The List Unseen

The Chronicles of Lumineia: The Second Draeken War #4

by Ben Hale

The Second Draeken War has yet to occur, but his victory is assured. When all life stands on the brink the nations will be forced to gather—but it will be too late. The army built to exterminate them will not fail in its purpose. Unless the future is altered. Eleven impossible tasks can give the races a singular hope, to defend their lives as one people. Their completion will not be known. Their impact cannot be measured. But even the Oracle cannot do it alone . . .

Genres: Fantasy, Audiobook, Adventure, Fiction

Unknown Binding

First published June 6, 2013

About the author

As an avid snowboarder from Utah, Ben grew up with a passion for learning. This thirst for knowledge led him to sports, music, and academic endeavors. After a year of college, he did volunteer work in Brazil and became fluent in three languages. Graduating from the University of Central Florida, he started and ran several successful businesses before publishing his first novel in June of 2012. By the end of the year he'd sold almost ten thousand copies of The Second Draeken War, and he began writing full-time. Now spanning 10,000 years, ten titles, and two series, The Chronicles of Lumineia represents a sprawling YA series that has sold over fifty thousand copies, and continues to expand its readership across all ages. Each of his books has been inspired by his wonderful wife and five beautiful children.

To contact the author, discover more about Lumineia, or find out about upcoming novels, check out his website at Lumineia.com. You can also follow Ben on twitter @ BenHale8 or on Facebook.

Reviews

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book by this author

At first I wasn’t happy that I wasn’t being thrilled by the adventures of Tayrn. After I got into this book, I was thrilled at seeing what happened in the past to create the stories that thrilled me so. By the end, I was getting emotional with the message. What a great author. I got me involved and invested in his plot. Pretty impressive.

[Nigel · Rating 4 out of 5]

In pure timeline this is a prequel to the Chronicles of Lumineia trilogy but was written after the original books. Despite being a prequel I think it's best that it is read only after completing the original story as otherwise many of the twists and turns of the Chronicles would be spoilt by the contents of this book.
The Oracle of the Elves foresees the upcoming Second Draeken War and works to develop plans, weapons and scenarios that will help to provide a possible successful outcome to the war.
This completes the Chronicles of Lumineia series.

[gretchen burton · Rating 4 out of 5]

really enjoyed this saeries as all races joined together for the final conflict. the many trials and dangers faced. and surmounted demonstrate the authors grasp this era

I really enjoyed this series as all the races were able to join together for the final conflict. the many challenges and dangers faced by next and all at different times is riveting.

[Tyler Pelletier · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked The Chronicles of Lumineia Omnibus and this felt a bit to quick. I liked the prep that the oracle needed to do but I feel like it was all over the place. Looking forward to reading the Last Oracle next

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg! This book ties so many things together! It also made me cry 😢 it's a beautiful story full of adventure and "ah-ha" moments.

[Angela Guthrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book just make the previous 3 books even better! A must read.

[George Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do not read this first before you read Books 1-3 Even though it is a prequel spoilers will be told making book 1-3 spoiled throughout.

[Kimberly Cheeseman · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The List Unseen" was Excellent!! Well written, well explained and helped connect all of the dots from the previous book "Seven Days". This story took us back to Taryn Elseerian's parents and what they went through to help make sure their son and the world would be ready for the Second Draeken War. It takes us to the beginning of when Ianna(Taryn's mother) & Mazer(Taryn's Father) meet and their journey of escape and adventure to help with what Ianna has seen in her forsight about the coming war. It is an action packed story full of this amazing journey they go on to accomplish Ianna's LIST of things that she/they need to accomplish before they die.
I LOVE a "strong" female heroine in MOST of my stories that I read whether they be Fantasy or just a good Adult Drama & Ianna is that and more...what I also like is that Mazer is a "true" partner/friend that shows her he is there for the LONG haul and not because it is easy because it isn't...His love for her is demonstrated through out the entire story. I enjoyed having the insight to Ianna's head and what she is thinking and feeling about the times she is fighting the battle that she cannot always say the "whole" truth...One part in the book that had me on edge and tears running down my face is when Mazer has had enough and Confronts Ianna about what she has been holding back from telling him...
This couple is a PERFECT match in more ways than one.
If I was TOTALLY honest about this book it would probably rate more like a "4.5" because I feel this book and their relationship calls for a good "love scene". The tension these 2 build up throughout their story is one that I feel could've exploded when they finally do come together. BUT I knew it was Not to be because that is not what Ben(the author) writes or at least hadn't written in the last 3 previous books...because there is some really good tension building with Taryn & you know who in the book "Seven Days"...
I love that even though I knew Taryn's parents end was coming - Ben had me right there to the end crying my eyes out and hoping, just hoping that maybe it would end differently...When an author can do that to me - that makes them an "unforgettable" author to me & I will ALWAYS pick up their books to read because I know they can pull those emotions out of me and just get me lost for awhile in my world of reading or as in this case the "World of Lumineia".
I LOVED this story and I want to THANK Ben Hale for becoming an author and writing about such a different world that is SOOO different from anything else I read...

[Mitchell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm a big fan of the Chronicles of Lumineia, so I am pretty biased towards these books and the author. I was pleased when I heard that Ben was putting out another book, although I was hoping it would have been about Taryn's further adventures, but I suppose he has earned a rest. Instead, this book tells the hinted at tale of Taryn's parents as they strive to complete a series of tasks that will hopefully allow the world to survive the Second Draeken War, as forseen by Ianna, his mother and Oracle.

I think that writing prequels is a difficult task, and you don't have to look farther than the Star Wars prequels to see that this is true. Everything has to be double checked against what has already been spoken, and, since the story wasn't totally written at the time of the original books, it can be difficult to avoid inconsistencies. For the most part, Ben does a good job at this, and it was a treat to see Ianna and Mazer intersect with so many major and minor characters from the first three books.

I thought the beginning was a little.. rushed I guess. I don't know what I was expecting, and really, Mazer and Ianna's time before running off is pretty inconsequential. However, once the story settled down, I really enjoyed it. The ending really touched me a couple of different times as things were revealed and connections with the other books were made. The Hunter, in particular, is a great storyline which may or may not have generated a tear or two.

Ben hints at other events, both in the past and the future, which would be interesting stories, so let's hope he is able to keep this going.

I do believe that there would be a good amount lost if this book was read before the trilogy, so I wouldn't recommending reading in chronological order. However, having completed "The List Unseen", I really want to go back and reread the rest of them.

[K.M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you enjoyed the three main books in this series, you absolutely have to read this prequel story. It sets up the trilogy, and we get to see everything that Taryn's parents had to do to even give their son a chance at beating Draeken. One of the best parts about this book is that you meet a few characters from the trilogy before they become the people we know and love. Some of the reveals are shocking, and it really makes me want to read the main series again.

[Deepak Sharma · Rating 3 out of 5]

The was good in pieces.
I dint specially like the romantic angle in the book.
The tasks in the list dint excite me much.
Hunter for one was good. the verenai was good
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Overall a decent addition to the series

[Harvey Dick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely good book

Ben has a lot of passion and sensitivity involved in this book. Once again, he grabs and you have to hold on till the last page of the story. You are ready for the next installment. Thanks again Ben Hale

[Severina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book......I just HAD to finish it. I enjoyed the back story of Taryn's parents and the actions to set the course of what's coming!

[Erik Edmiston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book, love this story!

[Lila · Rating 3 out of 5]

Other than the use of "then" for "than" (Really? Get a dictionary and look up the meaning of both) the story is pretty good.