Heroes of Time Legends: Murdoch's Choice

by Wayne D. Kramer Narrated by Ed Romanoff

Overview

Captain Murdoch has the chance of a lifetime in his grasp ... or is it just a fool's errand?

Zale “the Gale” Murdoch, one of the greatest seafaring merchants in the kingdom of Tuscawny, is at the top of his game. No one has reached the guild's grandmaster status in generations, and he's but one job away, with his biggest rival right on his heels. When a mysterious stranger approaches him with information that will seemingly ensure his success, Zale is tempted. The mission: to retrieve the Grimstone, a mythical artifact obscured by the shadows of history and religious folklore ... an object of immeasurable value ... if it's real. The journey to find out could cost him more than his reputation and a leisurely retirement. He'll have to battle dark magic on a perilous voyage to the hostile land where the Grimstone is reportedly hidden ... a land very few sailors return from alive.

Starlina Murdoch, Zale's estranged daughter, wants nothing to do with the sea. But Jensen, the boy she loves, is a member of her father's crew and determined to make a career as a sailor. As she becomes unexpectedly entangled with her father's voyage, she must find her bearings amongst the crew and decide for herself where her dreams truly lead.

Join Zale, Starlina, and the rest of the crew on an epic adventure of daring, danger, and magic! This is just the first installment of the “Heroes of Time” series, and you won't want to miss the rest! Get it now!

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"An enthralling treasure hunt on the high seas with a colorful cast of character, Murdoch's Choice sucks you in and refuses to let go."

"Unique magic system… pirate and heist theme… It's Mistborn on a boat!"

"A thrilling sea-faring fantasy packed with swords, magic, inhuman foes, and endearing heroes."

Kirkus Reviews

2021-12-22
An adventurous fantasy series starter that follows a captain and his crew as they search for the fabled Grimstone.

In the year 3203, in the kingdom of Tuscawny, Capt. Zale “The Gale” Murdoch is incredibly close to reaching a level of mastery in his seafaring guild, which would allow him to semiretire. Then the bar for mastery is raised again, so Zale is eager to take on something big—something guaranteed to make him a lot of money. Nobleman Vidimir Tefu has a mission, but it doesn’t seem promising at first; he wishes Zale to hunt down the mysterious and powerful Grimstone, which Zale isn’t even sure exists. Zale’s new healer tells him about the stone’s legendary power—and how Zale’s family name is attached to it, which changes his view of the assignment. After his ship is nearly destroyed by magical fire, he and his crew are forced to set sail earlier than planned, but he’s more determined than ever to find the stone. Then Zale’s semi-estranged teenage daughter, Starlina, is found onboard despite the fact that she loathes the sea; she’s enamored with a member of his colorful crew and ended up on the craft by accident. Her presence adds an unexpected element to what proves to be quite an adventure. Kramer’s introductory installment to a new series is set in another time and another world, and the necessity of describing these things means that the narrative can get bogged down in details of the setting and its history; the introductions of the various crew members, as well as the backstory of the Grimstone, may also overload casual readers. Others, however, will enjoy the feeling of immersion in a complex setting with well-developed characters. Once the search begins in earnest, however, the story moves at a quick, steady pace and becomes more enjoyable to read. The novel also includes maps of relevant places and a diagram of Zale’s ship, both of which prove useful.

A somewhat dense but ultimately enjoyable questing tale.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940159754240
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	08/22/2023
Series:	Heroes of Time Series , #1
Edition description:	Unabridged

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