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Taken

An Alex Verus Novel

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Welcome to Fountain Reach. Ancient seat of the Aubuchon dynasty. Majestic setting of the White Stone tournament.

Alex Verus' (not necessarily reliable) reputation attracts all sorts. Most are plain bonkers. Yet there's one invitation he just can't refuse.

At Fountain Reach, Alex is perfectly placed among the noted and notorious to figure out why apprentices have been vanishing. But the tournament is a minefield of ancient grudges and new threats, and Alex can't afford to miss a trick as his elusive adversary stays one step ahead in this most dangerous of games.

©2012 Benedict Jacka (P)2014 Tantor Fantasy Horror Science Fiction
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Once on book three I'd have hoped there'd be less back story explaining. Don't think I'll bother with the next one.

Good story but a bit annoying

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I read a lot of fantasy and magic novels, so am used to an author using a whole novel to introduce new characters or to set the scene for a more complex narrative to come. This book somehow felt less substantial than other stories; or perhaps I just saw the plot twists coming from too far away. I am being very very picky here, and will still get the next book in the sequence.

Felt like a plot filler/bridge for the next book.

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on form and kept me reading with eagerness. content was enthralling and strong. great read and now onto next one...

Great thrilling adventure

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Probably due to the new characters that give the world more substance this is the best book of the series so far in my opinion.
The reader is good although he still makes the protagonist sound way older than he is (it probably cannot be helped).

The best of the series so far

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What did you like most about Taken?

I like the way that it just drags you into its world, you feel that you are part of Alex's world and become friends with all of his friends and just want to learn more.

If you’ve listened to books by Benedict Jacka before, how does this one compare?

I have previously listened to one prior to this book and will indeed be buying more.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Nothing, his voice perfectly matched these books

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I howled with laughter, these books are full of humour

Any additional comments?

A work in progress, trying to read them all.

Hooked

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