Dreams of Steel

Chronicles of the Black Company, Book 5

De: Glen Cook

Narrado por: Rachel Butera

Croaker has fallen and, following the Company's disastrous defeat at Dejagore, Lady is one of the few survivors - determined to avenge the Company and herself against the Shadowmasters, no matter what the cost. But in assembling a new fighting force from the dregs and rabble of Taglios, she finds herself offered help by a mysterious, ancient cult of murder--competent, reliable, and apparently committed to her goals.

Meanwhile, far away, Shadowmasters conspire against one another and the world, weaving dark spells that reach into the heart of Taglios. And in a hidden grove, a familiar figure slowly awakens to find himself the captive of an animated, headless corpse. Mercilessly cutting through Taglian intrigues, Lady appears to be growing stronger every day. All that disturbs her are the dreams which afflict her by night--dreams of carnage, of destruction, of universal death, unceasing....

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Narrator was tough to listen to

Why do all the charecters sound like children. Lady had such a different tone.

Love the book, not the reading

Having read and enjoyed this series in print, I've been re-listening to the books as I work, and have been pleased by the high quality of the audio productions--so when I came Dreams of Steal I was **shocked** by the drop in performance quality. The book switches narrators (which is a joy, Lady is an excellent character) but also performers, and Ms Butera does not maintain the standards set by her predecessor. This production feels like a first-time reading by an amateur instead of the careful, professional work to which listeners will have grown accustomed.

Much better at Wack Pack impressions

Very good book, but the reader was a poor choice. She would do much better with something like the Sookie Stackhouse books or other young girl fantasy. I must give her props for a spot on Underdog Lady and Little Lupe impression. I see OJ and he is scared. Bababooie to you all.

Another Great Work by Glen Cook

Another book I’ve come back to listen to and revisit. I’ve enjoyed listening to it as much as I enjoyed reading it the first time. Wonderful narration for a wonderful story!

The narrator is amazing.

As many fans I expected this to be told by Croaker. But the lady finds her own and the Narrator does an amazing job. The lady is recounting these events. Her reader is phenomenal.