Spectred Isle

Green Men Series, Book 1

De: KJ Charles

Narrado por: Ruairi Carter

Archaeologist Saul Lazenby has been all but unemployable since his disgrace during the War. Now he scrapes a living working for a rich eccentric who believes in magic. Saul knows it's a lot of nonsense...except that he begins to find himself in increasingly strange and frightening situations. And at every turn he runs into the sardonic, mysterious Randolph Glyde.

Randolph is the last of an ancient line of arcanists, commanding deep secrets and extraordinary powers as he struggles to fulfill his family duties in a war-torn world. He knows there's something odd going on with the haunted-looking man who keeps turning up in all the wrong places. The only question for Randolph is whether Saul is victim or villain.

Saul hasn't trusted anyone in a long time. But as the supernatural threat grows, along with the desire between them, he'll need to believe in evasive, enraging, devastatingly attractive Randolph. Because he may be the only man who can save Saul's life - or his soul.

Contains mature themes.

©2017 KJ Charles (P)2018 Tantor

this is how sequels are done

another absolute diamond from the amazing pen of kj charles.
I've heard this story long ago, for free, on youTube. I didn't know about the secret casebook of simon feximal then, and I still liked it enough to have wanted a few more stories in the series.
now, the secret casebook is the pride and joy of my library, and I still think this is not only the very best sequel, but a damned good book in itself! I wonder why she gave up the series.
the references to the prequel are natural for the conversation, and so seamlessly inserted, that at first you don't notice.
the characters are always, complex and likeable, fantastic and relatable.
the story line is a bit too convoluted to be easily understood, but it's not a real detriment - it just makes the story a bit intense.
the writing is first grade, enjoyable and really flowing.
the narration is a bit ...unusual. the voices seem a bit too camp, too vaudeville childish. but the narration is professional, the intonation perfect, the difference between characters unmistakable.
not only a sure thing for the favorites list, but right at the top, with it's prequel <3

fantastical story, great book one

I enjoyed the way the story tied faxamal in with this tale of comarady and supernatural.

Fast paced enthralling storyline but over too soon!

I’ve loved everything I’ve read by KJ Charles. The Narrator of this book, (Rauiri Carter) wasn’t as good as Cornell Collins, who narrates a lot of KJC’s other books. R.Carter spoke very fast causing him to confuse characters’ voices. He also mispronounced: Irreparable, Macramé and rapprochement. Also, perhaps owing to the narration speed, this book seemed rather short. To the author: I’m gonna need you to write new content fast—I’m nearly finished reading everything you’ve written. More please! XX

Enjoyable listen, good narrator

Really enjoyed the characters and plot, even if I was a touch confused by the magic at times. The narrator was very talented; he had good, distinguishable voices for the characters, was easy to understand, and helped immerse me in the story. Definitely worth a listen!

Good listen

Not my favorite by KJ Charles, but still very enjoyable. Listened to it over one Saturday.