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Rise of the Ranger

The Echoes Saga, Book 1

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Rise of the Ranger

By: Philip C. Quaintrell
Narrated by: Steven Brand
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The Echoes of Fate, a Prophecy Uttered Unto the World a Thousand Years Ago, Cannot Be Denied....

Mankind has lorded over the land of Illian for a thousand years, building on the ruins left by the elves, as if it were their birthright. A thousand years is a long time for an immortal race to see the truth of things, a truth that has remained unsaid for a millennium - elves are superior. They are faster, stronger, and connected to the magical realm in a way that man could never grasp. Illian should belong to them.

Unaware of the shadow that looms in the east, the six kingdoms of man are fractured, unallied, and clawing at each other's gates for more power.

This isn't just war set to ravage the land, but a slaughter - the world of man cannot hope to survive.

Thrown into the heart of this war is a man known by many names; an Outlander of the wilds, an assassin, a ranger. Asher was born a thousand years ago, to a life he doesn't remember. Forty years of brutal training and killing for money has beaten the earliest years of his life away, leaving his ties to the oldest of evils a mystery to all....

Rise of The Ranger Launches an Unmissable Epic Fantasy Series.

©2018 Philip C. Quaintrell (P)2018 Podium Audio Action & Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Sword & Sorcery Fiction War
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Love this author and love the narrator. Perfect match for this and the characters were brilliant!

Cracking story

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The story is good but the narration really makes it fall short. It's so frustrating to find do many good books let down by unimaginative and flat reading. It feels like someone is reading the book at you

Flat monotone narration

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There’s a bad review about the narrator that initially put me off this book until I sampled it and realised that they were the miserable type of person that would complain if they won the lotto....Anywho, I’m so glad I got this book as the trilogy is one of the best I’ve ever listened too/read. All the action you could want but with a Brandon Sanderson style story. There’s always something going on, but you can easily follow as the words paint such a vivid picture in your mind. The characters are flawlessly written and you feel really connected to them as they go through their individual trials and tribulations. I can’t say enough good things about this book and the two that follow it. Great pacing, action aplenty and a gripping tale. I highly recommend this series.

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The story sets a fast pace and well thought out plot elements. I found it easier to listen at .9 speed so I didn’t miss anything. I enjoyed it very much and look forward to listening to part 2

A great story & performance

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I liked this story I was really drawn into this book seems already to be a program series.
although I don't read books I am surprised I even finished this one i had given this a 4/5 just the fact there wasn't enough dragons but overall liked this book like I said I don't read books thank you ill be reading the next now to see where the story leads.

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absolutely love this book I was pulled in to the story from the start can't wait to read book 2

great

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good story and easy to grow attached to the characters. Narration is great. I always love how Stephen Brand reads. He kind of manages to impart a seriousness that fits assassins, or maybe he manages to give them an air of professionalism that befits someone who makes a career from killing. whatever, it works. can't wait to read more of this series. I listened to the new series before this one (its brilliant) and I'm glad I did. i was able to understand things that happened in this story much better. Brilliant, brilliant. I'm off to get the next one.

great

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I think it’s a good story, enjoyable listen. However could be hard to follow as everyone sounds nearly the same. Not enough difference in voice or tone or accent to easily differentiate different characters. Other than that I think the story built well and set up the next book well.

Good story but narration a little flat

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Love this series, have listened to it multiple times and can't seem to get enough. I recommend it to anyone who loves fantasy, Steven Brand does an amazing job narrating this series and can't wait to listen to more of his narrations.

Amazing Series, Worth a Listen or Two

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Brilliant storytelling and brilliant writing. There was nothing I could pick wrong. This book has everything: Elves, magick, dragons as well as being fast-paced and action-packed. I cannot wait to listen to or read book two.

What a great story

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