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It was fantastic to return to the Valhalla AWOL urban fantasy series with Freke Wyrd Voodoo, the third audio in the series narrated by Gary Bennett. Mouse finds himself in Louisiana after being picked up by the feds in Mexico. Laced with Norse mythology, Curry kept us busy as Magnus deals with different problems.

Can Magnus rescue all of his loved ones before supernatural or mundane hunters either one find him?

One set wants the "Chosen Warrior" on a dissecting table; others want to silence him to keep their own secrets. And his divinely tempestuous and vengeful ex-lover, the Valkyrie Kara has her own sadistic amusements in mind. Maybe his newest allies can make the difference. Maybe he can be tough enough, fast enough, and lucky enough to pull it all off. And maybe somewhere in his confused memories are the keys to getting out of this mess. Or maybe he's just nuttier than Aunt Sally's pecan pie. Good thing he's tougher than her roast beef.

This series has been fun on audio. Bennett’s narration allows me to keep track of the unique characters, creatures and events. The feds and the Valkyrie Kara both want a piece of or perhaps pieces of Magnus, and in this installment he is on the run from both while looking for his girlfriend. Is she his girlfriend?

We find ourselves in New Orleans and dealing with a voodoo curse and making deals with trolls. We learn more about Magnus’s past, his Raven and more. The tale is fast-paced with danger from all sides as we make new allies and run into trouble.

Throughout the tale the author weaves Norse and other mythologies into the mix along with some magic, humor, and pop references. Fans of Kevin Hearne will find Curry’s style to be similar. He doesn’t quite have the smoothness or flow for his tales yet, but the series and characters are engaging and have depth. His humor and protagonist make listening fun.

Gary Bennett does a stellar job with all the characters from male, female and creatures. He has captured Magnus as our protagonist and truly enhances the story. Listening to him is always an enjoyable experience.

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About Steve Curry

Steve Curry is a newer author using an eclectic range of experiences as story fuel. From the US Army Chemical Weapons program to high-end resort kitchens, and even ICUs, Steve plugs real tidbits into his fantastic and fictional worlds. His current forays into writing are Urban Fantasy infused with lots of mythology, new age religion, supernatural goodness and real-world history along with a soupcon of Jim Butcher’s humor, and a few pinches of Robert Parker’s character-building traits.

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About Gary Bennett

Gary Bennett is a SAG-AFTRA audiobook narrator. He was born and raised in California and then in Bozeman, Montana, and is the oldest of four children. He now calls the greater Seattle area his home, and he's a huge fan of the Seattle Seahawks.

Gary has always been passionate about not just telling a story, but telling it well. From reading bedtime stories with his children to performing in front of the microphone, bringing a story to life is one of his greatest joys. Gary has pursued his career in audiobook narration with zeal, continuing to not only invest in personal coaching from some of the best in the industry, but also investing in some of the best equipment for his professional home-based studio. There are few things he enjoys more than stepping into his StudioBricks home studio and recording his favorite books.

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About Kimberly

Kimberly is a coffee loving book addict who reads and listens to fictional stories in all genres. Whovian, Ravenclaw, Howler and proud Nonna. She owns and manages Caffeinated PR. The coffee is always on and she is ready to chat. BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram

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