Reviewed by Larissa
TITLE: True Order
SERIES: Prosper Woods Chronicles, Book 4
AUTHOR: Patricia Logan
NARRATOR: John Solo
PUBLISHER: Westburg Publishing
LENGTH: 7 hours and 37 minutes
RELEASE DATE: December 1, 2021
BLURB:
Bloodthirsty vamps. Dire wolf royalty. The prince of unicorns. What’s next? All-out war of course.
When I came to Prosper Woods, the last thing I expected was to be walking into a world of magic. Horror movies at the theater hadn’t prepared me for the realization that vampires, werewolves, witches, shifters, and ghosts were real. After six months, I’ve learned to live with it, and I count many odd creatures as friends, not to mention my soul mate, a vampire who makes me tremble when he kisses me.
I’m hopelessly, helplessly in love.
When I came to Prosper Woods, my expectations were low. I brought Robert’s bones, numerous possessions, and regret for my role in my maker’s sheer blood lust. I also brought Robert’s ancient tomes. When Sergio showed up demanding I give him the books, I banished him with the help of a spell and a friendly witch. I never expected those books to be the source of danger to my man and our life together.
I’m hopelessly, helplessly in love.
When the vampire came to town, I knew things were going to change. What I didn’t expect was to become alpha of my pack and fall in love with my best friend. Werewolf royalty moved into town, bad vampires were about to go to war with us, and the biggest surprise of all: The unicorns had a king of their own. I don’t know what’s about to happen, but I want to avoid war. With Sam by my side, I’m pretty sure I can face anything. Because I’m hopelessly, helplessly in love.
REVIEW:
** The Prosper Woods Chronicles series contains a continuing storyline and must be read in order. This review contains spoilers for the previous books. **
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Patricia Logan’s True Order is the fourth (fifth, if you include the prequel, True Knight) and final book in the truly bonkers Prosper Woods Chronicles series. Vincent and Romeo continue to take center stage, but all hell breaks loose in this story. It’s messy, bloody, and chaotic. Stupid decisions are made. (I’m looking at you, Vincent). Surprises abound. War is waged, the bad guys get their comeuppance, and order is finally brought to this supernatural small-town. Ms. Logan puts her astonishing imagery and expert ability to spin out an addictive, twisty-turny storyline on full display here in her fictional Prosper Woods landscape.
If you are reading True Order, you’ve read the rest of the series, so you won’t be surprised that Ms. Logan’s excellent writing and creative, detailed character development are as present as always. If you haven’t read the previous books, stop, do not pass go, and return to the prequel, True Knight, and start from there. Prosper Woods Chronicles contains a continuing, convoluted storyline, with about a thousand different characters of all supernatural varieties (yes, hyperbole there, but that’s what it feels like at times). You must read the books in order, or else spoilers and confusion will result.
True Order picks up right after the events of True Prince conclude. The True Prince to True Order bridge felt almost artificial in some ways. It’s similar to how I felt going from the prequel True Knight to the first book, True Mate. It feels like a chapter break when one book ends almost mid-scene and the next one starts immediately after. That’s partly why the cliffys at the end of each book (especially the ones at the end of True Blue and True Prince) are so effectively irritating. 🤣
John Solo ushers us back into the magical world of this unique, small California town of Prosper Woods with his captivating vocal performance on the True Order audio. This is the culminating book in this series, and it’s also the pinnacle of the supernatural, WTF craziness we’ve joyfully encountered throughout the series. Mr. Solo indeed throws himself into the vocal performance here; he’s got a yeoman’s job to do, and he does it well. His pacing slowed down some of the more frenetic parts of the action, especially towards the end. But it’s understandable and likely unavoidable given the array of voices he needs to employ.
The stakes rise in each successive installment in this absorbing series, and True Order is the height of that peril. Mr. Solo’s vocal performances mirror that progression in his engagement and commitment to accurately and impactfully bringing the narrative to life.
I don’t want to reveal any of the details of True Order because the reveals across the narrative are the best part of this story, along with the Letters to the Editor, which never cease to make me laugh. Prosper Woods Chronicles is a highly immersive, completely addictive, totally unique series that I highly recommend, especially as brought to life through the voice of John Solo on the audiobooks. I’m sorry the series is over, but as they say, all good things must come to an end. 😭 But at least we can listen again any time we want.
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