The Omen Machine

Fans of the Sword of Truth series found it hard to believe Goodkind was leaving some of their favorite characters behind. Starting with Goodkind's new book is a bit like making friends with people who have all enjoyed many adventures together. Knowing their history is less critical than in earlier books. Sam Tsoutsouvas is a no-nonsense narrator who wastes no time diving into the new undertakings of Richard and Kahlan. Tsoutsouvas's style is sometimes pensive, and references to past history are generally presented as asides. He proceeds with intensity and focus as the characters unravel the mystery of prophecies that are being delivered by a machine that was lost for millennia. J.E.M. (c) AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine