Thunder Kraken

Kraken Rider Z, Book 2

By: David Estes, Dyrk Ashton

Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds

Zee Tarrow’s dreams are finally coming true.

While the road to acceptance into Triumf’s Citadel Academy has been filled with pain, suffering, and more joy and surprises than Zee could’ve possibly imagined, now is his time to shine. After all, he’s the first kraken rider in more than a thousand years! Who could possibly defeat him? Except now he must be separated from his best and most loyal friend, the kraken, Jessup, as they both must complete basic training individually in order to pass and become full-fledged cadets.

Easy, right?

Not so much. Rival flights will stop at nothing to defeat or even destroy them, but Zee and Jessup will face far graver danger from mysterious powers who despise them simply for existing. Assassination attempts, monsters of the deep, and the challenges of rising from the sea to live in a world that prefers dry land will thwart them at every turn.

All the while, an evil deadlier than the most powerful dragonrider to ever exist lurks in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to come forth and destroy…

If Zee and Jessup are to survive much less thrive, they must forge new friendships, overcome the odds stacked against them, and, above all else, continue to progress their power to levels that haven’t been witnessed in a millennium.

©2024 David Estes and Dyrk Ashton (P)2025 Audible Inc.

Krakens and Dragons… Oh My!

I was patiently waiting for Thunder Kraken to release on audiobook. I listened to Kraken Rider Z and even though I have the kindle ebook, my brain kept telling me that I needed to continue the experience of Tim Gerard Reynolds in my head rather than reading this.

I’m so happy I waited! Tim was once again phenomenal!

In Thunder Kraken, Zee and Jessup are accepted into the dragon and riders war academy. How in the heck would a Kraken be trained alongside dragons? And how would Zee fare with those being trained to bond with dragons.

Zee and Jessup are split up, Zee with the riders and Jessup with the dragons. And I loved every single minute of the escapades that followed.

I’m going through a serious book/audiobook hangover right now and can’t get these characters and this story out of my head!

I hope that there’s another book coming. I need more Zee and Jessup and the rest of the gang!

A sequel that doesn’t disappoints

I’ve been waiting two years for the continuation of this amazing story. Amazing friends great story excellent character development get this book.

I need more!!!

I am obsessed with this duo and all of the side characters and seeing them grow/progress and do it together. I love that this whole book was really only a few weeks in book time (or there abouts). It just means we got more details, more depth, and there will be more to come. I’m excited for the next and can’t wait to learn more about the other countries, tournament, mermen nation! I’m left wanting MORE! And now!! 😂 and narrator does great job too

Thoroughly enjoyable

Definitely for a younger audience but an excellent story, nonetheless. Ok, the idea of a snarky Kraken who talks and tells awful jokes may be a bit of a stretch, but the story is clean and has enough tension in it that it keeps your attention, even if a bit predictable. The relationship between Jessup (Kraken) and his rider is endearing as is the relationship between the two and their friends. TGR is outstanding as always, one of my favorite narrators. Highly recommended!

Keep em’ comin Estes !:-)

Can’t get enough of these two heartwarming n random smiles n laugh moments that keep the people in the other lanes in traffic thinking I’m either crazy or jealous of whatever audiobook I’m listening to.
Typically you’re only attached to the protagonist but with this new series I’m in love with every single character involved, they’ve managed to all compliment one another to have me replaying if something interrupted during play just in case I missed any little thing mentioned because they’ve managed to all maintain that level of interest, which is rare and appreciated as an avid audiobook addict with high standards.
✨Five Stars✨ Estes

Great story with magnificent narration.

Wonderful plot with unexpected twists at the end. Tim Gerard Reynolds weaves his magic making the storyeven more enjoyable.

Fantastic

This is another fantastic installment from what’s quickly turning into one of my favorite Progression Fantasy stories.

This one wasn’t as high stakes as the first, but it was just as fun and engaging.

There are hints to much more high stakes in the future, however.

Tim Gerard Reynolds does a simply marvelous job bringing all the characters and the story to life, as well.

Looking forward to the next book in the series!

Epic

I was so happy to find this series and I am so excited to read the next book. It had me smiling a lot, chuckling a little and one the edge of my seat, biting my nails throughout the whole thing. Overall a feel-good storyline & thrilling adventure!

Another fantastic book!

Great listen from beginning to end. I really hope the authors are already working on the next one.

“Said” and the majority of the book is about a tournament that you don’t really care about.

Lazy writing of using “said” way to often, and just overall a book about a tournament that doesn’t really matter for either Z or jessup. The fenix storyline is also very predictable