Tempests and Slaughter (The Numair Chronicles, Book One)

By: Tamora Pierce

Narrated by: Ariadne Meyers

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This must-read fantasy from an author who is legend herself--TAMORA PIERCE--is one Bustle calls "the perfect book for die-hard Pierce fans and newcomers alike."

"Tamora Pierce's books shaped me not only as a young writer but also as a young woman. She is a pillar, an icon, and an inspiration."
--SARAH J. MAAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Tamora Pierce didn't just blaze a trail. Her heroines cut a swath through the fantasy world with wit, strength, and savvy. Her stories still lead the vanguard today. Pierce is the real lioness, and we're all just running to keep pace."
--LEIGH BARDUGO, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Discover the origin story of one of the realm's most powerful mages in the first book in the Numair Chronicles.

Arram Draper is on the path to becoming one of the realm's most powerful mages. The youngest student in his class at the Imperial University of Carthak, he has a Gift with unlimited potential for greatness--and for attracting trouble. At his side are his two best friends: Varice, a clever girl with an often-overlooked talent, and Ozorne, the "leftover prince" with secret ambitions. Together, these three friends forge a bond that will one day shape kingdoms. And as Ozorne gets closer to the throne and Varice gets closer to Arram's heart, Arram realizes that one day--soon--he will have to decide where his loyalties truly lie.

In the Numair Chronicles, readers will be rewarded with the never-before-told story of how Numair Salmalín came to Tortall. Newcomers will discover an unforgettable fantasy adventure where a kingdom's future rests on the shoulders of a talented young man with a knack for making vicious enemies.

"I take more comfort from and as great a pleasure in Tamora Pierce's Tortall novels as I do from Game of Thrones."
--The Washington Post

great origin story of epic characters

this is a great story that really seems to set the foundation of several epic characters and many more awesome books to come set in a spectacular world. excelent character and world building.

Numair!

I love this production, my only criticism is that there are characters that the narrator portrayed as really old and they are not - like Lindhall Reed. Aside from that, it flowed really well.

Solid new story in an underexplored region

I was really excited to finally get Numair's character fleshed out a bit. Him and Daine were a cute match, though the age difference was off putting, but I always felt he was a bit 1-dimensional outside of his relationship. Hearing Tamora write from a male perspective, which is unusual, was quite enjoyable. Numair seemed overly naive though smart, and seeing his friendship with the future emperor fail (as a reader of her other series would know) added quite a bit of suspense. I'm excited to learn more about some of the unsolved mysteries introduced in this book.

Delightful performance and wonderful story

I really love this book, it’s refreshing when the author switches the POV to a boy character. The performer was wonderful! Many of the characters has their own distinct voice and I was delighted to notice that as the main character got older, the voice changed subtly.

Great book

The full story of my favorite character!! I can’t wait for book two! Great reader with good voices.