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Crystal Keepers

by Brandon MULL
(Five Kingdoms: Bk. 3). 11 CDs. 13:39 hrs. S. & S. Audio. 2015. $39.99. ISBN 9781442376489.
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Gr 5–8—After defeating Morgassa, Cole Randolph, Dalton, Jace, and Mira are on their way to Zeropolis. Hoping to find Mira's other sister, Constance, the group joins forces with the Unseen, the kingdom's rebels. With the High King's Enforcers and their mysterious leader, the Hunter, getting really good at finding them, however, Cole and his friends are having trouble evading their pursuers. Their only hope is to find Mira's mom and get Constance's location. Mull capably mixes internal and external dialogue with a hint of humor. Narrator Keith Nobbs complements well Mull's well-developed plot with his unique voices and narration, bringing depth to the action and mystery/suspense scenes while staying true to the character dynamics of the story.
VERDICT This engaging listen will be hard for fantasy fans to put down, particularly if they've enjoyed the first two books in the series.
Reviewed by Kira Moody, Whitmore Public Library, Salt Lake City , Aug 01, 2015

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