Seven Princes
Books of the Shaper, Volume I
John R. Fultz

Hachette Audio
January 3, 2012 / ASIN: B005C65WV4
Fantasy / Audiobook / CDs / 17 hours, 25 minutes
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Reviewed by Jo Rogers

The story of "Seven Princes" begins with Prince D'zan of Yaskatha staring in horror as he sees his father murdered and his kingdom taken by a man named Elhathym. D'zan and his guard flee the kingdom, both men determined to raise an army to retake Yaskatha. D'zan notices that his guard carries a sack of emeralds, with which he pays for everything they need as they travele. Since the guard is a veteran warrior, D'zan intends to leave the army in his capable hands. After all, D'zan himself is only sixteen and has no idea how to go about the task of gaining allies and an army.

At one stop, they are ambushed and the guard is killed. The emeralds are gone, probably stolen by the assassins Elhathym had sent after them. Again, D'zan manages to escape. But he is now alone and penniless. He will never retake his kingdom like this! Were it not for the six princes who have vowed to help him, he'd have to stay on the run for as long as he could with no hope of regaining his kingdom.

As you can see, the story grabs your attention with the first sentence and keeps it. This is a can't-put-it-down book. With this audio, if you really can't stop listening, before you begin, leave the kids with a sitter, tie and gag your spouse, turn off all the phones and lock all the doors and windows and close the blinds and drapes. Then, grab enough food and drink to maintain for seventeen-and-a-half hours. You can take your CD player to the bathroom with you. Then, enjoy a well-written fantasy that is truly action-packed with a small touch of romance.

Other Titles in this Series

Seven Princes #1 [BOOK] [AUDIO]
Seven Kings, #2   [BOOK]