A Beast in the Skies: Spell Birth, Book 1 — Unabridged Audiobook
A Beast in the Skies: Spell Birth, Book 1 is an unabridged fantasy audiobook about an Earth military man stranded in a world of magic and drawn into a brewing rebellion. The listing describes artifact hunting, imperial intrigue, and a fast-paced portal-fantasy adventure, in a compact 3-hour-and-25-minute listening format.
At a glance
- Portal fantasy following an Earth military man summoned into a magical world.
- The plot combines artifact hunting, imperial politics, rogue commanders, and rebellion.
- The listing describes the tone as gritty and fast-paced, with everyday objects treated as enchanted relics.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A relatively short listed runtime suits listeners looking for a standalone-length session rather than a lengthy audiobook.
- The premise blends portal fantasy with military and political intrigue.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 3 hours and 25 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Nicholas Common |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Brian Pederson |
| Publisher | Gavin Common |
| Publication date | November 21, 2025 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners seeking a concise portal-fantasy adventure with magic, artifacts, and a developing rebellion.
- Buyers who prefer an unabridged English audiobook narrated by Brian Pederson.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking for a long audiobook or a non-audio edition.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the story as engaging and calls out its characters as interesting. Some listeners may value the reported chapter-to-chapter momentum, while the story and character praise is subjective and comes from a limited rating sample. The listing gives an overall rating that leans positive, though the ratings also include three-star responses, so it does not indicate universal enthusiasm.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as engaging and praise the characters as interesting.
Frequently asked questions
What is A Beast in the Skies: Spell Birth, Book 1 about?
The listing follows Gabe Guil, a military man from Earth who is summoned into Terrancia and becomes involved in artifact hunting and a growing challenge to the Empire.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 3 hours and 25 minutes.
Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
The listed author is Nicholas Common and the narrator is Brian Pederson.
Is this edition unabridged?
Yes. The listing identifies the version as unabridged.
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