Memories of Prophecies

Instrument of Omens, Book 2

By: Davis Ashura

Narrated by: Nick Podehl

Length: 21 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

The memories of the past may be forgotten, but prophecies linger.

Cinder Shade and his fellow cadets have survived a brutal mission in the vast wilds of the Dagger Mountains. Laying to rest many of their brother warriors, they return to the Third Directorate, battered, bruised, and weary of soul.

But the world turns, and new challenges press. Cinder must set aside his grief, especially when granted a task by Anya Aruyen, the elven princess with whom he shares an inexplicable bond. She urges him to further master his skills as a warrior and become worthy of fighting at her side.

Others have also taken note of Cinder. His name is spoken in the high halls of elven palaces. The empress watches him, wondering at his unmatched abilities. So, too, do the dwarves. They fear Cinder, worrying that he is the embodiment of their darkest prophecies. And in the distant north, shadows gather. They whisper of their fallen god, Shet, dead 3,000 years now. Whispering of his rebirth.

But when the prophecies speak conflicting portents and none can decipher the truth, what path can even a consummate warrior take?

©2021 Davis Ashura (P)2021 Podium Audio

Fantastic

There's literally nothing about this book that isn't brilliant. The narration is the equal of the text.

Memories of Prophecies

Davis Ashura has done it again. I picked up on many things listening to the story that I didn’t pick up reading it. My only issue is why Fastness has a southern accent like some of the human characters. I really enjoyed how the development of Cinder and Anya and how they never knew it truly but found that their feelings for each other confirmed that they knew each other and loved each other in past lives.
This audio book was well worth the time it took to listen and I’m sure anyone reading it will agree that the author has put in the sacrifice to make it one of the best stories in a long time. I wouldn’t be surprised if someone approaches Davis about making a movie from it.
Kevin Fakhoury

Great series and narration, but

only issue is how long it's taking for them to figure out who they are. the reader has known since book 1 and the constant "I wonder if Anya is the woman from my dreams" "maybe Cinder is my husband from my previous life" the mystery is not fun when the reader is the only one aware of the answer, it's just a slog reading everyone else guessing and speculating. other than that I love this book/ series and the narration.

fun story

really enjoying the development of these characters and their world. looking forward to book 3

Great book a good story

narrator was awesome I really liked
His style I really feel like there is a second reader sometimes

Pretty good

Interesting story, will definitely keep reading and see where it goes. Too much focus on romance though IMO.

Wonderful Fantasy

The Characters the world all inviting and intense. This would make a great live action movie or tv show

The relationship building

Great listen never a boring moment and a relatable mane character and good for shadowing

Thank you Davis

You truly created and woven a great story with this one. You are the man.

A well wrapped gift

I enjoyed this book in the series very much. A great balance of action, romance, and thrill. The characters and world setting developed significantly as well which paced alongside nicely with the story. Thrilled for the next book!