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Ahren

13th Paladin Series, Book 1

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Ahren

By: Torsten Weitze
Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
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Ahren can hardly believe his luck. His normal life consists of being beaten up by his drunkard father or bullied by the village lads. But at the annual suitability tests for apprenticeships, the young boy finds himself selected by Falk, the guardian of the forest, to be his apprentice and his world is turned upside down.

From his new master he learns the skills of archery and how to fight the Dark Ones. And then, on the day of the Spring Ceremony there is another unexpected turn of events. He touches the Stone of the Gods and it illuminates for the first time ever. It isn't long before a cantankerous wizard turns up and urges Falk and Ahren into action. There is no time to waste, for something evil is awakening.

The unlikely trio begin their dangerous journey to Evergreen, the elfish kingdom to get the elves' help. But time is running out. He, Who Forces has his eyes trained on Ahren and nothing will stop him from destroying the young man.

©2017 Torsten Weitze (P)2020 Tantor Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction
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It's been a long long time since a story has grabbed me like this one. I'm already up to book 7 waiting for the rest of the books to be released and I only started listening a little over a month ago.

Wow

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A wholesome coming of age story with enough action (and bloodshed) to satisfy. For me, I feel it would appeal to any age group. Interesting, fleshed out characters. The author has a number of strong female side characters that influence Ahren’s journey however I would have liked to see these developed further. The narration is of a very high calibre, adding so much depth to each character. Even when conversations required multiple voice changes the actor did a stellar job.

Enjoyable fantasy tale

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As a fan of Raymond first and dragon lance this is a great new addiction to sink my teeth into

A great New story

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Loved the characters and world, with a passionate narration by Gildart Jackson. A thoroughly entertaining and well thought out adventure that draws you in more and more.

Fantastic

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Bit slow to start but stay with it, great story I can’t wait to listen to the next one

Great characters…

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I listened to this story with my grandson. It was ok.
It was a bit slow

ok for young readers

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