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The Outcast

Summoner, Book 4

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The Outcast

By: Taran Matharu
Narrated by: Dominic Thorburn
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The highly anticipated prequel to the New York Times best-selling Summoner trilogy.

Arcturus is just an orphaned stable boy when he accidentally summons a demon. As Hominum's first common summoner, he becomes the key to a secret that the powerful nobility would do anything to keep hidden.

He is immediately whisked away to Vocans Academy, where the lost arts of summoning, spell craft and demonology are taught to the noble children of the Empire. In no time Arcturus finds himself surrounded by enemies as noble teachers and students question his right to be there.

But before he can even attempt to make friends, his life is turned upside down once again, for the Empire is in turmoil. Rebellion is simmering among the masses, and it will not be long before it boils over. Arcturus must choose a side...or watch the Empire crumble.

Set before the events of Summoner: The Novice, this is the perfect introduction to the Summoner series.

©2018 Taran Matharu (P)2018 Hodder Children's Books Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy Fiction

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Builds deeper on the characters and also sets the tone for some of the villains in the future. Great addition and ties in nicely

Rounds off the series very nicely

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if you enjoyed the first three books you'll love this prequel. well read and well written.

great prequel

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Was a very very good book could not stop listening would recommend this series A****

good book

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Best series of books I have read inc Harry Potter etc but need more books as the battlemarge was outstanding but still left many questions Un answered more please

Very good need more books in this series

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Loved it, would of liked more romance. Maybe an interview with the aothor at the end

Great

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Not as good as the first three ,but good background story,narrator is brilliant,brings the book to life.

Good

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Audible has used the narrator from the first book as it keeps everything consistent. As mentioned previously, the depth and range for character voicing is amazing and well paced and again consistent making the book engaging and enjoyable. Highly recommend!

Great Prequel!

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I have now read/listened to all four books, on this occasion I read/listened to them in order. However, if you wanted to you could read the Prequel 1st, then books 1, 2 & 3. The correct order is The Novice, The Inquisitions, The Battlemage then the prequel, The Outcast. Although you can read the Outcast 1st, its written to be read last, the reason i think is that although it explains lots, there is also lots of twists, which you may not get if you read it 1st.

Now, the books, fantastic characters, super story line and great twists. I read/listened to all four books in four weeks. I found the story line to be a mix of Harry Potter, meets Lord of the Rings, meets Game of Thrones.

The writer has spent a lot of time, making sure that the story flows. This along with the twists and fantastic characters, makes them a must read.

Fantastic Characters, Super Story

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same as the original series the book is well written and well naraited, its nice to hear more about some of the lesser known charactors amd where they came from.

brilliant and captivating.

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Very good story keeps you entertained and wanting the next one...

Awaiting the next instalment Keep them coming.

Great book great series

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