Drow Protector by Martha Carr & Michael Anderle is the first audiobook in the urban fantasy series Chronicles of Shadow Bourne. Narrated by Stephanie Savannah, the Drow Protector delivers as Ellis navigates between the drow caves and streets of LA.
by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Series: Chronicles of Shadow Bourne #1
Narrator: Stephanie Savannah
Length: 7 hours and 26 minutes
Genres: Urban Fantasy
Source: Publisher
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There is a nest of Drows living in hidden caves just outside of Los Angeles. The dark side of LaLa Land knows them well.
Young Drows come out of the shadows at nightfall, looking for trouble, and it always finds them. But then there's Ellis Burton. Half Drow, half human and searching for an identity in either world. Her father, Connor Burton is the leader of the Drow clan and the overseer in their underground drug traffic. It's all medicinal mushrooms. Nothing to see here.
Now her mother, that's a different story.
Mom disappeared a long time ago into the city and no one is saying anything. Sometimes, if you want answers, you have to go in search of them for yourself. Ellis Burton has been prowling the city at night looking for answers but instead, she's found a calling.
She is the guardian of the dwellers of LA who have to travel the streets at night. Ellis watches from her perch on the edge of buildings, keeping her part of LA safe. Still, there's an ache and a question inside of her that will need answers.
Where is the good doctor, Claire Burton? Is she still alive? Did she find out a little too much about the Drow's magic mushrooms?
And what about the LAPD and Detective Morrissey? Does he know more than he's saying?
Come meet Ellis Burton. Half Drow, half human as she protects the streets of Los Angeles and searches for her mother in the first of seven novels being brought to audio.
I love urban fantasy, especially in audio, so I was excited to begin this series. From the beginning, I was pulled in as we learned about the Drow and met our snarky protagonist. The magic was very cool from invisibility to communicating with animals.
Our protagonist is Ellis Burton, the Drow clan leader’s daughter. She is a half-blood and treated as an outcast by the rest of the Drow. Ellis is good with tools and grows medical mushrooms that she sells in LA. All unbeknownst to the Drow. She searches the streets of LA at night looking for her human mother, Claire Burton.
In her search, our kick-ass heroine ends up becoming a vigilante, protecting those on the streets of Los Angeles. This has her brushing paths with the LAPD and Detective Morrissey. The story had a fascinating mystery involving corruption. Along the way, Ellis gains help from Percy, an odd tech geek who can communicate with animals. I loved this side-kick and the story that unfolds.
Drow Protector hooked me. The authors did a stellar job of introducing me to the world, characters and overall story arc. Mystery, suspense, snark and unexpected allies made for a well-rounded tale and have me invested. I look forward to the next audiobook.
Narrator Stephanie Savannah, enhancing the overall story and brings Ellis, Morrissey and Percy to life, along with the other characters. I highly recommend listening!
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About Martha Carr
Martha Carr started writing in her 30s with a newborn and a fresh divorce. She had tried everything the way my family wanted me to do it – and saw where that got her. She was a successful stockbroker who dreaded every day of work. She just couldn’t picture herself still in that chair at 60. Well— at 63, boy, is she glad she walked away.
About Michael Anderle
Michael Anderle was born in Houston, Tx. A very curious child, he got into trouble - a lot. What to do with an inquisitive mind when he was grounded? Read! That hasn't changed since he was in elementary school. The Kindle was developed with him in mind. In the first 20 years, he mostly read Science Fiction and Fantasy. In the last 10 years he has enjoyed Urban Fantasy and Military Fiction. Using these influences, he has developed The Kurtherian Gambit. A series dedicated to watching how one genetically modified person with an incredible team behind her might be able to change the future, if she can survive along the way.
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Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
I do enjoy stories like this, or with the half-blood hero type. Glad you enjoyed this one so much. Great review!
Anne- Books of My Heart
oh a new urban fantasy. Great review. I love the sound of it.
Sophia Rose
This is off to a good start for a series and sounds like a heroine I would enjoy.
Mary Kirkland
That sounds like it would be a good read.