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The Gearheart by Alex White
Steampunk
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Jonathan Andrews, Initiate in the Seekers of the Arcane Unknown, joined the society two years ago with the hopes of protecting the secrets of magic from the greedy world beyond. However, a ravening shadow appears with a hunger for Seekers and Jonathan finds himself out of his depth. When Jonathan's friend is attacked and the young initiate is assailed with apocalyptic visions of the future, he must find a way to uncover the past and stop the beast before it tears his group, and the world, asunder. It's a ripping tale of magic, adventure and gunfights!
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By: Amber
So I've got this roommate who's very skeptical of audiobooks. I was listening to this one courtesy some awesome technology, and he got sunk into it in the middle of the series! Can't wait for the next episode, including new commercials! Thanks to the Whites for sharing this with us!By: Matthew
One of the better stories I've found here at podiobooks. I wont reiterate what all the other comments have already said because all the praise is true and well worth it. Does anyone else get the feeling like we've come into the middle of the story? At points I feel as if there was a book before this one that I haven't read yet. I do hope more of the backstory comes out soon. There's so much history there it could be another complete book on its own (hint hint). Great work! MBy: Brooke Fox
To lump The Gearheart into the genre of steampunk fiction would do it and author Alex White a great disservice. It is an exciting and inspired blend of pulp, fantasy, diesel-punk (1920's/30's sci-fi/fantasy/alt history) and as the title would suggest, steam. The story is fast-paced and, as is to be expected from a serial podcast, many of the episodes end with cliffhangers. I started out listening to one or two entries at a time, but as the action ramps up, I find myself saying "well, just one more..." and before I know it, I've listened to four episodes in one go. The characters are varied, memorable and though sometimes they might do things that are questionable or downright reprehensible, you honestly care what happens to them. This is a testament to the voice-acting of Alex himself and his wife Renee White. With a few exceptions where the tone/accent of a character doesn't quite seem to suit the actor's voice, the large cast is wonderfully brought to life by their exceptional talents. A few of the more mystical and enigmatic characters are given additional punch through the use of some very cool voice-altering effects. Some nice touches in Alex's production of his audiobook include: original music between acts, ambient sound effects to set his scenes, weekly challenges for loyal listeners, and hilarious "ads" from faux sponsers to end each episode. From episode 10 or so through 13 (where I currently am) there have also been delightful 5 second bloopers at the tail end of the podcast. All in all, I can't say enough good things about The Gearheart. Give it a listen and you won't be disappointed.
Chapters
| Title | Description | Date Created |
| The Gearheart 01 (20.24 MB) | We’re introduced to Initiate Jonathan Andrews and the Seekers of the Arcane Unknown! Just who are they, and what are they trying to steal? When the mobsters who own this priceless object catch wind, will the Seekers be able to get away? | Oct 5, 2009 |
| The Gearheart 02 (31.56 MB) | We see the aftermath of Jonathan’s bullet wound and learn more about the mysterious Seekers of the Arcane Unknown. Just how bad is the damage, and what happens next? How will Cog react when something dark and stirs deep inside Jonathan’s heart? | Oct 5, 2009 |
| The Gearheart 03 (18.49 MB) | We find out about Isabelle’s secret mission, and the truth of her contact in Circeville. Who is he, and what does he want? Was Jonathan right to believe it was a trap? | Oct 5, 2009 |
| The Gearheart 04 (16.58 MB) | Keegan learns of the attack in Circeville, and orders the team onto standby. Cog dreams of the dark days of her past, and Jonathan gives her a startling prophecy. What could it be? | Oct 5, 2009 |
| The Gearheart 05 (24.11 MB) | Darren sees an old friend, only to receive a prophecy of his own, and an outlaw has an encounter with a Queensman. She quickly learns why they are known as some of the most elite fighters in the magical world. Will she survive? | Oct 5, 2009 |
| The Gearheart 06 (28.17 MB) | Jonathan patrols the docks, searching for threats as the rest of the team waits for Isabelle. Isabelle reflects on her encounter with the Hangman, and tries to brace herself for the days ahead, as a trio of strange assassins appears. Will they try anything? | Oct 12, 2009 |
| The Gearheart 07 (15.72 MB) | Jonathan has another terrifying vision on the docks, and we learn more about Wallaby, Buskerton & Crust! Isabelle tells Jonathan more about her assailant, and she makes a surprising connection. | Oct 12, 2009 |
| The Gearheart 08 (18.83 MB) | Isabelle arrives home, and the gang sets up their base of operations. When Isabelle is debriefed, Darren tells the group that he may know what the Seeress is up to. Will all be revealed? | Oct 20, 2009 |
| The Gearheart 09 (28.2 MB) | Augustus and Isabelle have words regarding Jonathan’s methods, and Jonathan has a frightening encounter with a strange creature. Will Jonathan survive? | Oct 20, 2009 |
| The Gearheart 10 (20.88 MB) | Jonathan and the others debate his future as an oracle, and a new Agent must face a terrifying enemy. Will she survive? | Oct 27, 2009 |
| The Gearheart 11 (30.29 MB) | Jonathan explores his new home, and we learn of more activity from Wallaby, Buskerton & Crust. What could their insidious plan be? | Nov 2, 2009 |
| The Gearheart 12 (15.28 MB) | Jonathan finds out that he has an appointment with the Seeress, and Isabelle discovers an appointment of her own. | Nov 5, 2009 |
| The Gearheart 13 (25.94 MB) | Jonathan’s appointment with the Seeress does not go as planned, and malevolent forces arise in when he needs answers. Will he defeat them? | Nov 15, 2009 |
| The Gearheart 14 (21.13 MB) | Jonathan and Darren deal with the aftermath of The Hangman’s vicious attack on Isabelle, and Jonathan offers to make a sacrifice. Will it be enough? | Nov 20, 2009 |
| The Gearheart 15 (16.96 MB) | Jonathan speaks to Isabelle for the first time since her attack, and she tells him of the Hangman’s wishes. The Seeress also reveals another piece of the Hangman’s past to Jonathan. | Nov 25, 2009 |
| The Gearheart 16 (19.75 MB) | Jonathan has another striking vision, and Cog dreams of her destroyed past. What will they learn? | Dec 7, 2009 |
| The Gearheart 17 (18.44 MB) | Jonathan and the others descend into the depths of the palace as a sinister plot comes to light. | Dec 16, 2009 |
| The Gearheart 18 (19.38 MB) | Jonathan and the others journey into the tunnels below the Palace to save Agent Maeve Manners. Will they succeed? | Dec 23, 2009 |
| The Gearheart 19 (20.82 MB) | Cog must once again face Audun Slade in a strange turn of events, and Faye Barrett has an encounter of her own. Will Cog prevail? | Dec 29, 2009 |
| The Gearheart 20 (18.24 MB) | Darren confides his secret in Isabelle, and Astrid gains a better understanding of her new master. What is Darren’s secret? | Jan 9, 2010 |
| The Gearheart 21 (26.86 MB) | Cog learns the true identity of The Hangman and Jonathan fulfills one of his duties as Harbinger. How will she react? | Jan 9, 2010 |
| The Gearheart 22 (20.66 MB) | We learn the whereabouts of Wallaby, Buskerton and Crust, and Jonathan goes before the Seeker Council. What could their intentions be? | Jan 17, 2010 |
| The Gearheart 23 (25.69 MB) | Jonathan desperately tries to formulate a plan, but Darren’s past comes back to haunt them. Will the Harbinger learn the truth? | Jan 24, 2010 |
| The Gearheart 24 (26.25 MB) | Keegan and Augustus hatch a rescue plan, and Agent Manners goes into custody. Will she escape? | Jan 28, 2010 |
| The Gearheart 25 (25.7 MB) | Jonathan matches his strength to the Queensmen as Darren encounters one of his own. Meanwhile, Cog is pursued by Seekers in the alley. Can they get away? | Feb 6, 2010 |