The Chronicles of Lumineia Omnibus: Books 1-3

By: Ben Hale

Narrated by: Derek Perkins

Length: 34 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

Elseerian, book one: The assassination of heroes was once a warning...for an invasion that nearly destroyed the world. Nations were slaughtered, cities were erased from existence, and defending armies were crushed into oblivion. With hundreds of thousands dead, the races stood on the verge of extinction. But the end did not come. Instead the black horde vanished, leaving terrified survivors in its wake. As the centuries passed, the holocaust faded into myth and legend. With the tale forgotten, the renewed signs go unheeded. Only a supreme warrior can stave off the inevitable, a warrior named Elseerian. For the killings have already begun....

The Gathering, book two: Born of darkness, the ultimate army has been unleashed. The only hope lies in destroying the source - before all life is extinguished. Fate has chosen Elseerian for the impossible feat, but as he embarks on the harrowing journey the invasion must be delayed. With time as their only weapon against extinction, the elves issue a desperate call...for every race to ally. Facing annihilation, many will realize that survival lies in unity, courage sleeps in ordinary citizens, and average people can turn the tide of war. The Gathering has begun.

Seven Days, book three: Forced to ally, the world has gathered against the endless night. Numbering over a million souls, they are the survivors of nations. They have armed themselves with weapons and magic and defend the strongest fortress ever built. Led by a supreme strategic mind, the races have organized into battalions, designed unique tactics, and fortified their position beyond any conceivable need. But now their foe is at their gates, and to a man they cling to the same hope - to survive until Elseerian can defeat the source. The best they can last is seven days....

©2013 Ben Hale (P)2015 Podium Publishing

Best Story Ever heard

I purchased the omnibus - all 3 books at once hoping it would give me a couple of weeks of listening or more. I listened day and night. For one week. I couldn't stop listening.
The story was woven through many races and many characters- all of whom I felt I knew no matter how much time they lived in the story. The action was so well described, I could see a world. The characters emotions and thoughts so well written into it that I too felt the emotions.
The author has set a new standard level of rich storytelling.
I chose the story because of Derek Perkins skill as a narrator. Excellent! All of it!

great read

wonderful story a tad bit on the juvenile side but long and enjoyable as a whole. fantastic characterization. you can't help but root for good and love the characters as you do. one of the best orators I know I can almost know with out a preview that Derek Perkins will bring the story to life sad to see it end. lastly what a deal 3 great books for the price of 1 credit. love it.

Predictable

Although I found the story predictable it still was able to surprise me in area's. I was however very upset that Chronicles of Luminiea is not the true beginning the first book to read is The list un- seen. Then the 2 books that follow them the omnibus

Good book.

The other view of warsworn, this shows how the evil lord was defeated by the few.

great listen

this is an epic tale that is worth listening to great narration good story line as well

Great Story

I really enjoyed this collection and I will soon acquire the others in this series. Ben Hale has crafted a beautiful world that I eagerly await to dive deeper into.

Great story board and narration

The story makes you want more
.the narration was over the charts looking for the next

I'm Hooked....Mind Blown

The Chronicle's of Lumineia

really enjoyed, this Omnibus collection. The series is, incrediblely awesome.....always leaves me wanting so much more.

The story line has appealing character's, riveting descriptions, an the worlds of the Oracle are mind blowing.

Ben Hale has a great writing style, that project dynamic images into your mind.

-MM0411

great storytelling, intriguing, creative

Enjoyed the pace of the story. the book has a pull effect inviting you to stay longer, listen more closely, and I could feel myself lending support to those characters that called out to me.

A good read

A good prequel to the White Mage, setting a backdrop for the story. Quite compelling and knuckle whitening at points.