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  • The God Decrees

  • The Devan Chronicles, Book 1
  • By: Mark E. Cooper
  • Narrated by: Mikael Naramore
  • Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (8 ratings)

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The God Decrees

By: Mark E. Cooper
Narrated by: Mikael Naramore
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Summary

Julia is a strong-willed Englishwoman who knows what she wants, and she's working hard to achieve it. An Olympic gymnast, she's training hard every day in preparation for the upcoming games when tragedy strikes, and her world ends with a phone call. Her parents have been killed in a senseless car accident, killed by a drunk driver. Suddenly everything is different. Alone now but for her best friend and coach, she struggles to put her life back into some semblance of order by returning to her training, but the excitement and anticipation she once felt are missing. She's just going through the motions. One night while alone in the gym, something extraordinary happens, and her life will never be the same again.

On another world vastly removed from Julia's, a feeble king sits upon the throne of Deva, and traitorous lords scheme to take it from him. Only the lords of the four great fortresses remain vigilant and loyal to the kingdom. Deva seems doomed, as the legions of the Protectorate march. Lord Keverin of Fortress Athione is desperate to save his people and the land he serves, but magic has long since waned in Deva's people. He knows that without a sorcerer of their own to oppose the legion sorcerers, he's doomed to failure. He needs a champion, one strong enough to throw back the minions of the evil sorcerer Mortain, but where in all the worlds will they find such a man?

Only Darius, a good friend and powerful wizard, might know the answer. Without orders or the guidance of the king, he asks his friend for a solution and embarks upon a course that will surely see him damned by many. A spell is cast to bring a champion to his aid, but something goes wrong, and Julia Morton suddenly finds herself stranded on an alien world with no friends and no way home.

©2001-2014 Mark E. Cooper (P)2015 Impulse Books UK
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This is an epic tale of magic and war.A girl is transported from her 21st century home to a world where a powerful mage is needed,and so it goes.
This book is well written.The storyline,while familiar takes fresh turns and keeps ones interest.The narrator,Mikael Naramore did a wonderful job with the material.His voices and sound effects were spot on.

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Great sword and sworcery romp

Would you listen to The God Decrees again? Why?

I would definitely listen again
a great story with great characters

Who was your favorite character and why?

julia with Keverin a close second - it's interesting to see her exploration of her magical powers

What does Mikael Naramore bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Mikael Naramore is an amazing narrator and brings the world to life and breathes life into the written characters - he really is one of the best !

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I was moved by Julias angst over her roll in defending the castle and saving friends by destroying the attacking force besieging army

Any additional comments?

This is a great book well written and brilliantlying narrated and a great start to the series - I'm looking forward to the rest !

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I enjoyed the audio book but not sure if I'd been reading I wouldn't have left it as slow in parts. Julia as the main character was often annoying and weak. Bought on Amazon audio and was a long book so was great for car journeys. Probably would not buy the next one or re hear this one in the future.
3 star average.

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