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Ascendant

Ascendant, Book 1

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Ascendant

By: Craig Alanson
Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
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The Wizard's Council of Tarador was supposed to tell young Koren Bladewell that he is a wizard. They were supposed to tell everyone that he is not a jinx, that all the bad things that happen around him are because he can't control the power inside him, power he doesn't know about. The people of his village, even his parents, are afraid of him, afraid he is cursed. That he is a dangerous, evil jinx. The Wizard's Council didn't tell young Koren, because they know what is best for him. Even after their silent deception destroys his life.

Crown Princess Ariana Trehayme will become queen of Tarador on her 16th birthday, if her weak, indecisive mother the Regent hasn't allowed their ancient enemy to conquer Tarador before then. Ariana wants her royal army to strike at the enemy, but her mother knows what is best for her, and the realm.Together, Ariana and Koren can save Tarador, if the adults, who know best, will get out of their way.

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Where does Ascendant: Book 1 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Really liked this book, have pre ordered Book 2, can't recommend it enough.

What about Tim Gerard Reynolds’s performance did you like?

One of the best, his voice is so well suited for this book, it just works so well. The amount of depth and feeling in his voice is great

Fantastic book, Tim Gerard Reynold voice Fantastic

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I really, really enjoyed Expeditionary Force and I love the narration of Tim Gerard Reynolds. On that basis, I decided to download this audiobook. I haven't been disappointed in the slightest.
Craig Alanson is a fantastic storyteller and is particularly good at carving out realistic characters and making them relatable. He builds tension and personal development of the main protagonists with skill. Tim Gérard Reynolds is a master of his craft also, and is without doubt my favourite male voice performer there is. His inflection and timing is perfection!
I have downloaded the next in the series straight away and I've no doubt I will complete the series in short order. Another hit for Podium! Well done team 👏

Another Classic from CA

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After expeditionary force I was hooked on the author.
Great start, brilliantly narrated as always.

Reliably awesome.

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Craig Anderson has written a great book, which is very different compared to Expedition force. It's remarkable that it's the same author, he doesn't use first person in this book. A lovely fantasy book of a hero coming to the call during a time of need. Enduring the hardships and bad luck that would break a lesser man/boy.
The narrator is perfect. I don't know how podium publishing does it. Outstanding talent

Simply outstanding

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I liked the way it was told and who told it. I could close my eyes and be there, in the story.

excellent

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