Lies Weeping

A Chronicle of the Black Company: The First Book of A Pitiless Rain

De: Glen Cook

Narrado por: Jonathan Davis, Eva Kaminsky, Aria Holland

From Glen Cook, the godfather of Grimdark himself, Lies Weeping is the first book in a brand new arc of his groundbreaking Chronicles of the Black Company—an epic fantasy series, with millions of copies in print.

The Black Company has retreated across the plain of glittering stone, toward a shadow gate that would let them trade the dangers of the plain for the questionable safety of the Company’s one-time haven in Hsien, a region in the world called the Land of Unknown Shadows.

In Hsien, the company returns to their former base, An Abode of Ravens, where the Lady ages backwards in a return to force, shaking off the thrall, one breath at a time. Meanwhile, Croaker, ascended to godlike status as the Steadfast Guardian, has been left behind in the Nameless Fortress.

In their adopted father’s stead, Arkana and Shukrat have taken up the role of annalist for the Black Company. At first, life in Hsien appears quiet, even boring, but it is quickly apparent that strange goings on are more than what they seem, and it's up to them to discover the truth hidden in the shadows of this strange land.

©2025 Glen Cook (P)2025 Audible, Inc.

Great Start!

I really liked it but can see why many would not. First thing I want to do is answer some questions some might have.
1. I have read the previous books a long time ago and am wondering if a refresher is needed to read these?
Answer: Not necessary. I finished sodiers live about five years ago and didn't remember much but the author did a great job helping me remember the characters and situations necessary to this.

2. I have never read any Black Company and want to start here. Is that a good idea?
Answer: I don't think it would be a good idea and feel like this book wouldn't make much sense

Now to get back to the review; lots of maneuvering and putting pieces into place for the author to get to later in this (to my knowledge) projected five book series. Some might think it dull but I found the chroniclers voices to be so very engaging. I love the new additions of the two teenage girls and found their petty jealousies and gossip of day to life to be a fascinating juxtaposition of this grim world and mercenary unit. The narrators for this aufiobook were fantastic and I was very imptressed with their performance. Looking forward to more!

Thud Brunch/10

Without spoiling anything I'll say, the ending leaves me wanting more, but it's a fun ride once it picks up. I really like that croaker now acts as a narrator character to explain what has and is currently happening in more detail, while still staying in universe as an actual character.

Great story with the Black Company

It took me a while to get used to three annalists telling the story, but by the end I sort of enjoyed hearing from all of them. I did like that Tobo isn't the big hitter in this story as well. As always Glen Cook spins a great story. Looking forward to the rest of this arc.

Wrong narrator

This book should have been narrated by Marc Vietor. He is the try voice of Croaker. Davis does not do the character justice.

the pace of very nice.

masterful penmanship. well worth the wait when the author scratched all the itches ( tied the many loose ends). I did find this the voice actress for arkana was overly dramatic And Johnathan Davies was too unhinged during the first few croaker chapters. in any case, this book is highly recommended for the story telling and the pace of the telling. very nicely written.