Evvy, the fierce young stone mage introduced in Street Magic, has accompanied her guardian, Rosethorn, on a mission to study a mysterious plant die-off. With the help of Luvo, who is the living heart of a mountain, Evvy discovers the real source of the threat, which is far greater than anyone had imagined. Preventing a natural disaster may cost Evvy her life. Even more frightening, doing so may require her to melt her own heart of stone... and to open herself to human contact. Written by Tamora Pierce specifically for the voices of Full Cast Audio, Melting Stones is an unprecendented publishing event: the first time a major novel from a best-selling author has made its debut on audio a full year ahead of the print version!
This audiobook original, released well before the print version, will please the author's legions of fans. The new Circle of Magic fantasy features Grace Kelly as Evvy, an apprentice stone mage. She is able to suspend her physical self and explore the depths of the earth, sensing and, at times, influencing the course of nature. With her mentor, Rosethorn, and the powerful Luvo, she is challenged to solve the mysterious withering of an island whose plants and waters are dying. While the production has some over-the-top sound effects, Kelly delivers a strong performance, and the Full Cast voices align well with their characters. Listeners will especially enjoy the author's participation. L.D.H. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine
About the Author
Tamora Pierce has published more than two dozen novels, including the New York Times bestsellers Trickster's Choice and Terrier. A former housemother, literary agent, and radio actress, Tammy lives in Syracuse, New York, with her beloved "spouse creature," Tim Liebe. Visit her on the Web at www.tamorapierce.com
