STORIES OF THE RAKSURA Books of the Raksura, Book 1

Christopher Kipiniak is a fully engaged narrator for this set of two novellas and two short stories, which add background and further development to the world of the Raksura. In this melding of science fiction and fantasy, he draws the listener into the complex society of a matriarchal race of shape-shifters. The diverse characters are distinctly presented, and their interactions reflect the hierarchy of this complex society. Kipiniak maintains a strong and even pace for the narrative as well as the dialogue. In the descriptions of the setting, which are Wells’s trademark, he conveys a clear sense of the characters’ feelings of adventure and discovery as they explore new worlds. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2014]