THE SAGA OF THE FIRST KING The Highwayman

In God's Year 54, the warrior monk Bran Dynard did not expect to return alive from the far-off holy wars. He certainly didn't expect to fall in love with an exotic healing woman and bring her home as his bride. They're forced to hide their interest in an ancient philosophy, and she bears a son neither of them will ever get to know. Drawing from influences as diverse as ZORRO, LORD OF THE RINGS, and the Crusades, this production features "heavy fantasy" with big voices, big music, big, clanking swordplay sound effects, and lots of bass in the mix. It demands to be listened to and is flat-out exciting. This loud audio style may scare off some, but lots of kids will love it. B.P. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2012]