The Golden Goblin

A Spellmonger Novel

De: Terry Mancour

Narrado por: John Lee

Hell ride into the heart of shadow!

"Lilastien is missing." That's how Master Minalan the Spellmonger, the greatest wizard of the age, began the mission for his two former apprentices, Tyndal and Rondal. Both were men of means now, recently married and enjoying high positions as a reward for their past service in the war. But service does not end with an armistice; now that the war is over, the Spellmonger recruits them to track down the missing Alka Alon sorceress, Lilastien, whose knowledge of Callidore's ancient past has proven invaluable in recovering the crafts of the Ancients. She must be found and returned to safety. And they have to be quiet about it; this is a secret mission that could take them anywhere.

Thus begins an epic road trip with two brilliant young wizards who find themselves on a trail that leads through the Goblin Kingdom and into the cold, forbidding Minden mountain range, the very edge of humanity's settlement. Along the way, they see the horrors of the war's aftermath and hear tales of a legendary Golden Goblin—a unique golden-furred gurvani—which may well be a fulfillment of prophecy. They see the despair and destitution amongst the gurvani, the goblins who are attempting to settle formerly human lands they took in the war, and the humans who are exploiting them for their own profit. They discover the deep disquiet the goblins feel after the war is over, and the troubling murmurs of revolt and rebellion.

Dodging cults, goblin courtiers, bandits, and spies, the two follow the obscure trail of the Sorceress from the palace of the Goblin King into the bleakness of winter. To aid them, the Spellmonger has provided them with one of the remarkable vehicles of the Ancients, a wondrous carriage recovered from a ruin that serves as their transport, their security, and their temporary home.

But the news they learn along the way is troubling: rumors of a mysterious wizard who lives beyond the glacial wastes, the Adrian, a figure of legend amongst the goblins, who seems to be raising an army. Who is this shadowy figure? What has he to do with Lilastien? How are the enemies of humanity involved in her disappearance?

The road through the darkest mountains is troubling and leads to adventure and danger... and ultimately to the last place in the world they want to find themselves. For the forces of darkness are real, and their plots and schemes against humanity did not end when the war did. In the very heart of darkness, Tyndal and Rondal are challenged to face their worst nightmares... and discover the secrets of the Golden Goblin!

©2025 Terry Mancour (P)2025 Podium Audio

Great book but c'mon Terry chapter 33 lmao really?

It's spellmonger, it's terry mancour, it's rondall and tin (spelling?). However. Chapter 33 had me sweattttinnnggg I tell you hwat! lol I can't say more about that without spoiling it so I won't. What I will say is every time I recommend this series I have to say "the first book has a bit of lewd cringe but I swear that's the only time, and the whole series just keeps getting better and better". I think, in this case, anyone who reads the series up until this book, and who doesn't appreciate those scenes/story elements, will overlook this thanks to the overall superb quality of the series.

Ice cream on a hot day!!

My favorite duo are back, a long promised story ark explored, and a massive change in the foundations of Calidor. What more could you ask for!

So good!

The depth and world building are top notch! Favorite series of all time can’t wait for the next

Amazing!!!!

An extraordinarily written book. It had me from the first paragraph to the last. Now I'm waiting for the next book. The absolute best series I have ever read. thank you for the hours of enjoyment.

History of the myth

I really enjoyed listening to this book. Oh I definitely can’t wait to hear what is in store for this series. Awesome things happening and to come

Addictive story telling

Need more terrible cliff hanger loved the story so much. Biggest problem is gaving to wait a year for next book

Fun Read

Very well performed and a fun story. This series is at a point where it doesn't feel like there are any real stakes. I'm not worried any of our heroes/good guys are going to sustain any kind of meaningful loss. Still, I find their adventures to be enjoyable and I look forward to every new book to see she this is going. I have a feeling that, given enough time and resources, the author is going to turn this into trans-species cyborg space mages battling across the stars. And maybe throw in some time travel or multiverse themes.

Great Sidequest in the Spellmonger series

I can’t wait to read/listen to the next in the series! Spellmonger series really delivers!

Clothes are optional

Once again, a fantastic addition to the world of the Spellmonger. What this book sets up opened the story to new areas I hadn't considered and I am really excited for the next book.

Another great installment

I had been putting off reading this for a couple months because it had been a while
since the last Spellmonger book. I finally decided to read it and within a few minutes was hooked right back in. The story was a great where is she and who done it kind of a deal. The action was plenty and the characters as always intriguing. Well worth reading. On to The Talon and the Flame