New fantasy audiobook, Shadow of the Dragon, the second adventure in the Legends from Qiledara series by Amy Daniels, available now performed by a full cast
Hello again, dear audiobook friends! Today’s spotlight article is dedicated to Shadow of the Dragon, the second audiobook in the Legends from Qiledara fantasy series written by Amy Daniels and performed by a full cast of talented actors.
The audio production is a little over 16.5 hours in duration and has been published by the author herself.
Although I have not listened to the first audiobook in this series, the Publisher’s Summary for Shadow of the Dragon sounds interesting enough to make me curious, and after experiencing the first few chapters, I realize that we are given a quick rundown of everything that has happened in the first adventure.
More than that, I can tell that the actors are doing a great job and that the audio quality is excellent.
Now, let’s take a quick look at the Publisher’s Summary, and after that, I will introduce you to our author and a few of the esteemed narrators.
Auguries of Peril for the Kingship…
Aaron’s defeat of one of Qiledara’s greatest enemies, with the help of his squire Timothy and other friends he met on his quests, appeared to herald a new era of peace. However, a greater enemy threatens not only Qiledara but all the kingdoms of man. Even in the Hidden Kingdom, the safest of all lands, their king fears the looming threat. Aaron must discover all he can about this new enemy, while at the same time, dealing with trouble brewing for him from his brother’s steadfast and stubborn followers.
The main story is narrated by Phillip Nathaniel Freeman, and below is the rest of the cast:
- Matthew Biddulph as Aaron the Dragonslayer
- Hannah Dere as Elodie and other women
- Phillip Nathaniel Freeman as Theodamus, Gueric, Otheran, Corwin, and all the dragonkin
- Carolynne Henry as Queen Lysandra, Anna the Diviner, Adele
- Bobby Gaglini as Timothy the Brave
- Marnie Thomson as Alianora
- Cory Barton as Lance
- Emily Christine as Brenda
- Nathan Phoenix as Nathaniel
- Zach Brown as Evrart, the captain of Comet Chaser and the first mate
- Brad Grochowski as a Resistance fighter, a youth, old Graybeard, the innkeeper, the herald, and Malchom
- James Hernandez as Loman
- Rob Sharp as the soldiers from the Hidden Kingdom
- Ged Cartwright as King Luan and Owen
- Ellen Cribbs as Lady Barbara, the weaver and other women
- Kevin Casey as Lord William and Lord Cedric
- Jarrett Raymond as various soldiers and guards
- Jody Smith as Odette
- Louise Porter as Penelope
- Scott Fins as the Tailor, Blero, and King Failan
- Evan Zimmerman as the bard
- Jenny W. Chan as Jonquin and other children
- Kelli Winkler as Rory
Amy Daniels earned a B.A. in Music with an emphasis in vocal performance from the Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and went on to complete her M.A. in French (literature) with a graduate minor in Medieval Studies from the University of Minnesota. When she has time, she enjoys singing, composing her own songs, and studying foreign languages. She has enjoyed writing her own stories since childhood. Amy looks forward to completing more stories in the future, with children’s books and science fiction novels, and the fourth book in the series Legends from Qiledara in progress.
Phillip Nathaniel Freeman’s 30,000+ hours of experience in the fields of music and art include Billboard charting singles, top 10 spots on several charts and playlists, and several viral music video hits with tens of millions of views. Freeman is a recognized voice instructor, studio session singer, and sound engineer with over a decade of full-time experience in the entertainment industry, songwriting credits with multi-platinum artists and producers, and high-profile voice acting clients providing an expert-level value to a variety of clients as well as to authors to tell their stories.
Bobby Gaglini is an accomplished voice actor with thousands of voiceovers under his belt. After working in the voiceover industry in Los Angeles for nearly ten years, Bobby and his wife moved to Maine to be closer to family. In addition to “Shadow of the Dragon,” you may have heard Bobby in commercials for Google, State Farm, and Patagonia, as well as in the audiobooks “Dragon Friend” and “Three Days in Ashford.”
Hannah Dere has been a voiceover artist since 2018. Hannah received the Big Book Award for best children’s book narration in 2024. She is currently represented by Big Fish Talent Agency. Her favorite narrations are those that sound completely unscripted, raw, and real. Hannah lives in Raleigh, NC, with her husband and daughters.
Cory Barton is a voice-over artist with a passion for storytelling, with extensive experience in audiobook production as an audio engineer and narrator. Barton previously worked as an on-air personality at Icebreaker Radio and a podcast host for various shows.
I will return as soon as possible with a full review for Shadow of the Dragon, but until then, take care, stay safe, and don’t forget, always listen with your heart.
Victor Dima
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