Critical Role: The Mighty Nein—The Nine Eyes of Lucien

De: Madeleine Roux, Critical Role

Narrado por: Robbie Daymond, Matthew Mercer, Taliesin Jaffe, Laura Bailey, Ashley Johnson, Liam O'Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, Travis Willingham

Delve into the mind of Critical Role’s most charming villain in this original novel that chronicles Lucien’s early life and his fateful meeting with the Mighty Nein.

Lucien has always been able to spin a bad situation to his advantage. From his childhood on the dangerous streets of Shadycreek Run to his years living off the grid and learning blood magic from the Claret Orders, the charismatic blood hunter will find a way to get the upper hand.

When Lucien is on a job in the frozen wastelands of Eiselcross with his fellow mercenaries, a rough-and-tumble crew called the Tombtakers, fate leads him to a mysterious journal in the ruins of an ancient city. The book speaks of the Somnovem, nine beings who can grant Lucien power beyond imagining—if he is able to find them and free them from captivity.

Intrigued by this opportunity, Lucien pores over the journal—but the more he reads, the stranger things become. The nine whisper to him in dreams and waking visions. Time slips away, along with Lucien’s grasp on reality. And tattoos of red eyes begin appearing on his skin. . . .

With the ability to reshape the world within his grasp, Lucien ignores all warning signs. He has always bent fortune to his will, and nothing—not even death—will stop him now.

Written by New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux, Critical Role: The Mighty Nein—The Nine Eyes of Lucien explores the meteoric rise and fall of one of Critical Role’s most notorious and tragic figures.

©2022 Ballantine (P)2022 Random House Audio

Loved it, great for the fans!

Absolutely doesn't stand on its own, only for fans who want more Lucien/Molly backstory.

Critical Role Continues to Tell Amazing Stories.

Great story and amazingly read by Robbie Daymond. This extra look into Lucien's past was a great guide to his future misdeeds.

so much fun

I found this to be a fascinating and fun look into the other side of the story. having watched the campaign, this gave such a heartbreaking view of Luciens struggle.

great listen

great to here what I think was partially Molly's back story. Great job to writer

A beautiful look from the ‘villain’s’ point of view.

This novel is presented from the point of view of Lucian, and adds in the history which leads him to the climatic end of campaign 2 of Critical Role. The story is beautifully written, the narration perfect and the ending just as sweet as the show. Well worth the read and I hope to see more books from Critical Role in the future.

Robbie does it again

Robbie could narrate the dictionary and it would be amazing. Excellent story to dive into the past of everyone’s favorite carnival barker. Long may he reign.

Critter Approved!

All the familiar voices and the incredible reading done by Robbie Daymond. A story that showed me what everyone loves about Mollymauk through the nine eyes of Lucien. All the hair on my arms is standing up.

Good narration and good critical role story

Robbie did an excellent job narrating and it's fun having the full cast reprise their parts.

Long May He Reign.

After listening to Kith & Kin, I knew I was in for a wondrous tale. I was utterly blown away as I learned to love this character again and again.

amazing

What an amazing story brought to life by a great cast of voice actors and actresses.