Fyre

The seventh book in the Septimus Heap series brings a close to the story of the seventh son of a seventh son, Septimus Heap, apprentice to the ExtraOrdinary Wizard. Gerard Doyle, who has narrated the series since Book 2, brings a serious tone to the magical tale. As the main characters--Septimus, a wizard-in-training, and Jenna, a queen-to-be--enter a new stage in their lives, the author brings back characters from the previous six books. Doyle meets the challenge of narrating the wide range of characters with his usual flair--from the sharp voice of ExtraOrdinary Wizard Marcia Overstrand to the deep rumbling of Alchemist Marcellus Pye. Doyle's skill is evident with both the male and female voices. Listeners will be left eager for Sage's next series, which is promised in the book's conclusion. E.N. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (c) AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine