The Sword and Shield

De: Emma Khoury

Narrado por: John Solo

Ezra Toth is your typical sword for hire. A dark past, a few secrets, a talent for killing, with a sharp sword and sharper wit. Perhaps his several dozen cats are a bit unique but other than that....

He returns from an ordinary, arduous job to find representatives of the crown waiting for him at his home - not so typical. They bring him to the crown prince who has a problem only Ezra can solve. Crown Prince Christophe's brother, and possibly even the king himself, are part of a plot to assassinate him. With no idea who in the palace is truly loyal to who, Ezra must navigate a myriad of potential suspects whilst protecting the heir.

©2020 Emma Khoury (P)2021 Tantor

I felt each character

This isnt normally the genre of book I would listen to. It came highly recommended from several family members so why not. I have to say that I was engulfed in this book to the very end. The character development, the plot, the story, were all captivating. I can see why it was recommended. Now, I get to recommend it to others.

an assassin I can get behind

I laughed, I held my breath, & I cried. Actually sad the story ended. would definitely recommend

An unexpected pleasure

The depth of the characters in the story are fantastic. The relationship between Ezra and his families both new and old are very moving and rich. Can't wait to see more of this world. The narrator also did a great job of bringing life to the characters.

highly recommended

A rich story with wonderful characters. I'm really hoping that the author expands this world. I finished listening to the story and now I want so much more I can't wait to see what the author does next

Surprisingly enjoyable

First time with this author and the performance just made it better. Good characters and relationships

No... Not your typical sword for hire.

A highly trained member of the Sword&Shield. The best assassin in a time of assassins. When some people have a bad day, their friends buy them a beer... When Ezra Toth has a bad day, entire towns hide.
This book is fantastically written. The main character is charismatic, relatable and engaging. The plot is clear and well though out. The supporting characters are consistent in their actions and logical with their motivations. There are strong characters of every type. There's a little old lady that runs a dress shop... she's Awesome!
This book isn't pushing any agendas. It's just a fantastic book about brilliantly written people.
Get this book. You will not regret it.

Interesting characters!

A nice, self-contained fantasy romp with unique characters and a good amount of humor and heartwarming moments sprinkled in for good measure!

Quality read

This author does a great job conveying depth and dimension to her characters. Looking forward to a sequel.

A fun read!

Ezra is a tough, disciplined, lovable character with a heart for kittens. All other characters are witty, flawed, and quirky and will steal your hearts and minds. As a first book, this is incredible and cannot wait for this author’s next books!

Brilliant book

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. Emma’s writing made me feel like I was in a story somewhere in between Ezio’s chapters of Assassin’s Creed and watching the first season of Game of Thrones for the first time. Incredible storytelling that blended all the aspects of intrigue, suspense and action. John’s performance was fantastic across all the characters and narration and only served to add to those effects.