The Hunted

The Dawning of Muirwood, Book 2

By: Jeff Wheeler

Narrated by: Kate Rudd

A young woman’s burgeoning powers make her Muirwood’s most wanted in a breathtaking novel by Jeff Wheeler, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Druid.

Eilean is rising. A foundling raised in an abbey, she was entrusted by its imprisoned druid, Mordaunt, with an ancient tome. Its magical words can change the world. Eilean’s first mission: translate it. Her second: rescue a benevolent Aldermaston sentenced to death as a heretic by the High Seer. But wielding power, knowledge, and ambition has now made Eilean the hunted.

In pursuit is Captain Hoel Evnissyen, an inquisitor in service to the High Seer’s demands. His objective is to track Eilean and steal Mordaunt’s invaluable work. But Hoel’s quest soon yields a fascination with the woman he’s been ordered to pursue. When an invasion begins and the world erupts in chaos, Eilean and Hoel find themselves bound by their mutual wills to survive and, against all odds, realize they are not each other’s enemy.

But now Eilean must decide who is friend and who is foe. Especially when the powerful tome falls into the wrong hands. The closer Eilean and Hoel get, the nearer they are to realizing the part they must play in their kingdom’s destiny—and its ties to Eilean’s own mysterious past.

©2022 Jeff Wheeler (P)2022 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“The second volume in author Jeff Wheeler's The Dawning of Muriwood fantasy series, this superbly produced audio book edition of The Hunted is deftly narrated in an impressive vocal performance by Kate Rudd. A true theatre of the mind experience for the listener, …a must for all dedicated action/adventure fantasy fans.”—Midwest Book Review

What's not to like?

Simply put, this is just a fun tale if you like fantasy. It has action, adventure, treachery, deceit, and even a touch of romance. The first book, I read. The second book, I listened to on Audible. There are quite a few words in fictitious languages that I wouldnot have known how to pronounce, so I enjoyed the audio version. Can't wait for the next book in the series.

Enjoyable

This book is a fun fantasy. I enjoyed the journey this story took me on.

Another great story

Muirwood’s world is my favorite of Wheeler’s so far, and that’s saying something because the Kingfountain series is also excellent. Though they’re separate stories, the worlds do intersect at a couple of points and the magic has the same source though its manifestations and names vary. This is my second time through this book — I re-listened to this and The Druid to refresh myself on the story in preparation for the final book in the trilogy now that it’s out. It was great — just as good if not better the second time through! Compelling characters, world, and storyline. Plenty of nuance, surprises, and lines that make you think and that carry over into our world. Definitely worth it!

This is a prequel to the first two Muirwood trilogies. Start with the Legends of Muirwood trilogy, then the Covenant of Muirwood trilogy before moving on to this one.

The intricacies and weaving.

Jeff Wheeler is a master storyteller and this tale is riveting. He understands much about Homo sapiens and what makes him up. Inspiring.

Best Fantasy Around

Excellent story. I’m going to listen to them all again since this links them all!