• The Moor

  • The Crusader Trilogy, Book 1
  • By: Reina Donovan
  • Narrated by: Lindsey Dorcus
  • Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
  • 3.9 out of 5 stars (14 ratings)

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The Moor

By: Reina Donovan
Narrated by: Lindsey Dorcus
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Publisher's summary

Haroun became infamous throughout 12th century Europe for his skill at combat, only rivaled by his notoriety as the land's favorite killer-for-hire. Haroun's actions have gained him everything he's ever desired. But after years of killing without question, he begins to follow his conscience after meeting Gabriella. Gabriella of Mordo, daughter to a powerful ruler, was to be married to a stranger, but has shunned the life of a lady, instead studying warfare and combat with the goal to fight in the Crusades. After fleeing her father's castle to secretly join the fight against the Moors, Gabriella meets Haroun, and are soon caught up in dangerous intrigue. Forced together to survive, they discover a kinship of spirit and a surprising, intense desire. Can love thrive when loyalties are divided?

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DNF

DNF at 50%.

The narrator is OK, but she's miscast here. (not sure how to "star" that) She's American English and this is set in Europe during the Crusades (which ones, we don't know). She doesn't give any of the characters an accent. There's a different narrator for the "set" that includes Book 2 & 3 (these are serial short stories that total 4.5 hours of listening time)

The writing, in structure and skill, leaves a lot to be desired. This is telling, not showing. Awkward & repetitive phrasing (eg. "bloodied with blood" and "couldn't be found unless she wanted to be found"). The language has a very modern feel to it despite being set during the Crusades (again, which one?).

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Couldn't really rate story - reader too annoying

The reader just didn't go with the story. I would have preferred a reader with a British accent. The American accent was just GRATING. I'll try reading the story instead.

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Good trilogy!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Haroun because he's an infamous with his skills at combat.

Have you listened to any of Lindsey Dorcus’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Good speech. Understandable.

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

Gabriela and Haroun that their love thrive.

Any additional comments?

Gabriella of Mordo, daughter to a powerful ruler, was to be married to a stranger, but has shunned the life of a lady, instead studying warfare and combat with the goal to fight in the Crusades. After fleeing her father's castle to secretly join the fight against the Moors, Gabriella meets Haroun, and are soon caught up in dangerous intrigue. They had an intense desire. That started their love to thrive.

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Assassin story

Where does The Moor rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Best audiobook by far when it comes to a thriller.

Any additional comments?

I wish this story was a little bit longer. I read the book as well but I wanted to reread it again but was too lazy. Thankfully I just downloaded this as an audio version and it turned out great. I love the suspense and Crusader trilogy series!

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Historical!

What made the experience of listening to The Moor the most enjoyable?

the story was thrilling and amazing to hear.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Moor?

An historical romance, Reina offers a prelude in her well scribed introduction – ‘It was the dead of night. The cold darkness stole the warmth from the heart of Gabriella.

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

No.

Any additional comments?

California author Reina Donovan, originally from Brazil, works as a registered nurse. She now approaches her passion for writing for the first time with this brief 52 page novella THE MOOR which serves as the first book in her ongoing series Crusader Trilogy.

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FIVE STARS

Just got it and am HEARING it as of now. Very informative. I knew most of what is presented here but MANY OTHER DO NOT even know the Moors are....GOOD BOOK........

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Good Story

This is great amazing I am really impressed by this book I enjoyed the characters and the plot. I loved that book, very entertaining. very strange though ! the story was very interesting and well done. This book has the great content. I am really impressed to this listen book. In the simple words I am just saying WoW, this is a great book.

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Th thrill!

What made the experience of listening to The Moor the most enjoyable?

Very much interesting that makes you want for more.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Every character was played well and all are my favorites.

What does Lindsey Dorcus bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

A great narration indeed!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I can listen to this in one sitting and definitely will listen to it again. Waiting for book 2.

Any additional comments?

I love to share this to my sister. She will love this as much as I do.

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Engaging Story!

Enjoyed this one quite a bit. Thought the characters were well drawn out and the stories pacing was on point throughout. Well written. Definitely looking forward to hearing more from this author in the future.

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I enjoyed this book

If you could sum up The Moor in three words, what would they be?

Awesome book

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes i listen in one sitting. The characters are complex and the book keeps you tensed through the whole story.

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The descriptions really brought it to life for me. I realize now that life was really tough for people. There was much more violence and starvation than I imagined. I am really looking forward to listening the second book in the series.

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