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Kings of the North

Paladin's Legacy, Book 2

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Kings of the North

By: Elizabeth Moon
Narrated by: Susan Ericksen
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Elizabeth Moon returns to the fantasy world of the paladin Paksenarrion Dorthansdotter - Paks for short - in this second volume of a new series filled with all the bold imaginative flights, meticulous world-building, realistic military action, and deft characterization that readers have come to expect from this award-winning author. In Kings of the North, Moon is working at the very height of her storytelling powers.

Peace and order have been restored to the kingdoms of Tsaia and Lyonya, thanks to the crowning of two kings: Mikeli of Tsaia and, in Lyonya, Kieri Phelan, a mercenary captain whose royal blood and half-elven heritage are resented by elves and humans alike. On the surface, all is hope and promise. But underneath, trouble is brewing. Mikeli cannot sit safely on his throne as long as remnants of the evil Verrakaien magelords are at large. Kieri is being hounded to marry and provide the kingdom with an heir - but that is the least of his concerns. A strange rift has developed between him and his grandmother and co-ruler, the immortal elven queen known as the Lady. More problematic is the ex-pirate Alured, who schemes to seize Kieri’s throne for himself - and Mikeli’s, too, while he’s at it. Meanwhile, to the north, the aggressive kingdom of Pargun seems poised to invade.Now, as war threatens to erupt from without and within, the two kings are dangerously divided. Old alliances and the bonds of friendship are about to be tested as never before. And a shocking discovery will change everything.

©2011 Elizabeth Moon (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.
Action & Adventure Epic Fantasy
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Excellent book nice continuation of our favourite characters from pask, but may be better to read this one just felt like this reader was yelling the story at me most of the time.

Feels like the reader is yelling the story at you

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Really enjoyed the story, as good as the others in the series, but the narrator's forced voice was irritating at best, sometimes outright annoying.

Poor narrator.

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Fantastic. Riveted to every chapter. Did not want it to end. Looking forward to the next one.

Riveting

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I love this series, but please admit this recording was a mistake and bring back Jennifer Van Dyck. Why would anyone want to listen to this person read ever? Everything is in a frustrated monotone. I hope they didn't get paid for this. If I performed this poorly at my job I would be fired for it.
I have really enjoyed the rest of the series but this is truly disappointing and unlistenable. I'll be buying the book (not through Amazon) and then continuing to listen to the rest of the series which are recorded by JVD.
I don't know what they were thinking changing voice artists for one book in the middle of a huge series but it was a mistake and they chose poorly to boot.
please resolve this, very disappointed.

Narrator Sucks

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