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Arcanist
- Spellmonger, Book 12
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Series: Spellmonger, Book 12
- Length: 24 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy
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- Dave wilco
- 05-12-20
my biggest and only problem is when is
My biggest and only problem is when is whn is the next one out? Please be quick!
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- tallmattuk
- 05-12-20
first rate story
great story as usual with lots of plot changes and interesting characters. in addition the narration is spot on
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- slybauer
- 11-12-20
a filler book doesn't advance the story just war
if you enjoy war stories you will enjoy this book it does not advance the storyline much if you avoided this book you would this nothing I was dissapointed with how 5his could have been 4 chapters in a great book but money talks and filler books abound. ah well
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- benji
- 09-12-20
fantastic
another fantastic instalment great looking forward to the next one
amazing narration as always
love the whole storyline and the characters
keep up the great work
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- T-rae
- 08-12-20
Nothing new
I’ve loved this series but was a little disappointed truth be told. The story was very predictable with nothing new. I’m starting to feel like it’s just being dragged out so really hope if there’s a book 13 , it includes a few more twists n’ turns or a darn good conclusion- either would be good.
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- David Ramsay
- 06-12-20
Pure entertainment at its best!!!
What a brilliant addition, this being 12 out of Terry’s planned 30 book saga was lots of fun.
Plenty of court intrigue mixed with epic battles and unexpected twists. Really excited for book 13!
Huge thank you to Terry for another great novel and to John for his performance. There’s a new video on the Spellmonger Face Book page with the pair discussing the series so far, I highly recommend it!
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- Paul Bromwich
- 10-11-21
It’s just got boring
I’ve got to the stage with these books where they’ve just become really hard work. I get the entire notion of world building, but these books have
got to the stage where they’re focused only on building the world and not really progressing the story. It feels as though something that could have been covered in a trilogy (and would have been a brilliant one) is now 12 books in and though it is definitely not a directionless story, it is just filled with stuff which is not interesting and not progressing towards a conclusion.
I’m not sure if these books are targeted at teenagers / young adult fantasy, but the lack of anything ‘going wrong’ for any of the main characters has just removed any real suspense from the books and where it is all heading (I think I can safely conclude that Minalon will win in the end!!!). It is a shame as I find myself nearly 300 hours of listening in, but I just can’t listen to anymore as what started as a really good set of books is now really dull.
Good luck to anyone who can see it through to the end
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- Graham F.
- 26-09-21
starting to drag out a little
did enjoy it.. but all the characters and storylines seem to be being dragged out to make more and more books. some dialogue seems to be pointless other than to fill 30 minutes.
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- Friðrik Thor Sigurbjörnsson
- 10-01-22
Perfect
Lee's performance is excellent as per usual - and the contemplations and strategic ponderings of the Spellmonger really are incredibly entertaining.
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- Audible Fan
- 19-11-21
An excellent audiobook
A really good story, a new location and some great twists and interesting characters.
I love this series and exploration was a change from battle. But I like all the difference aspects of this book.
The narrator did a fantastic job as usual. I prefer the audiobook to the book
I can't wait for the next story with so much going on.
The author and narrator deserve congratulations and thanks.
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- harlan pirrung
- 05-12-20
great but a few of the chapters are out of place
like the Rest of the series the story was great but around the hidden Castle chapter they bring in the Cat of night with out any contact then go in to finding the hidden cave at the iron hill castle. the book also talk about the cows that haven't been gifted to him yet. then the next chapter bring up the cow goddess so some need to edit the book a bit better.
18 people found this helpful
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- Kinnar
- 03-12-20
my first review
thank you for writing this ( I do mean all of this) it is truly beautiful.
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- Utente anonimo
- 06-12-20
it was ok
i was expecting a little more story progress thatn a drawn out war and a couple meetings
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- Danny Metzcalf
- 07-12-20
A season of war and cattle
This book is an in-depth telling of a single war. It is more narrowly focused and descriptive than previous but is definitely a Spellmonger book. (There's humor, goblin-squashing aplenty and even an F-bomb). This book has a darker tone and sense of foreboding. The computer Forseti, the Alka Alon, Prince Tavard, who is the more dangerous enemy and can anyone or anything be trusted? What of the only choice is to work with those who might betray you? The plot moves forward the world building and narrative, revealing secret histories that we have previously guessed at. Storylines that took several books to build up to are cleanly and sometimes hilariously wrapped up. Caswallen the Fox is back and vainglorious as ever, and a joy to behold as even more goblins are reduced to a fine, red mist.
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- Ryan
- 02-12-20
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Another great book from the installment. Love the performance great story looking forward to the next installment👍🤗
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- Jason R Chambers
- 04-12-20
Another fantastic entry in this series!
The worst thing about this book, as with the previous ones, is that I'm left wanting to know what happens next. I can't wait for book 13!
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- kyle saiki
- 03-12-20
fantastic book!
Terry Mancour has written another great book! The spellmonger series is a superb story line.
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- First
- 04-12-20
Great Cow March
This, honestly has to be the best book of the series. Terry Mancour has outdone himself with this one. Simply marvelous.
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- Andrew J. Riemer
- 17-12-20
Just can't get enough!
I had forgotten I pre-ordered this one, so was delighted to receive the notification that it was available. Immediately I was drawn back into the Spellmonger's world, full of memorable characters and compelling storylines. As usual, the narration is excellent, with Lee's voice now as comforting as that of an old friend.
My only complaint at the time of writing this review is that I now need to again wait for the next installment!
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-12-20
Amazing depth, occasionally long winded
One of the best series to be hooked into. Great depth of character, an understandable and gradual introduction to the world created produced many delightful tales. Arcanist is a great addition to the saga.
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