Elemental, Volume 2

By: Rain Oxford

Narrated by: Todd Menesses

Devon Sanders, a private investigator known for his efficiency and discretion, is determined to unearth the secrets of the paranormal university, Quintessence. As the truth of his own past is revealed, he learns that some secrets are better left in the dark.

Furious Flames (Elemental, Book 3)

When a strange sickness spreads through the school, the evidence points to someone Devon never expected. As the university and its students are threatened, it may be time for Quintessence to redesign the rules of the paranormal community. To save the students, Devon must race against time to stop an enemy that is as elusive...as a shadow.

Insidious Winds (Elemental, Book 4)

When allies turn foe and trust becomes a commodity, Devon will have to use his instincts, detective skills, and friends to save not only the students of Quintessence, but the entire paranormal community. Amidst it all, he discovers that sacrificing what is most precious to him is a lot more than he bargained for. This time, the elementals are not on his side and Devon will learn that all magic comes at a price.

Magic is elemental.

©2015 Rain Oxford (P)2016 Rain Oxford

Started slow

If book 3 was stand alone (first half of volume 2) I would have been disappointed. It started slow. book 4 (second half of volume 2) was the best book to date and is well worth reading through the first half.

A great series

Devon, Darwin and Henry are still the go to people to save the school. Devon spends his time solving a mystery years in the making, to take down the school. Maybe it is because his family is steeped in the history or being a private detective it is his job by default, but everyone expects him and his crew to solve the mystery.

This series is rich in background information for our main characters. We learn their secrets and fears. That more than anything pulled me into the story. Why is Darwin a throwback? What is the deal with Henry and his family?

The story is rich with magic happening and species conflicts. Since many characters stay as ghost someone needs to know how to communicate with them. It makes sense our trio skill set increases to handle those pesky characters

Speciesism is an under-lining theme and drives much of the conflict. Even with Devon being older than most students while young that the teachers, it is up to him to keep the war at bay.

Great Listen

I spent about 2 weeks listening to the series. It was fun, well written with characters that are very enjoyable.

Take Two

If you could sum up Elemental, Volume 2 in three words, what would they be?

Interesting, Steady, Fun.

What did you like best about this story?

You actually never say, that can't happen. It all is just real. I think. :)

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

He makes it like a movie in your ears.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, not many books do that for me.

Any additional comments?

Just like last time, go ahead and enjoy.

Books 3 & 4--The story is growing---must buy

Well we are getting books 3 & 4 for a credit--its a bargain.

After a sickness spreads, (surprise here), and then those, who Devon has learned to care for, are under threat. Devon stands up to show his determination and strength to save them all. And the coaster ride keeps you listening, up to the last moment where Devon finds saving the day doesn't always have the end result you might expect.

Book 5--where is it?

I like this story---the adventure is one that lets the time fly. Well written, and Todd Menesses did a great job narrating--he really gets into the characters and brings them alive with is accents, voice changes and timing. excellent job