Marjory Kaptanoglu has 6 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 3 narrators, with an average listener rating of 5★ across 3 ratings. The most-rated is Kingshackle.
Dreadmarrow Thief
Summary
“Celebrates life and love the way only the best fantasy tales can." (Kirkus Reviews) Sixteen-year-old Tessa Skye, a locksmith’s apprentice, loves to shapeshift into a sparrow using a windrider - a forbidden magical amulet. During one of her outings, she accidentally reveals herself to the conjurer Lord Fellstone. The tyrant sends his knights after her, resulting in the murder of her father. Driven to reverse his fate, Tessa and her two companions embark on a perilous quest seeking love, revenge, and a cure for death. "For those who enjoyed Harry Potter but who seek a feisty, determined female protagonist." (Midwest Book Review) Silver Medalist, SPR Book Awards: “A stellar entry into the genre of YA fantasy.” Bronze Medalist, Wishing Shelf Book Awards: “A gripping fantasy adventure, highly recommended.” "The quest narrative is exciting and compelling...a work of classic fantasy." (The BookLife Prize)
©2017 Marjory Kaptanoglu (P)2020 Marjory Kaptanoglu
Gravenwood
Summary
Book two of the award-winning Conjurer Fellstone series that began with Dreadmarrow Thief and ends with Kingshackle. Desperate to cure her mother of the delusion that she’s a bird, Tessa appeals to the conjurer lord in neighboring Blackgrove. Everything goes wrong, however, when he takes Calder hostage and refuses to help until Tessa and Ash bring him the Gravenwood. They set out to steal this magical tablet while romance blossoms between them. But none of them may survive the treachery of the rising despot - unless Tessa can conquer her inner doubts and unlock the secret to becoming a true conjurer. "Kaptanoglu's prose is crisp and purposeful, charged with feeling, and always attuned to what will engage readers in each moment." (The BookLife Prize) "Grounded, likable characters with complex emotions anchor this excellent series installment." (Kirkus Reviews)
©2020 Marjory Kaptanoglu (P)2020 Marjory Kaptanoglu
Kingshackle
Summary
The award-winning trilogy that began with Dreadmarrow Theif is now complete. “An exciting, inventive finale.” (Kirkus Reviews) Ash is missing and must be found. Confounding the matter, the Conjurer King Slayert launches an attack against the remaining free cities. Saving the world falls to our three heroes, who reunite to steal Slayert’s own crown, called the Kingshackle — a magical artifact that makes him invincible. But their success depends on Tessa winning the King’s Challenge, the ultimate test of her intelligence, valor, and heart.
©2020 Marjory Kaptanoglu (P)2020 Marjory Kaptanoglu
Invader
Summary
"Fans of sci-fi mysteries and strong female characters should snap up this psychological page-turner." (Publishers Weekly) Two women thousands of miles apart. One a scientist stranded on an island with an untrustworthy male colleague and a hostile alien stalking them. The other - a thief wrongfully imprisoned for murder - lives in fear of assault by a corrupt prison guard. Neither can overcome the invaders that threaten their survival without solving the mystery of the link that binds them. “Twists and turns and an ending they won't see coming." (The BookLife Prize)
©2019 Marjory Kaptanoglu (P)2020 Marjory Kaptanoglu
The Conjurer Fellstone Trilogy
Summary
Join Tessa, Ash, and Calder on an epic journey in this complete trilogy of award-winning, Amazon best-selling YA fantasy novels. In book one, Dreadmarrow Thief, sixteen-year-old Tessa Skye, a locksmith’s apprentice, loves to shapeshift into a sparrow using a windrider - a forbidden magical amulet. During one of her outings, she accidentally reveals herself to the Conjurer Lord Fellstone. The tyrant sends his knights after her, resulting in the murder of her father. Driven to reverse his fate, Tessa and her two companions embark on a perilous quest seeking love, revenge, and a cure for death. In book two, Gravenwood, desperate to cure her mother of the delusion that she’s a bird, Tessa appeals to the conjurer lord in neighboring Blackgrove. Everything goes wrong, however, when he takes Calder hostage and refuses to help until Tessa and Ash bring him the Gravenwood. They set out to steal this magical tablet while romance blossoms between them. But none of them may survive the treachery of the rising despot - unless Tessa can conquer her inner doubts and unlock the secret to becoming a true conjurer. In book three, Kingshackle, Ash is missing and must be found. Confounding the matter, the Conjurer King Slayert launches an attack against the remaining free cities. Saving the world falls to our three heroes, who reunite to steal Slayert’s own crown, called the Kingshackle - a magical artifact that makes him invincible. But their success depends on Tessa winning the King’s Challenge, the ultimate test of her intelligence, valor, and heart.
©2020 Marjory Kaptanoglu (P)2020 Marjory Kaptanoglu
Women Rising
Summary
Three award-winning sci-fi/fantasy thrillers by Marjory Kaptanoglu, featuring strong female protagonists overcoming incredible odds and coming into their own. Invader (novel): A "rousing sci-fi thriller” (Publishers Weekly). Scientist Rose is trapped on an island with an alien enemy. Little does she know her survival depends on her strange bond with a woman thousands of miles away. This inventive novel is “[B]riskly paced... Full of entertaining plot twists” (Kirkus Reviews). Last Girl Standing (novel): Tainted water and brainwashed adults... What’s an awkward 17-year-old to do? Sierra Mendez gathers her friends to stop a powerful entity from replacing the town residents with androids bent on humanity’s demise. "Kaptanoglu offers an inclusive cast, a plot that allows for tension and tragedy as well as personal growth, and an adventure for our modern times." (Publishers Weekly) Blood and Veil (novella): For fans of The Handmaid's Tale, Gabrielle lives and works at a house of courtesans. After uncovering evidence that her patron has committed murder, she plots to bring him down by allying herself with a secret society of wives who will use any means to avenge the wrongs against them.
©2020 Marjory Kaptanoglu (P)2020 Marjory Kaptanoglu