The Stone of Alexandria

A Tale of Magic, Timelines and Parallel Realities

By: Lleu Christopher

Narrated by: Persephone Rose

The Stone of Alexandria is a complex, and multifaceted tale that deals with history, magic, metaphysics, folklore, reincarnation, and parallel realities. The story moves between ancient Alexandria and modern day New York City, with a brief excursion into the lost civilization of Atlantis. Michael Valens, is an intelligent, curious graduate student who stumbles into a global and inter-dimensional struggle over a magical stone of incomparable power. During his adventures, which lead him into past lives, he encounters a wise mentor, a sociopathic killer, a race of faerie beings, and a secret magical society with both light and dark members. All are fighting to control the elusive Stone, something so powerful, that the fate of the world depends on the outcome.

©2017 Larry Christopher (P)2017 Larry Christopher

Interesting idea but ended up confusing and boring

The concepts of this story sounded intriguing when I read the description, but in execution, the story just dragged. I was initially confused by all the back and forth between different times and people, but then I just got bored. There is a lot of talking both between characters and internal monologue, and there is little action, minimal real suspense or danger, and little urgency. I listened to the end, because I wanted to know how it would turn out for Michael and what his connection to Sara was - it was made to sound like they were some kind of soulmates. Apparently not. In the end, this audiobook could have been cut in half and you wouldn't miss anything.

The narrator's voice was good and the delivery was even and clear, but some of the characters (like Roger) sounded like they were stoned most of the time. It was hard to see Mathews as a menace due to his flighty demeanor, and hard to take either he or Roger seriously.

I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator.

What a ride.

This book starts out in Atlantis, then you are in the present, or back in Alexandria. It keeps moving and you have to wonder what is going to happen next. A must. I received this audio book for free at my request and voluntarily reviewed.

Meh... could have been better

I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

The premise was really interesting to me... a stone that send you into past lives... That being said, I thought this one missed the mark on execution. There was just too much dialog. In some places in the book there was so much talking that I lost interest in the action that was happening before. Overall, I thought the narrator did a good job, though some of his foreign accents (i.e. Arabic and Latin accents) sounded the same the same. All things considered, it was just ok and I wouldn't burn a credit on it.

Extraordinary!

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

I most definitely would. It has a very interesting plot that grabs your attention from the beginning and lasts through the end.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Stone of Alexandria?

The way each character was presented in the different lives he had as a different person.

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

I had not but I liked him.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

I received this book free for my honest opinion.

Love to have that stone!

The idea for the story was impressive but the story was difficult to get into. After chapter ten I started to give up. The idea that a stone can cause you to drop into another body in another time. Great imagination! I received this Audio book for free from Audiobook boom in exchange for an unbiased review. Thank you for the listen.