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  • Slathbog's Gold

  • Adventurers Wanted, Book 1
  • By: M. L. Forman
  • Narrated by: E. B. Stevens
  • Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,191 ratings)

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Slathbog's Gold

By: M. L. Forman
Narrated by: E. B. Stevens
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Publisher's summary

Do you have the courage, the wits, and the skill to claim a dragon's hoard? If so, apply within . . . The sign is small, tucked into the corner of Mr. Clutter's bookshop window: “Adventurers Wanted. Apply Within.” No one but fifteen-year-old Alex Taylor even seems to notice it is there. And for Alex, who has wished for a change in his life, it is an irresistible invitation.Upon entering Mr. Clutter's shop, Alex is swept away on an incredible adventure to a faraway land filled with heroic warriors, mysterious elves, and hard-working dwarves. Alex becomes the eighth man in a band of adventurers seeking the lair of Slathbog the Red - an evil dragon with a legendary treasure. Along the way, Alex and his new friends must battle dangerous trolls and bandits, face undead wraiths, and seek the wisdom of the Oracle in her White Tower. Alex's adventure takes him to distant and exotic lands where he learns about courage, integrity, honor, and, most importantly, friendship.

©2009 M. L. Forman (P)2009 Shadow Mountain
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Critic reviews

"The beginning of an epic fantasy series." ( Library Journal)
"Entertaining ... The series potential is limitless." ( Booklist)

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Almost as fun & adventurous as the written book -

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I liked the story as narrated by E. B. Stevens. He did a very good job with the many different voices. However, as the narrator in-between the different characters his voice became almost hypnotically soft spoken. This caused me to drift off, think of other things, etc. I am happy I had "read" this book before listening to the audio version. I only wish it were Simon Vance who narrated this series.

The tale is still just as fun, adventurous and epic as before. Honor, friendship, camaraderie, choosing between right and wrong, seeking truth, endangering one's self to rescue another, taking responsibility, enjoying fellowship, learning to overcome fears and learning a good book is always a good friend!

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A Most Excellent Adventure

Where does Adventurers Wanted, Book 1 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This was an outstand start for M. L. Forman. I bought this book for my kids, 8-16, and when I saw their enthusiam for the story, decided to give it a try. I was very impressed with the pace of the book, a great blend of action, suspense, learning, and all the time character building. This is right up there with some of my favorite teenage fantasies. I liked it much better than the Wheel of Time series. Call me crazy.

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If you are looking to start a series, this is a great choice. After just finishing book 4 I find myself hoping the adventure does not end with book 5. Great characters and plots. Full of magic. Now if I could just get one of those magic bags.

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Bought it twice!

Loved the stories so much I bought it for my sons tablet too! Just wish the author would get up the nerve to finish the series now that he's doing better.

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A favorite

This story is excellent and I highly recommend the story and the narrator. Definitely worth adding to your library.

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Most enjoyable!

It was definitely an entertaining fantasy read! I'm glad to have stumbled across it and will be purchasing the second book in about two minutes! :)

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Love it

I love this series!! I stumbled on it by accident and I am so glad I did. Will be enjoyed by adults and young adults.

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my favorite book series and this book has the best

my favorite book series and this book has the best narrator posible, it really brings Alex and his friends to life

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OMG LOVE IT

Love the series although I wish the kept the same Narrator. The new narrator isn't nearly as good as E.B.

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amazing book, weird voices, great dings

I thought some of the voices he did were a bit off, and he made Alex seem a bit too nervous, especially towards the end when he's definitely supposed to be acting more confident. the dings and honks for the geebs where undeniably spectacular, and I'm glad to have finally found my favorite book in audio format.

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This was one great book very fun and upbeat

Would you consider the audio edition of Adventurers Wanted, Book 1 to be better than the print version?

Yes the narrator did a spot on job he was great loved the audiobook was just wonderful

What was one of the most memorable moments of Adventurers Wanted, Book 1?

The whole book was good can't pick just one

What does E. B. Stevens bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Brings it to life

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

Yes

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