***** Overall ***** Performance ***** Story
Jeremy James Smith crafts an enchanting fantasy masterpiece that draws readers into the extraordinary journey of a unique dwarf, Angus. Angus, a humble yet endearing dwarven character, quickly wins over the reader’s heart with his youthful eagerness and continuous struggle to prove his worth. His endearing qualities make him a character to root for as he faces the challenges of battle, wars, and defending others, which only strengthens his determination. The banter between characters adds a delightful touch to the narrative.
Holtgart presents an expertly woven world of a diverse tapestry of cultures and races, seamlessly intertwining them into the narrative without overwhelming the listener. The seamless integration of weighty themes such as war and survival with lighthearted moments creates an engaging listening experience that leaves the audience craving more of this story while eagerly anticipating the next installment in the Harkentale Saga.
The fabulous voice-acting rendition by Dustin Sipes vividly paints pictures in listeners’ minds, while the narrator’s perfect tone and pauses balance the characters’ accented dialogue. Each character’s distinctive voice is perfectly executed, creating a flawless fantasy story experience that immerses the listener in Angus’ journey as he meets every challenge. Holtgart is an epic journey no fan of fantasy should miss.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jeremy lives with his family in a lakeside forest in the Pacific Northwest. When he is not writing Angus’ adventures, you can find him in his shop forging steel or working wood. His wife is a medical writer and editor working from home, and their sons both write for fun outside of school. They all work with the local renaissance faire as cast and crew, which brings them joy. At the moment, Jeremy is deep in thought revising and editing the second book in the Harkentale Saga – Pickled Marble. You can learn more at www.jeremyjamessmith.com
ABOUT THE NARRATOR
Dustin Sipes is a professional voice actor on Voices in Moscow, Idaho,
