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The Rowan

By: Davis Bunn
Narrated by: Jennifer O'Donnell
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A rowan tree with mysterious and unique powers is extending its grip over humanity, and investigative writer Valentina Garnier is caught up in a battle between supernatural forces and the federal government.

Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative writer Valentina Garnier loves a good story, so when she learns that CIA director Agnes Pendalon wants her to travel to Kunashir Island in Russia’s easternmost province, she jumps at the chance. Top scientists, political aides, CIA agents and even the vice president’s daughter have all made mysterious trips to the island in recent weeks. Could it be coincidence, or is something more alarming at play?

When Val arrives in Kunashir, she’s mesmerized by a magical rowan tree and its leaves that turn to golden threads, encircling the visitors. Something incredible and transformational is happening in front her … With the CIA determined to hunt down this unknown force and everyone affected by the rowan, is a new battle for the future of humanity about to commence?

©2023 Davis Bunn (P)2023 Recorded Books
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The coverart is pretty

I have liked other Bunn books but this one was confusing for me. I had to relisten to many chapters thinking I must have missed something only to find out..Nope! A whole bunch of "word salad" that didnt add value. I didnt know that this was going to be a series so when it ends as abruptly as it does I felt like I had just wasted my time. Again I relistened to the last few chapters just in case I missed something but Nope! I have read other series books that closing made me wanting more. This one left me with....Wait! Was that the End?? What?? I guess I had the wrong expectation. Dont feel like I'll read the next one.

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COMPLETE GARBAGE

I have normally enjoyed Davis Bunn, but in this case I’m seriously reconsidering that. This is absolutely the most ridiculous piece of garbage he’s yet done. The drama is way over the top. The narrator was incompetent at best complete with pregnant pauses designed to try and increase the drama and failing miserably. It sounded extremely comedic and annoying. I don’t think the author put one moment of research into any word of this. As incompetent as our government is, I refuse to believe that the great halls of power would react in such manners or attempt such juvenile conversation. It’s like nobody actually knows what to do so they just fill in the blanks with meaningless nonsense like “do what needs to be done”. The story goes absolutely nowhere and ends with absolutely nothing happening. It has no point whatsoever!
AVOID THIS NONSENSE!!!

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