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The Blacksmith's Son

Mageborn, Book 1

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Mordecai’s simple life as the son of a blacksmith is transformed by the discovery of his magical birthright.

As he journeys to understand the power within him he is drawn into a dangerous plot to destroy the Duke of Lancaster and undermine the Kingdom of Lothion. Love and treachery combine to embroil him in events he was never prepared to face. What he uncovers will change his understanding of the past, and alter the future of those around him.

©2022 Michael G. Manning (P)2022 Podium Audio Coming of Age Action & Adventure Fantasy Genre Fiction
Creative Magic System • Engaging Storyline • Excellent Character Differentiation • Witty Dialogue • Moral Values

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He ends every sentence with a super odd high pitch cadence. It's so unnatural and uncomfortable I can't listen to the story. Buy the book and read it yourself. This guy shouldn't ever read for an audio book again. I know I'm not the only one. Read the reviews. They are misleading because people are rating the story high.

The performance is so bad.

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I have the original series with the previous narrator, but not before I listened to the embers of illinial trilogy with Alex Wyndham I was excited when I saw that Manning re-released his original series with Alex as the narrator! Really great series and wonderfully written and voiced. If any read this review and enjoyed the book listen to the rest including the prequel and sequel series also! You won’t be disappointed!

I loved it before Alex Wyndham and I love it even more now that he is doing all of the books!

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Alex Wyndham is AMAZING! I love the Mageborn series but struggled to listen to the first bookmark because of narration. I started the series with Mordecai without knowing about the earlier books. So it was a great surprise to see them fixed. You won’t be disappointed! Listen to the series !

So happy they decided to create new audio narrative

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I just finished this book and I have to say I’m so glad I did ! I hadn’t ever heard of Michael Manning or any of his books until I stumbled upon “ Choice of Magic “ last year , I finished with that series , which I thought was wonderful , so I wanted to try another series of Mr Mannings :) I can definitely say I’m glad I did …. The first book in this Mageborn series , though a bit short , held my attention right from the start . The narrator was awesome as well , he did a wonderful job . On to the next one !

I loved it !

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I love both thus author and the narration of this book. What a great way to spend a day listening to a great book, when the weather is cold and your energy is sapped from being sick. I love an author who can wind a great story in with some fun banter and witty comments.

great book

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