The Love of the Tayamni, Second Edition

By: T. A. McLaughlin

Narrated by: Jack Klaff

Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

Follow a young Tayamni woman from her origins at ancient Kemet to Tupelo, Mississippi, at 1962. Betrayed by her own people, she is nevertheless tasked with salvaging the Tayamni mission at Earth. She must travel 6,000 years into the future to rescue a young boy, who will be instrumental in helping humanity to evolve.

At 1962, she learns of an alien plot to sow chaos and colonize the system. Young, inexperienced, and resentful, she meets a human man, who falls in love and inadvertently helps her to complete her mission. War with hostile forces becomes inevitable, as the Tayamni join a military alliance. The stage is set for all out war at Sol— a war kept secret from humans, a war, the spoils of which will be the Pearl of Sol, the deep, blue watery sphere of Earth.

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Quite Complex Sci-Fi

I have to admit that the author has done a great job in weaving a complicated plot taking you from one time to another, basically rocking you between the future and the past, and then back again. Different characters are presented in this audiobook which makes it quite complex.
Narration was quite good, moving between different tones and different characters in a professional way.
I am not a big fan of this much sci-fi sophistication, but if you are into hard sci-fi, this will definitely be an interesting audiobook for you.

Thought-Provoking Sci-Fi with vivid Characters

The Love of the Tayamni" by T. A. McLaughlin is an engaging blend of science fiction, romance, and adventure, skillfully crafted with vivid characters that draw you in effortlessly. Set in 1962 Tupelo, Mississippi, the story centers on a young woman from the Tayamni race who embarks on a crucial mission. Her goal is to save a boy who holds the key to humanity's future, leading her into a world filled with mystery, peril, and love.
Narrator Jack Klaff's performance brings the book to life, adding depth and immersion to the listening experience; although a bit slow for my taste.

Tale of Love, Duty and Cosmic Conflict

The Love of the Tayamni is an enthralling journey that harmoniously blends elements of science fiction, romance, and adventure under the same setup. Set against the backdrop of 1962 Tupelo, Mississippi, the story follows Batresh, a young Tayamni woman, on a mission of cosmic significance. Tasked with saving the life of a little boy destined to play a pivotal role in humanity's future, Batresh finds herself thrust into a world of intrigue, danger and love.
The author has put effort in involving richly textured and complex characters which was at some times challenging to follow up with.
The narrator's performance elevates "The Love of the Tayamni" to new heights, transforming the story into a truly immersive experience. His skillful delivery and nuanced interpretation make him a great asset to the audiobook format, however, the pace was too slow. A better narration pace would have been the best thing.

Brilliant and Very Enjoyable!

A very well written book by T. A. McLaughlin who did a fantastic job by writing about different time periods, with different characters in a way that draws you into the story, making it an fascinating book to listen to. Add to it an impressive narration, with the narrator adeptly shifting between various tones and characters, enhancing the listening experience.
I highly recommend this audiobook.

Thumbs-up for a great book!

This is a great book by McLaughlin. It is obvious that the author put so much effort into imagining and writing this book. I could visualise every scene that the author described and every character that she mentions with all the detailed descriptions provided. I felt I was watching a movie.
The only thing that wasn't pleasant was the length of the audiobook and the slow narration.