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Another Masterpiece

Revisado: 01-05-25

Kay is a virtuoso at capturing the mood and the essence of an era, and this - the 3rd novel set in the Jaddian version of the Renaissance - unveils new facets that sparkle with narrative brilliance. Old friends and new appear on the stage, each compelling no matter how small or large their part.

Coupled with a superb performance by Simon Vance, this is a must-listen.

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A Slow Burn

Revisado: 12-18-24

I will confess that the beginning did not hook me as so many of Kay's books have - but a little patience paid off, as the characters and their journeys blossomed into a very satisfying listen.

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Another Magnificent Moment in Time

Revisado: 12-02-24

GGK has perfected the ability to capture an age, an era, an epoch in time and present it to his audience in all its gory splendor through masterfully compelling characters, proven yet again here in this work. Every character that arrives on the stage of A Brightness Long Ago could carry a story as a protagonist or villain, so vividly made as they are. Each new step in the story drives home the mood of the age, the passions of its people, and the flavor of the stories appropriate to it.

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A Lyrical Wonder of A Dying World

Revisado: 10-08-24

This is one of the most beautiful and tragic works I've ever consumed. Kay is a master of evoking a world akin to Medieval Spain, yet distinct and strange. His characters, though perhaps beginning life as echoes of real figures, are glorious and moving in their own right. The action, the poetry, the people - all contribute to a magnificent tale worth the listen.

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If Army Rangers Landed In Middle Earth

Revisado: 08-11-21

The delight this work kindled was a surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one. Anspach and Cole have done something I didn't think possible, nor knew that I needed: infused a Tolkien-esque fantasy setting (a future Earth, warped and twisted by magic/tech) with high-speed Special Operators gunning down orcs, facing dark hags, and crafty vampires.

Told by a linguistic attached to the Ranger Battalion, Talker, the story can be a little indulgent and self-refertial at times, but it flies by, from hard-hitting action, to the quiet moments. As the Rangers overcome and adapt to the world they've arrived in we see the hardiness, the confidence, and the camaraderie that epitomizes such forces...as well as their tics, their faults, and their losses.

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An Outstanding Legacy

Revisado: 05-12-21

The second season of Galaxy's Edge starts off with a bang - several, in fact. Anspach and Cole pull no punches and bring the characteristic incredible action, great dialogue, and deep world building. Long time fans will be especially pleased with the threads that begin to come together in Legacies, as the authors prove once again masters at weaving complex narratives spanning multiple books, without it becoming overly complicated or unintelligible. A must-listen for fans of fun SF.

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A Smashing Sequel

Revisado: 04-24-21

Following Vanera Fanning following the events of Sun of Suns, this sequel centers on the strange and insular nation of Spyre and the deadly games Vanera must play to escape. Everything magnificent and thrilling about book one is turned to 11, as Vanera and a band both motley and noble work together to stymie the dark plans of Sachris and keep the Key of Candesce out of dangerous hands.

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The Real Triple Threat

Revisado: 08-12-20

This work stands alone among a few that combine excellent, gripping narration standing atop a story worthy of it. Ruocchio and Roukin are a power house combo that is an aural delight. Building on the first two novels and the handful of short stories, Ruocchio manages to deliver a thrilling, moving, and stunning third installment that manages to top the heights of its predecessors.

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A Timeless Masterpiece

Revisado: 08-02-20

After years of hearing about it, Hyperion proved to be everything I hoped it would. The setting is a fantastic and not too wild idea of our future, but it will s the characters who truly sing. Tragedy and hope, faith and pragmatic cynicism, and an unconquerable drive to go on live in the Pilgrims we meet in the road.

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The Best Yet

Revisado: 05-14-20

Just when you think it can't get any better, Cole and Anspach raise the stakes and deliver an epic, action-packed tale garnished with heart, guts, and glory. Plus the ending sets up a whole new avenue to explore the Galaxy's Edge universe.

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