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  • The Legend of Beka Cooper #1
  • Written by: Tamora Pierce
  • Narrated by: Susan Denaker
  • Length: 15 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (66 ratings)

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Beka Cooper Book 1

Written by: Tamora Pierce
Narrated by: Susan Denaker
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Publisher's Summary

Tamora Pierce begins a new Tortall trilogy by introducing Beka Cooper, an amazing young woman who lived 200 years before Pierce's popular Alanna character. For the first time, Pierce employs first-person narration in a novel, bringing readers even closer to a character they will love for her unusual talents and tough personality.

Beka Cooper is a rookie with the law-enforcing Provost's Guard, and she's been assigned to the Lower City. It's a tough beat that's about to get tougher, as Beka's limited ability to communicate with the dead clues her in to an underworld conspiracy. Someone close to Beka is using dark magic to profit from the Lower City's criminal enterprises, and the result is a crime wave the likes of which the Provost's Guard has never seen before.

©2006 Tamora Pierce (P)2006 Random House, Inc.

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good read and storyline

Love the characters and story. It had Sherlock meets a fantasy medieval world kind of vibes to it and one I had a hard time putting down. My one criticism is that Beka's breakfasts is overly described, to the point where I almost went back to count. I did however fall in love with this book regardless and was counting the days for my next book credit to listen to book 2. I love Tamara Pierces other books and this was definitely amongst the best of them.

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Loved everything about this book

I have read the book, but listening to it was captivating and entertaining! Thank you!

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Another Amazing Story from Tammy!

Tamora Pierce has been my favourite author for the last 15 years and I have always enjoyed her stories. Beka is no difference, I love that though she has some gift she is not a mage. I love how its written and the characters that are in it. I suggest listening.

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Awesome Story!

Tamora Pierce has done it again! A really nice blend of humour and action with really likeable characters !!

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Cant get enough of this story

I have loved this story since the first day it came out. The naration however could use some work. But still an excellent choice!!!

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Exceptional Read

Loved this book, awesome series will read again. I can't wait to read the whole series. #Audible1

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Well written and Well Read

I greatly enjoyed listening to this book. The Beka Cooper series is a bit more mature than the rest of the Tortall Universe. The writing style is a bit different too as it's a journal except the very beginning and end of the series. The Susan Denaker really brings the characters to life.

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Masterful listen

I have loved Tamora Pierce since I was a teenager. This book is one of my favourites of hers. It is so well written and really transports you into the realm of Tortall. I also loved Susan Denaker as the narrator. She did a wonderful job making this book come alive. #Audible1

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