Soulmarked

The Fatemarked Epic, Book 3

By: David Estes

Narrated by: Derek Perkins

Length: 24 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's summary

Despite the efforts of several of the fatemarked, turmoil and violence continue to plague the Four Kingdoms.

To the north, Annise Gäric ventures into the Hinterlands to discover the truth of the Sleeping Knights, who may be the only hope for her kingdom. Meanwhile, Tarin Sheary travels to Darrin in a desperate bid to repel the eastern forces amassing at Crow's Nest. Unbeknownst to either of them, a new threat rises in Blackstone.

In the west, Rhea Loren seeks to ransom her prisoners, Gareth Ironclad and Gwendolyn Storm, which will bring her one step closer to her goal of controlling the fatemarked. Relying on her ability to summon the ancient sea creature, Wrathos, she seeks to unify her people while persuading them that the child growing inside her was placed there directly by Wrath.

With his fatemarked sister in tow, Grey Arris sails toward Pirate's Peril in search of the truth about Shae's marking and the cause of her recurring dream of a pirate.

In the southern empire of Phanes, a slave rebellion is brewing, with Jai Jiroux and Shanti Parthena Laude at its core. But the Hoza brothers will not relinquish their power without a fight.

Finally, in Calyp, Raven Sandes' dragonia are growing, and she must decide whether to use them against the east, who continue to attack her desert borders. Simultaneously, Roan Loren shows up at her palace with an offer she cannot refuse, as he strives to learn the truth of the Western Oracle's prophecies and the origins of the fatemarked.

As always, Bane is lurking in the shadows with his new partner, Chavos the plaguemarked, plotting how to destroy those who would stand in the path of peace.

©2017 David Estes (P)2018 Podium Publishing

Narration the best

While the story can be a little slow at times the narration is fantastic differentiating between characters is easy and very entertaining well Done by the narrator

1 & 2 are better but this one is still good.

Gwen is a great character I wish that the author would have done a better job with the Roan character who comes across as being wimpy and whiny and yet has both males and females falling madly in love with him. I guess it's the authors way of being PC. Love the Annise character, a good balance of strong, compassionate, insecure, intelligent and loving. Rhea is just mental . . . enough said. I would have liked to have heard more of Raven and Grey, both started off as interesting characters but have been unimpressive as of late. The author has decided to make Roan the hero of the series which is too bad since he's the one character that does nothing for me.

Estes and Perkins= Dynamic Duo!

Mr. David and Mr. Derek continues to deliver an amazingly complex and strong storyline. How each character interacts and interrelates continues to impress the readers and Audible listeners! Ready for the next book!

Amazing Read!

Each book keeps getting better and better! Every chapter ends with a cliff hanger so you just keep reading till it's finished and then you start the next book. If you like Game of Thrones or Lord of the Rings you will love this series😊

Amazing

This series has had me captivated from the beginning! Wonderful listen. The narrator is amazing. Great books. all of them.

Well developed fantasy world.

further I get into the story the better it gets. this is one of those great stories that just keeps getting better and better I can't wait to start Death marked.

Always Awsome

The narration is awesome!! and the storyline is captivating unable to put the book down I’m on to the next book in line .

The entire series was absolutely fantastic!!

The entire series was absolutely fantastic!!

Please do not pay attention to the negative reviews (especially the ignorant “woke” comments; it’s actually alright that not everyone is a straight, white and male!!) I loved every minute of the series. It was well written, funny, sad, exciting, beautiful, perfect!!

Mr. Estes thank you for giggles and the tears! From your MS NY “artist” and creator of “The Jewel” pirate ship birdhouse, fan <3

excellent

each book in the fatemarked series has gotten better and better. excellent in depth characters, a story line that pulls you in from the beginning, and magic formed perfectly to the world it comes from. well done

A compelling continuation

The storylines are intriguing, the romance and youth is not my favorite. I appreciate the inclusivity of various orientations and races. I look forward to starting David Estes’s next series that Michael j Sullivan reviewed, especially to see if/how the writing has matured. I’ll be continuing this series by increasing my membership level, after a short break with a public library listen (Sanderson’s Warbreaker) that finally became available!