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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
- 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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- 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.