The Damned King

De: Justin Lee Anderson

Narrado por: Justin Lee Anderson

The revolution continues in the thrilling third novel of Justin Lee Anderson’s epic Eidyn Saga, perfect for fans of Anthony Ryan and David Gemmell.

The eternal light keeping demons at bay has been extinguished and Eidyn’s last bastion is under brutal siege. Aranok and his allies draw the final battle lines as the war for the kingdom nears its end. With death threatening from every shadow and truth itself at stake, Eidyn’s defenders must put aside their grudges and come together. But is it possible to save everyone when some prefer the lie?

“An eclectic cast of characters traverse a war-ravaged kingdom as Anderson's cleverly constructed plot winds its way towards a truly unexpected denouement. Rich in action and intrigue, this fantasy adventure with a Scottish flavor is sure to please fans of David Gemmell.” –Anthony Ryan, New York Times bestselling author​

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Amazing Read

Great storytelling and excellent pacing. I was completely hooked the entire time. It's intense, it's unforgivable. You're not ready... Enjoy!

Not For The Week.

Justin Lee Anderson has way with unexpected twists and turns that keep you guessing. But with The Damned King you have to wonder, has he gone to far this time? The unexpected this time takes a brutal turn for many of our favorite characters, and some of them won't survive to see if the quest is fulfilled.

This book gets going from the very start with a battle against demons to save the university. It is chaotic and intense, and a rousing start to the book. Unfortunately, all the excitement from the get go leaves much of the middle of the book a little bit meandering. Never fear though, the story concludes with a shocking end that will leave you wondering what in the hell is going on?

The narration from Justin Lee Anderson himself is ok, but I still feel that using a professional narrator would have greatly improved this book. Often characters get muddled as most sound the same, and the voices for women in the book sound cartoonish. It's not bad enough to stop listening, but it distracts you enough to wish the narration was better.

Overall, you have to give it to Anderson for not following the well worn fantasy storyline of heroes who magically escape harm enroute to the eventual triumph of good over evil. Anderson blurs the lines, flips things on their heads, and keeps you guessing. However you have to wonder if just blowing everything up is a little bit of overkill for shock's sake. I enjoyed this book, but not as much as the others in the series. Still, I am looking forward to see if our heroes can pull out victory from tragedy in the next installment.

Sigh...

Great performance, wonderful writing, fantastic story. Characters you love to love, love to hate, and hate to love. I hate this book...

Wild

Great book but not for the faint of heart. Can’t wait for the next one!