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.
(Fantasy. 10-13)Pub Date: April 16, 2013
Duration: 15 hrs
DD ISBN: 9780062203663
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Complete with creative production touches, the result is a dark, satisfying listen.
Listeners don't just experience a fascinating historical drama--they also become steeped in a bloody gothic Western. Stellar performances are the center of this compelling listening experience. Narrator Marin Ireland fully embodies the beleaguered humanities professor who, while deep diving into the campus archive, discovers the story of her ancestors. At the same time, she is struggling with her tenure committee. In a deft transition back to 1912, Owen Teale's performance of a Lutheran pastor exhibits gravitas as he slowly unwinds the secrets of his relationship with Good Stab, a Blackfeet Indian who mysteriously appears in his congregation. Shane Ghostkeeper provides Good Stab with a subtle yet ferocious performance as the two face each other's buried truths.
Complete with creative production touches, the result is a dark, satisfying listen.Pub Date: N/A
Duration: N/A
DD ISBN: 9789876543210
Publisher: Vicky Press
Review Posted Online: March 21, 2026
Live Oak Media recently caught our attention with this new read-along book and cassette program. We listened first, and were so delighted we couldn't wait to get the book. The picture book made the experience even better, but the audio recordings was strong and vibrant by itself. THE GARDENER, Sarah Stewart's Depression-era story of a young girl sent to live with her Uncle Jim in the city has a sweet, wistful quality with narration alone, but coupled with David Small's soft-edged pencil illustration, it's a total delight. The reading is repeated on both sides of the tape, one with and without page-turning signals.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: N/A
Publisher: Live Oak Media
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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