Critical Role: The Mighty Nein—The Nine Eyes of Lucien

By: Madeleine Roux, Critical Role

Narrated by: Robbie Daymond, Matthew Mercer, Taliesin Jaffe, Laura Bailey, Ashley Johnson, Liam O'Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, Travis Willingham

Length: 12 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

Delve into the mind of Critical Role’s most charming villain in this original novel that chronicles Lucien’s early life and his fateful meeting with the Mighty Nein.

Lucien has always been able to spin a bad situation to his advantage. From his childhood on the dangerous streets of Shadycreek Run to his years living off the grid and learning blood magic from the Claret Orders, the charismatic blood hunter will find a way to get the upper hand.

When Lucien is on a job in the frozen wastelands of Eiselcross with his fellow mercenaries, a rough-and-tumble crew called the Tombtakers, fate leads him to a mysterious journal in the ruins of an ancient city. The book speaks of the Somnovem, nine beings who can grant Lucien power beyond imagining—if he is able to find them and free them from captivity.

Intrigued by this opportunity, Lucien pores over the journal—but the more he reads, the stranger things become. The nine whisper to him in dreams and waking visions. Time slips away, along with Lucien’s grasp on reality. And tattoos of red eyes begin appearing on his skin. . . .

With the ability to reshape the world within his grasp, Lucien ignores all warning signs. He has always bent fortune to his will, and nothing—not even death—will stop him now.

Written by New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux, Critical Role: The Mighty Nein—The Nine Eyes of Lucien explores the meteoric rise and fall of one of Critical Role’s most notorious and tragic figures.

©2022 Ballantine (P)2022 Random House Audio

I need more CR books read by Robbie!

Having listened to Kith & Kin, I was so thrilled to learn that Robbie was narrating this book too, along with Matt et al. The amazing story came to life with each voice, those that Robbie does, and those familiar voices from the CR crew.
Madeline's adaptation of Luciens early days had me gripped, and then the story flowed seamlessly into the streamed sequences. I can't wait for more CR character stories, and please, always have Robbie narrate them, as much as I would love to go through his catalogue, most is YA, and I'm definitely looking for books with a little more emphasis on the "A"

Nice

I loved it the story and the people that read it were great much recommended

if you love Critical Role, you will love this stoy

I can't say enough about Robbie's storytelling. I absolutely love how he delivers the story. it has ruined reading them on my own in the best possible way.

The story itself is amazing. Well written, and on brand for the world Matt built. If you are a Critter, then this is a must listen to. If you are a new, spoilers to Campaign 2, but something worth listening to once you have finished Campaign 2.

I hope Madeleine Roux continues writing origin stories, and Robbie keeps reading them for everyone to hear, because I can't get enough.

Keep them coming Critical Role, please!

Fantastic addition to CR

This story was a fantastic addition to the already beautiful world of Critical Role. The narration by Robbie is fantastic and filled with the energy of a true fan of the source. Thank you to everyone involved.

Wonderful for fans and new readers!

The writing and voice work is top notch. A fan of the series will love the lore!

Great Production!

This was an amazing production of the story and I love they used the people from Critical Role, most of them are voice actors after all.

A wonderful story told by a fantastic voices

Robbie Damond nails it as the narrator. The Story was very well thought out. 15

Great story for CriticalRole fans!!

finally get to know the story behind Lucien and it is quite the journey! The cast comes in and even play their characters lines! For anyone who's a fan I do recommend and hope you all enjoy!

Loved it, great for the fans!

Absolutely doesn't stand on its own, only for fans who want more Lucien/Molly backstory.

Critical Role Continues to Tell Amazing Stories.

Great story and amazingly read by Robbie Daymond. This extra look into Lucien's past was a great guide to his future misdeeds.