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Mystic and Rider

The Twelve Houses, Book 1

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Mystic and Rider

By: Sharon Shinn
Narrated by: Jennifer Van Dyck, Sharon Shinn
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 The fire mystic Senneth crosses the country of Gillengaria on a mission for the king, trying to discover if noble marlords from the Twelve Houses are planning an uprising.

She is accompanied by the soldiers Justin and Tayse, two King's Riders who are unswervingly loyal to the crown. Also on the journey are the shape-changers Kirra and Donnal, and a young mystic named Cammon who can practically read minds.

It's soon clear that not only are marlords planning a rebellion, but that they are being aided by Daughters of the Pale Mother, a fanatical religious sect that hates mystics. While Senneth can clearly take care of herself, Tayse finds himself unable to stop watching her - determined both to protect her and to uncover her secrets.

BONUS AUDIO: Includes an exclusive introduction by author Sharon Shinn.

©2006 Sharon Shinn (P)2008 Audible, Inc. Action & Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Royalty

Critic Reviews

"Tailor-made for the growing audience of fantasy fans who like a good juicy romance." (Publishers Weekly)
"Never tripping over the plot twists and complications, Shinn gives us an easy, absorbing, high-quality read sans gratuitous bloodshed and violence." (Booklist)
"Shinn's most successful book." (SF Revue)
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Great narration, awesome concept, but I was thoroughly bored by the writer's obsession with the romantic aspects of the characters. A little bit of romance is fine, but with these books the entire focus of the story is on who is falling in love and all characters neatly pair up with people who are suitably unsuitable.

I saw it as a great waste of potential in an interesting world with a group of fascinating and powerful characters. Would have loved some characters who weren't so stomach churningly mushy and romantic. I struggled to relate to any of them.

These are romance novels with a bit of fantasy, not fantasy novels with a bit of romance.

Great concept, boring focus..

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I love Sharon Shinn, and Jennifer Van Dyck is just brilliant. I can always return to this audiobook for a comfort read.

Fantastic story and perfect narration

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