A Plunder of Souls

Thieftaker Chronicles, Book 3

By: D.B. Jackson

Narrated by: Jonathan Davis

Boston, 1769: Ethan Kaille, a Boston thieftaker who uses his conjuring to catch criminals, has snared villains and defeated magic that would have daunted a lesser man. What starts out as a mysterious phenomenon that has local ministers confused becomes something far more serious.

A ruthless, extremely powerful conjurer seeks to wake the souls of the dead to wreak a terrible revenge on all who oppose him. Kaille’s minister friends have been helpless to stop crimes against their church. Graves have been desecrated in a bizarre, ritualistic way. Equally disturbing are reports of recently deceased citizens of Boston reappearing as grotesquely disfigured shades, seemingly having been disturbed from their eternal rest, and now frightening those who had been nearest to them in life. But most personally troubling to Kaille is a terrible waning of his ability to conjure. He knows all these are related...but how?

When Ethan discovers the source of this trouble, he realizes that his conjure powers and those of his friends will not be enough to stop a madman from becoming all-powerful. But somehow, using his wits, his powers, and every other resource he can muster, Ethan must thwart the monster’s terrible plan and restore the restless souls of the dead to the peace of the grave. Let the battle for souls begin in Plunder of Souls, the third, stand-alone novel in Jackson’s acclaimed Thieftaker series.

©2014 D. B. Jackson (P)2014 Audible Inc.

The founding fathers in Boston had problems

What did you love best about A Plunder of Souls?

I liked the storyline which included famous names from our past. To think that our nations history could have been affected by supernatural events is most interesting storyline

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Plunder of Souls?

The battle in the wharehouse with the shades was a battle royal, and kept me listening till I had to stop.

What does Jonathan Davis bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Mr Davis has an ability to bring to life his various characters and his accents are more than enough to put you in the time frame of old America

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

Many, but highs and lows, I enjoyed the story and look forward to the next one, the end left us thinking all is not finished

Any additional comments?

This is my second one of this series and we look forward to the next one as our history heats up against the British

Take my credits!

More adventures of Ethan Kaille read by Jonathan Davis. I'm eating them up! Ethan faces his most powerful enemy yet in this tale. He'll need to team up with some friends, and even a well known enemy, for one climactic sorcerous brawl. It's all hands on deck! Throughly enjoyed this melee featuring all of the Thieftaker Chronicles' most formidable characters.

Excellent performance, good story

Narrator get an excellent job telling the story. The story was not quite as good as other two books in the series but still in excellent read.

Reminders of "Ghost Ship"

This is my favorite of the Thieftaker books so far. I really enjoyed the story. It reminded quite a bit of the movie "Ghost Ship" since the dead where being controlled by a mark and forced to haunt and hurt the living. This story seemed a lot more moving and emotional that the past ones. The characters are becoming less one dimensional. Overall it was very enjoyable.

Another good read in a solid series.

Graves are being desecrated in Boston. Ethan Kaille, Theiftaker and conjurer, is called to a local church by his friend Pell to discover who the culprits might be. At first, Kaille thinks resurrectionists, but it only takes a few glances to see there is more to the disruptions than a student of surgery learning a trade. These graves have been plundered for a much far darker reason.

This was more of a 3.5 than a solid 4. This story dragged a bit in the middle, maybe because it took our intrepid detective a bit too long discover the full plot. I like the characters Jackson builds, especially Ethan. On to book 4.

fair listen <br />

love these stories. seemed slow this time. Also ready for him to kick butt instead of always getting beaten.

An exciting tale weaved into history

The third book picks up with Ethan facing a new foe. The visual representation of the city puts you on the cobblestones. DB weaves a gripping story tied to our history with rich characters that make you feel like he had first hand knowledge. The magic system is exciting and new and carries brilliantly through the books as Ethan’s abilities evolve. Start at the beginning, but you can read each book as a stand-alone.

Least favorite of the series

If you are like me you will want to listen to this book at 1.25 speed minimum. If someone told me the slowed it down post production I would not doubt them.

Of the three books in the series so far I liked this one the least. I found myself suggesting better strategies to the characters based on spells they had cast earlier. Still entertaining and it does a great job of putting the reader in Pre-Revolution Boston.

I would rate it as okay. I will probably continue the series as every good series has book or two that lag behind a little.