The Lost Heir The Gryphon Chronicles..., E.G. Foley
The Lost Heir The Gryphon Chronicles..., E.G. Foley
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The Lost Heir (The Gryphon Chronicles, Book 1)

Author: E.G. Foley

Narrator: Jamie du Pont MacKenzie

Unabridged: 11 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: E.G. Foley

Published: 04/10/2013


Synopsis

NY Times Bestselling Author E.G. Foley brews up a magical potion for fantasy readers of all ages!Take a dash of Harry Potter and a splash of Oliver Twist, add a pinch of steampunk and a sprinkle of Victorian fairy lore, and what do you get? The Gryphon Chronicles! A rollicking fantasy adventure series that’s as much fun for grownups as it is for kids.Strange new talents...Jake is a scrappy orphaned pickpocket living by his wits on the streets of Victorian London. Lately he’s started seeing ghosts and discovers he can move solid objects with his mind! He has no idea why. Next thing he knows, a Sinister Gentleman and his minions come hunting him. On the run for his life, Jake is plunged headlong into a mysterious world full of magic and deadly peril. A world that holds the secret to who he really is: the long-lost heir of an aristocratic family—with magical powers!But with treacherous enemies closing in, it will take all of his wily street instincts and the help of his friends—both human and magical—to solve the mystery of what happened to his parents, and defeat the foes who never wanted the Lost Heir of Griffon to be found…Praise for THE LOST HEIR“The Lost Heir is a charming whirlwind of action adventure, romance and faerie, much in the vein of Harry Potter, but with more pace and threat, and a little bit of Oliver Twist thrown in.” ~AudioBooks“My daughter cannot believe one person made all the voices.” ~Mary Pierce (Audible)“If you’ve ever been 12, or know someone who is 12, you will enjoy this tale of good vs evil. The story is well-crafted, and the characters are even better. Jamie performs this fine fantasy with a flair and adds depth and voice to the character interpretations in a fully engaged manner.” ~Jan (Audible)“Storytelling at its best!” ~Amazon Review

Reviews

Goodreads review by Suzie on January 12, 2017

This review is for the series to date, being books 1-4 (including 3.5). What a great little series, sure it is aimed at middle school age, but it certainly enjoyable for adults as well. I certainly enjoyed it, am enjoying it. The audiobooks are well produced and add a lot to the stories as all good n......more

Goodreads review by MikeLikesBooks on December 15, 2024

I listened to the audiobook. It was exceptionally entertaining. I think this middle grade book can be enjoyed by adults too. I was captivated and invested in the story the entire time. This is book one of a series.......more

Goodreads review by Jay on January 05, 2019

Not bad The Lost Heir is, for the most part, fairly good for what it is. However, Tolkien it isn't - there is no lyricism, no memorable passages, no inspired imagery or unforgettable dialogue. It is pedestrian and prosaic at best. Where it shines is in its characters - its hero Jake and his friends h......more

Goodreads review by Mary on July 15, 2012

When life gives you lemons, do we always have to make lemonade? Jake had been on his own and struggling to stay alive for most of the twelve years of his life. He knew how to survive on the rough streets of London picking here and plotting there to keep his belly full and his body warm. When the unt......more

Goodreads review by Carole on December 02, 2015

Exciting and full of adventure, the Lost Heir is a captivating combination of Harry Potter meets Oliver Twist. Set in Victorian England, this thrilling story is about a mysterious orphan named Jake and his friends that roam the underbelly of London's notorious slums. Paired with a has-been "Guardian......more