Elder Blood

A Story of Ancient Prophecies and Political Conspiracies (The Epimetheus Trial, Book 1)

By: E. A. Setser

Narrated by: Cole Robert Eubanks

Everyone has their secrets.

In Berinin, a new Chieftain Heir is born, but only his grandfather and a child from ArcNos know the truth of his birth. In Ferya, a denial of paternity fractures a family. In Ivaria, the plight of an orphan motivates his adoptive father to seek a child of his own blood.

These four children - MeiLom of ArcNos, Galo of Berinin, Eytea of Ferya, and Vielle of Ivaria - are part of a long-forgotten line of hominids called Hybrids.

Soon after, an ArcNosian soldier walks into the clutches and care of a shadow group with technology paling all of Ouristihra. Thus begins his rise to power, flanked by The Avatars of Fate as they preach the doctrine of The Epimetheus Trial.

With their hands firmly in the Northland powerhouse, The Avatars' focus is twofold. Topple the rest of the continent. And eradicate the Hybrids.

Derelicts, rebels, and refugees come together to overthrow the new power structure and drive out The Avatars. Nobody knows where they came from or what they're ultimately after. But one thing is certain.

"We need to operate under the assumption that nobody is coming to our rescue."

©2012, 2017 Erik Setser (P)2024 Erik Setser

Take it in stride

It’s got a Black Clover kind of setting. Doesn’t seem to necessarily have a single focus character for the most part as all the heroes seem to have a lot of character introduction along with development. The narrators did a pretty decent job portraying them in my opinion. If you’re looking for something slow build may want to look at it.

Gripping!

I loved this story, it kept me on the edge of my seat and had many twists I didn't see coming. The narrator did a fantastic job bringing the story and characters to life. I'm excited to see what the next book will bring!

A must read!

If you’re looking for a book that once you start you can’t stop, then this it is! The story is suspenseful, exciting, adventurous and mysterious from the start! Each character in the story has a purpose. You get lost in the story from the start. I could go on and on about this. This is hands down a must read/listen! I finished it quick because I couldn’t get enough of it and put it down! Just wow!

Highly recommend

Highly recommend this audible! I enjoyed listening to it, it’s very entertaining. For me, it’s a five stars!

Great listen!

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this novel. The story and characters where captivating and brilliantly highlighted by the compelling narration. Highly recommended.