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  • Edge, Book 1
  • By: Melinda Snodgrass
  • Narrated by: Roger Wayne
  • Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (4 ratings)
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The Edge of Reason

By: Melinda Snodgrass
Narrated by: Roger Wayne
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Summary

Since the dawn of consciousness, a secret war has been fought between the forces of magic and religious fanaticism, and the cause of reason, understanding, and technology. On one side are the Old Ones, malign entities that feed on the suffering of mankind. On the other are the Lumina, an ancient order dedicated the liberation of the human spirit.

Officer Richard Oort of the Albuquerque Police Department is caught in the middle of this primal battle when he rescues a mysterious teenage girl from a trio of inhuman hunters. Recruited by the Lumina to serve as their latest paladin, Richard ends up fighting beside a handful of unlikely allies, including an adolescent sorceress, an enigmatic philanthropist, a sexy coroner, and a homeless god with multiple personalities.

The Old Ones and their mortal pawns are determined to destroy Richard - or subvert him to their cause. And they have all powers of magic and organized religion at their disposal. As the gates between the universes shred apart, it may be up to Richard to save humanity from the endless horror of a new Dark Age.

Provocative as The Golden Compass or the Illuminatus! trilogy, The Edge of Reason dramatizes the fundamental conflict behind the hot-button issues of today...and the future of the human race.

©2008 Melinda Snodgrass (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

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An unusual take on a often used theme.

If you could sum up The Edge of Reason in three words, what would they be?

A brilliant book.

What did you like best about this story?

I enjoyed the structure of the story. Good v evil and God v The Devil has been done before many times but not quite like this. The characters were well portrayed and following their interactions was interesting.

What about Roger Wayne’s performance did you like?

I like Roger Wayne's narration of the book. He added to the depth of the characters and kept the story at the right pace. It was lovely to have just the book with no sound effects which are usually an unnecessary distraction from the story. Q

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, definitely I really didn't want to stop listening but was dreading reaching the end as I do with books I really enjoy.

Any additional comments?

I liked the alternative perspective of this book and the fact that it it not at all preachy unlike some other books I have listened to on a similar subject matter.

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