The Chase: Part 1 by ZR McCormick [Christian Fantasy]

Karyne (00:00:07) - Hi fantasy readers. This is Karyne Norton, your fellow book binger, and you are listening to the Finding Fantasy Reads podcast where you can test out a new fantasy story every single week to find your next favorite author.

Today's story is part one of two, and it's filled with magic, pirates, and adventure. It's written by Z.R. McCormick, who began voyages into the world of Alderia in between a career in IT, enjoying time with his beautiful wife, and chasing his own rambunctious younglings. This short story is a prequel for Zach's debut novel, which is currently on Kickstarter. Today's narrator is Paeter Frandsen, host of Christian Geek Central. Stick around to the end or check out today's show notes to see where you can find Zach's Kickstarter and Paeter's podcast. For now, please enjoy The Chase: Part 1, by Z.R. McCormick.

Paeter (00:01:07) -  The Chase: Part 1 is read by Paeter Frandsen. Due to copyright, the full transcript of the story cannot be included here.

Karyne (00:33:47) - I hope you enjoyed listening to The Chase: Part 1, by Z.R. McCormick, narrated by Paeter Frandsen of Christian Geek Central. Be sure to check back next week for the second half, but if you already know you want to read more by Zach, check out his Kickstarter for Awakening, the first book in the Oathsworn Chronicles. The Kickstarter is running through the end of April 2025, and I'll have a direct link in the show notes. But if you're listening to this down the road, you'll want to check out his website at zrmccormick.com instead.

If you enjoyed listening to Paeter narrate the story, you might also enjoy listening to his audio dramas at Spiritblade.com or his podcast, Christian Geek Central, where he discusses movies, video games, and all things enjoyed by self-proclaimed geeks from a Christian worldview.

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Thank you all for listening and happy reading.