The Ship of the Dead

You wouldn't necessarily think that a desperate and dangerous quest to prevent Ragnarok, the great battle at the end of the world, would be funny--but there are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments in this third Magnus Chase audiobook. As Magnus, narrator Michael Crouch hits that tone just right. He also gives distinct voices to the diverse cast of characters, including Magnus's compatriots, his talking sword, and all the Norse gods and giants they encounter. One of the most effective things Crouch does is change his pacing to indicate when characters are communicating in sign language, ensuring that the listener is never confused. Crouch is the third narrator to tackle this appealing Stonewall Award-winning series, and if it continues, one hopes that Crouch will return to the helm. J.M.D. � AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine