One Tin Soldier

The Murder of Crows, Book 3

De: Chris Tullbane

Narrado por: Joseph Vernon

Damian Banach's journey from Crow to Cape comes to a thrilling conclusion in this fall's One Tin Soldier!

Every year, the best Academy third-years are offered internships with Free States Cape teams, while the rest join the Mission on a multi-month expedition to bring hope and relief to the Badlands. This year is different though...and it's not just because Damian Banach, the Academy's only Crow, actually volunteered for the Mission.

The fact is, Damian's not headed into the Badlands for relief work. He's going because he owes someone a favor, and that favor has come due. Somewhere in the lawless lands east of the Free States is the person responsible for the Break and all the chaos that came after, and it's Damian's job to find him.

He's hunting for Dr. Nowhere.

©2021 Chris Tullbane (P)2022 Chris Tullbane

Great trilogy

Not a huge fan of the ending. The author says it's a redemption arc, but my take is that it's depressing. But that doesn't detract from a fine trilogy.

Criminally under appreciated.

I really love superhero media. I checked out the first book on a recommendation on reddit while searching for some new stuff and now I sit at the end of book 3 astonished that I’m only like the 5th audible reviewer. Fantastic series.

Great ending to the trilogy!

Has dark tones. But very unique and interesting. Love the powers of a necromancer. This is a trilogy but author says there will be spin offs and I’ll definitely look for those!

Exceptional.....

A trilogy about superheroes/supervillians that's mature and intense. Narrator expertly reflects Damien(Walker)'s, conflicted character. Definitely worth a credit!

A satisfying conclusion if bittersweet.

Staying true all the way through. Yes, it's good against evil but the characters are complex and it comes off as more nuanced than most of the genre. The narrator is excellent, capturing the tone of the characters perfectly.

Yhe tragic hero until the end is fascinating

My favourite part of this story is getting to know Damien the main character. oh caring for this flawed hero has been great.

Brilliant. Superheroes and fantasy

I love the world and characters Tullbane has created with the Murder of Crows series. It’s a story of a broken world, redemption, friendship, growth and saving the world. Since the beginning of the series, we have known how Damian Banach’s journey will end because he told us. The journey was brilliant and I cannot recommend this fantasy superhero series enough. If you enjoy Sanderson, Butcher and Ilona Andrews, this series is for you.

It’s year three at the academy and the best capes are selected to join one of the Cape teams as an apprentice. Before anyone can request Damian, he volunteers to join the expedition into the badlands. You see, Damian owes the Queen of Smiles a favor and she has come calling. He will look for Mr. Nowhere, the one responsible for the Break and all the chaos it rendered.

The badlands sit well beyond the protected borders of the Free States. There you will find communities of humans who stayed in this lawless land. Damian and the others are delivering precious supplies. It was much like I imagined the wild west, with fortresses, and gated towns in the middle of nowhere. Along the way, Damian’s skills grow as we draw ever closer to danger.

The dead, the creatures and dangers we encounter in this lawless land kept me listening into the wee hours. Tullbane does a stellar job of allowing the reader/listener to connect with our protagonist and secondary characters. The obstacles they face and how each reacts differently… some for the greater good and others crying no man left behind. It will make you ponder your own reactions. I loved the inner struggle we bear witness to.

The characters are well developed and flawed. You feel their struggles, wins and loses as they bond. Damian is so much more than his power and the author really allows him to grow despite it all.

The ending delivered an epic battle scene as we learn how the Break occurred and face of a nemesis. We suffer loss, as Damian fully understands his own fate. I felt EVERY emotion. This was an epic trilogy.

If you haven’t yet purchased the audiobooks, I recommend grabbing the boxed set of the Murder of Crows trilogy. It contains the novelette, Only the Dead Remains, which shares what happened after the ending scene of the trilogy. It was all I hoped for, and more.

While the trilogy is over, there are more stories to explore. A Sure Thing, The Storm in Her Smile and The Stars That Sing all take place in the same world and stand on their own. Tullbane just released an all new full-length audiobook set in the same world called The Queen of Smiles. I cannot wait to listen!

Joseph Vernon narrates and elevates the stories by giving voice to each character. He does a remarkable job with Damian, and I highly recommend listening.

Wow

This was an awesome ending to an absolutely fantastic series! While it leaves a lot of smaller loose ends dangling, it takes care of most of the major plot points that would make this feel like a cliffhanger if left alone. I've always loved summoner or necromancer books, and have a strong preferance to genuinely flawed heroes, but most stories are either cliches or litrpg, which while not a horrible genre, doesn't tend to do necromancy or summoning too well. While there was some handwavium here, it was in line with the reality we had to live with, and you always knew what you got with Damien. He never tried to pretend he was anything but what he was, and that's refreshing. I really hope they continue this story.

While not a cliffhanger, the ending still really made me want to know what happens next.

A Sad, Sad End. But a Great Book

This is no story for kids, thats all I'm gonna say. Don't expect to walk away with a smile on your face. I should've expected it. WE ALL should've expected it. This story could not have ended any other way.

Really enjoyed this series

I had a lot of fun with this series. It hit heavier than I was used to but I enjoyed the ride. I almost wish it had more books in the series.