Welcome to one of the May 13th stops on the blog tour for the Little Men, Big Treasures trilogy by J. Edwards Holt, organized by Audiobookworm Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, audio excerpts, reviews, author interviews, narrator interviews, and more!
This is my review stop for book one, Little Men, Big Treasures. Look ahead to my reviews of book two, The Summoner’s Gem, and book three, The Battle of Danamor.
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About the Book
Little Men, Big Treasures
Little Men, Big Treasures Book One
by J. Edwards Holt
Print/ebook
Published 3 July 2018
Page Count: 187
Audiobook
Published 16 July 2020
Length: 3 hours and 43 minutes
Narrator: Simon Maeder
Genre: Fantasy
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O’balin, son of Blorn, is an eager young dwarf and a native to the mysterious Mountain Realm. Having been a treasure hunter for most of his life, O’balin is overjoyed when he hears that the king of the Mountain Realm is offering a vast reward to the one who finds The Lost Treasure of Undur, a long-lost treasure that has been missing for generations.
Despite warnings from his neurotic brother and others around his home, O’balin is unable to pass up such a grand opportunity and thus gathers a handful of his family and friends to accompany him on the journey of a lifetime. Along the way O’balin and his comrades experience grand adventures, incredible battles, fun and laughs, sacrifice, and even loss in the first to come in a series of epic tales by Author J. Edwards Holt.
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My Review
My Rating: 5 Stars
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I was granted complimentary access to Little Men, Big Treasures at Audible as part of my participation in a blog tour for this title with Audiobookworm Promotions. Thank you to all involved in affording me this opportunity! My thoughts are my own and my review is honest.
How did this book only have two reviews on Goodreads before I got here? This was such a fun little adventure to read! Reading the synopsis I thought it had the potential to be just another brief LotR rehash with a touch of humour thrown in, but I’m pleased to say I was wrong. This story is entirely its own story, unique and stuffed with the full range of emotions to go along with a well fleshed out coming-of-age adventure plotline. I loved Holt’s short story collection, The Storyteller’s Diary, so I guess it shouldn’t have been a surprise that this novella is just as well done and unique.
If you’re a fan of classic high fantasy and want something short and fresh, you’ll love O’balin’s adventure here in Little Men, Big Treasures. I can’t wait to continue my listen through the series!
About the Author
Born in North Carolina, United States, J. Edwards Holt always knew that he wanted to be a writer. After graduating high school, he attended college and pursued a degree in education, but later decided to change course and follow his dream to become a novelist and children’s author.
Now a full-time writer, editor, and blogger, Holt spends his free time dreaming up stories and reading. He is passionate about spreading Christian messages through his writing, watching science fiction and super hero movies, and collecting comic books.
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About the Narrator
Simon Maeder is a UK based voice actor with a professional grade home recording set up. He also has links to London studios if you prefer. He produces his own young adult fantasy podcast called ‘Benlunar’ which he writes and records on his home set up. He has a warm and enthusiastic voice and enjoys bringing life to characters with a variety of tones and accents.
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