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A Plague of Giants

The Seven Kennings, Book 1

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A Plague of Giants

By: Kevin Hearne
Narrated by: Luke Daniels, Xe Sands
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From the east came the Bone Giants. From the south, the fire-wielding Hathrim. It was an invasion that sparked war across the six nations of Teldwen. Now the kingdom's only hope is the discovery of a new form of magic - one that will call the wondrous beasts of the world to fight by the side of humankind.

In the start of a thrilling new series, the New York Times best-selling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles creates an unforgettable fantasy world of warring giants and elemental magic.

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©2017 Kevin Hearne (P)2017 Little, Brown Book Group Action & Adventure Coming of Age Dark Fantasy Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Magic
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Critic reviews

"Truly epic fantasy." (James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost)
"This isn't just a breath of fresh air for the genre, it's a damned hurricane." (Jason M. Hough, New York Times best-selling author)
"A rare masterpiece that's both current and timeless...merging the fantasy bones of Tolkien and Rothfuss with a wide cast of characters who'll break your heart." (Delilah S. Dawson)
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as stated above. unsure if this can be developed into a good series but willing to give the next book it's chance

not as good as the iron druid.

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Like many others, I loved the Iron Druid series, its characters were engaging and the story was a brilliant rollercoaster of emotions.
Plague of Giants has left me bamboozled. I can’t quite work out if it’s just down to the dreadful narration or it’s something deeper. I’m on chapter 20 of 189 and seriously wondering if I can face any more.
I can’t differentiate the characters for either narrator, the male narrator seems to be attempting an Irish accent (?), bit if he is, it’s on a par with Dick van Dyke doing cockney, no wait, that’s a disservice to Dick van Dyke, at least I could make out what words Dick was using.
The female narrator is impenetrable. Monotonous, dreary, and every character the same. And again, I’m pretty good at English, I am English, but I can’t work out what she’s saying.
I think I’m going to try this on Kindle, and give Kevin the benefit of the doubt.

Disappointed

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One of the best stories I have enjoyed for a long time. Very clever use of the Bard to effectively tell many short stories linked by a central narrative. Narration was great to with easily identifiable voices.

Fantastic

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Great story from.beginning to end and it's a great deal.at this price.
Only one bugbear.....the voice.aetists just didn't have a great range and made.many if the characters just sound the same; real shame! One.of whom should not be allowed to sing ever; practically tone-deaf and unable to hold a beat - sorry mate

Giants galore..and much, much more?

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I found this to be an interesting read and enjoyable but at times the pacing of the story is tiring. On the whole though I have enjoyed reading it.

interesting but odd pacing

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