Alien Chronicles: The Golden One
Product Description The first volume in an epic new trilogy about Ampris, a "pet" possessed of an extraordinary destiny, introduces a faraway universe--filled with faraway planets and fantastic alien races--and follows its struggles for justice, freedom, and peace, in a full-cast dramatization featuring music and sound effects. Simultaneous. From Library Journal A dramatization of the first part of a trilogy by romance novelist Chester, this story might best be described as The Jungle Book meets Star Wars. Its protagonist is a warm, furry feline who gradually learns the cruel extent to which the reptilian Viis rulers oppress her race. Although the recording lasts only three hours, the story unfolds so slowly that one almost welcomes the periodic blasts of loud music. However, those who do stay alert will not be rewarded, for the story ends just as it starts to get interesting. One may well skip this part altogether and wait for the second and third installments. Recommended only for libraries whose patrons prefer movies to books.AR. Kent Rasmussen, Thousand Oaks, CACopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. About the Author No Bio From AudioFile The first in a series of Star Wars-ish sagas dramatized for audio by TomVoegeli, one of the nation's finest audio producers, and his crew. No surprises here. One hears the usual melodrama, mediocre writing, sci-fi conceits, high-energy performances, and superb sound and sharp editing of other HighBridge/Voegeli titles in this genre. Y.R. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
