An Enforcer of Havilah

By: Robert W. Ross

Narrated by: Autumn Juliet, Nick Podehl

My parents named me after an angel. That was a mistake. My words and actions remind them of this on a daily basis.

My father disagrees. He is the Sentinel of Order, God’s unchecked hand on the world, but I’ll always be his little girl. Da may be biased, but he’s not deluded. The angel for whom I was named is beautiful, brave, and temperate. Da says two out of three isn’t bad. I cannot take credit for my beauty, and will not attribute bravery to things that simply must be done. As for temperance, I have none.

I come to my lack of temperance honestly. It flows from my mother, the Soulborn of Order. My hair may lack her fire, but my blood makes up for it in spades. I have a sentinel’s blood, which means I can perform what others might call magic.

All my life I’ve been told that, like my father and brother, I am a sentinel, but I’m really not. A sentinel guards. She stands watch and waits for threats to emerge. That’s not me.

Who am I? I am an enforcer for the Council of Havilah, and I don’t wait for threats to emerge. I seek them out in their cradle and destroy them utterly. I do so without regret. I do so without mercy. I am Ariel Thorne, and this is my story.

Author's Note:

Nick Podehl is a featured narrator within this title, having previously voiced all the Thorne Boys in everything I've ever written because he loves them so much and, I think, didn't want anyone infringing on his territory.

I hope everyone enjoys this very cool, duel narration.

©2025 Robert W. Ross (P)2025 Spartamac LLC

RWR delivers again!

If you are not familiar with Robert W. Ross and his body of work then you have my sympathy. But, you also have my envy. I am jealous that while I have to wait months for something I haven't read from him while you, my lucky audible buddy, have several books to enjoy in your very near future.

An Enforcer of Havilah is Mr. Ross's first attempt at first person. I only wish that my first attempt at anything would be as wonderful as this. Ariel's character is likeable and believable right from the beginning. While the story is new and fresh several of the characters are familiar and welcome to fans of Sentinels of Creation.

Both Nick and Autumn are consummate professionals and their narration honestly makes me feel sorry for readers that consume Ross's content in dead tree format. They don't know what they are missing.

TL;DR Great book. Definitely worth a credit. Story awesome, narration awesome, RWR awesome.

Masterfully crafted, emotionally grounded, and impeccably narrated

An Enforcer of Hala doesn’t waste time building a world—it trusts you to step into one that already exists. Robert W. Ross writes with confidence, allowing the setting, history, and stakes to reveal themselves naturally rather than through exposition.

One of the most impressive aspects of this book is the shift in perspective. Ross moves from third-person present into first-person, writing convincingly from the point of view of Ariel Thorne, a 19-year-old woman. That’s a difficult technical and emotional challenge, and he pulls it off beautifully. Ariel feels authentic—introspective, vulnerable, strong, and believable at every step.

You can sense the emotional arc of the story early on, but instead of feeling predictable, it becomes grounding. The journey unfolds with care and intention, and the heartfelt moments land because they’re earned through character rather than spectacle. The book knows exactly what it’s doing and never rushes the payoff.

The audiobook performance elevates the experience even further. Autumn Juliet delivers a phenomenal narration as Ariel—natural, emotionally resonant, and perfectly matched to the character. Nick Podehl’s contributions are brief but excellent, adding depth and polish where needed without pulling focus.

This is another example of why Robert W. Ross has become an instant-buy author for me. Every book he writes feels thoughtfully crafted, emotionally sincere, and deeply rewarding to experience. I’d listen to anything he releases—and this series is off to a fantastic start.

loved

this is my first book from this author and is an enjoyable listen. The narrators did a really good job bringing this book to life. Worth checking out.

Ariel is amazing!!

Robert does it again! If you have read and enjoyed the other books in this wonderful universe RWR has created then you will not be disappointed with Ariel. She is amazing. She has the fire of her mother and the heart of her father. The next generation of Thornes (and company) definitely continue the shenanigans of their parents.
But This book can be read without the knowledge of all the sentinely stuff.
I laughed, rolled my eyes and got all teary eyed and loved every minute of it. But as always I want more! I can’t wait to see what comes next for my favorite enforcer.
Autumn did an incredible job narrating this book. I feel like Ariel was made to be voiced by Autumn. It was fantastic.
It’s hard to compare to my absolute favorite Nick Podhel. I didn’t think I could ever like another narrator for these guys. But Autumn did great! She and Nick paired beautifully in giving voice to these lovable characters.
Another win for the Ross crew! Thanks

Great read!

I was lucky to get an early copy of this book. This story follows Kellan and Shannon’s daughter. It is great returning to this world and getting to see the old characters we know and love from the sentinels of creation books and the next generation that is taking over for their parents. If you’re a fan of the sentinel of creation books, I highly recommend you pick this up. It is such a great read.