Would you consider the audio edition of Witch for Hire to be better than the print version?
Without a doubt, I’d consider the audio edition to be better than the print because of Jeff Hayes, the narrator. When I finished listening to WITCH FOR HIRE, I had checked audible for the sequels only to find that none of the other books were available in audio. But when I checked the author’s website, I was glad to read a relatively recent update that the other books will be released in audio soon! She posted on June 12th:
• A Witch’s Path, A Witch’s Trial, and A Witch’s Concern are coming out as audiobooks! I don’t have release dates yet, but I think all of them will be out this fall and winter. A Witch’s Path will start production next month and the rest will follow.
I truly hope that Jeff Hays, the narrator for this book, returns to narrate the rest. He was phenomenal! I was blown-away at how one single male narrator voiced all those characters – female and male – so well. I certainly plan to listen to more books narrated by him in the future. I would rate the narration 5 Wine Glasses!
Would you be willing to try another book from N. E. Conneely? Why or why not?
I feel that WITCH FOR HIRE heralds promise for the series with some really cool characters. The fast-paced, climatic ending actually had me on the edge of my seat! I’m definitely thinking this series will get stronger and I’m looking forward to seeing that happen!
Which character – as performed by Jeff Hays – was your favorite?
I’d have to say Michelle. I even double-checked that Jeff Hays was listed as the sole narrator as his female voices were so amazing for a male actor. If I hadn’t known better, I would have thought that there were multiple voice actors performing this audio.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The fast-paced, climatic ending actually had me on the edge of my seat!
Any additional comments?
WITCH FOR HIRE by N.E. Conneely was an enjoyable urban fantasy listen which held my attention from the get-go. It’s the first book in a series about Michelle, a clanless witch who runs her own business assisting various law enforcement agencies with their magical creatures’ issues. The setting is in a world where humans as a minority coexist with legions of paranormals including good and bad witches, brownies, elves, unicorns, satyrs, centaurs, trolls, vampires, dwarves, shifters, mermaids, giants and much more. It was a diverse population, for sure, and the traits of each species seemed to ensure that Michelle was kept super busy.