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Title: Devlin's Luck

Subtitle: Book I of The Sword of Change

Author: Patricia Bray

Narrator: Mirron Willis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-17-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

The once mighty kingdom of Jorsk is in decline, its borders beset by enemies, both worldly and otherworldly. The king has retreated to the capital, abandoning the far-flung provinces. The only hope of the people lies in their Chosen One, blessed by the gods as defender of the realm. But of late every Chosen One has died, targeted by the harshest of the enemy attacks. Only the most desperate of men now seek that post.

Devlin Stonehand is a desperate man. Overwhelmed by grief at the death of his family, he has lost the will to live. But he has vowed to provide for his brother's widow and children, and the post of the Chosen One carries with it a substantial reward. For Devlin, a farmer and metalsmith, it is the answer to his prayers - prayers that include a yearning for the oblivion of death. After he has won the post, though, Devlin discovers that sometimes the hardest goal to achieve is that which had once seemed the simplest. For unlike the other Chosen Ones, he persists in surviving. Are the gods just tormenting him further, or does he have a greater destiny than he imagined? Can a man who courts death ever truly come to embrace life?

Editorial Reviews:

Patricia Bays Sword of Change series begins with Devlins Luck. Devlin is a simple farmer who, because he has nothing to lose, decides to accept an extraordinary undertaking. He will become the chosen one of the Kingdom of Jorsk, a job that frequently incurs an untimely demise; being swallowed by giant a serpent or torn apart by demon wolves among possible outcomes. Having lost his family, Devlin welcomes death, but due to his good luck surprises himself and everyone else with his successes.

Mirron Willis gives a strong refined performance, laying out Brays world of magic, murderers, and a kingdom full of corruption whose one hope may lay in the lowliest of its inhabitants.

Members Reviews:

Horrible narration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is without a doubt the worst narration/performance I have listened to. I could only manage to listen for 15 minutes than had to turn it off. The narrator sounds like he has a head cold, mix that with his poor timing & horrible character voices and well.. Its a disaster!! Avoid this book!!

narration drags story down

I really like this story, but the narrator had a droning voice that took quite a lot to get used to. I have read the books and am happy that are in audiobook format.

Great book

This is one of my favorite epic series in print and on Audible. A must have

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Title: The Prisoner and the Sun

Subtitle: The Complete Trilogy

Author: Brad Magnarella

Narrator: Steve Marvel

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-05-13

Publisher: Brad Magnarella

Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

"This journey you have chosen. I cannot make it for you." Adramina's voice softened. "But do not judge suffering so harshly, Iliff. For indeed, it has proven a faithful guide. Think of all the times it has led to your release."

A hero's journey and poignant allegory, The Prisoner and the Sun chronicles Iliff's struggle for freedom. Stone walls, lies, dreadful creatures, and Death itself beset his path. And then there are Iliff's own convictions about the unseen Sun and how one beholds it. Convictions that present perhaps the most daunting barriers to his quest's fulfillment.

Now, all three books in one epic edition:

Book 1: Escape - Young Iliff believes his prison world to be all there is. But when a stranger tells him the story of a long-ago escapee, Iliff resolves to learn the truth. Thus begins his journey to find the Sun, a magnificent power from which all things are said to originate -- including him.

Book 2: Lights & Shadows - The journey is over. The quest for the Sun fallen to ruin. From the depths of a hopeless swamp, Iliff condemns himself. But when he encounters a dethroned king and his war-torn subjects, he stirs to new purpose: to protect these good people from the darkness of the world.

Book 3: Final Passage - The Sun remains elusive, and Skye is fading. Now the challenge before Iliff is clear: complete his quest or lose Skye forever.

Members Reviews:

Colorful characters in a spiritual adventure

Where does The Prisoner and the Sun rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

I really enjoyed listening to this story. The story itself was a bit on the young side for me, hence the 4 stars over 5, but I love adventures and fantasy, and this is a good one.

What did you like best about this story?

It's a spiritual story, but it's also a fun adventure. I really enjoyed the characters, and each new world was described in such detail, I could absolutely see it. It all felt very colorful and bright - even in the dungeons and caves!

What does Steve Marvel bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

I think the narrator really keeps the story moving forward, and he gives each character real color, distinct personality, and great depth. Some of them I sort of "cast" in my mind, so each character had a face - a real presence. Stories with introspection can loose pace, but the narration kept my interest and kept narrative flowing.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The relationship between the hero and his troll friend, then the young troll he looked after was so strong, I really felt for them. His ambivalence about the older troll was so moving - you want him to do what's right, but understand the pressure he's under.

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Title: Dragon Ore: The Dawning of Power

Subtitle: The Dawning of Power Trilogy, Book 3

Author: Brian Rathbone

Narrator: Chris Snelgrove

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-01-13

Publisher: White Wolf Press, LLC

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

In times of rapid change, those who do not adapt, perish... Dragon Ore is the exciting conclusion of The Dawning of Power trilogy.

Clinging to life, Catrin Volker struggles to regain her strength as her foes go in search of even greater power. Ancient enemies threaten and forgotten alliances emerge.

The World of Godsland fantasy series includes:

Members Reviews:

#3 of an excellent series

It's not often that books of this quality are free or nearly free. This is the third book of a series, and it is just as good as the first two. The characters have changed somewhat, but Catrin is still the main character that the story evolves around. Her quest in the first two books continues, she is trying to find peace among the nations of the world. She has now turned 18 and her powers have grown, but she doesn't understand why she has been picked to complete this daunting task, she is always unsure of herself, she is frail, and doesn't feel as strong as she really is. She is loved, feared, and hated by the nations of the world. Catrin is fulfilling the ancient prophesy of the coming of the Herald, which is Catrin. In her travels, over land, seas, and the desert she meets new people and new dangers. All of the places she travels are a threat to her, and her guardians lives. There are more strange creatures, that seem to be waiting around every corner, many are enemies that turn into friends. Catrin tries to show them that all citizens of the lands are alike, while the greatest evil is waiting for a confrontation with her.

The very exciting story is well written, as are the first two, Brian Rathbone does another excellent effort in the telling the of story, it pulls you in. An excellent read for anyone liking adventure, action, suspense, fantasy mixed with a little off the supernatural. Very entertaining

The Dawning of Power book 3

I chose 5 stars for the wonderful ending with everyone getting their dreams realized. Catrina saves her people and the immigrants teach better farming techniques to the people of Godfist. The future looks Rosy for now. The dragon is friendly but is his own entity. Young adults and fantantcy reading adults will love this trilogy.

Excellent trilogy

I enjoyed this story immensely. Though it continues on, the trilogy does seem to conclude at the end. I thought it was well written with very rounded characters that encompass many different aspects in life. Few stories actually create complete characters, this one does. The plot line continues and it shows what every character is accomplishing. I would highly recommend this story to almost anybody. Very engaging, thoughtful and overall excellent story

A Great Ending to the Trilogy

I believe this third book in the series, the final in the Dawning of Power Trilogy, was just as good as the first two. It did not disappoint. The ending gave the trilogy finality whilst still leaving it "open-ended" for the following books.

In this book, we have more character development, getting into deeper thoughts and feelings, alongside more action and adventure for our leading lady. She still must make the hard choices and fight for what she believes is right, and some of those choices she fears may not be good enough.

There were a few parts of the book that slowed a bit. For the most part it kept you going and wanting to read more.

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Title: Crown Thief

Subtitle: Tales of Easie Damasco, Book 2

Author: David Tallerman

Narrator: James Langton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-03-13

Publisher: Angry Robot on Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Meet Easie Damasco: thief, liar...and lately, reluctant hero. But whatever good intentions Damasco may have are about to be tested to their limits, as the most valuable - and dangerous - object in the land comes within his light-fingered grasp.

Add in some suicidally stubborn giants, an old enemy with dreams of empire, and the deadliest killer in two kingdoms on his heels, and Easies chances of staying honest - or even just surviving - are getting slimmer by the hour.

Critic Reviews:

"Damasco resembles a landlocked version of Jack Sparrow The atypical backdrop, self-aware style and downplaying of magics bring to mind the contemporary fantasies of Scott Lynch and Joe Abercrombie." (SFX Magazine)

Members Reviews:

Great storyline & characters

I went right out & got the next two Easie Damasco Thief books in the trilogy. They were a really good read.

A lot of fun!

This series is a lot of fun! I'm looking forward to the last one, and hope it comes out soon!

Another winner for Tallerman

Earlier this year Angry Robot published the first tale of Easie Damasco's adventures, Giant Thief. It was a story that I unabashedly enjoyed, as it was a fun romp with some excellent protagonists. At the time I was pleased to discover that the second book in the series was due to be released later in the year. Cue October and the second book Crown Thief has now been released and I'm pleased to report it is as much fun as the first book and answers some of the questions and complaints I had with the first book.

One of the things I remarked upon in my review of Giant Thief was that the book was in effect one long chase scene, resulting in the reader seeing a lot of real estate in Easie's world, but little depth to that which we encountered. And while Crown Thief has retained much of that travelogue-vibe, Easie and Alvantes barely stay anywhere for longer than a week, the places they visit and in some cases revisit gain some depth as Tallerman gives us more context for them and reveals some of the history of this world. I do hope though that in the next book the story sticks in place a bit more and it won't be another long journey, because while I really loved the way this book's trip gave Easie opportunity to grow, I think I've seen enough of the Castoval's roads for a bit, a sentiment I think Easie would be quick to echo!

But despite that one sticking point, I had another blast with Easie and his companions. We are not just reunited with Tallerman's wayward thief, but with Saltlick, Estrada and Alvantes as well. Where in Giant Thief Saltlick and Estrada were Easie's main sidekicks, in Crown Thief Easie is soon left on his own with Alvantes and this turns out to be a great combination. Alvantes' determination not to like or even respect Easie, because of his nefarious past, only seems to motivate Easie to prove him wrong and to do the right thing. Easie is forced to grow and change and he does so, even if not very gracefully, rather he stumbles into it and is at times flabbergasted at the changes in himself and what these make him do. I especially loved his indignation when he parts with his hard-earned *cough* coin to help other people with no gain to himself other than the satisfaction of doing the right thing. But it is not just Easie who learns new ways; both Alvantes and Saltlick have to adjust their habits.

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Title: Riddle in Stone

Subtitle: The Riddle in Stone, Book 1

Author: Robert Evert

Narrator: Fleet Cooper

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-10-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 121 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Long after the last of the great heroes of old has died, the Undead King is stirring again, amassing a goblin horde ready to sweep out of the mountains and destroy all of humanity. The only thing preventing utter annihilation is Edmund - a stuttering librarian who knows a secret, a secret that every thief, assassin, and king would kill to have. Fleeing from relentless peril, Edmund wages a solitary battle against an ancient evil. But how can one man succeed when so many before him have failed?

Members Reviews:

Excellent story.

Love the characters. Had to rename my cats, Filth, Pond Scum, Crazy Bastard and Turd. The narration is excellent as well. The story put me in mind of the audible versions of Joe Abercrombie's work. I am looking forward to the second book.

Very Good!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Very interesting story and well presented. It has many twists and turns if not a tad dark in story line. However, good and interesting listen!

A terrific story

If you could sum up Riddle in Stone in three words, what would they be?

This isn't a book I would normally listen to -- but I'm really glad I did. It was an entertaining and an overall great story.

Loved this book! Refreshing take on fantasy genre

Would you consider the audio edition of Riddle in Stone to be better than the print version?

Don't know. Only listened to the audio book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Riddle in Stone?

Three come to mind immediately. Ed in the bar, being chased out by the storyteller. Could really feel his pain. Meeting the goblins, Kravel and Gurting. LOL. Who would have thought bad guys could be so cruel and funny. Honestly. They're brilliant. Probably the best characters I've ever come across. And then the ending...

Which scene was your favorite?

Meeting Kravel and Gurting in the tower. I still have to chuckle. "What? Behind his tears?" LOL.

Any additional comments?

What makes this book so special is that it's character, Ed, isn't this muscled guy who is good looking and everything. He's just this ordinary guy who is incredibly flawed, but in a way I can relate to. He is torn by constant self-doubt, but tries to do the right thing. And in the end...it's hard to explain without giving things away. He isn't exactly a "hero", not in the typical sense, but he's different. He's the friend every girl wants to date, but never gets out of the friendzone. Touching and unique. I HIGHLY recommend it!

Wonderfully enjoyable easy read!

Where does Riddle in Stone rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

In the category of easy reads it is #1. By easy read I mean it does not get bogged down with political strife, intrigue and messy relationships. I also enjoy reading the heavier novels (Abercrombie 's First Law trilogy and the books that followed, Martin's Game of Thrones series until he pulled a Jordan. Martin will probably pass away of old age before he finishes it).

What does Fleet Cooper bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Theatre. He provides wonderful voices for the characters that fit the personality the writer has presented them. He also brings the non-character-speaking words to life.

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Title: Shadows of Falling Night

Subtitle: Shadowspawn, Book 3

Author: S. M. Stirling

Narrator: Todd McLaren

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-13-13

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Near-purebred home nocturnus Adrian Breze and his human mate, Ellen, thought they had dealt with his twin sister, Adrienne. In fact, they thought she was dead.

But she survived and now leads a faction of the Shadowspawn - the ancient, shape-shifting, blood-drinking breed who secretly control the world - that wants to leave just enough of the human race alive to satisfy their hunger and serve their needs. She has nothing but hatred and contempt for her brother, who remains on the side of humanity, fighting with the Brotherhood against the Shadowspawn.

To defeat him, she has suborned his mentor - the greatest warrior of the Brotherhood. The man thinks he's bringing a weapon to the Council of Shadows that will wipe out the Shadowspawn's leaders. In truth, his actions will make Adrienne demon goddess of the world...unless Adrian and Ellen can turn him back in time.

Members Reviews:

A unified field theory of vampires for the new century

Inspired by the "witch-men" of Jack Williamson's classic DARKER THAN YOU THINK, but updated by references to DNA and quantum mechanics, the Shadowspawn--shapeshifting, blood-drinking, quasi-demonic sorcerers--are the most fascinating fictional vampires I've encountered in many years. The hidden truth about them lies behind most of the monsters in human mythology and folklore. As the third novel begins, the most powerful Shadowspawn gather to decide the fate of humanity. One faction wants to wipe out modern technology and plunge the world into a new Dark Age to restore the ancient Empire of Shadows wherein their species openly ruled Earth, in the process cutting the human population down to a manageable level. The other faction, headed by Adrienne, evil twin sister of reformed purebred Shadowspawn lord Adrian, prefers to cull the human race by unleashing a genetically engineered pandemic, leaving infrastructure and technology intact. It isn't too much of a spoiler to reveal that the world as we know it doesn't end, but how the author brings off the save is thrilling to read. As in all of Stirling's fiction, the good guys are sympathetic and a pleasure to spend time with, and the bad guys rivet one's attention in their own creepy way. Rich descriptions of settings, clothes, and food embellish the story. The ending has a twist I could never have predicted, though the narrative drops several hints that subtly prepare for it.

I LOVED THIS BOOK "SHADOWS OF FALLING NIGHT"

I had gone back and reread my copies of the first two books in this series before I read this one. I think the books in this series have just gotten better as he went along and I was left wanting more when I reached the last page. I do hope Mr. Stirling decides to write more in this series. Have all of his "Dies the Fire" books and the "Seas of Time". While the characters are not all quite as likeable as the ones in the "Dies the Fire" books, the Shadowspawn books are a good read. I kept turning pages and didn't want to put it down. I believe anyone that loves SF or Urban Fantasy would like this book. Have looked for Mr. S. M. Stirling's books since reading "The Station That Fought" years ago.

Night falls

Finally, the conclusion to the Shadowspawn trilogy... as much of a conclusion as S.M. Stirling is able to make.

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Title: The Gods Return

Subtitle: The Crown of the Isles, Book 3

Author: David Drake

Narrator: Michael Page

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-08-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

The Isles have been more or less unified under Garrics rule, but the Change that created the continent has removed the old Gods of the Isles from reality and released other Gods from other planes of existence.

Now the servants of the forbidden Gods of Palomir call forth The Worm, an ancient thing that threatens to devour all life in the newly formed kingdom and make way for the reign of dark Gods, newly awakened to ambitions of worship and dominion. Some are bad...and some are worse.

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Title: Graveyard Child

Subtitle: Book Five of the Black Sun's Daughter

Author: M.L.N. Hanover

Narrator: Suzy Jackson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-30-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 152 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Its a homecoming, of sorts, for Jayné Heller - and she wants some long-awaited answers to her past, in this fifth book in the acclaimed Black Suns Daughter urban fantasy series.

After years on her own, Jayné Heller is going home to find some answers. How did the powerful spirit calling itself the Black Sun get into her body? Who was her uncle Eric, and what was the grand plan to which he devoted his life? Who did her mother have an affair with, and why? And the tattoo - seriously - what was that about?

Jayné arrives during the preparations for her older brothers shotgun wedding, but shes not the only unexpected guest. The Invisible College has also come to town, intent on stopping the ceremony. They claim an ancient evil is threatening the child that would be Jaynés niece, and that the Heller family has been rotten at the core for generations. The deeper Jayné looks, the more she thinks they might not be wrong. And behind them all, in the shadows of Jaynés childhood home, a greater threat waits that calls itself the Graveyard Child....

Members Reviews:

It just got considerably more interesting

Would you listen to Graveyard Child again? Why?

This is probably the best book of the series yet when Hanover shows that the story is considerably more complex than you may have thought.

What did you like best about this story?

There's more to the story than just demons and vampires: Great timing as just when all the fantasy/occult bits are getting a bit played out and you're wondering how your interest can be held through another book, the deeper storyline emerges.

Best of the series

What did you love best about Graveyard Child?

Answered a lot of questions. Really well done. I couldn't stop listening.

Which character as performed by Suzy Jackson was your favorite?

She was good with all - I was lost in the reading

Wonderful Series!

Where does Graveyard Child rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

This is a wonderful series that I enjoyed and this book was the best book in the series. I liked that it answered all my questions and still managed to entertain.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved how unpredictable this entire series was. Every time I thought I knew what was happening, I was thrown a new curve. It was wonderful.

And I liked that all of the answers were given by the end of the book. It managed to answer all the questions that the other 4 books had made me ask, and yet the story was still very wonderful and fun to listen to.

What about Suzy Jacksons performance did you like?

She does a wonderful job with voices and listening to her was something I did not tire of even after 5 books. She did an amazing job! Her differing voices made it really easy to tell who was talking. That is very important in an audiobook.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed quite a bit, but it wasn't really a series like that. It is a very good story, but it is not really emotional.

Any additional comments?

I don't usually do sci-fi, but I really enjoyed this series. Totally worth the time!

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Title: Shapers of Darkness

Subtitle: Winds of the Forelands, Book 4

Author: David B. Coe

Narrator: Alpha Trivette

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-26-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

The Forelands are at war. The magic-wielding Qirsi and their Eandi masters have mobilized their forces. The Eandi have had to look beyond past differences to make alliances for the sake of the future, praying it isnt too late for them to change the outcome of the war. Tavis, an Eandi prince who was framed for murdering the princess to whom he was pledged, and endured torture before winning his freedom, has at last avenged her death. Still, the murder and its aftermath have brought war to the Forelands just as the Qirsi conspirators who bought his love's blood had intended. Now Tavis and Grinsa, a Qirsi shaper with more powers than he reveals, who saved Tavis when nobody else would believe his innocence, venture across the Forelands, risking death to help save the land they love

A powerful Qirsi weaver has brought this terrible war to the land, bending the minds of those he controls and of his enemies in an effort to forge alliances and mobilize forces to destroy the Eandi. His powerful magical ability estranges lovers, betrays leaders, and wreaks murder and death throughout the land. But even with his powerfully malign intelligence, he underestimates the mettle of his opponents. In a psychological duel with Grinsa, the Weavers formidable powers are sorely tested. Grinsa withstands the Weavers most powerful attacks at nearly the expense of his own life, and in the process discovers the Weavers identity.

Will Grinsas challenge to the Weaver spell the end of the Weavers reign of doom? Or has Grinsas discovery come too late to help the Eandi cause? The answers lie in the growing war that may sunder the Forelands forever.

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Title: Herald of the Storm

Subtitle: Steelhaven, Book One

Author: Richard Ford

Narrator: David Thorpe

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-25-13

Publisher: Headline Digital

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Welcome to Steelhaven.....

An unbalanced veteran, a disillusioned assassin, a hapless apprentice, a drunken swindler, a desperate thief...during times of crisis, you don't get to choose your heroes.

Under the reign of King Cael the Uniter, this vast cityport on the southern coast has for years been a symbol of strength, maintaining an uneasy peace throughout the Free States. But now a long shadow hangs over the city, in the form of the dread Elharim warlord, Amon Tugha. When his herald infiltrates the city, looking to exploit its dangerous criminal underworld, and a terrible dark magick that has long been buried once again begins to rise, it could be the beginning of the end.

Members Reviews:

Grimdark and just what I was looking for!

Thank you Richard Ford and David Thorpe!

If you are a fan of the grimdark genre in general and especially if you're a fan of Warhammer Fantasy then you should hear this book. The narrator is magnificent, nothing less; I think this might be the best reading I have ever heard.

This book is all the things you could hope for in a late medieval grimdark fantasy. Courage and cowardice, beauty and ugliness, salvation and injustice, delicacy and gore, profanity and eloquence, redemption and regret, romance and vulgarity, nobles and knaves, mystery and action, horror and humor. This book does a lot of things and generally it does them almost absurdly well, all of them.

This book is so atmospheric, witty and moody that it could probably have gotten away with having no story at all. Rest assured that it does have a really good story though, several of them in fact. You jump from character to character as seen in many other books but it's somehow not annoying at all in this book; there simply aren't any boring characters or story lines, so you never find yourself "waiting" to get back to one of the interesting ones (I'm looking at you George R. R. Martin and J. R. R. Tolkien!).

Some good books are difficult to follow by listening, this good book is very easy to listen to. The chapters are short (but not too short) and the writing comes close to being perfect for listening.

I strongly recommend this book for any non-squeamish fans of medieval fantasy.

Grimdark goodness...

A seriously enjoyable listen, this "heralds" another fab British fantasy series.Like all of this type of book, once the characters and setting have lodged themselves in your head you can relax and let the individual stories transport you as they meander willfully along towards often surprising destinations. These stories come together pleasingly towards the end but full resolutions & further revelations will have to wait further volumes.

Alongside Mark Lawrence and Luke Scull, Ford is ushering in a mini-Golden Age for "grimdark", where things are never as clear-cut as they seem and characters come in several more than 50 shades of grey.... If you're a fan of GRRM (of course you are), Scott Lynch and Joe Abercrombie, here's another name to swell the ranks. Very well performed by David Thorpe, employing a myriad of apt voices; heartilly recommended!

Steelhaven, war, magic, assassin, apprentice.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This book could have gone wrong so easily. Take the topics of several favourite fantasy novels, mix it up a little and you could get this book.