Blood Oath | |||||
Christopher Farnsworth | |||||
Narrated by Bronson Pinchot, unabridged | |||||
Blackstone Audio, 10.5 hours | |||||
A review by Jason R. Godbout
Nathaniel Cade became a vampire after an incident aboard a whaling ship off the Massachusetts coast in
1867. Discovered drinking the blood of two of his shipmates, Cade was captured and sentenced to death for his
crime. The then President Andrew Jackson intervened and commuted his sentence to life imprisonment in an insane
asylum, where the American public was told he died. This was a lie, and the beginning of life as a secret
agent serving every president thereafter.
Farnsworth's screenwriting background no doubt helps with the dialogue that takes place in this story -- dialogue
that doesn't become too embellished, as some writers can do, but restrained enough so that it lends itself well
to the audiobook format. It's a solid debut novel that reads like part Tom Clancy and part Clive Barker.
Narrator Bronson Pinchot delivers an exceptional reading in this recording. His pacing is flawless and always
in keeping with the story. Character voices are clearly identifiable and unique to their character, allowing
the listener to easily follow the dialogue. Without question, Pinchot's performance adds to the listener's
enjoyment in addition to the totally engaging story that Farnsworth has created.
Blood Oath is not only a vampire tale, it's also an exciting story filled with fighting action, the
undead, secrets, and evil of all sorts. Any reader interested in mystery, action or thriller/horror will surely
enjoy Blood Oath.
Jason R. Godbout is a college student and book blogger living in Connecticut. His blog can be found at: www.braincandybookreviews.com. |
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