BOOK OF THE BLACK EARTH 1 Blood and Iron

This sonic production captivates the listener with narrations by Terence Aselford and cast. The voices complement the eccentric music and sound effects. The role of lead character Horace, a soldier from the west who has joined the Great Crusade against the heathens of Akeshia, is taken by Thomas Keegan. He and the other actors put listeners in the moment, appropriately setting the mood.Their clear and calm tones are easy on the ear. The stereo sounds, such as rustled sand, swinging swords, and a mix of music genres, invite immersion into the audio program. R.K. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2015]