Fall of Kings

By: David Gemmell

Narrated by: Thomas Judd

Length: 16 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's Summary

Darkness falls on the Great Green, and the Ancient World is fiercely divided. On the killing fields outside the golden city of Troy, forces loyal to the Mykene King mass. Among them is Odysseus, fabled storyteller and reluctant ally to the Mykene, who knows that he must soon face his former friends in deadly combat.

Within the city, the Trojan king waits. Ailing and bitter, his hope is pinned on two heroes: his favourite son Hektor, and the dread Helikaon who will wreak terrible vengeance for the death of his wife at Mykene hands.

War has been declared. As enemies, who are also kinsmen, are filled with bloodlust, they know that many of them will die, and that some will become heroes: heroes who will live for ever in a story that will echo down the centuries.

©2018 David Gemmell (P)2018 Orion Publishing Group

This was a let down.

I had read the original book when it was released. I loved the first two, the characters were deep and human. The story was complex and tragic, but this book was one dimensional and predictable. I believe with Mr. Gemmells death and the subsequent assistance of his wife and editor this story becomes a paint by the numbers sword and sorcery novel. This is a great shame because of how great the first two parts of the story were.

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Miss Gemmell

I have read all of his books enjoyed his honor of his characters druss ,Wayland and the 30 and many more. His philosophical views were great. Well done to his wife too Catch the spirit of how he writes ,going to miss him.

Love it!

storyline is fast paced and addictive (Even if it is quite corny in some sections).

The narrator does a fantastic job and the series wraps up quite well.

Amazing take on the fall of troy!

I was blown away by the imagery and storyline that David Gemmell created. The twists, triumphs, and heart-wrenching moments were more than enough to make you feel like you were fighting the legendary Achilles yourself.

Fantastic

She walked with heroes. Amazing book, great listen. May you rest in peace David Gemmell. A story teller never dies when his tales live on.

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Fantastic in every way

An incredible tale flawlessly narated. This is worth your time and money. It's that good

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excellent story

This is a fantastic trilogy of books, which are gripping and compelling from the beginning to the end.

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Heartbreakingly enthralling

Ahhhhh I don't even know what to say, just listen to it and you will understand.

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fantastic

I love these books,the characters were real and the twists on history felt like they could be fact,like Odysseus,David Gemmell lives still.

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Liam Goulding

A masterpiece I love this series David is a true author and a good man

brilliant

David at his best. sounds a better history than the stories of old, I feel honoured at hearing it, even after reading the books for my self.

a lot of story ...

all perfect to listen to a chapter and be ready and waiting for the next

Excellent

This is the final part of a trilogy. A thrilling adventure where we fall in love with a vast cast of characters and ride each one’s journey sharing their triumphs and defeats. A reworking of the story of the Trojan War with myriad layers and twists. I read these books some 10 years ago and remembered them fondly. Listening to them this time was just as enjoyable and they stood up to the memories.

wonderful

One of my favorite trilogy books by David Gemmell and wonderfully told by the reader Thomas Judd.