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Morevi
Morevi: The Chronicles of Rafe and Askana
Across a mysterious rift in the space-time continuum exists a world called Naruihm. In this world is a realm called Morevi, a landlocked kingdom ruled by Askana Moldarin, crowned "First Queen" following a swift and bloody rise to the Throne of a Thousand Suns. Yet hidden traitors are already at work to destroy everything that she has won. Enter Rafe Rafton, privateer captain of the Defiant. Arrogant. Overconfident. Dangerous and cunning enough to pillage the Queen's own ships and survive. As a man, he is the embodiment of everything she has fought against, and the perfect instrument in a last desperate bid to save her kingdom. With the sum agreed upon, Rafe and Askana embark on an epic adventure spanning the kingdoms of Naruihm and King Henry VIII's England. Two souls, drawn together in the battle for a kingdom.
384 pages, Paperback
First published May 24, 2002
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About the author
Lisa Lee
118 books12 followersPerhaps one of the most divisive voices in the health world, Lisa Lee is the host of her own nationally syndicated radio show, where she is known for her shoot from the hip attitude that aims to wake people up from their overly processed food comas and start taking control of their own health. Touted by the likes of Morgan Spurlock, and demonized by the shareholders of KFC, Lee's battle-cry "Eat Fast Food, You're Totally screwed," boils down her message and takes her fight directly to those she views as responsible for the clogging of our nation's arteries.
Though her place in the cultural zeitgeist has been fairly solidified for the past decade or so, Lee had never planned on taking on the role of a public advocate. Lee had planned on a career as a general practitioner, expecting to spend her days treating families in some small town practice. In her autobiography, Lee states that the death of her father from a severe heart attack drove her to realize that people truly weren't aware of the damage a bad diet could do to their bodies.
Starting out with a modest approach of writing letters to the editor to her local paper, she soon began receiving letters of her own from fans who appreciated her lack of sugar coating, and some of those letters were offers for work as a columnist and speaker at health events. Almost two years to the date of her father's passing, Lee found herself so busy traveling the country for speaking engagements, television appearances, and hard at work on her first book, when she was forced to temporarily pause her ambitions for becoming a local GP and focus on her new role, as the "defiant voice of the bodies we seem intent on destroying."
The book, named after her famous battle-cry, became an Amazon Bestseller, and was followed by Devil's Food: The Hidden Evils In Your Shopping Cart, and Lisa's Gamechangers, a guide to homemade and healthier versions of popular restaurant fare, and of course her popular radio show. Though she occasionally falls under criticism for her sometimes harsh way of speaking, Lee embraces her image in pop culture, even going so far as to appear in a Saturday Night Live sketch that lampooned herself, as portrayed by Kirsten Wig.
Recently, Lee signed a deal to executive produce and star in Food For Life a new travel series that she touts as "Man Versus Food for those who don't want to kill themselves," where she will travel the country in search of the healthiest and tastiest meals in America. She also is reportedly in talks to launch her own frozen health food line.
Lee still lives in Columbus, OH, where she tapes her syndicated show. When she manages to find some free time, she enjoys cooking and exercising with her loving husband of 25 years, and her two teenage children, who she claims are the hardest two people to convince to put down the fast food.
Though her place in the cultural zeitgeist has been fairly solidified for the past decade or so, Lee had never planned on taking on the role of a public advocate. Lee had planned on a career as a general practitioner, expecting to spend her days treating families in some small town practice. In her autobiography, Lee states that the death of her father from a severe heart attack drove her to realize that people truly weren't aware of the damage a bad diet could do to their bodies.
Starting out with a modest approach of writing letters to the editor to her local paper, she soon began receiving letters of her own from fans who appreciated her lack of sugar coating, and some of those letters were offers for work as a columnist and speaker at health events. Almost two years to the date of her father's passing, Lee found herself so busy traveling the country for speaking engagements, television appearances, and hard at work on her first book, when she was forced to temporarily pause her ambitions for becoming a local GP and focus on her new role, as the "defiant voice of the bodies we seem intent on destroying."
The book, named after her famous battle-cry, became an Amazon Bestseller, and was followed by Devil's Food: The Hidden Evils In Your Shopping Cart, and Lisa's Gamechangers, a guide to homemade and healthier versions of popular restaurant fare, and of course her popular radio show. Though she occasionally falls under criticism for her sometimes harsh way of speaking, Lee embraces her image in pop culture, even going so far as to appear in a Saturday Night Live sketch that lampooned herself, as portrayed by Kirsten Wig.
Recently, Lee signed a deal to executive produce and star in Food For Life a new travel series that she touts as "Man Versus Food for those who don't want to kill themselves," where she will travel the country in search of the healthiest and tastiest meals in America. She also is reportedly in talks to launch her own frozen health food line.
Lee still lives in Columbus, OH, where she tapes her syndicated show. When she manages to find some free time, she enjoys cooking and exercising with her loving husband of 25 years, and her two teenage children, who she claims are the hardest two people to convince to put down the fast food.
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December 29, 2014
The privateer Captain of the Defiance, Rafe, and Morevi's monarch crowned queen, Askana, travel a crafted fantasy world and England in the search of who is the calculating mind behind her assassination attempts. Swashbuckling and fantasy wrapped into one.
Enjoyable adventure for those that love the classic pirate feel blended with England's elegance and the strong woman in a fantasy realm.
****FULL REVIEW***
Askana, The Queen of Morevi, needs learn who is behind the rumors of conspiracy of another land wanting Morevi as their own, and stop them. There could be spies anywhere, so she wants to hire the man cunning enough to stole from her ships, and others, and lived all these years - Rafe the Sea Wolf. To keep an eye on Rafe and that he doesn't take off with her shipment and will stay true to his word, she will travel with him. However, after an assassination attempt on her life, Askana finds she is on the run to stay alive and learn who's behind it all. Askana needs to create bonds with allies to help the land locked kingdom along with staying alive. Askana finds she only has one person to trust, and he was the one that has stolen from her kingdom any of times for years and also, by her decree, is to not life to leave her land.
Pirates, Soldiers, Monarchy, and Fantasy.
The Prologue tells you how Rafe came to power on the ship and came to the fantasy land of Morevi. It was interesting to see the Rift between our world and another realm. The beginning with all the woman as soldiers reminds me of Wonder Woman, the land of Amazonian woman.
The Fantasy world is rather detailed. There are many small subtleties to create the depth of culture and life in Morevi. The fighting styles, swords, tattoos, and the goddesses. A full history is created and weaved before us as we go through the story.
I did enjoy Rafe's laid back, fun personality. He likes to enjoy himself. Even though he's a Captain, he is highly respected and calm. Rafe is skilled in fighting and quick of tongue. Askana is the female queen and demanding as well. She is strong and bold. They are opposites, but blend well and create a wonderful banter we get to enjoy. Rafe is strong and crafty, a character to balance out Askana and her determination. Askana can more than capably carry her own in a fight. I love that she's a strong woman. They seem quite the pair, for trouble.
Working for Askana brings Rafe lots of abuse and new scars to bare. Always drawn into more troubles than he expects, at first. But Rafe is the counter for Askana and carries on stronger at each turn. Oh things get hairy for Askana as well. She's a queen and people like to use that power to their advantage or desire the power for their own. At times I felt bad for Rafe with the troubles he found himself in and the abuse he took. He seemed so kind to let it happen, taking the physical and verbal slaps. But, in Askana's defense, she was raised in a different land and time. She has to be strong and powerful. She has a land to keep safe.
We get a view of the fantasy realm first. We get to enjoy the exotics they have to share. Then when we come to England, things get corrupted. There are people on both sides of the rift that will play the political game to better their standings.
The story produces exactly what I expected and wanted from it. There were a few times that sounded a bit over convoluted with information and happenings, but I enjoyed the adventure through a fantasy realm and touching in England as well. When the characters finally realize they need to work together, the fun truly begins. Even with the unexpected fantasy beings present.
Fantasy with fighting, swashbuckling, magic, and more. This is one story for those that know they love the traditional fantasy story with swashbuckling fun. Fighting, quick thinking on how to get out, alive. There is a civilized pirate trade. This is a fantasy with crafty world yet many common happenings among the characters. You can guess some of the plot and character happenings, but the fun is listening and relaxing as we go.
Enjoyable adventure for those that love the classic pirate feel blended with England's elegance and the strong woman in a fantasy realm.
****FULL REVIEW***
Askana, The Queen of Morevi, needs learn who is behind the rumors of conspiracy of another land wanting Morevi as their own, and stop them. There could be spies anywhere, so she wants to hire the man cunning enough to stole from her ships, and others, and lived all these years - Rafe the Sea Wolf. To keep an eye on Rafe and that he doesn't take off with her shipment and will stay true to his word, she will travel with him. However, after an assassination attempt on her life, Askana finds she is on the run to stay alive and learn who's behind it all. Askana needs to create bonds with allies to help the land locked kingdom along with staying alive. Askana finds she only has one person to trust, and he was the one that has stolen from her kingdom any of times for years and also, by her decree, is to not life to leave her land.
Pirates, Soldiers, Monarchy, and Fantasy.
The Prologue tells you how Rafe came to power on the ship and came to the fantasy land of Morevi. It was interesting to see the Rift between our world and another realm. The beginning with all the woman as soldiers reminds me of Wonder Woman, the land of Amazonian woman.
The Fantasy world is rather detailed. There are many small subtleties to create the depth of culture and life in Morevi. The fighting styles, swords, tattoos, and the goddesses. A full history is created and weaved before us as we go through the story.
I did enjoy Rafe's laid back, fun personality. He likes to enjoy himself. Even though he's a Captain, he is highly respected and calm. Rafe is skilled in fighting and quick of tongue. Askana is the female queen and demanding as well. She is strong and bold. They are opposites, but blend well and create a wonderful banter we get to enjoy. Rafe is strong and crafty, a character to balance out Askana and her determination. Askana can more than capably carry her own in a fight. I love that she's a strong woman. They seem quite the pair, for trouble.
Working for Askana brings Rafe lots of abuse and new scars to bare. Always drawn into more troubles than he expects, at first. But Rafe is the counter for Askana and carries on stronger at each turn. Oh things get hairy for Askana as well. She's a queen and people like to use that power to their advantage or desire the power for their own. At times I felt bad for Rafe with the troubles he found himself in and the abuse he took. He seemed so kind to let it happen, taking the physical and verbal slaps. But, in Askana's defense, she was raised in a different land and time. She has to be strong and powerful. She has a land to keep safe.
We get a view of the fantasy realm first. We get to enjoy the exotics they have to share. Then when we come to England, things get corrupted. There are people on both sides of the rift that will play the political game to better their standings.
The story produces exactly what I expected and wanted from it. There were a few times that sounded a bit over convoluted with information and happenings, but I enjoyed the adventure through a fantasy realm and touching in England as well. When the characters finally realize they need to work together, the fun truly begins. Even with the unexpected fantasy beings present.
Fantasy with fighting, swashbuckling, magic, and more. This is one story for those that know they love the traditional fantasy story with swashbuckling fun. Fighting, quick thinking on how to get out, alive. There is a civilized pirate trade. This is a fantasy with crafty world yet many common happenings among the characters. You can guess some of the plot and character happenings, but the fun is listening and relaxing as we go.
May 29, 2017
Tee Morris is one of the most talented authors and podcasters.
The audio was captivating. The strength of the characters, plot, and script combined was monumental, mind blowing, and breath taking.
I could listen to this book another dozen times and never tire of it. And I probably will.
The cast was glamorous and added another dimension to fleshing out the book and bringing it to life.
The various worlds were built with the blood, sweat, and tears of wars, deceit, allies, and love. It was rich with history woven into the characters' past and paved the road they travelled and the decisions they tread.
All plots and subplots climaxed, broke hearts, and created the devotional thread from authors to characters to readers.
I would definitely recommend this pirates/fantasy/medieval England/travel adventure to mature audiences who need a true escape with the guarentee of coming back to reality feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
The audio was captivating. The strength of the characters, plot, and script combined was monumental, mind blowing, and breath taking.
I could listen to this book another dozen times and never tire of it. And I probably will.
The cast was glamorous and added another dimension to fleshing out the book and bringing it to life.
The various worlds were built with the blood, sweat, and tears of wars, deceit, allies, and love. It was rich with history woven into the characters' past and paved the road they travelled and the decisions they tread.
All plots and subplots climaxed, broke hearts, and created the devotional thread from authors to characters to readers.
I would definitely recommend this pirates/fantasy/medieval England/travel adventure to mature audiences who need a true escape with the guarentee of coming back to reality feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
January 2, 2009
I totally enjoyed this podcast. It's one of those books that I'll go back to at some point and listen to or read again. I was engrossed from the very beginning. The sound quality, voice inflections, and sound effects were awesome.
It's a story of pirates, a fantasy world, romance and intrigue. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and can't give it enough praise.
It's a story of pirates, a fantasy world, romance and intrigue. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and can't give it enough praise.
September 27, 2007
Shiver me timbers, it's a pirate book that's interesting! Forget the stereotype, this is the real deal! Travel through the rift to the mysterious land of Morevi with your classic privateer. Adventure awaits... grab it today!
February 8, 2009
I'm listening to this through Podiobooks.com. Tee Morris a great author. Good characters and story line. Don't think that it's a typical pirate story. It's anything but! Give it a try, even if you don't typically like this genre. You just might be surprised!
February 22, 2010
Got this mostly because I met the co-author Tim, and since he hangs out in Revel Grove (aka the Maryland Renaissance Festival), I got the book. It's a pretty good sword and sorcery tale, complete with alternate universes and trips to our universe.
October 27, 2011
I first encountered this as a podcast novel. I enjoyed it that way and then tried it as an e-book. Having read some of Mr. Morris' later works I can definately see his growth as a writer and collaborator.
May 10, 2009
Pirates, intrigue, stunning and smart women. Woohoo - what a ride!
August 12, 2010
A good swashbuckling read keeps the pace up nicely
May 26, 2015
It was fun. Took a little longer to wrap up than I'd have liked, but still fun.
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