A Darker Magic: Mage-Officer of Mars, Book 1 Audiobook
A Darker Magic: Mage-Officer of Mars is the first audiobook in Glynn Stewart’s Mage-Officer of Mars series. It follows Roslyn Chambers on a mission to investigate the creators of Project Prometheus, where magic and technology have been combined to create a dangerous threat.
At a glance
- A military science-fiction and fantasy story set in a postwar Martian Protectorate.
- The plot blends magic and technology as Roslyn Chambers investigates Project Prometheus.
- First book in the Mage-Officer of Mars series.
Reference price: $24.26
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- Unabridged audio presentation with a stated runtime of 8 hours and 2 minutes.
- The premise combines military conflict, magic and science-fiction technology.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 8 hours and 2 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Glynn Stewart |
| Narrator | Jeffrey Kafer |
| Publisher | Podium Audio |
| Publication date | 18 May 2021 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for military fantasy or science fiction with magic and technology.
- Buyers wanting an unabridged audiobook and a first entry in a series.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a standalone story, based on the listing identifying this as Book 1 of a series.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights the engaging mix of magic and technology, brisk pacing, action, writing style and readability. Some listeners find the story or character development uneven, with opinions ranging from engaging development to little character development. For buyers drawn to the military science-fiction and fantasy premise, the reported pacing and readability may appeal, while the mixed story and character feedback is worth weighing. Ratings are mostly in the four- and five-star categories, but ratings alone do not explain individual reactions.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the blend of magic and science-fiction technology, fast-moving pacing, writing style and readability.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback is divided on the story and character development. Some find them engaging, while others describe the plot as choppy or say character development is limited.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates A Darker Magic?
The listing names Glynn Stewart as the author and Jeffrey Kafer as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The stated listening length is 8 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the story about?
Roslyn Chambers investigates the creators of Project Prometheus, whose hidden work combines magic and technology.
