Benjamin Ashwood

Benjamin Ashwood Series, Book 1

By: AC Cobble

Narrated by: Eric Michael Summerer

Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

Life is simple in Ben's small town until an attack brings the arrival of exciting strangers straight out of a story. Before Ben understands what is happening, he embarks on a dangerous journey to help his friends. A mage, demons, thieves, and assassins are just a few of the perils he will face while trying to make it to safety. But things aren't always what they seem, and safety is a fragile concept when the destructive behaviors of the powerful are exercised unchecked. In Ben's world - like our own - politics, the economy, and military might create a system to keep the elite in power at the expense of the common man. As the series unfolds and Ben's knowledge and skills grow, he will have to decide if he wants to live within the system, flee from it, or break it.

©2016 AC Cobble (P)2017 Tantor

Critic reviews

"From the beginning the action starts and it carries straight on through until the end...it will be truly enjoyed by all who read it!" ( The Genre Minx Book Reviews)

very mundane. chose promise for book 2.

starts off exciting middle part very mundane and then picks up right before book 2 I think this was written book 1 and 2 as a whole book I like the explanation of Commerce and Society he keeps it interesting and keeps your interest piqued and always wanting to see the next fight scene

good story aside from one character doing a 180

this was a good read and I do recommend it. I only had a small issue with one of the characters towards the very end. this character actions come off very out of character. there's no issue with the character doing what they did. it's like if that character was going to do that. their motivation should have been more fleshed out not some out of nowhere betrayal which left me both super annoyed / confused at the end of this book. but hopefully that character's motivation will get fleshed out in the next book and hopefully they don't turn this character into a future villain that would come off so forced

Great read!

Believe the reviews. It was a highly entertaining book that I enjoyed greatly. Definity give it a try.

Great fun

the book had a bit of a slow pace but I enjoy the the story and the performance was wonderful.
I already got the next in the series and they intend on continuing on so long as the story remains good (no doubt that it will)

Fantastic Book and Fantastic Audio

In four days, I have enjoyed a book more than I have in years. Couldn't put it down. The story is captivating and the audio is superb. The inflection in his voice with was different for each character and gives them so much life.
10/10 story.
10/10 audio
10/10 satisfaction
Can't wait to start the next one. :)

Good start to a series.

The story is pretty good. A little super fantastical sometimes, but interesting story and lead character.

Just a warning

I generally don't review but feel it should be said that the comparison to the wheel of time(before Brandon Sanderson did whatever that was he did to the ending) is very loose. It could have been inspired by the wheel or even inspired by a second hand impression of the wheel but it would be more accurate to say it would share a greatly simplified and abridged outline with the work. This book is well written and a fine story in its own right. It should not be compared to other works in order to be enjoyed. The writer and theirs work will evolve and surely be appreciated by many. I wish luck and success to the author as I wish enjoyment and satisfaction to the readers.

Decent start to a new series

I enjoyed this first book with a nice opening tale. The character development was good, and I was even surprised at the ending. I'm looking forward to the next book.

Meandering Fantasy with Fun Characters

Good book. typical naive main character who learns a lot. ends abruptly. good supporting cast.

Ira good but.....

I really like this book but the protagonist just doesn't really seem to be anything special. It's hard to pin it down but the progression isn't anywhere near as it should be.