The Ancient

The world is being torn apart by a religious war between Ancient Badden, leader of the Samhaists, and the Abellican church, which is gaining a foothold. Bransen Garibond, journeying across the Gulf of Corona to the land of Vanguard, is on a mission to find the father he has never known. Without the aid of a gemstone, Garibond is a cripple; with it, he is an awesome fighting machine. Familiarity with prior Corona books, particularly THE HIGHWAYMAN, would be a boon, given the large number of characters in this series and the extensive relationships between current and past events. Erik Singer is an enthusiastic and engaged narrator. He keeps the battles fresh. His accents help to identify ties within the various communities whose members move in and out of the story. J.E.M. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine