R. A. Salvatore - Spearwielder's Tale 01 - The Woods Out Back
version: unabridged
format: mp3
bitrate: 32 kbps
runtime: 10:14:18
read by: Jamie Horton
From Publishers Weekly Napping after a dreary day in his dead-end job, Gary Leger wakes to find he has been kidnapped into "the world of the Faerie." Mickey McMickey, a leprechaun, has brought him to join the quest of Kelsey Gil-Ravadry, an elf who hopes that by following "the legends" he can repair a spear that belonged to an ancient king; the spear has great powers and is able to communicate with its possessor. Gary's reluctance to go questing is overcome by Kelsey's simple argument: help me or I'll kill you. As the trio ventures forth to corral a dwarf blacksmith (to reforge the spear) and a dragon (to supply the fire needed), they find themselves thwarted by the evil sorceress Ceridwen, who sends trolls and goblins to attack them, among other impediments. In this story, which initiates the Spearwielder's Tale series, Salvatore ( The Legacy ) does not adequately explain for what purposes Kelsey wants the spear or why Ceridwen opposes him. Also, it is discouraging to see Gary working for cooperation among various male creatures--human, elf, leprechaun, dwarf and giant--while the tale offers few female characters, all unappealing and all of whom endanger the quest.
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pass: wordhaven.biz R. A. Salvatore - Spearwielder's Tale 02 - The Dragon's Dagger version: unabridged
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runtime: 08:46:55
read by: Jamie Horton
From Booklist Salvatore continues the saga of Gary Leger, the reluctant, mundane hero of the battles of Faerie begun in The Woods Out Back. Gary now has a career and a girlfriend, but the wars call him back. Robert the Dragon is roaming the land, seeking whom he might broil; the wicked witch seeks freedom from her imprisonment; and if that weren't enough, the human intrigues that Salvatore offers up would keep a half dozen heroes busy. So Gary has a lively time of it in Faerie, which Salvatore recaptures with verve and wit and many nice touches, such as the constant arguments between the humane Gary and his bloodthirsty, magical lance. A classic tale of humans caught in the toils of Faerie, certain to retain its predecessor's audience.
Synopsis Gary returns to the realm of Faerie to find a changed world, and journeys through the enchanged land on a quest to find an ancient hero's sacred armor and magic spear and battle the dark shadows of evil.
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pass: wordhaven.biz R. A. Salvatore - Spearwielder's Tale 03 - Dragonslayer's Return version: unabridged
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bitrate: 32 kbps
runtime: 09:32:10
read by: Erik Sandvold
Book Description In this sequel to The Dragon's Dagger, Gary Leger is desperate to return to the land of Faerie. With his father dead, he hopes that somehow the difference in the way time passes in Faerie will allow him to return and meet his father just once more. But, there is terrible trouble in Faerie. King Kinnemore is on the march, seeking to bring all of Faerie under his heel, so that he can present it to the newly released witch Ceridwen. And now Gary, and his new wife Diane must help the inhabitants of Faerie fight for their very survival. Can they save Faerie? Indeed, can they even save themselves?
Synopsis The threat of war looms over the realm of Faerie whose peace-loving folk summon Gary Leger, the heroic Dragonslayer, to return for his ultimate challenge.
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