The League of Set: Agent of Exiles 1: Dramatized Adaptation

by Tom Doyle Narrated by Andy Brownstein, Christopher Graybill, Dawn Ursula, Holly Adams, Jeff Baker, Lynette Rathnam, Marni Penning, Peter Holdway, Richard Rohan, Zeke Alton, Brandon Burton

Overview

"Part supernatural spy adventure, part historical romp, The League of Set is the beginning of a new fast-paced GraphicAudio Original series in the ancient world.
Samuel ben Yohanan is a secret agent for the Judean Court in Exile in Babylon. A master of magical relics and ancient gadgetry, he'll do anything to get his people home (and perhaps to advance his personal ambitions as well). But after he goes rogue to help Cyrus the Great conquer Babylon, the Persians send the reluctant Samuel on a covert mission to Egypt in anticipation of their next invasion.
With Samuel as his partner and Persian minder is Mehrnaz of the Flame, one of the leading magi in King Cyrus's court. A perceptive and powerful practitioner of magic, she distrusts Samuel from the start. But they must quickly learn to overcome their mutual hostility if they are to survive.
Samuel and Mehrnaz maneuver together through the intrigues of the court of Amasis II, one of Egypt's last great pharaohs. They solve mythological and occult mysteries while trying to avoid sudden death at the hands of their hidden enemies. Finally, the two agents will battle the magician-assassins of an ancient evil organization in their necropolis stronghold to save both of their peoples from destruction.
Performed by Richard Rohan, Lynette Rathnam, Andy Brownstein, Brandon Burton, Holly Adams, Peter Holdway, Dawn Ursula, Zeke Alton, Christopher Graybill, Marni Penning, Jeff Baker, and Niusha Nawab, Ken Jackson, Duyen Washington, Wyn Delano, Jefferson Russell, Joel David Santner, Lilly Beacon, Thomas Penny, KenYatta Rogers, Darius Johnson, and Elliot Dash."

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal - Audio

03/01/2022

Doyle's first installment in the "Agent of Exiles" series, available only in audio through GraphicAudio, will captivate listeners with tales of action, intrigue, and magic, set amid the pyramids and tombs of ancient Egypt. With more than a passing nod to Indiana Jones and James Bond, this rollicking story follows the adventures of Samuel ben Yohanan, a secret agent for the Judean Court, and his unlikely companion and minder, Mehrnaz of the Flame. After an imprudent decision to help Cyrus the Great conquer Babylon, Samuel is dispatched on a secret mission to gain intelligence and destabilize Pharaoh Amasis II's Egyptian court. This expedition would be an impossible task for most, but Samuel, a master magician with untapped talents, and Mehrnaz, a healer and head magi in King Cyrus's court, take on the most powerful villains with aplomb. This full-cast production makes the most of the audio medium, deftly employing music, sound effects, and multiple voices. The result is a cinematic production that is witty and engaging, but also satisfyingly sensitive and complex. VERDICT A fun addition to any collection, and a good crossover choice, particularly where graphic novels are popular.—Sarah Hashimoto

Product Details

BN ID:	2940176028898
Publisher:	GraphicAudio
Publication date:	10/01/2021
Series:	Agent of Exiles , #1
Edition description:	Adapted

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