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The Auguries

By: F. G. Cottam
Narrated by: Naomi Frederick
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In the 1500s an almanac full of magic spells was put together by someone intent on bringing about the End Times. It has resurfaced and is being used indiscriminately.

An unexpected lunar eclipse. A poisonous fog that cripples the capital. Statues that weep blood.

As the catalogue of calamities mount, fear and paranoia provoke rumours of terrorist attacks. But from whom?

History professor Juliet Harrington is an authority on 16th-century mysticism and a long-time believer in the existence of the Almanac of Forbidden Wisdom, a potent spellbook. Legend insists it was compiled in that period by a cabal of powerful occultists. Its magic is summoned only at disastrous cost, signalled by the Auguries. Juliet is convinced that the recent plague of disasters means someone reckless is using the book - and she has little time left to stop them.

©2019 Francis Cottam (P)2020 Audible, Ltd Fantasy Horror Supernatural Thriller & Suspense Scary Paranormal Fiction Magic

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in the current Covid lockdown/here comes Armageddon world we all inhabit this story didn't feel extreme in the slightest...I suspect if I'd read it a couple of years ago it might have done but in this climate of early 2021 I don't think I would be surprised in the slightest at the events which unfold. The story runs along at a good pace...interesting characters...only slight downer is a bit of a damp squib ending...might have needed a bigger bang ...that said still enjoyed it a lot as I always have FGC's other work.

should be fiction feels like current affairs

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loved it , it's different to F.G other books but I really like it.I have every book from F.G Cottam that came out on Audible and this one feels different but I was hooked from the beginning to the end

Wow a story with some interesting twists

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I have read/listened to all of F.G. Cottam's books on Audible and enjoyed them all (The Lazarus Prophecy & The Waiting Room being my favourites) but was rather disappointed with this one. It did not help that the book I finished just before was the latest book from Stephen King. And I have to say it, as much as I usually enjoy Mr Cottam, he is no Stephen King!
I felt the plot and particularly the dialogue were just not up to it.
It reminded me at times of a book aimed at teenagers!

No Stephen King!

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I love F.G.Cottam books, but this one is totally let down by the narration which was lifeless, over pronounced and did not bring the characters to life. The story may well have been better but I gave up. Narrations of his other books , by David Rintoul in particular, have been outstanding. This would benefit from a re-recording.

The awful narration.

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for a new recording the quality of the audio is surprisingly poor. it's very muffled sounding.
The premise sounded good but the writing hasn't been wholly believable and hasn't dragged me in at all.

poor sound quality

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I'm sorry to say the story was pants and the narration just added to the boredom. I kept on listening thinking it would get better or "kick in" as the story was so promising but it just didn't and the ending made me think what a load of tosh.
Sorry.

Do not waste your credits on this.

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Ever since Francis Cottam's first book right up to this one, if you would've asked me for my favourite author, his name would be right up there. He is an absolute star in creating an ambiance that pulls you in. Much in this ambiance has of course to do with the narration. And his masterful story telling.

I am however not in any position to comment on the story of this book. The first 9 chapters came and went without leaving any impression or memory. I found myself constantly stepping back to re-listen chapters, and missing them altogether again.

So is the story any good? Bugger me if I know! That horrid voice killed the book for me. And when absorbing the story is simply impossible because of the narration, someone made a bad choice, to my mind. And screening the other reviews, i'm not alone in this.

Why in heaven's name, when the previous books by this author absolutely shone thanks to the narrations by David Rintoul, Sean Barrett, & Peter Wickham, do you decide to wreck it completely with this one?

It might be a good idea to redo this one with a different ( male ) narrator. At least, that would give the story any chance.

Why? Narration kills this book

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So disappointed. FG Cottams books have been so beautifully read by David Rintoul, Sean Barrett and others. I was really pleased that another of his books had been released on audible but I can’t listen to it for a moment longer. Naomi Frederick reads it in such a bland over pronounced, deliberate way that it’s painful to listen to. She over emphasise every word at the expense of the characters. You don’t get any sense of who they are or any flow. She sounds like an elderly school teacher reading to a bored classroom. Such a shame

Awful narration. Had to send it back

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I really enjoy this author but this narration was so bad I almost couldn't finish listening to it. it felt as though I was listening to a children's book! terrible. Will avoid this narrator and she really spoilt this book for me.

terrible narration

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