Empire Paladin

Realm of the Dead Empire Paladin Series, Book 1

By: M. S. Valdez

Narrated by: Josh Innerst

Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

Empire Paladin is a dark and brutal historical fantasy series. The year is 1241. The Holy Roman Empire is torn apart by war and invasion. The Pope has died, and the Holy Church is in turmoil. A devout, holy knight, Camila Chastaine, receives an urgent summons from Rome: A traitorous fellow paladin has corrupted his divine powers to raise an army of the undead, bent on destruction. But Camila will soon face an even greater threat: The battle for her very soul.

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Thrusts you straight into the fierce action

Impressive. I was immediately immersed into this near medieval world full of action and interesting characters. Held my attention right to the end, with great narration

Robert E. Howard fans should like this

I'm a big fan of the Robert E. Howard's Hyborian Age featuring giants like Conan and Red Sonya. This recording took my fancy based on the cover (Frank Frazettaesque) and I was impressed. Its a good long listen with a good voice used for the narration. Enjoyable and, dare I say it, as good as any if the characters and stories from Robert E. Howard. Is that possible?

Zombies and More in 1241!

Camila, the devout Paladin, and soldier of God is fighting for the survival of all that is good and for her soul. Set in 1241 A.D. Camila and the other Paladins charged with protecting the local citizens find themselves struggling with their faith. Camila finds herself having to face a powerful Paladin who has turned his back on God and turned to Satan in revenge. Faced with the walking dead, the evil Paladin, Satan, and now discovering her own inner demon … the fun has just begun.

This is an action-packed fantasy adventure complete with intrigue, battles, and zombies! The author, M.S. Valdez has woven a dark tale rich with details and characters. Each situation is handled clearly and with an appropriate narrative. Valdez provides a solid storyline with plot twists that are unexpected. Further, he grows each character with depth, even the side characters are developed accordingly. Valdez has unquestionably written an “edge of your seat, nail-biting” book. It has something for everyone – a bit of romance, a bit of religion, a lot of action, and a lot of zombies!

The narrator, Josh Innerst clearly adds to the book. His voices are unique, his energy fits the storyline, and his cadence moves the book forward at a steady pace. In my opinion, Innerst was the perfect voice actor for this audiobook.
There were no issues with the production or quality of this audiobook.

The Audiobook Reviewer’s Choice Award is a prestigious award presented to the author of the book whose story is believed to deserve higher than the standard 5 Star Rating. This is one of those rare books!

Disclaimer: This Audiobook was provided free of charge by the author, narrator, and/or publisher in exchange for a non-bias, honest review.

Dark and broody with excellent story building

A dark and broody novel with good characters and excellent story building. A good listen to during a long journey home.

Action-packed Medieval Historical Fantasy!!!

The righteous, devout Paladin, soldier of the Divinity, fighting for all that is good. Yet, is victory over evil worth the eternal damnation of this holy warrior's soul?
This tale of medieval fantasy is set during the year 1241 in the Holy Roman Empire. The story focuses on three paladin companions who are tasked with protecting the local populace and serving out justice. That is until they are summoned to return to the heart of the Empire to confront a new threat that has arisen in the land, an evil seeking destruction of all life. Fast-paced and action-packed, the story taps into psychological and moral aspects as the line between good and evil is frequently blurred.

This is a biased review given that I am the author, but I do want to emphasize the superb narration of Josh Innerst. Myself being an avid Audible listener/reviewer, I acutely understand how important the narrator's delivery can enhance the tale; and Josh's narration makes my writing sound far better than it has any right!

I hope you enjoy this tale and Josh's excellent delivery!

A Captivating Fantasy

The author, M.S. Valdez, has created a rich and immersive world that will transport you to a different time and place in the world set in the 13th century. Camila Chastaine is a strong and courageous protagonist who faces many challenges and obstacles that she must overcome to protect the Empire. I was really impressed by the way that the author intertwines fiction with some historical aspects with the fantasy element.
The best part of this audiobook experience was the narrator Josh Innerst. His narration flows naturally and engages the listener. He brought all characters to life. You could perfectly understand the personality and the mood of each character.
I highly recommend this audiobook.

Dark in places, but great story and narration

I confess to loving the narration of this book. The book can be a little slow at first, but give it time. It builds well both in story and in the way the characters are developed. Promising work from this author. Thank you for such an interesting story.

Abosrbing

This story took in from the start. It's well paced and I thought the narration excellent with just the right tone for this epic of a story. I hope to find more from this author

Entertaining

This is a nice audiobook full of historical fantasy, action, thrill, and zombies. It is an amusing book from beginning till end.
The narration was a big plus. The narrator is the best for this genre.
I really enjoyed it!