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Runelight

The Aenigma Lights, Book 1

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Written by: JA Andrews
Narrated by: Kate Reading
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Summary

Kate thought finding the puzzle box would give her all the answers—but it only holds far more desperate questions.

Kate is a Keeper—a storyteller, magic-wielder, and researcher—but a single mystery has evaded her all her life: What happened on the tragic day when two strangers stole not only the puzzle box that hummed with magic but so much more?

She and her brother Bo have searched for twenty years with no luck. Until Venn, a surly elf, shows up on the hidden doorstep of the Keepers' Stronghold with that same aenigma box—and a message that Bo has disappeared.

Kate needs a guide back to Venn's homeland to search for him, and Venn needs to find him for reasons of her own. Reasons she refuses to explain. Despite their mutual distrust, Kate and Venn form a grudging alliance.

Somewhere in the midst of infiltrating dwarven tunnels, discovering the secrets of the aenigma box, and stumbling onto shocking ancient relics, the alliance shifts to friendship.

As the search for Bo grows increasingly dangerous, they uncover a complex plot woven through centuries, devastating not just individuals but entire empires. Even working together, the inexplicable forces standing against them may be too much.

Half treasure hunt and half rescue mission, this epic fantasy adventure is a tale of puzzles, mysteries, and the kinds of friendships—both old and new—that shape the soul.

©2023 JA Andrews (P)2023 Podium Audio
Action & Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Sword & Sorcery Fiction Thought-Provoking Magic
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"Reading's performance is smooth and thoughtful as she guides listeners through the puzzles and complexities of this fantasy novel. She captures the individual characters as they form uneasy alliances and fight the forces against them."—AudioFile Magazine

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I loved how you don’t have to wait for the book to progress. The story is very well written!

Very good book

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J.A. Andrews has done it again! A tail woven of fantasy, intrigue and mystery. Not to mention the creation of characters that one cannot help but grow fond of!

The unlikely adventure starts!

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Nothing turns me off a fantasy novel faster than focusing on a female protagonist’s romantic love interest - and thankfully this book has NONE of that nonsense. A really solid story with an interesting cast of characters and plenty of intrigue. I appreciated that there were a few call-backs to previous books (but not so many that readers would be confused if this was the first Keeper book they picked up). Can’t wait for the next book in the Runelight series!

Another great book in the Keeper universe

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I have listened to nearly every book from JA Andrews, and this one rated the best, easily. The others were lacking one thing or another, but this one hits every mark.
Narration is amazing Kate Reading is excellent.

4/5 on story only because it felt like the ending wasn't as fulfilling as it could have been. I am not sure exactly what was missing, but it felt incomplete. Hoping Book 2 fills that empty feeling.

Best book by JA Andrews

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An intriguing story with excellent narration by Kate Reading, narration that perfectly lends itself fittingly to this magical realm JA Andrews has created.

An intriguing story with excellent narration.

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