This is an unabridged reading of The Road to Grandeur, as read by the author. It is a young adult fantasy novel, appropriate for readers over the age of 10. There is no vulgarity, though it does have some violence and is filled with action. Small summaries and comments are made at the end of some chapters, but for the most part, this is a free audiobook. If interested in purchasing the book, please search for &#34;The Road to Grandeur&#34; on Amazon, available in paperback and Kindle.                                             .1.  &#34;5.0 out of 5 stars&#34;                                                                                                                                 .2.  &#34;Bold characters, fresh plot and a large dose of humor&#34;                                                                       .3.  &#34;This book is everything you love about fantasy: Magic, creatures, intrigue and plot twists with deep insightful characters- each one is alive and well in my mind- with the added bonus of true laugh out loud moments! The women he writes are as real as you &amp; I: complex, strong and beautiful. Truly a delight to read.&#34;

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Sarah, John, and Lucy finally make it back to Grandeur only to find that the shop owner, Jenny, has made a terrible mistake.  She has posted a sign explaining that the Picky Pixie needs guards, and the shop is currently about to open with nothing to stop anyone from taking all of their valuable jewelry. She forgot that the shop is deep in the Thieve&#39;s district. A huge crowd of ruffians surrounds the shop and Sarah has to do something before the shop is overrun.

Sarah, John, and Lucy finally make it back to Grandeur only to find that the shop owner, Jenny, has made a terrible mistake.  She has posted a sign explaining that the Picky Pixie needs guards, and the shop is currently about to open with nothing to stop anyone from taking all of their valuable jewelry. She forgot that the shop is deep in the Thieve&#39;s district. A huge crowd of ruffians surrounds the shop and Sarah has to do something before the shop is overrun.

Chapter 15: Rescuing the Shop

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Mrs. Crass takes her chance to kill the storyteller that went by the name Kafe Mean. The bozrac can not be stopped, but still, something goes horribly wrong, not for the bozrac though. Terrible decisions reap terrible consequences.

Mrs. Crass takes her chance to kill the storyteller that went by the name Kafe Mean. The bozrac can not be stopped, but still, something goes horribly wrong, not for the bozrac though. Terrible decisions reap terrible consequences.

Chapter 16: Assassin

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Marie and Jayde reveal more than desired in an inn that forces you to tell the truth. They then meet with a representative from the DATT, which at first seems like the answer to all of their problems. He offers them a building in a fantastic location. But, this building comes with serious problems.

Marie and Jayde reveal more than desired in an inn that forces you to tell the truth. They then meet with a representative from the DATT, which at first seems like the answer to all of their problems. He offers them a building in a fantastic location. But, this building comes with serious problems.

Chapter 17: Relocation

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Marl and Marie enter the tournament, which becomes brutal quickly when they win a match but the competitor sinks a metal hammer into Marl&#39;s side. They meet Kevin, a lanky co-competitor, and an odd man selling &#34;taters.&#34;

Marl and Marie enter the tournament, which becomes brutal quickly when they win a match but the competitor sinks a metal hammer into Marl&#39;s side. They meet Kevin, a lanky co-competitor, and an odd man selling &#34;taters.&#34;

Chapter 18: A Crowd Gathers

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An assassin watches in the shadows. Waiting and watching and scheming. But... who is it?

An assassin watches in the shadows. Waiting and watching and scheming. But... who is it?

Chapter 19: Higher Stakes

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Marl and Marie fight in the enormous tournament, but a new fight erupts, one where other members of the party are fighting for their lives.

Marl and Marie fight in the enormous tournament, but a new fight erupts, one where other members of the party are fighting for their lives.

Chapter 20: The Tournament Ends

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Cameron, Jayde, Marie and the rest discuss how to clean their new place. Esmeralda explains that in Grandeur, the hobgoblins can clean anything, but not without a price. After convincing the hobgoblins to clean their place, Cameron and Marie reveal a few secrets that might completely change how Jayde sees them.

Cameron, Jayde, Marie and the rest discuss how to clean their new place. Esmeralda explains that in Grandeur, the hobgoblins can clean anything, but not without a price. After convincing the hobgoblins to clean their place, Cameron and Marie reveal a few secrets that might completely change how Jayde sees them.

Chapter 21: Hobgoblins and Secrets

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While Cameron and Marl get supplies, Jayde and Marie explore Grandeur and the different magical orders. Jayde soon discovers that there is a multitude of different directions to hone abilities. After several stops, Jayde discoveres her magical calling, but she might have discovered a dangerous path best left untaken.

While Cameron and Marl get supplies, Jayde and Marie explore Grandeur and the different magical orders. Jayde soon discovers that there is a multitude of different directions to hone abilities. After several stops, Jayde discoveres her magical calling, but she might have discovered a dangerous path best left untaken.

Chapter 22: Orders

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After the tournament, Mullet and Keven take jobs with Sarah at the Picky Pixie. Mullet, however, receives little trust from the pixie troop.  Then, one evening, a particularly untrusting pixie named Tali gets assaulted and Mullet does everything he can to save her life.

After the tournament, Mullet and Keven take jobs with Sarah at the Picky Pixie. Mullet, however, receives little trust from the pixie troop.  Then, one evening, a particularly untrusting pixie named Tali gets assaulted and Mullet does everything he can to save her life.

Chapter 23: Trust

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Jayde has been training to conjure for a month, though most of her time has been spent running errands for the Conjuring order. Yow Li meets with her and discusses her potential and takes her as his personal student. Jayde flourishes.

Jayde has been training to conjure for a month, though most of her time has been spent running errands for the Conjuring order. Yow Li meets with her and discusses her potential and takes her as his personal student. Jayde flourishes.

Chapter 24: Conjuring

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Sarah and Kevin discuss their past, and Sarah is given a shocking revelation.

Sarah and Kevin discuss their past, and Sarah is given a shocking revelation.

Chapter 25: Chosen

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Mrs. Crass feels a disturbance. Finn tastes victory.

Mrs. Crass feels a disturbance. Finn tastes victory.

Chapter 26: Unveil

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Sarah meets madam Fiona, a Seer with an amazing gift. She reveals a truth that will change everything. Also she&#39;s an amazing cook.

Sarah meets madam Fiona, a Seer with an amazing gift. She reveals a truth that will change everything. Also she&#39;s an amazing cook.

Chapter 27: Seer

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Jayde tries to conjure a bit too much and pays the price

Jayde tries to conjure a bit too much and pays the price

Chapter 28: Excessive Conjuring

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Sarah feels an unfamiliar pull after waking up from her encounter with the Diviner. After a brief discussion, they realize drastic measures may have to be taken.

Sarah feels an unfamiliar pull after waking up from her encounter with the Diviner. After a brief discussion, they realize drastic measures may have to be taken.

Chapter 29: Pull

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Jayde has a delivery in the Thieves&#39; District to an old friend of Yow Li.  Apparently other individuals have seen her skills as well.  She then comes to an ominous building and discovers she must go deep within the Assassin&#39;s order.

Jayde has a delivery in the Thieves&#39; District to an old friend of Yow Li.  Apparently other individuals have seen her skills as well.  She then comes to an ominous building and discovers she must go deep within the Assassin&#39;s order.

Chapter 30: Assassins' Order

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Sarah goes to Cameron&#39;s clinic and is evaluated, revealing some frighting discoveries.

Sarah goes to Cameron&#39;s clinic and is evaluated, revealing some frighting discoveries.

Chapter 31: Hunter

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Jayde encounters Slicy, an eccentric assassin deep within the Assassin&#39;s Order. She discovers that her history and many of the past events have been leading toward a terrifying and sinister end.

Jayde encounters Slicy, an eccentric assassin deep within the Assassin&#39;s Order. She discovers that her history and many of the past events have been leading toward a terrifying and sinister end.

Chapter 32: Slicy

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Jayde and Sarah finally meet. Cameron is sure something unexpected will happen, and it does. However, this is not the only unexpected meeting, and when Slicy and Cameron meet, both immediately draw blades. Unfortunately, both have a history, and the Dark King is coming.

Jayde and Sarah finally meet. Cameron is sure something unexpected will happen, and it does. However, this is not the only unexpected meeting, and when Slicy and Cameron meet, both immediately draw blades. Unfortunately, both have a history, and the Dark King is coming.

Chapter 33: Reunions

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Jayde confronts the bozrac, but a creature that can phase through solid objects is impossible to stop. Also, the final chapter of the book tells of a next story to be told.

Jayde confronts the bozrac, but a creature that can phase through solid objects is impossible to stop. Also, the final chapter of the book tells of a next story to be told.

Chapter 34: Running Away, Chapter 35: Slicy's Tale

This is an unabridged reading of The Road to Grandeur, as read by the author. It is a young adult fantasy novel, appropriate for readers over the age of 10. There is no vulgarity, though it does have some violence and is filled with action. Small summaries and comments are made at the end of some chapters, but for the most part, this is a free audiobook. If interested in purchasing the book, please search for "The Road to Grandeur" on Amazon, available in paperback and Kindle. .1. "5.0 out of 5 stars" .2. "Bold characters, fresh plot and a large dose of humor" .3. "This book is everything you love about fantasy: Magic, creatures, intrigue and plot twists with deep insightful characters- each one is alive and well in my mind- with the added bonus of true laugh out loud moments! The women he writes are as real as you & I: complex, strong and beautiful. Truly a delight to read."