GUARDIANS OF THE WEST Book #1 of the Mallorean

This title has it all--an outstanding reader, a captivating fantasy story, and clever plot devices. Amid scenes of rich settings and strong characters, the author weaves a myriad of personalities, kingdoms, and situations to form the rising action of history in the making, drama, and romance. Reader Cameron Beierle's special skill is precise vocal characterization; a young boy sounds like a young boy, a sinister sorceress like one, an elderly wizard--you get the idea. Few, if any, can do it better. This new series is a sequel to THE BELGARIAD, with all the same characters and many new ones. D.R.W. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine [Published: AUG/SEP 05]