The Royal Ranger: The Red Fox Clan

By: John Flanagan

Narrated by: John Keating

#1 New York Times bestselling author John Flanagan returns to the world of Ranger's Apprentice, continuing the story arc starring fan favorites, Will and Maddie (The Royal Ranger: A New Beginning).

Picking up where The Royal Ranger: A New Beginning left off, this next installment continues the story arc featuring young apprentice, Maddie, and the student-turned-master, Will Treaty. The time has come for the next generation to assume the mantle and become protectors of the kingdom of Araluen.

After passing her third-year assessment as a ranger's apprentice, Maddie is called home to Castle Araluen. Forced to keep her ranger training a secret, Maddie feels trapped by the monotony of castle life and longs to find a way out. But there are whisperings of a new threat to the kingdom. The mysterious Red Fox Clan, a group of anarchists all donning fox masks, have threatened Castle Araluen and question Princess Cassandra and Madelyn's succession to the throne. Will they succeed in unseating Cassandra and Madelyn and take the throne for themselves?

Bestselling author of the Ranger's Apprentice and Brotherband series, John Flanagan returns in the captivating follow-up to The Royal Ranger: A New Beginning. Perfect for fans of Tolkien, Redwall, and Game of Thrones!

Critic reviews

"[W]ill leave readers waiting impatiently for book three..." --Booklist

Excellent 2nd Installment

The only complaint I have is that I finished it too quickly and now I have to wait for the next book!

Continues to Entertain

After years of reading these books, it still throws me off to hear the narrator's voice choices for many of the characters. That's a personal problem, however, and i didn't reflect it on my rating. The first and second parts of this particular story weren't his BEST, but he clearly still has his world-building touch. At first, like other listeners, I was a tad annoyed at the extensive conversations between Mad and her horse. However, it soon dawned on me that she isn't like other Rangers. She's not shy and quiet, and her mind must not be either, therefore i didn't reflect it on my rating either.
P.S. Buy both books if you don't like cliff hangers.

The story line.

I truly enjoy these series by Mr. Keeting. He makes the main caracter exhibit strong moral atribtes while still showing there human side.

Great transitions

Great transitions by adding female rangers. The hidden tunnels definitely cool. Surprise of rogue guard captain was interesting

Wonderful story

love the character growth of Maddie and the usual wonderful characters, world and everlasting hope the stories always have.