex beats him up. While lying on the ground, a drop of Henry's blood falls onto the coin, opening up a portal, taking him and Tracey to another world.

While there, the two teenagers meet two USAF pilots from 1945 and a talking cat named Jasper. Together they learn that they've been chosen to help King Argoth free his people from an oppressive race of creatures known as the Sadarkians. Not only must Henry learn how to properly harness the coin's power but he, Tracey and co. must learn how to fight and prepared to do combat in an epic battle for freedom. With the Sadarkian army vastly out numbering King Argoth's though, will Henry and his little troop succeed in a world where danger lurks around every corner and nothing is at it seems.

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In the beating heart of an everyday American town, where reality dances with dreams, emerges the astonishing saga of "The Zargothian Saga, Book 1," a masterpiece forged by the brilliant mind of Aidan Lucid. Brace yourselves for a saga that roars with the echoes of fantasy and destiny's whispers, brought to life through the captivating voice of Matthew Brown. Prepare to be transported beyond the limits of time, space, and the mundane, as this audiobook takes you on an electrifying odyssey like no other.

Nestled at its core is Henry Simmons, a young soul plucked from the realm of teenage aspirations and fleeting passions. But destiny's call cannot be silenced. A chance encounter with a mystical coin, pulsating with the essence of limitless potential, thrusts Henry into a new existence that defies all expectations. This coin's magic weaves together Henry's ardent longing for Tracey Maxwell, the enchanting muse who has ignited his imagination, and an unforeseen twist of fate. As his wish unfolds, a tale of monumental proportions is set into motion.

Yet, just like any epic tale worth its weight in gold, the journey toward destiny is a tumultuous one. The coin's glimmer is soon eclipsed by unforeseen challenges. The enchantment of Prom Night shatters, replaced by a brutal reality that ushers forth a drop of Henry's blood, birthing a portal to another world—one teeming with wonders and perils beyond imagination.

Amidst this realm of unlikely alliances and enigmatic enigmas, Henry and Tracey forge bonds that defy the boundaries of their own world. Reality itself is woven with strands of magic and riddles as they cross paths with valorous pilots from the past and a wise feline named Jasper. United by the summons of destiny, they unearth a prophecy that etches their names into the chronicles of eternity.

Under the weight of oppression and the looming shadow of the Sadarkians, the stage is set for a colossal showdown. King Argoth, a beacon of hope and sovereignty, gazes upon Henry and his newfound comrades as heralds of liberation. A quest for freedom emerges, spanning not only the vast expanse of this alternate realm but also the depths of their very souls.

Lucid's tale pulses with the heartbeat of LitRPG, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, and the mechanics of imagination shape the contours of fate. The saga's foundation lies in its meticulously crafted world-building, where landscapes stretch beyond the horizons and civilizations breathe with vibrant life.

As listeners embark on this fantastical voyage, Matthew Brown's narration weaves a spell as enchanting as the story itself. His voice, akin to a bard's melodious tune, breathes life into characters, making their triumphs and tribulations reverberate through the very airwaves.

So, fellow adventurers of the audiobook realm, as you set sail upon "The Zargothian Saga, Book 1," be prepared to be swept off your feet by a narrative where the ordinary evolves into the extraordinary, where hearts synchronize with the cadence of magic, and where destinies are spun from threads of glistening gold that transcend the bounds of time itself.