Force Majeure

By: Ashley J. Barner, Jennifer Sanders

Narrated by: Katie Boothe

Magic...and murder?

Reclusive witch Hulda van Dusen has spent the last five years hiding at home with her beloved grandpapa, but suddenly, he’s gone, and the circumstances don't add up. A series of monstrous, magical attacks makes it clear: Someone wants her dead, too.

But Hulda's a fighter and has magic of her own, as do her genius brother and pyromaniac sister. And putting the puzzle together with the help of some new friends might just teach her how to live again...if it doesn't kill her first.

©2019 Ashley J. Barner; Jennifer Deslaurier (P)2019 Ashley J. Barner; Jennifer Deslaurier

Hard to put down

Narrator is first rate. Easy to know which character is speaking without overdoing it. She clearly has acting talent.

Well-written mysterious fantasy!

Force Majeure is a well-written fantasy centered in a world of magic and mystery with small-town politics thrown in. Hulda is thrust into the center of everything when her grandfather passes away suddenly. Her relationship with her siblings is somewhat estranged, so she finds herself mostly alone with little in the way of support. This story is packed with witches, warlocks, magic creatures, and a dangerous mystery lurking where she does not expect it. Plenty of twists and turns with some great surprises kept me listening straight through to the end while Hulda finds herself and her power and learns who she can trust. Narration by Katie Boothe is well done with good variation between characters and a nice rhythm. I really enjoyed this story written by two authors who work very well together. I would definitely love to have more of this world in audio!