Michelle Paver

Ghost Hunter is the 6th and final book in the 6 book arc by Michelle Paver of The Chronicles of Ancient Darkness, set around 6ooo years ago. She has given us a roller coaster of a ride with our trio, Torak, Renn and Wolf as  they fight to overcome the evil of Eostra the wicked Mage.

I just loved this book and the writings of Michelle Paver; she has a way with words that are exciting and unusual, that make you want to turn the page over as fast as you can to find out what happens - will Torak live even as it has been prophesized that he will die - no matter what.

Oath Breaker is Michelle Paver's fifth book in her series The Ancient Chronicles of Darkness which follows the adventures of Torak, Ren and Wolf set about 6ooo years ago.

Oath Breaker is the fifth book in the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series by Michelle Paver and is quite brilliant. It is a definite plus to have Sir Ian McKellen read the books who provides so much atmosphere in his rendition of the story.

Michelle Paver is an extraordinary writer who is able to convey so much in her writings that make us believe and care about her characters Torak and Renn.

Torak is cast out from his adopted tribe and slowly going mad. Both wolf and Renn desperately want to help but he pushes them away as he sinks ever deeper into the battle within him.

Sir Ian McKellen gives an incredibly atmospheric rendition of Michelle Paver's book Outcast, but what is so fantastic is that you can go from book to audio cd and back without missing a beat.

It is interesting how we can have a picture in our minds of scenes in the book and then change them when we hear such an excellent rendition of the words.

I highly recommend this audio book for children and adults. 

In SPIRIT WALKER the second book of Chronicles of Ancient Darkness Torak has to find a cure for the sickness that is horribly killing the Raven Tribe who adopted him when he killed the demon bear. But who are his friends and foes and how does he cope with the fact that he is a spirit walker.

If Michelle Paver had been born in the ancient times that here stories are set she would have been the tribe storyteller/crone without a doubt. Her use of language is wonderful and inventive e.g Sky is Up, River is Wide Water, Humans are Tailless, or Snow is Bright Soft Cold - this kind of creativity runs throughout the three books and audio cds.

SOUL EATER the third book of Chronicles of Ancient Darkness Wolf has been captured but for what reason. Torak and Renn must brave the frozen wilderness of the Far North to find him and along the way find out who he really is and dare he tell his adopted clan - especially as they have helped him so much. I found myself absolutely mesmerised by all 3 book and audio cds and would recommend for people of all ages.