Blood of the Mountains

The Aldoran Chronicles, Book 5

By: Michael Wisehart

Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds

The award-winning epic fantasy series continues with this fifth volume of The Aldoran Chronicles saga.

Adarra

Entangled in Tallosian feuds and fragile negotiations, Adarra's path takes a deadly turn when an ancient power stirs from its slumber. Unnatural monsters sweep across the Isle of Tallos, leaving carnage in their wake. To protect both friend and foe, she must risk everything—finding an unexpected ally in the enigmatic Talarin, and becoming the shield for those she never meant to save.

Ayrion

Burdened by the truth of his Upakan blood, Ayrion is sent to broker peace with Aldwick, only to find every door barred and every plea rejected. With winter's grip upon them, his people face a stark choice—return to the shadows of their assassin past by raiding the cities that spurn them, or watch their families starve and freeze in the wilds.

Ty

In Easthaven, Ty plunges deeper into a labyrinth of forbidden magic. Guided by two of the most unexpected instructors, he unearths dangerous secrets surrounding Aerodyne and the Nethriall. But each revelation brings him closer to a power that could save his friends—or destroy them.

Ferrin

Parting ways with Ayrion and the Tanveer, Ferrin turns east to honor a promise to his friend, Azriel—to find his family in Easthaven and tell them he yet lives. But getting there is no simple task. Forced to flee from one city to the next, the group finds its salvation in the most unexpected of places.

©2025 Michael Wishart (P)2026 Podium Audio

Gripping excellent story

Another excellent story in the Aldoran Chronicles . I loved hearing how each characters development proceeds through the chapters with some surprising turns. The narration is amazing and lends much to an already incredibly well written story. The ending had me on the edge of my seat, wondering how everyone would fare through to the conclusion

To “wordy”

This is a revised review after finishing the book. I ended up skimming the middle of the book as it was a slog to get through. Story is still good with interesting characters but the it’s hard to stay connected and immersed in the story.

Narrator is excellent!

Boring

I made it 3 hours to the end and gave up. It probably should have been alot shorter.

Too much describing and not enough dialogue in the beginning!

I was originally bored and disappointed with the book; but another reader’s recommendation was to read on and Mr Wisehart’s original style would emerge. I was very happy I did, and quickly became immersed in the book after about 150 pages.

As always delivers

I love this series and this one delivers as well. Great reading/listening. Great writing and great narration