The Mercenary Code

The Shattering of Kingdoms, Book 1

De: Emmet Moss

Narrado por: Simon Vance

Winner of the 2020 Society of Voice Arts Award for Audiobook Narration - Fantasy.

Break the Code. Shatter the World.

Centuries ago, the murder of a beloved king tore apart the Kingdom of Caledun. The land was plunged into chaos and thousands perished in the aftermath. A new order was established in an attempt to return Caledun to its former glory. It failed, but in its place rose the beginnings of the Code.

During this same period, the mystical caretakers of the Great Wood retreated from the world of Kal Maran, their disappearance an ominous harbinger of the suffering that was to follow. The Great Wood now grows out of control. Cities, towns, and villages have fallen before the relentless march of the forest. Without the former guardians to keep her tame, the wood has become a place of peril, and dark creatures of legend now hunt beneath its leaves.

The summer season is now a time of armed conflict. The fall of the old monarchy has brought about a ceaseless cycle of combat. Grievances are settled by the strict tenets of a binding Mercenary Code and the men who would die to preserve its honour.

However, change is in the air. Political rivalries have escalated, and dire rumblings of a revolution abound. Thrust to the forefront of the shattered land's politics, a mercenary fights for more than just riches. In the north, a borderland soldier wrestles with his own demons and looks to find his true purpose. And in the shadow of the Great Wood, a young man's chance encounter with a strange visitor gives hope to a land divided.

©2019 Emmet Moss (P)2020 Podium Audio

Amazing

I absolutely loved this book it was well written and had many interesting stories. I loved the separate characters introduced into the story my fav has to be Captain Gaven and his company.

Slow starter, but intriguing

Story line extremely hard to follow for first half of book. But second half easier to follow and leaves you wanting to know what happens next

Good story

it's a good listen and I
would recommend for a long drive.
I liked it OK!!??

Very Enjoyable

I've listened to many an epic fantasy series and so I say with confidence, this book is a fantastic start to a new series. Most of your typical fantasy races such as goblins, elves and dwarves are involved but to me it still felt new, interesting characters and great writing truly make this a worthwhile read!

Good story and a great narrator

The characters are being solidly built and are engaging. Look forward to start next book