Queen Mother

Angel Sworn, Book 1

By: Jeff Wheeler

Narrated by: Kate Rudd

Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler weaves a mesmerizing spell of wonder and peril in this eagerly awaited epic fantasy series…

Deep in the mountains lies a valley with a secret to immortality—Clairvaux—where the Queen Mother reigns supreme. Hidden within the cliffs and rocky paths and shrouded by waterfalls, the Gallows Tree grows immortal fruit. But only the loyal angel sworn can partake and live forever, weaving magic with grafting wands and bonding to animals to borrow their powers while balancing the good in all living things.

But the idyllic hymns of angelic choirs shatter when death comes to Clairvaux. Bodies strewn and ravaged by claws whisper of a nameless evil threatening the angel sworn and all earthborn. Might Cimree, a young healer in training, hold the key to unraveling the mystery that menaces Clairvaux and the distant bastions it protects? And could a fallen angel held captive deep in the dungeons of Montheron have the answers Cimree seeks? Or will a new magic that transforms animals into monsters force an exodus to a safe haven before all is lost?

©2025 Jeff Wheeler (P)2025 Podium Audio

When the angels are evil at worst and prideful bastards at best.

Jeff has flipped the Story of Genesis, but how far it’ll go is yet to be seen. Too much said will spoil the book, but my title explains my viewpoint on the things seen in the book so far. Kate Rudd is awesome as always, so that’s all great overall.

However, my frustration with the story is probably just me. It feels as if the choices made by characters are occurring because the plot needs it to happen.

The book is worth the read, and I intend to get the next book in this series, but by the 2nd book I expect I’ll know where I stand.

Interesting Story

This fantasy novel has many unexpected we turns. The author never disappoints when it comes to the characters and the plot. An excellent book, and I look forward to the sequel.

Excellent 5 stars

I absolutely love Jeff Wheeler’s work! I just finished the Invisible College collection and was stunned when I finished it. I want more of this series

Strong Characters

The story was very compelling. i completely enjoyed the chemistry of the characters and the narrator did a good job as usual. I also enjoyed the storyline resembling the Bible. The story was interesting and kept my attention. I will be happy for book 2. Waiting impatiently..

Another Engaging and action packed adventure!

Jeff Wheeler has once again created a wonderful, visual world with magic, creatures, and characters which engage the reader right from the beginning, feeling new, yet familiar and connected to prior Beloved tales. I am excited to follow this series through to its conclusion.

Captivating storyline

Love this, can’t wait for book 2! This book is classic Jeff wheeler world building!

My favorite contemporary author

I liked everything about the story
Since I have read all the books from Jeff Wheeler it made the story even more appealing
More subtle
Fitting like a puzzle piece in the worlds Mr. Wheeler conjures

From one of his books to the next published I continue to listen to other authors of the fantasy genre

Loved Sarah J. Maas and 1/2 dozen contemporary authors

There is something deeper in the tone of voice of Jeff Wheeler
A little voice speaking directly to my soul
It’s some strange power only he has

This story teller is imbued with a deeper power than the others
He hits the mark of our better self

I’m sorry there will be a six months wait until Mr. Wheeler’s next book is due
It might not even be the second book of this series
His mind is so prolific, jumping from one world to another one
Every world and everybody has become important to me
So wait it is
It’s predictable
It is well worth it

Great story

Always a pleasure to go through a Jeff wheeler book, I enjoyed this one immensely.

Narration

Another great fantasy duo written by Jeff Wheeler, and performed by Kate Rudd! It has reminiscence of the magical world building found in the king fountain/murriwood series but with a brand new storyline. ❤️

Once things got going, oh my…

The start to this book was deliberate in its pacing. But once the fur started flying, the action was amazing. The story that is developing is also very unique. I need to find out what happens next right now.