2nd book of a great series.

Would you consider the audio edition of Betrayal in the Highlands to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the printed version, but the narrator sets a really good pace and holds my attention.

What other book might you compare Betrayal in the Highlands to, and why?

Its a sequel to Riddle in stone, a 3 part story (3rd book wasn't available on Audible when I wrote this). I haven't read a great lot... its a fantasy adventure with a medieval setting. The protagonist starts off sick of his dull life and longs for adventure, early on he has his regrets - nothing seems to go the way he planned, but he becomes a stronger person overall for it, albeit at a greater cost than he ever imagined.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I was really moved by Edmund and his progression from a shy pushover to a brave adventurer. I was pretty sad after what happened with his companion. don't want to give out too many spoilers, its a good read and you have to just discover this little gem for yourself.

Any additional comments?

There is a 3rd book in the series, I hope it lands at Audible soon.

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Worth waiting for, a good second book.

What did you like most about Betrayal in the Highlands?

This is a good continuation of the story started with "The Riddle in Stone".

As an older reader it is great to see a believable accidental hero of similar age struggle with evil, stupidity and romance!

We learn more about Edmund, Pond and their backgrounds, we encounter new and old enemies.

If you’ve listened to books by Robert Evert before, how does this one compare?

I am (only) slightly disappointed. The first book was very different from anything I had listened to before - I was thrilled to see this second book was available. But it doesn't move the series very far, it does revisit a lot of the first book's elements. However we learn that there is more to worry about than just the Undead King, Edmund learns more about himself and Pond. Its a good story with great central characters and I can't wait for the third to come out.

What about Fleet Cooper’s performance did you like?

I imagine Mr. Cooper in a smoking jacket, sitting in a wing-backed chair, by a roaring fire reading from a leather-bound book illuminated by gas light. The style is quite theatrical and plummy - a sword is a sWord. This adds to the fun of the story and somehow works well for Edmund's character.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I listened to this book on my way to and from work in the privacy of my car; at times I smiled with happiness and occasionally it made me sad.

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Rough diamond

Robert Everts first series and well done!! Characters keep you interested in this dark and gritty novel!! Roll on more about Edmund, Kravel and Mr Gerding!!

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A poor sequel

What would have made Betrayal in the Highlands better?

The book could have had some substance. The first 20ish chapters are basically an internal monologue whilst Ed tries to repeatedly talk himself into/out of doing something.

Would you ever listen to anything by Robert Evert again?

I'm currenly listening to Blood In Snow (book 3 which isn't much better) as I bough them both together but these will be the last in buy

Would you listen to another book narrated by Fleet Cooper?

possilbly

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Betrayal in the Highlands?

I would have cut half the dialog, which constantly repeats

Any additional comments?

niether this book or bloody in snow are anywhere near the original

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Nothing happens

This a poor book. It follows directly after the events in the first book. The first book had faults but the novel story kept me going. In this one nothing really happens - I fell asleep for an hour one night whilst listening and it didn't make much difference. There are various plot holes and all the secondary characters are all idiots.

I will not be bothering with the rest of the series

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