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Tersias is a blind beggar boy, who is chosen by a demon to
become his voice on Earth. People mistake Tersias for an oracle,
after he successfully predicts that a comet would hit the
moon, saving the planet. Although saved, the city of London
remains in chaos. On the night of salvation the fates of three
others are inextricably linked with Tersias - Jonah, a young
boy who dreams of being a highwayman; Lord Malpas, a keeper
of dark secrets who is robbed by Jonah; and Malachi, a self
deceiving alchemist and owner of Tersias. But none of them
can know of the growing dark power behind Tersias or the destiny
that the fates have chosen for them...
Tersias
is written by G.P. Taylor, whose previous books include the
successful Wormwood
and Shadowmancer. Both books were nominated for the
British Book Awards. G.P Taylor has had an interesting and
varied life, from record plugger to social worker and policeman.
Now he works as an Anglican priest in Yorkshire. This version
was abridged by John and Kati Nicholl and read by David Bradshawe,
who had a small part in the BBC's brilliant Lord of the
Rings radio adaptation, but who has worked extensively
in radio drama and theatre.
The audio book comes on four CD's and runs at four hours and
forty-five minutes and has been released at the same time
as the publication of the book. The discs are contained in
the usual BBC fragile gatefold holder. Sound, as per usual,
is stereo, but very clear with no noticeable hiss or distortion.
Initially
the density of the spoken text makes getting into the story
a little difficult. This might be, because there is no real
date to hang your hat on, so a long while is wasted in trying
to imagine in what time the story is set. Once the stage coaches
and flintlock pistols start to ground the story in an imagined
16th/17th century the listener can relax and enjoy the story.
Bradshawe reads well and successfully pulls the listener into
the narrative. Listen to it for fifteen minutes and the story
really begins to unfold.
Overall, the story is a bit slow at times, but worth a listen.
I'm not really sure what category of listener would enjoy
this though; it's a kind of historical fantasy, which will
either increase the overall audience or repulse various factions
of listeners. Still I enjoyed it for what it was and if historical
fantasy is your bag, you might too.
Charles
Packer
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