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The Heir to the North

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The Heir to the North

By: Steven Poore
Narrated by: Diana Croft
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"Caenthell will stay buried, and the North will not rise again until I freely offer my sword to a true descendant of the High Kings, or until one takes it from my dying hands!"

With this curse, the Warlock Malessar destroyed Caenthell. The bloodline of the High Kings disappeared and the kingdom faded into dark legend until even stories of the deed lost their power. But now there is an heir to the North.

Cassia hopes to make her reputation as a storyteller by witnessing a hardened soldier and a heroic princeling defeat Malessar and his foul curse. But neither of her companions are exactly as they appear, and the truth lies deep within stories that have been buried for centuries.

As Cassia learns secrets both soldier and warlock have kept hidden since the fall of Caenthell, she discovers she can no longer merely bear witness. Cassia must become part of the story; she must choose a side and join the battle.

The North will rise again.

©2015 Steven Poore (P)2016 Grimbold Books and Steven Poore
Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Royalty Magic Solider Magic Users Witchcraft

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What made the experience of listening to The Heir to the North the most enjoyable?

A very likeable main character thrown into exotic locations and a world brimming with magic, politics, intrigue armies of ghosts. Brilliant!

What other book might you compare The Heir to the North to, and why?

Think of your favourite high fantasy series. Think of the first novel. This is it.

Which character – as performed by Diana Croft – was your favourite?

Cassia, our young heroine, is a great main character and by far my favourite. Although who doesn't like a sarcastic dragon!? We have some great characters in the book but the main character steals the show for me.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There's plenty going for this book and I hate spoilers so lets go for a simple statement. It's great. Cassia's journey with a great cast of interesting characters takes us on a journey. It twists and turns and the end which sets us up for the next instalment was great. Really good!

Any additional comments?

This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBoom dot com.

Epic fantasy

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Just finished listening to this (and started the next!).
For those of you liking epic fantasy, this is a must! From looking at reviews, it seems to be Steven’s first fantasy book, but it reads like he’s been around for ages, it’s fantastic and without all the usual cliches that often come with this genre. Keeps you guessing right until the end without stretching things out with the transparent naivety of characters.
Di Croft does a fantastic job with the narrating too: I love it when I find a narrator that reads the way I feel it should sound in my head with all the pauses and stresses in the ‘right’ place! She does a great job of creating atmosphere and tension where needed too! Can’t recommend this enough!
This is a freely given review of a review copy of the book.

Keep them coming!

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

Yes! The performance is top notch, with each character's voice distinct and clear as well as full of life. The story is packed with intrigue, mystery, action and more.

What did you like best about this story?

Don't be fooled by the seemingly standard epic fantasy you might think this is. Heir to the North is a surprising and beautifully crafted book that will no doubt stand apart from the crowd if enough people give it the chance it deserves.

There's much to be said about this book. A story about stories. There's a lot being done with the idea of how powerful a story can be, with how they can affect one's outlook on the world, and with how they can twist the choices people make. There's subtlety, depth, and areal sense that the author has spent long and hard crafting each and every tale into this larger tale.

Overall, this is a grand adventure and fully deserving of your attention

What about Diana Croft’s performance did you like?

Diana Croft has so much talent! This is a brilliant performance. Stunning, emotional, and dripping with depth.

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

I wish I could have listened to it in one sitting!

The North will rise again!

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What made the experience of listening to The Heir to the North the most enjoyable?

This was fantastic. The narration gripped me from the off, and I utterly loved the story. I can't wait for the 2nd book!

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Heir to the North?

The twist at the end ;)

What about Diana Croft’s performance did you like?

Her pacing, clear speech and use of emotions and accents

Wow! What A Book!

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Great listen, the narrator brings the story alive. In my mind I could see the courtyards, the mist rolling in. Its one of those books that you could see being made into a mini series along the lines of Merlin.

"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBoom dot com

Leads you along without effortless grace

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