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On a Pale Horse

Incarnations of Immortality, Book One

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On a Pale Horse

By: Piers Anthony
Narrated by: George Guidall
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 No science-fiction/fantasy collection is complete without On a Pale Horse. In this, the first novel of the best-selling Incarnations of Immortality series, Piers Anthony combines a deeply moving examination of the meaning of life and death with a gripping story of romance and loyalty, all set in a world of magic and technical wizardry.Don't miss the other books in the Incarnations of Immortality series.©1983 Piers Anthony Jacob (P)1996 Recorded Books Epic Fantasy

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I at times thought more about why the reader didn't use the proper inflection than the actual story. unfortunately it was distracting and made the story less enjoyable

good story, monotonous reading

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Piers Anthony's amazing start to a long series of very fine books is excellently voiced here by George Guidall. The mix of magic, science, metaphysics, religion and - above all - humanity is both fascinating and touching. Follow Zane as he loses his love, manages to kill Death - or at least the human holder of the office - and takes his place ... and wonder continuously at the machinations of Fate, a certain powerful wizard and last but certainly not least the Devil himself.

The view on our own society seen through the lens of this alternate history where both magic and science have been harnessed to man's will is poignant and often telling - he wields his own scythe with the grim mercy that sometimes only death can bring. Much more than a political work this is about frailty and the shady definitions of sin and guilt.

As for Guidall - having first come across his audiobook work on Stephen King's Dark Tower cycle I've been a huge fan of his ability to understand the work he is reading and bring such a rich wealth of emotion and nuance to even the simplest sentence. He truly is a master of the art.

I'm really looking forward to the rest of the series which cover the other "Incarnations"!

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Piers Anthony's amazing start to a long series of very fine books is excellently voiced here by George Guidall. The mix of magic, science, metaphysics, religion and - above all - humanity is both fascinating and touching. Follow Zane as he loses his love, manages to kill Death - or at least the human holder of the office - and takes his place ... and wonder continuously at the machinations of Fate, a certain powerful wizard and last but certainly not least the Devil himself.

The view on our own society seen through the lens of this alternate history where both magic and science have been harnessed to man's will is poignant and often telling - he wields his own scythe with the grim mercy that sometimes only death can bring. Much more than a political work this is about frailty and the shady definitions of sin and guilt.

As for Guidall - having first come across his audiobook work on Stephen King's Dark Tower cycle I've been a huge fan of his ability to understand the work he is reading and bring such a rich wealth of emotion and nuance to even the simplest sentence. He truly is a master of the art.

I'm really looking forward to the rest of the series which cover the other "Incarnations"!

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like someone else I read the Incarnations series many years ago, loved it and it has stayed in my memory more than any other read. I am in hospital at present and don't have the capacity to hold a book for any length of time. I decided Audible is the best alternative and a great opportunity to revisit the Incarnations starting, of course, with On a Pale Horse which I thoroughly enjoyed. My only disappointment is that the whole series is not available. I do hope Audible can rectify this grave error, quickly

On a Pale Horse

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I read the Incarnations series many years ago and enjoyed it so much I decided re-read the series again recently. I have not been disappointed in this, the first re-read. Pale Horse raises many questions about death and the process of death as well as living and life. A very thought provoking and most enjoyable novel.

Second time around

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I came across this because I wanted to listen to a story narrated by George Guidall, and I wasn't disappointed!

George Guidall is the goat

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Why oh why has this story never been transferred to the big screen !? Favourite book 30 years ago, Favourite book now.

Still great.

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Despite this being written many years ago it is still gripping. I read it as a kid and now my teenager is gripped by the world P Anthony created. Genius! The whole series is very very cleaver.

Fantastic gripping read

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I first found the audio in the library that’s how old it is, If your looking for a great adventure with compiling characters you’ve come to the right place.

Interesting to say the least.

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love revisiting this series, it's been about 18yrs since I've read it and its still as wonderful as I remember.

Winderful

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