Drow Rising is the fifth audiobook in the Chronicles of Shadow Bourne by Martha Carr & Michael Anderle. Narrated by Stephanie Savannah, we follow Ellis, a half-Drow, as she finds her own path and protects the City of Los Angeles.
by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Series: Chronicles of Shadow Bourne #5
Narrator: Stephanie Savannah
Length: 6 hours and 7 minutes
Genres: Urban Fantasy
Source: Publisher
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Narration: 4.5 cups Speed: 1.5x
Ellis has been sold short by her family all her life, living in the shadows. That didn't stop our favorite Drow from finding her own path, even when it led straight into danger on the dark streets of the city of angels.
It started out so simple, watching over the night dwellers in the big city, including her misguided brother. But the mystery deepened around her family's tangled web in the drug business, pulling in Ellis.
Then she found at least some of the answers about her missing mother. Were the two things tangled together? Seems like no one wanted to deal straight with Ellis.
Here's a really good tip. Never double-cross a Drow, especially one as clever as Ellis. Now, there are a lot of Russian gangsters who are doing their best to learn that the hard way.
Fortunately, Ellis still has friends in all the right places who are willing to lend a hand with a few new magical tricks. Will they be enough to stop the city's version of a really big bang? Will Ellis get everyone to safety or was she just the bait for a more dangerous plot?
Ellis has found her mother and saved her family and friends, but she is still looking for answers. Now a gang of Russian mobsters are causing problems and, frankly, they don’t know what they are up against. Ellis is determined, clever and has plenty of friends and allies who have her back.
I like Ellis, but our gal still tries to tackle problems on her own. For example, she is having some serious issues with the Shadow formula a fellow Drow created for her. Don’t get me started about lack of backup or plans. Despite that, she is a worthy adversary who fights for the greater good.
The danger is a deadly virus and when Charlie is infected, Ellis will do anything to save him and the city. The story offered a fast-paced tale with plenty of dangerous moments that kept me listening.
Stephanie Savannah narrates and does a fantastic job giving voice to Ellis and her posse. Like most urban fantasy, I recommend listening to the series in the order of its release.
We see some development in the relationship department and some threads have me excited about Drow Nightfall, the next audiobook in this eight book series.
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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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hena
Sounds like quite the adventure!
Barbara Strickland
It is always good to read this. You have such a wide range of books.
Liz Pena
I would definitely add this book to my TBR. I love your blog so much! I would love to become book friends, my blog: https://www.thebookdesire.com/
Mary Kirkland
This series always sounds so good.
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Becki
I love the summary of the book, and the description of author, Martha Carr 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Rachel @Waves of Fiction
Sounds like an interesting UF. Happy to hear that Ellie’s going off without backup and propensity to handle things on her own worked out!
Sophia Rose
I get all motherly when I read or listen about the impetuous types who dive in on their own. 🙂 Glad it was another good one.
Anne - Books of My Heart
I’m glad to see you are enjoying these. I will have to make a note of them when I can add in a read.