Castaway's Quest
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About this story
Pressganged by the brothers of the woman he loves, Andur wakes on a ship bound for lands he has never heard of. The ship does not make it. Washed up on a foreign shore and hailed as the saviour a prophecy promised, he would like it known that he is nobody's saviour — he would like to go home — and nobody is listening.
Castaway's Quest is the first book of Trivin's March: a feel-good epic fantasy on a continent of scheming kings, ambitious wizards, meddling gods and a complete, lived-in magic system, told with the wit of Douglas Adams and the warmth of Terry Pratchett's Discworld. It is light on its feet and unexpectedly moving — a story about duty, love and sacrifice that never forgets to be funny.
This is the complete novel, about fifteen hours, directed for a cast of thirty-nine. Andur, Larren, Trigemnon, Kari, Murrida and dozens more each have their own voice, the sound environment shifts with the setting, and the text is on screen as it is read. Your place is saved across devices, and the chapter list lets you jump anywhere. Rated 13+.
The cast
- Narrator
- Andur
- Larren
- Trigemnon
- Kari
- Murrida
- Lial
- Coragon
- Khara
- Toman
- Wanna
- Etah
- Alamune
How this was made
This is a full-cast production, not a single narrator reading a book. Each character has its own voice, the lines are directed for pace and emotion, and the story plays inside a live sound environment — a low-lit tavern, glasses and murmured talk — that shifts as the scenes change. The voices are synthetic (high-quality text-to-speech, directed by people), and the words appear on screen as they are spoken, so you can read along or follow in a second language.
Questions
Is this a complete novel or a serial?
A complete novel — Book One of Trivin's March, with a full ending. About fifteen hours at normal speed.
Is it suitable for teenagers?
Rated 13+. Battles and betrayals happen, but the tone is warm and the humour carries it; it is a comfort read in fantasy form.
How much does it cost?
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No. Press Play and it opens in your browser. It works on iPhone, iPad, Android and desktop.
Can I read along?
Yes. The text is highlighted word by word as it is spoken, and you can switch the on-screen text to Spanish while listening in English (or the other way round).
Source and rights
"Castaway's Quest" (An Andur of Trivin's March Adventure, Book One) © John P. Sunseri. All rights reserved. Audio production © Nightstand Labs LLC (ImmersivePage). Distributed under license; no part of this work may be reproduced without permission. Cover and chapter art created for this edition.
