Six Heirs

The Secret of Ji, Book 1

By: Pierre Grimbert, Matt Ross, Eric Lamb - translator

Narrated by: Michael Page

The Known World is a sprawling realm ruled by mortals, protected by gods, and plied by magicians and warriors, merchants and beggars, royals and scoundrels. In Kaul, the Council of Mothers upholds the great Ancestress; Odrel, the god of Sadness, unites the suffering of the Upper Kingdoms; and everywhere the lethal minions of Zuïa, the cold-blooded judiciary goddess, do her fearsome bidding. But for all the Known World’s wonders and terrors, what has endured most powerfully is the legacy of Ji. Emissaries from every nation - the grand Goranese Empire; desolate, frozen Arkary; cosmopolitan Lorelia; and beyond - followed an enigmatic summons. Some never returned; others were never the same. Blessed and burdened with a staggering secret, the survivors passed their newfound knowledge down through the generations. But now the last of their heirs - and the surpassing wisdom they possess - face a deadly threat. The time has come to fight for ultimate enlightenment…or fall to infinite darkness.

©2013 Pierre Grimbert (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

six heirs

captivating, i really enjoyed the story. going to read the next one now. im so eager to see where this leads

Great narration and fun story

Love the narration!! Will definitely be getting the next books. The characters are somewhat stereotypically written and feels like they are the perfect compliments to each other in the manner of which they act.

Interesting Premise and Engaging Characters

If you could sum up Six Heirs in three words, what would they be?

Fun, Unusual, too-short

What did you like best about this story?

I enjoyed learning about the different characters, watching them interact with one another, and seeing some of them grow.

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

Michael Page does an excellent job with different voices and accents. I can tell which character is speaking by his portrayal alone and without any other clues from the text.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It is highly engrossing.

Any additional comments?

More than a century before the story begins, several emessaries were given a secret. Now, assassins are killing the decendants. The remaining heirs must survive and work together long enough to discover why they are being targeted.
This book is too short. It isn't the whole story by far. Not all of the characters are as developed as others. I suspect this will occur later on in the series; this first book focused on two of the several main characters. The characters are different ages, have different and sometimes clashing personalities, and come from varied backgrounds. Grimbert's world is extensively developed and well-described. I can't wait to read the next installment of this adventure.

Great Series

Wonderful story. Prepare yourself to become fully immersed in this fantasy world. Just the right mix of action, adventure, and intrigue. You'll fall in love with the main characters, and abhor the villains.
I only wish they would put out book 4 in the English version. It's been years. I've listened to the first 3 books over and over, still patiently waiting for book 4.