PILLARS OF CREATION

Jennsen Daggett has lived a life in hiding from unseen, terrifying stalkers. She believes the threat comes from her half-brother, Richard Rahl, a ruler accused of being a deadly despot. Jennsen meets and falls for Sebastian, who agrees to help her find and kill Richard. Jim Bond reads this Audie Award finalist with a style that at times renders the jokes and the characters' motivations too obvious. Still, he has a good ear for voices and shines in action sequences, bringing the listener into the world of the novel. The story, mostly a light adventure, has some chilling moments near the end. J.A.S. 2003 Audie Award Finalist (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/ NOV 03]