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The Legacy

By: Melissa Delport
Narrated by: Lynn Devereux
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Summary

One man obsessed with power. One woman prepared to sacrifice everything to stop him. One war that changed the world.

"World War three lasted 12 days. Twelve days was all it took for mankind to devastate the planet and almost eradicate the human race. No victor emerged from the ashes and billions lost their lives. We survivors lived through the bleakest of winters. A primal existence became the new order, and the little that remained of our humanity hung in the balance. Then one man stood up and changed the world. I believed, as did everyone else, that he was the hero of our time, the man who had saved us from our own demise. His name is Eric Dane and he is the President of the New United States of America. He is also my husband, and my greatest enemy. I grew up oblivious to the truth, until my father found me when I was 19 years old. He told me about the many horrifying facts that our new leader kept hidden from us. And he told me that beyond the borders the Resistance grew and fought for freedom from the oppression that Eric Dane had imposed on us. My name is Rebecca Davis. I am 26 years old, and in me the Resistance has found the ultimate weapon."

A narrative of good and evil, love and passion, right and wrong, and at the center of the story a strong woman who is prepared to sacrifice everything for the cause she believes in. The Legacy is an action-packed, adrenaline-inducing thrill ride which will leave you riveted long after you have listened to the last page.

©2013 Melissa Delport (P)2019 Melissa Delport

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Absolutely brilliant!

What a book! Eleven hours and 54 minutes of pure genius. The entire concept of WWlll is terrifying and all too credible and the consequences, as laid out in The Legacy, are frighteningly believable. I wanted to despise Eric Dane, but ended up feeling confused as he displayed some genuinely caring husband moments towards Rebecca. The love between Aidan and Rebecca was tender and beautiful. The other players is this action packed tale all bring their own poignant extra special something to the mix; Mr Davis, Jonathan, Alex, The Kelly Kids, all of them make this futuristic, dystopian suspense thriller so hair raising it felt like I'd stuck my finger in an electric socket. The book speeds along at a break neck pace and, now I've finished I feel the need for a surgical collar for support. And as for the ending, Ms Delport!!!!! When will book 2 be ready? My roar of "No" could be heard for miles!

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Blow me away

I didn’t know what to expect when I started this story, what I found between the pages was a very high tech story that held my interest from start to finish. I honestly didn’t want the it to end. The author lays out a plot that is intents, exciting and thrilling that makes you blood pump as you are holding your breath waiting to see the outcome. It has been awhile since an author could hold my interest and not let it go.

I thought the narrator did a really good job, she shows true emotion, with lovey character voice. You always know who is talking, what they are feeling as well as their pain and sorrow. She puts excitement into her voice giving you the thrill, danger, love pulling you in giving you a highly entertaining listen that kept me spellbound. There were no repeating of words, no volume, the only issue I have was when she announced the chapters, it did not move smooth, the chapters where done in a different voice that really set the story off, it took me a few seconds to get back into the story. It should have been done in a more natural voice which would have give the story a nice flow. Beside that the narrator pulled me in taking me way making me feel I was right there seeing the story before my eyes.

I loved the plot, the author pulls you in giving you a compelling story that you don’t want to put down. The story is believable giving you a look at what the future might hold. Everyone is afraid of what the future will bring, the heartache and pain as well as the turmoil. The characters has soul, meaning, each has a place, a role, it broke my heart when friends, family, love ones die all for one cause bring our nation back together as one. Taking out the power hungry who want to rule the USA, there is a little of everything between these pages. So many lives lots so we can become One Nation Under God taking back what others have take from them. It truly was a compelling listen that I truly didn’t want to end.

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Absolutely Loved this book!

Wow! I loved every minute of this adventure and can’t wait for the next instalment. It took me back to reading as a teenager for some reason. I don’t know if it was the pure adventure of it or the freshness of a new genre for me or just the style of Ms Delports‘ writing but it was a roller coaster ride. I loved the good guys and not the bad guys. But they were all there inside my mind as clear as day.

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An exciting new series

I really enjoyed this audio book. It was an interesting take on life in the future after world war three destroys the planet and how one woman risks her life to try and save the world. It’s a great start to a new series of stories.

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Well written and very close to home politically

This is the second book I have read /listed to by melissa delport. I was first introduced to her work when I heard the clock keeper. Whilst both books are complete different they are equally as well written in their own rights . The character development within this novel was completely on point and I was quite easily drawn into the story. It is very close to home in terms with how the world of today is politically and completely believable that WW3 could happen in reality. I think this is another reason why I felt engaged from the start. The book had a good pace to it and kept me interested throughout . I love the fact that there is a good mix of both sci fi and romance without any taking over . in a sense I see this as being in a genre of its own. I was given this book by the author /narrator in return for an honest and unbiased review

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Great listen

A dystopian novel set after World War III where the world is looking for a leader. Step up Eric Dane who everyone looked up to and believed, however is his truth really the truth as he wants the population to believe. The resistance would disagree and at its heart Eric's wife Rebecca who leads the struggle to free the people from his rule.

With a great cast of characters who come together to fight for the cause and some surprising twists, this book leads you on a great adventure and keeps you listening to the end. I'm looking forward to seeing how the story progresses in book two.

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The Legacy

Excellent story!I really enjoyed it. Rebecca gives up her family and friends to do something very controversial to save the future.This is after WWIII and Mr Dane declares himself President.She marries the maniac in chief to get close to fight him. Lynn Devereux was a fabulous narrator. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

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instantly engaging

I throughly enjoyed this book. It grabs you immediately and the characters were really likeable. I liked how the ending was tied up but left you wanting more - but was your choice. It is not one of these books who leaves you on a cliff hanger making you frustrated at not having the next one. I highly recommend and indeed I am looking forward to following them on their next journey. I have also listed to other Melissa Delport books and I really like her as an author.

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A Brilliant Read

Wow, a brilliant read. Not my usual genre and I did not know what to expect but so pleased I took the leap. In the aftermath of world war three Rebecca is married to Eric Dane the charismatic President of the New United States of America. Rebecca uses her position as First Lady to assist the Resistance to overturn her husband, after all she is ideally placed to do so! An ingenious story with unexpected foes and allies. This is Book 1 in the trilogy, I can’t wait for Book 2.

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Wow

I’ve just finished listening to this and can honestly say that I did not want it to end. The narrator was excellent and I am going to have to find out what happened to Rebecca, Reid and Aidan

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