The Gorgon's Fury

Tales of Newel and Doren, a Fablehaven Adventure, Book 1

By: Brandon Mull

Narrated by: Will Watt

#1 New York Times best-selling author Brandon Mull returns to Fablehaven with a brand-new story starring the comedic satyrs, Newel and Doren, and their battle against a gorgon.

Satyrs Newel and Doren are maturing into more responsible citizens after helping put an end to the dragon rebellion. But the thought of growing out of adolescence has the two goatmen in crisis mode. If that isn’t enough to worry about, a few unlucky inhabitants of Fablehaven have been found petrified, turned to stone, including fellow satyrs. Could this new threat be the workings of a dangerous gorgon?

Newel and Doren become intrigued after an informant divulges information about a legendary Listening Doll—a talisman with the power to reveal the antidote for any magical malady—hidden somewhere in the Florida swamplands. If the mystical doll can solve any problem, maybe she has the answer of how to turn back the clock, so they won’t have to grow up.

Perhaps a trip to Florida is just what Newel and Doren need to get their mojo in time to win the annual Satyr Games. Two new challengers, Barrett and Hoff, are talking smack about dethroning Newel and Doren as perennial champions. And the new opponents have a smartphone!

Finding the Listening Doll and saving Fablehaven is important, sure. But Newel and Doren are also desperate for a smartphone of their own. Let the adventure and the games begin!

©2025 Brandon Mull (P)2025 Shadow Mountain Publishing

Fun story

However the sound mixing wasn’t great. It had really quiet parts then really loud parts. It made it hard to listen to

As Expected

A good continuation of a world we love. Not as long or complex as prior books but still a fun and enjoyable read.

I loved the idea of skaters being the heroes in this book

The skater games were a success for me and I loved the discrimination of the gorgonzola

Entertaining

A great side story adventure! I hope many more book are to come. Endless possibilities

Voice Acting

I think it was the voice actor, I thought his characterization of each character gave them personality