Lusam: The Dragon Mage Wars, Books 1-2

Lusam grew up in the relative safety of the Elveen mountains with his grandmother. She taught him the basics of magic and discovered, quite by accident, that he possessed a unique skill never seen before: the ability to hide his magical aura from the mage-sight of others. Dark secrets surround Lusam's origins, and the dark agents of the Empire will stop at nothing to kill Lusam.

The Dark Ability

Rsiran is a disappointment to his family, gifted with the ability to Slide. It is a dark magic, one where he can transport himself wherever he wants, but using it will only turn him into the thief his father fears. Forbidden from Sliding, he's apprenticed under his father as a blacksmith where lorcith, a rare, precious metal with arcane properties, calls to him, seducing him into forming forbidden blades. When discovered, he's banished, sentenced indefinitely to the mines of Ilphaesn Mountain.

The Novice: Summoner, Book 1

Fletcher is nothing more than a humble blacksmith's apprentice when a chance encounter leads to the discovery that he has the ability to summon demons from another world. Chased from his village for a crime he did not commit, he must travel with his demon to the Vocans Academy, where the gifted are trained in the art of summoning. The academy will put Fletcher through a gauntlet of grueling lessons, training him as a battlemage to fight in the Hominum Empire's war against the savage orcs.

Spellmonger: Spellmonger, Book 1

Minalan gave up a promising career as a professional warmage to live the quiet life of a village spellmonger in the remote mountain valley of Boval. It was a peaceful, beautiful little fief, far from the dangerous feudal petty squabbles of the Five Duchies, on the world of Callidore. There were cows. Lots of cows. And cheese. For six months things went well: He found a quaint little shop, he befriended the local lord, the village folk loved him, he found a sharp young apprentice to help out, and, best yet, he met a comely young widow with the prettiest eyes.

Sufficiently Advanced Magic: Arcane Ascension, Book 1

Five years ago Corin Cadence's brother entered the Serpent Spire - a colossal tower with ever-shifting rooms, traps, and monsters. Those who survive the spire's trials return home with an attunement: a mark granting the bearer magical powers. According to legend, those few who reach the top of the tower will be granted a boon by the spire's goddess. He never returned. Now it's Corin's turn. He's headed to the top floor, on a mission to meet the goddess.

Kin of Kings (The Kin of Kings: Book 1)

The first great war of Ovira is over, and the most hated king in centuries is dead, but his nephew still lives. However, Basen had nothing to do with the destructive war his uncle started. In fact it was his uncle who exiled him and his father to the territory of their enemies, where Basen's dreams of becoming a legendary mage now fade, as he must work all day just to eat. His only chance at regaining some semblance of the life he thought he would lead is to join an elite school that trains, houses, and feeds a thousand new young men and women each year.

Jack of Thieves: The Master Thief, Book 1

The Thieves Guild is renowned for their ability to steal anything. Its elite members have robbed nobles of wealth, reputation, and even their honor. The Guildmaster rules them with brutality and fear, yet his name and past are a mystery. From the depths of the Evermist swamp, he seeks a master thief, one who can help him reclaim his lost power. Young and brash, Jack Myst has drawn the Guildmaster's attention. His feats mark his potential, but his audacity and cunning make him dangerous.

Dragonvein, Book One

Carentan, France, 1944 - Ethan Martin, a soldier in the 101st Airborne, is fighting for his life. But soon he will learn what peril truly is when he is ripped from his world and transported to a land of magic, swords, and dragons. And though the Nazis are now far, far away, danger is closer than ever.

Warrior: The War Chronicles, Book 1

Demon spawn, they call him. Evil seed of the UnNamed One. Lirak wonders if they might be right. Sent on a holy quest to test his prophetic dreams, he returns to find his people scattered or slaughtered. Ruthless invaders and their dread warlocks spread death and destruction across the land. Before he can lead the remnants of his people in vengeance, Lirak must win their trust. But blades and arrows alone will not defeat this enemy.

Free the Darkness: King's Dark Tidings, Book 1

Raised and trained in seclusion at a secret fortress on the edge of the northern wilds of the Kingdom of Ashai, a young warrior called Rezkin is unexpectedly thrust into the outworld when a terrible battle destroys all that he knows. With no understanding of his life's purpose and armed with masterful weapons mysteriously bestowed upon him by a dead king, Rezkin must travel across Ashai to find the one man who may hold the clues to his very existence.

Cephrael's Hand: A Pattern of Shadow and Light, Book 1

In Alorin...300 years after the genocidal Adept Wars, the realm is dying, and the blessed Adept race dies with it. One man holds the secret to reverting this decline: Bjorn van Gelderan, a dangerous and enigmatic man whose shocking betrayal three centuries past earned him a traitor's brand. It is the Adept Vestal Raine D'Lacourte's mission to learn what Bjorn knows in the hope of salvaging his race. But first he'll have to find him....

Awakening: Telindell, Book 1

Welcome to the world of Zaneen, a world with a dark past and more secrets than answers. For Lian, a 12-year-old orphan, the world consists only of his remote village and the hazardous mountains surrounding it. He always questioned his existence and longed for meaning; Lian will soon get his answers.

Dungeon Born: Divine Dungeon Series, Book 1

For eons, conquering dungeons has been the most efficient way to become a strong adventurer. Although not everything is as straightforward as it seems. Several questions have always plagued the minds of those who enter these mythical places of power: why are there so many monsters? Where do the amazing weaponry and heavy gold coins come from? Why does the very air fill with life-giving energies? Cal has all of the answers to these age-old questions, for a very simple reason. He is a Dungeon Heart.

Super Sales on Super Heroes

In a world full of super powers, Felix has a pretty crappy one. He has the ability to modify any item he owns. To upgrade anything. Sounds great on paper. Almost like a video game. Except that the amount of power it takes to actually change, modify, or upgrade anything worthwhile is beyond his abilities. With that in mind, Felix settled into a normal life. A normal job. His entire world changes when the city he lives in is taken over by a super villain. Becoming a country of one city. A city state.

A Warrior's Path: The Castes and the OutCastes Book 1

Sweeping from the majestic city of Ashoka to the perilous Wildness beyond her borders, enter a world where Caste determines mystical Talents, the purity of Jivatma expresses worth, and dharma may be based on a lie.Rukh Shektan has always understood duty. As a member of Caste Kumma, the warrior Caste, nothing else is acceptable. He is expected to take part in the deadly Trials, to journey the Wildness and protect the caravans linking Humanity's far-flung cities. Though the mission is dangerous, Rukh's hope and optimism are undaunted. Karma, however, is a fickle fiend.

The Red Sea: The Cycle of Galand, Book 1

When Dante Galand was just a boy, his father, Larsin, sailed away to make his fortune. And never returned. Since then, Dante has become a great sorcerer. A ruler. A destroyer of kings. And he's just learned that his father is living on a forbidden island at the edge of the known world. Where he's dying of a mysterious plague. In the company of his friend, the swordsman Blays, Dante travels to the island. There, his magic can do nothing for his father.

Path of The Calm: Saga of The Wolf, Book 1

The young world of Onneron has known peace for years. But now unease has spread across the land as disagreements between factions threaten each other's way of life. The Brothers of the Onneron College dedicate themselves to higher learning and to mastering Paths of magic. They wish to remain independent, but the Onneron Church feels threatened by their ability to heal and vies to take control of their order. Treace, bullied and belittled, is unaware of the plan his deceased father has for him.

World Seed: Game Start: World Seed Series, Book 1

The year is 2245, and the world has undergone explosive growth in multiple industries. The age of Virtual Reality came long ago, opening up new fields for people to enjoy and seek employment. There were even those that chose to sacrifice their physical bodies, becoming digital existences that lived within Internet communities. But with the age of VR, everyone still dreamed of that next step, the next level of adventure.

Publisher's Summary

By using the energy of the land, some humans have found they can develop extraordinary abilities. At the age of 17, these warriors, magicians, chemists, and psychics are allowed the opportunity to train at the Academy, increasing their opportunity for a well-paying career. But there's a catch. They must fight beside the Army if requested by their king. Most aren't concerned by this, as the current treaty has prevented battle for nearly 70 years...but that's about to change.

Of four roommates with interwoven stories, Cleve Polken takes focus as a hostile warrior who feels more comfortable in a duel than a conversation. Never getting past his parents' death, Cleve has developed a crippling fear of psychics, for some may have the power to resurface the torment he buried within himself upon his parents' passing. Cleve's forced to face this fear head-on when he discovers that not only is one of his roommates a psychic, but that he has an overwhelming attraction to her, which he quickly attributes to a psychic spell, nothing more.

By the time an army of savage, reptilian men called Krepps become involved in the war, all hope of resolution without battle is shattered. In this powerful army, one born with the inability to smell doesn't have the same feeding urges as his fellow Krepps and is outcast because of it. He finds himself with an unlikely ally in the middle of a crossroad, trying to find a way to reunite with his sister. Little does he know how much his choices will twist the fate of the war and alter the lives of the four human roommates forever.

This audiobook has a great concept, although not exactly a new one. Parts I liked, but I couldn't complete this audiobook. It rambles and falters. It waxes and wanes. It lacks focus and drive.

I had high hopes for this work, but I also want to encourage the author.

Narro, you've got something here, but do NOT be rushed. Take your time. Do NOT be pushed by editors and publishers with their own agenda. Rewrite pages. Think of how people actually speak to one another - Not the specific words, but the way people think, react and respond to each other. And NO ONE talks alike to another - We're different, we're unique in our mannerisms and responses. Use that as a means to create captivating conversation.

You're almost there. Just don't rush the work. Edit, edit, edit.

To Audible listeners, you can do better. Move along.

20 of 28 people found this review helpful

Frode

16/08/15

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"Not bad at all!"

Bastial Energy: The Rhythm of Rivalry: Book 1 is not a bad first first attempt at a book series! Saying that is something, and i am looking forward to next book in this series! The Rhythm of Rivalry is a series i will return to! I am also going to say that B. T. Narro is a name i never heard of before!

Nigel Patterson is fantastic in other books. I love when he reads Iain Rob Wright. I feel he does as great a work here as always! 15 hrs and 34 mins is never loooong with Nigel Patterson saying that is saying something! i love his voice!

I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review via AudiobookBlast dot com

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Jim

Texas

02/09/15

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""Epic" would be appropriate for this..."

Where does Bastial Energy rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is one of the best books I've listened to this year. The story is laid out in an easy to follow structure, but is engaging. The characters are believable. Basically, all of the standards that need to be met to make a fantasy story good are met.

What did you like best about this story?

There are two things that I can say without spoiling the story: 1) I like the slow world-building. You learn about the different parts of the world and magic and energy when it is necessary for you to know, and it's easily and gracefully handled. 2) I like that the characters who are exceptional at their talents are just... exceptional. There is no discovery, they simply are that good. This allows the story to continue and develop easily.

What about Nigel Patterson’s performance did you like?

At times, it can get to the point where you forget that the story is only being read by one person. Mr. Patterson has a talent in changing inflection, tone, and accent in such a way to make each character unique. Combine that with perfect pacing and pronunciation, even for words that don't exist, and you have a really enjoyable read.

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

At fifteen hours, one sitting would have been a little much, but the story is engrossing, so a long listening session is not unbelievable.

Any additional comments?

I am supposed to say:<br/>"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBlast dot com."

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

KM

26/05/17

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"Love it!!!"

I started with kin of kings and needed to get to the beginning. I was not disappointed. This book is both captivating and intriguing. It also gives me the back story I needed to understand the kin of kings series.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Amazon Customer

14/07/16

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Performance

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"Great start for a long epic"

If you could sum up Bastial Energy in three words, what would they be?

Magic and mayhem ahead

What about Nigel Patterson’s performance did you like?

did a fantastic job

Any additional comments?

This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

STEVEN

Ohio

22/10/15

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"Great adventure story, looks like a great series!"

What made the experience of listening to Bastial Energy the most enjoyable?

I thought it was well written and enjoyed the characters as well as the narration.

Any additional comments?

"I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Blast."

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Suzi

US, Midwest.

23/09/15

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"Great start for a long epic?"

Would you listen to Bastial Energy again? Why?

No, it's better to break this one up.

What other book might you compare Bastial Energy to and why?

Not a book, but the first season of Heroes because this has a similarly fascinating world with unique talents. There is a good amount of world building here that was executed well.

What does Nigel Patterson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Nigel Patterson, in my opinion, did a fantastic job. A great narrator really takes an audio book to amazing heights, and Nigel really helped this book soar. This book wasn't great, per se - there were parts where it seemed to ramble on, and parts where it seemed to rush through and it really needed to take more time. Nigel helped to bring these together so as not to detract from the overall experience.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I am looking forward to the next in the series, I want to see where this is going. I think this is the mark of a good book, it leave you wanting more. So while I didn't have an extreme reaction, my reaction to the end is the desire for more, and for the next book :)

Any additional comments?

"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBlast dot com."

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Peggy Preiss

14/08/15

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"Magic and mayhem ahead!"

Magic and mayhem ahead! Story is full of personal histories that give it depth and action to move the story along at an enjoyable pace. Looking forward to the next book in the series. "I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher, and/or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review via AudioBlast dot com"

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Laura

31/08/15

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"great read"

"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBlast dot com."

enjoyed listening

0 of 7 people found this review helpful

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