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Servants of War

By: Larry Correia, Steve Diamond
Narrated by: Daniel Thomas May
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New military fantasy from the creator of Monster Hunter International, Larry Correia, and master of horror Steve Diamond.

The war between Almacia and the Empire of Kolakolvia is in its hundredth year. Casualties grow on both sides as the conflict leaves no corner of the world untouched.

Illarion Glaskov’s quiet life on the fringes of the empire is thrown into chaos when an impossible tragedy strikes his village. When he is conscripted into the Tsarist military, he is sent to serve in The Wall - an elite regiment that pilots suits of armor made from the husks of dead golems.

But the great war is not the only - or even the worst - danger facing Illarion, as he is caught in a millennia-old conflict between two goddesses. He must survive the ravages of trench warfare, horrific monsters from another world, and the treacherous internal politics of the country he serves.

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Larry Correia is the Dragon Award-winning, best-selling author of the Monster Hunter International series, the Saga of the Forgotten Warrior series, the Grimnoir Chronicles, and the Dead Six series of military thrillers.

Steve Diamond founded and runs the review site Elitist Book Reviews, which was nominated for the Hugo Award in 2013, 2014, and 2015. He writes for Ragnarok, Baen, Privateer Press, and numerous small publications. He is also the editor of the horror anthology Shared Nightmares.

©2022 Larry Correia and Steve Diamond (P)2022 Audible, Inc.

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EXCELLENT

An excellent blend of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, mythology, and trench warfare. The framework has been laid for an incredible new series.

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Theater of the mind like no other!

The story was stellar, and the flow was like the smoothest river ride imaginable... bringing to life several characters is, in my layman's opinion, very difficult, it eas done seemingly effortlessly... the life in the main and secondary characters were real and tangible!

I can't wait for the 2nd installment!!!

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A little slow to start…

Brutal world with little joys but enthralling once you get into it. Not crazy about the narration. His Russian accents are a bit stilted. Honestly, would have preferred no accents. This reader is usually excellent.

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Fast paced and excellent

Larry, the master of action, and Steve Diamond, the modern H.P. Lovecraft, have spun a compelling yarn about war, friendship, and terrifying otherworldly beings in this WWI-inspired story.

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WWI like trench warfare with divinities and monsters

I enjoyed this story of a young man, Illarion, sent to war, and thriving. His unit, The Wall, operates metal suits of armor powered by soldiers and golem remnants. Illarion is driven to the army by a netherworld monster that killed everyone in his village and nearly killed him. He enlists to appease a goddess who saved him. Illarion battles include human monsters as well as supernatural creatures.

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Machines, Magic, and Myth

A great start to a new fantasy series. Combines WW1 era warfare, battle magic, and folklore into a compelling story.

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Fantastic story

Fantastic story about fantasy power armour on the Eastern Front of a parallel universe WW1. Well executed. Can’t wait for more.

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Great story that ties everything together well

The plot continues to thicken without you realizing where it’s going, simply great! Cannot wait to listen to the next one in the series

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Enjoyable

Really enjoyed this story. The characters are well developed and did not detract from the story. Enjoyed the narration as it met my expectations and added to the overall positive feel of this story.

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Awesome!

The world is very well thought out and the rules of the magic system are pretty clearly laid out. The characters and plot were a blast and the narration by Daniel Thomas May only made them all better (If such a thing were possible!)

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