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Hekla’s Children
- Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
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Summary
A decade ago, teacher Nathan Brookes saw four of his students walk up a hill and vanish. Only one returned, Olivia, starved, terrified, and with no memory of where she’d been. Questioned by the police but released for lack of evidence, Nathan spent the years trying to forget.
When a body is found in the same ancient woodland where they disappeared, it is first believed to be one of the missing children but is soon identified as a Bronze Age warrior, nothing more than an archaeological curiosity. Yet Nathan starts to have horrific visions of the students, alive but trapped. Then Olivia reappears, desperate that the warrior’s body be returned to the earth - for he is the only thing keeping a terrible evil at bay.
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- Mair
- 22-08-21
Stereotyped
I really couldn’t listen to this. The writing is very stereotyping and the performers voice comes over as one of those plummy annoying middle class English teachers. Not fir me.
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- Bertie
- 05-09-21
great start
great start, but for me this really lost its way in the last third of the book, to a point this became difficult to keep up with as I started to stop listening due to the randomness.
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- Colin
- 04-09-21
Brilliant Story
Really good fantasy, I would highly recommend. Set in contemporary times and pre history. Very believable characters and fascinating interpretation of ancient lives.
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- Victoria Elizabeth
- 29-08-21
Two listens advised!
Finished and immediately started it again as was left with far too many questions. Second round turned it into 5 stars for me as had a clue what was going on 😂 and I loved it!
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- Mr. Shaun Gregory
- 29-06-23
British Horror Fantasy At Its Best *****
I really enjoyed this book. It’s very different and extremely unique, in such a way that I found refreshing. The Story it’s self is absolutely fantastic. I don’t want to give any spoilers, but as with all of James’ books; research, plot, characters are so impeccably detailed. You really do get to know his characters , this coupled with some frightening and disturbing horror makes this a tightly woven narrative story of exciting and unexpected events. The Voice acting of Matthew Loyd is brilliant, he really does bring this amazing story to life. The way he is able to differentiate between each character is awesome. There were parts where his talents were so strong that he made me jump. Mr Loyd Davis Al’s was very endearing when the story was almost sad, but he carried it off very well. I Highly Recommend this Audible Book and the Kindle book too.
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- Plymouth girl
- 27-06-22
unexpectedly good
the main protagonist of the story is pretty unlikeable however the supporting characters who are my opinion are the real hero are actually amazing. the story is gripping even though it's completely and utterly far-fetched
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- P BENNETT
- 21-09-23
Entertaining and original
This is a good listen. Not exactly horror, but an interesting mix of mystery and ancient legend. I felt it slightly lost its way in the final third, but I still enjoyed it. Good narration too
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- Tm
- 20-09-23
A great story
Loved this story .Not what I expected but I just couldn't put it down .
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- Fiona
- 11-09-23
really good book
didn't know what to expect but I really enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend a listen
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- Kirsty
- 31-08-23
decent.
I enjoyed it maybe not my usual style but the characters were interesting and the story decent.
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