Yakov’s Run

Der Flechtemann Chronical

By: G. L. Simon

Narrated by: Michealhaj

A coughing old monk opened the heavy wooden door, creaking on mildewed hinges and entered a musty cloister, his quiet home.

Pressed against his nose, his long sleeves of cotton gave him relief from an incessant drip, while the other hand levied a softly glowing candelabra to illuminate the dark. His eyes, concealed behind heavy wrinkles, attempted to peer through the dust-filled air—twinkling specks of dust floated in the space. The enclosed cavern, clearly bereft of any human activity.

Smacking his ever-parched lips together, the man cleared his throat and pulled closer his tattered tawny robe, causing dust to fly about his leisurely gait.

“Abbot be cursed-damned, these younglings will ne’er learn.” The strange old man quickly crossed his body and whispered an apology. “Aye, pardon my impertinence, O’ Lord, for the words that doth escape my lips, yet behold, my heart doth burn with ire… aye, an ire ignited by thy initiates. We do provide sustenance and refuge unto them, that they.

©2024 G. L. Simon (P)2024 G. L. Simon

I loved the way this book was read.

The story is full of movement and twists and turns and the reader gives each character a different voice. It was like listening to a series on the radio. I loved being able to listen to and enter into the story with each page.

Well paced and engaging story

This well written story draws you in while developing the characters and gives you just enough meat to create the scene while letting the story envelop you and engage your imagination. I’ve read the first two volumes and listened to book 1. It both reads and listens well.
The narrators voice, cadence and accent fit this title well. If you enjoy historical fiction, particularly of unknown characters I highly recommend this book.