The Calling Tree: Book One
Written by: C. F. Waller
Narrated by: Wyatt Baker
Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:07-11-17
Publisher: C. F. WALLER
This is the second book I have listened to of this author it
was almost as good as the first one. I have to admit it was a little confusing
which most likely had to do with the narration. The author gives lots of twists
and turns some are very shocking and surprising. He gives you a story of people
who are immortal living thousands of years going into vivid detail of how they
live and how they die. Some die from the same things you and I do and others do
not. The story moves pretty fast with lots of suspense and action that keeps
your attention. When the hunted becomes the hunter and turns the table’s things
get very hot.
Mr. Baker’s narration isn’t too bad he does need to slow
down and pause, giving the reader time to process what they just heard before
moving on to the next sentence. When going from one person or story it isn’t
smooth and runs all together. Some of his characters voices are great giving
wonderful emotions but others are a little high pitch or flat. It was hard for
me to keep the characters apart due to the reading speed and character voice sounding
too close together. There are no background noises, no volume
changes, if any breaks where taken I could not tell. There are a few pitch
changes but I believe he will get this worked out over time. From what I can
tell he is very new at narration but I feel he will grow and learn. Dominick,
Bea’s and Shelly’s voice were wonderful. These were given great emotions. They
really came to life for me and I grew to love them dearly. His accents were
wonderful and I thought Dominick’s and Bea’s dry humor really came through making
me chuckle. Mr. Baker’s normal voice is very pleasant to listen to but he does
need to work on his female voices. They for the most part sound more male. I didn’t care for Ronnie’s voice it was to
male for me and to high, it just didn’t sound natural. I did think he put a lot into the action and suspense
and this part really pulled me in. I do believe over time his narration will
improve and he will be wonderful to listen to.
Mr. Waller really knows how to grab his reader’s attention giving
you characters that you enjoy. There wasn’t a character I didn’t like even the
evil ones kept me smiling or chuckling. He spins a tale that is interesting, original and makes the reader think. Before you
know it you yourself almost believe in immortality. This book is really totally
different from the other book I have read of his. It is refreshing, in-depth,
spun around a delightful plot which really keeps you spellbound with a story
you have trouble putting down. His characters are vivid, charming and
delightful with wonderful personalities. At first I thought the story to be a
little confusing but in time you will find how each character plays an important
part. Some will die and some will live but it is amazing how this comes about
giving the reader vivid details that hold your attention keeping you with
ears/eyes glued to the outcome. The ending is really a big surprise, that never
even cross my mind. It is well setup for the next book in the series which I
have bought. I can’t wait to see where the author takes it. You can tell this
is one book that was well thought out keeping the reader in suspense with dry
humor and delightful wit. You really have to pick this up to know what you are
missing.
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Summary
BOOK ONE of The Calling Tree Trilogy. Dominick Dunn is in
people acquisition. When the phone rings he shuffles off to the far corners of
the globe to retrieve the captured, then turns them over to his employer. He
doesn’t actually believe these people are immortal, but the pay is good and he
likes to travel. Despite rumors that his quarry meets an unthinkable fate at
the hands of his employer, he’s content with his lot in life.
Aaron Wessker is miserable. His life has not gone according to plan. Trapped in a dead end job bartending in Vegas, he longs for a family he lacks, or at least the possibility of a girlfriend.
Their lives are about to intersect, causing them both to rethink their place in the world. More importantly they will have to change their opinions of the possibility of immortality.
Unfortunately for both of them they will have to do this very quickly. Dunn’s quarry is also being pursued by something much more deadly than his employers.
Dominick Dunn is about to become the hunted and Aaron’s world is about to be turned on its side.
Disclaimer: This novel contains controversial opinions on Greek mythology, genetic mapping, gun pointing, love triangles, murderous redheads, bows and arrows, degenerate gamblers, choosing the correct wine when boiling people in oil, overuse of movie references, hooker tossing and indictments of our educational system.
Any resemblance between real persons and characters depicted in this work is pure coincidence, but really now . . . you know who you are.
The Calling Tree Trilogy . . .
The Calling Tree (Book One Available now
The Conduit (Book Two) Available now
The Agreement (Book Three) Release Date November 2017
Aaron Wessker is miserable. His life has not gone according to plan. Trapped in a dead end job bartending in Vegas, he longs for a family he lacks, or at least the possibility of a girlfriend.
Their lives are about to intersect, causing them both to rethink their place in the world. More importantly they will have to change their opinions of the possibility of immortality.
Unfortunately for both of them they will have to do this very quickly. Dunn’s quarry is also being pursued by something much more deadly than his employers.
Dominick Dunn is about to become the hunted and Aaron’s world is about to be turned on its side.
Disclaimer: This novel contains controversial opinions on Greek mythology, genetic mapping, gun pointing, love triangles, murderous redheads, bows and arrows, degenerate gamblers, choosing the correct wine when boiling people in oil, overuse of movie references, hooker tossing and indictments of our educational system.
Any resemblance between real persons and characters depicted in this work is pure coincidence, but really now . . . you know who you are.
The Calling Tree Trilogy . . .
The Calling Tree (Book One Available now
The Conduit (Book Two) Available now
The Agreement (Book Three) Release Date November 2017
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