The Reach Between Worlds

The Arclight Saga, Book 1

By: C. M. Hayden

Narrated by: John Pirhalla

In a gritty world of lies and treachery, the standard fantasy hero just won't do.

Taro lost his right leg years ago, but with a family to support, he doesn't let it slow him down. For years he's worked for a notorious crime lord named Victor Mathan. Mathan deals in stolen magical artifacts and trusts Taro to finish his work with as few questions as possible.

When an absurdly well-paying job comes up, Taro is quick to volunteer. Mathan wants him to break a powerful sorceress out of jail, but her prison is under the control of an ancient military order called the Magisterium. To get to her, Taro must pose as a Magisterium recruit. The courses are grueling, the trials drive students mad, and the magic they teach can be as deadly to the caster as it is to the target.

©2017 C.M. Hayden (P)2017 C.M. Hayden

The beginning of something great

C.M. Hayden quickly builds a rich world that often gives you more questions than answers but in a book with well developed characters and fast paced adventure this is exactly what I liked about it. The promise of mysteries to be explored and history to be unearthed in future books makes this an absolute joy to read, I will be following this author for a long time I think.

it was wonderful

I am proud to say that I know the author of this book and it was amazingly written book. I honestly can't believe that this book was written like someone I know. it was grilling and it kept you on your toes there was Secret and lies and excitement it was a good car ride audiobook with a that was very into the characters. I'm glad that he reader of the story did not drone on and on. I cannot wait for my next car ride to listen to the next book

well-planned well-paced fantasy book

this book has everything you can hope for from a classic fantasy book. a well paced gripping story, A variation of characters, cool magic system with slight steampunk elements to it.
even though I never heard about the narrator he did a splendid job
highly recommended for any fantasy lover.

So good!

Typically, I only listen to.audiobooks during my commute to work; however, I find myself getting in trouble with my wife for listening too this one during dinner. And before bed. And any other random event. Can't wait to read the rest!

Good start but quite flawed

I've certainly read/listened to worse offerings, and there are world building elements with strength here, but a Mary Sue that would make Kvothe blush, eye rolling dialogue, and then author's lack of reverence for his most important scenes make me unlikely to continue the series.