John Paton has narrated 6 audiobooks on Listento.it by 3 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.5★ across 5 ratings. The most-rated is The Song of the Sirin.
The Song of the Sirin
Summary
An evil omen clouds the sky. An ancient enemy returns. A choice that can heal the world... or plunge it into ruin. Voran can’t help but believe the rumors. As blight ravages the countryside and darkness covers the sun, the young warrior of Vasyllia hears of an ancient spirit that devours souls. He feels powerless to fight the oncoming devastation until a mythical creature entrusts him with a long-forgotten song. Legend has it that such a song can heal the masses, overthrow kingdoms, and raise humans to divine beings.... Armed with the power of the song, Voran must hunt down the dark spirit before it achieves its goal of immortality. His quest takes him through doorways to other worlds and puts him on a collision course with seductive nymphs and riddling giants. With each step of the journey, the strength of the villainous spirit grows, as does Voran’s fear that the only way to save his world…is to let it be destroyed. The Song of the Sirin is an epic fantasy retelling of the Russian fairy tale Prince Ivan and the Grey Wolf. If you like the hero’s journey, creative twists on mythology, and classic fantasy, then you’ll love Nicholas Kotar’s sweeping tale. Buy The Song of the Sirin to begin the journey today!
©2017, 2018 Nicholas Kotar (P)2018 Nicholas Kotar
Born for Significance
Summary
Every person on the planet was born for significance, created by God to make a difference in his kingdom. Fulfilling God’s purpose is a lifelong endeavor, but it comes with a cost. God is a perfect father who looks for chances to pour blessings into the lives of his children. But he is also a father who loves us and doesn’t want to increase our blessing beyond what we have the heart and maturity to carry well. What does it look like when significance is carried well? God is glorified, we are strengthened, and the people around us benefit. Senior Pastor of Bethel Church Bill Johnson invites you to discover God’s wonderful intention for the church, his body, the literal dwelling place of the Holy Spirit on earth. In Born for Significance, you’ll find: The true purpose of significance, blessing, and favor What it means to “reign in life” and how to do it Why honor and loyalty matter to God How to recognize when opposition is leading you into your promotion Essential tools for advancement in the kingdom of God You were born for significance. You were designed by God to advance his kingdom on earth and leave a legacy to your family and future generations. Come and discover who God made you to be. Once you do, you will never want to be anyone else.
©2020 Bill Johnson (P)2020 Charisma House
The Curse of the Raven
Summary
A city ruled with an iron fist. A swordsmith just trying to survive. A choice that could heal the world…or plunge it into ruin. Llun the smith is an artist at heart, content to make the most beautiful swords, nails, and horseshoes in his city. But when his smithy is visited by the grand inquisitor of the secret police, his peaceful life is at an end. He is offered a perfect job - to be the exclusive smith of the new order. Endless luxury, good food, and the freedom to create - it’s everything he ever wanted. But it comes with a price. He has to make a seemingly insignificant object - a metal flask - as a gift to the new ruler of his city. Seized by a strange inspiration, he instead creates an object of great power that can heal thousands...or lead to a war that would never end. The Curse of the Raven is a epic fantasy novella sequel to The Song of the Sirin. Early listeners have called it “The Lord of the Rings meets 1984”. If you enjoy creative twists on mythology and classic fantasy, you’ll love this edge-of-your seat adventure. Buy it today to continue the adventure!
©2017-2019 Nicholas Kotar (P)2019 Nicholas Kotar
The Heart of the World
Summary
A land destroyed by war. An army of giants on the rampage. Can a broken girl heal the world before it dies? All 16-year-old Khaidu ever wanted was her own hunting eagle. Her 10 brothers laugh at her. After all, the rule-bound world of the Gumiren nomads has no place for a girl hunter, much less a crippled one. But Khaidu has a secret. Mastering the ancient magic of eagle-binding, she captures the largest eagle her tribe has ever seen. Except, her eagle isn’t an eagle, at all. She’s a dying queen under an enchantment. Khaidu’s binding unlocks an ancient curse of blood and loss. As the curse turns Khaidu’s people against each other, the bond between eagle and hunter shatters. Desperate to find her lost eagle, Khaidu will brave monstrous beasts, face an army of shape-shifting giants, and cross the known world...only to be faced with a terrible truth. If Khaidu cannot save the queen in time, the world itself may die with her. Inspired by the Russian fairy tale “Finist the Bright Falcon”, The Heart of the World features complex characters, gorgeous magical landscapes, and unexpected plot twists. If you like creative twists on myths and legends and classic fantasy, then you’ll love Nicholas Kotar’s sweeping tale. Buy The Heart of the World to continue the journey today.
©2018 Nicholas Kotar (P)2020 Nicholas Kotar
Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome
Summary
Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome is an English translation of Apicius de re Coquinaria, the oldest known cookbook in existence. The work was originally written for professional cooks working in Rome but the word "Apicius" had long been associated with a refined love of food. Authorship of the book is sometimes erroneously attributed to one Marcus Gavius Apicius. The introduction and commentary supplement the text to provide a clear picture of the foods the Romans ate, how they prepared them, and the fine culinary arts of Imperial Rome. Virtually the complete range of cookery is covered: the book contains recipes for cooking chicken, game, fish, pork, veal, and other domesticated birds and animals, and for vegetable dishes, grains, beverages, and sauces.
Public Domain (P)2020 Museum Audiobooks
Raven Son
Summary
"Blending European folklore and epic fantasy, Kotar is a brilliant new voice in speculative fiction!" (Miles Cameron, best-selling author of The Traitor Son Cycle) In The Song of the Sirin, Voran, a young warrior of Vasyllia, seeks a miraculous cure for his dying city. As his quest falters, he is faced with an impossible question: what if the only way to save his world...is to let it be destroyed? In The Curse of the Raven, Llun, a swordmith with an artist's heart, forges an object of great power that can heal thousands...or lead to a war that will never end. In The Heart of the World, Khaidu, a crippled girl in a society with no place for the weak, plunges into the great struggle for the heart of the world. But can she find the strength to heal the world before it dies? Listeners have called the Raven Son series The Lord of the Rings meets 1984. If you enjoy traditional fantasy, cinematic world-building, and creative twists on mythology, you'll love Nicholas Kotar's sweeping tale. Buy the bundle of book one through three of the series today!
©2017, 2018, 2019 Nicholas Kotar (P)2018, 2019, 2020 Nicholas Kotar