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In the Heart of Darkness
- Belisarius Saga, Book 2
- Narrated by: Pete Bradbury
- Series: Belisarius Saga, Book 2
- Length: 14 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction
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Publisher's Summary
The Malwa Empire has conquered 6th century India and is forging the subcontinent's vast population into an invincible weapon of tyranny. Belisarius, the finest general of his age, must save the world. Guided by visions from a future that may never be, he and a band of comrades penetrate the Malwa heartland, seeking the core of the enemy's power. And when Belisarius leads the forces of good, only a fool would side with evil.
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- Bugra M Gezer
- 10-27-19
Finally!
Second entry in a great series. I waited a long time for this book. Recommend it heartily. You will not be sorry.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-18-19
Great Alternate History Series -
Characters develop better with each installment and plot thickens as locals change. Can't wait for rest!
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- Dawn
- 11-07-19
All Time Favorite Alt History Series
Finally! To be able to listen to one of my favorite series... Give me more, and soon. Please.
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- Wayne
- 09-10-21
good mix of history and sci-fi
well narrated and good story line, greT action and character development easy to follow plot
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- Jonathan Maxwell Arter
- 06-16-21
An old favorite
A great story I read so many years ago, now read to me by. good voice talent.
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- Georgy
- 02-18-21
2nd book in series, almost as great as the first
This is the 2nd book in the incredible series about Belisarius in Eric Flint's pseudo-history.
It's almost as good a the 1st, the plot is no less interesting though the description of the naval battle is a bit difficult to follow.
The performance is quite adequate, not incredible but not bungled, all the voices are distinguishable. My only issue is with pronunciation of some names.
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- bart
- 11-03-20
A slow burning excellently written & performed!
An awesome story which is so good @ times you'll think it's top 5 but other times it kinda drags... But oh boy, the drags are sooo well done! Kinda like icing on the very best desert, did it need it? No, but it gives much more flavor to the overall desert
Didn't have to think twice, I'm off to book #3
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- Crawtrapman
- 08-28-20
good book
good book and good production. I enjoyed it and highly recconend it. well worth spending money on
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- evan marshall pinkston
- 01-21-20
Simply the Best
Just wonderful! Best series of all time and Pete Bradbury did an amazing job. So many voices for so many characters done perfectly.
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- James.d.Hunt
- 12-24-19
Great series
Wish audible would speed up with the rest of the books in this series.. Peter Bradbury does a great job with telling of the story.