
The Druid
Warrior Druid of Britain, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Nick Denton
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By:
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Steven A. McKay
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Northern Britain, AD430
A land in turmoil. A village ablaze. A king’s daughter abducted.
In the aftermath of a surprise attack Dun Buic lies in smoking ruins and many innocent villagers are dead. As the survivors try to make sense of the night’s events the giant warrior-druid, Bellicus, is tasked with hunting down the raiders and thwarting their dark purpose.
With years of training in the old ways, two war-dogs at his side, and unsurpassed skill with a longsword, Bellicus’s quest will take him on a perilous journey through lands still struggling to cope with the departure of the Roman legions.
Meanwhile, amongst her brutal captors the little princess Catia finds an unlikely ally, but even he may not be able to avert the terrible fate King Hengist has in store for her.
This, the first volume in a stunning new series from the bestselling author of Wolf’s Head, explores the rich folklore and culture of post-Roman Britain, where blood-sacrifice, superstition, and warfare were as much a part of everyday life as love, laughter and song.
As Saxon invaders and the new Christian religion seek to mold the country for their own ends one man will change the course of Britain’s history forever....
....the Druid.
"Steven A. McKay's archetypal villains and heroes step vividly into the book from a mist-veiled past of legend to battle for the life of a princess and the fate of Britain. Dark age adventure at its gripping best." (Matthew Harffy, author of The Bernicia Chronicles)
©2018 Steven Alaric McKay (P)2019 Steven Alaric McKayGreat Story
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EXCELLENT
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I rated the performance of the narrator as 3-stars as it felt a little weak and unpolished in places. Some of the voices he puts on for the characters were questionable too. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't horrendous or anything, just felt like it lacked polish. It could have done with a re-edit too as towards the end several sentences were read twice and words were repeated.
Overall it was a good listen though and I look forward to book 2.
An enjoyable trip back in time
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With believable characters, the attention to detail, the right mix of action and well thought out plot, brings this together for a fabulous tale of Druids and old beliefs in post Roman Britain.
I enjoyed the narration, it was very well read, and I am not easily enamoured of most readers, but Nick did a good job.
I am excitedly awaiting book 2
Can it get any better?
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Please finish book 2!!!
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Unfortunately the narration lets this audiobook down. The narrator murders the Scottish accent, to the point where I cringe whenever he attempts it - which is a lot. And then all the Saxons speak like Arnold Schwarzenegger apparently too. It takes away from the story as I can concentrate on nothing else!
Great story, awful accents.
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Steven a McKay’s writing is fantastic this is a real romp through post Roman Britain steeped in the myth and legend that makes Britain so great. Really great read! On to the next one!
F*c# your gods!
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A very well read book
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probably one to read as opposed to listen too.
Good story ruined by the narration
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Narrator was engaging with a range of characters to voice.
Enjoyable adventure
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