The Blood Debt

Wolf of the North, Book 3

By: Duncan M. Hamilton

Narrated by: Simon Vance

Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

A blade fit for a hero. An army for a tyrant. A reckoning long awaited, and a tale reaching its end.

The riveting conclusion to the Wolf of the North trilogy.

©2017 Duncan M. Hamilton; 2018 Podium Publishing

Don't buy it! Just don't!!

Once again another spectacular series ends with the author seemingly tired of his own story and rushing to the end making it lose all the texture and quality that made the first two books worth listening too.

May Duncan M Hamilton regret his lazy and disappointing ending.

A Most Unsatisfying Ending

From the beginning, the bard unwound the epic starting at a coming-of-age period and methodically moving forward in time with Wulfric gaining more fame and glory with every encounter, helped by a special magical battle gift bestowed on him by an old god. The telling held the promise of an epic conclusion at the end.

Regrettably, after the last horrific battle in which his primary protagonist had escaped his wrath, the next we discover that 20-30 years had passed and the ending was not epic but rather pedestrian and ungratifying.

Ending ruined series

Loved 95% of the series, then the last 20 min make everything meaningless. I wish I never read the books.

EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTE WITH THE WAY THIS BOOK ENDED

Would you try another book from Duncan M. Hamilton and/or Simon Vance?

NO

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

NARRATION WAS VERY GOOD

Did The Blood Debt inspire you to do anything?

NO

Any additional comments?

AGAIN, THE ENDING WAS POOR. I WISH I DID NOT LISTEN TO THIS SERIES.

it's more like an outline than a book

the whole series was just a little underwhelming. I wanted to like it, the first book hooked me but after that nothing ever seem to live up to its promise. There was a great deal of action but nowhere near the necessary World building or detail that would have made this a proper Tale. I love Simon Vance he's always exceptional as a narrator but I just couldn't put my stamp of approval on this series. It's not bad and it definitely got me through a couple of long nights of work but I wouldn't necessarily recommend anyone to spend their credits on it. Too many things needed fleshing out, too many things needed more detail, too many characters were two dimensional or lacking and relatable motivation. so much occurred that was never explained or gone into to the point where it added to the story. Like my headline says it felt like most of the details were bullets in an outline rather than details containing necessary substance for the world in which it was set

Disappointed

Content was good, story and characters compelling but it felt like 2-3 books of saga was skipped. The story world's passing of time was fairly consistent in books 1, 2, and the first 3/4 of book 3, then ended abruptly. Not disappointed because it was bad, but because it was pretty good and I wanted more.

good book ,bad ending

the first two were outstanding, but I guess book three you couldn't find an ending,because the one you did really s*cos, I wish you did better, if you didn't have a ending make a book four,

A Disappointing End

Started great, ended in a rush, really needed a lot more at the end. Feels as though Mr. Hamilton was pressured to finish the book quickly. Unfortunate.

Great story until the last few chapters.

I enjoyed the trilogy quite a bit overall, very well narrated, but felt the ending was rather abrupt and not all that satisfying for such an epic story. Felt like there was at least another book or two missing before the end, but also glad it didn't drag out that long if the result would have been the same.

ok ending sucks.

Ok the ending sucked felt like it was rushed... I like all the other book. this one just fell short..

So good i didnt want it to end

What made the experience of listening to The Blood Debt the most enjoyable?
As the last part of a trilogy this book brought the story to an epic conclusion. Something that I must say I was very disappointed with, as I would have loved it to have gone on longer.

The story was enthralling and with Simon Vance as the narrator you have a certain winner. Incidentally as some who has chosen books just because Simon Vance was reading them, he is undoubtedly a Master of narrating.

In Summary, well worth a read, better if you read the previous two books first.

Great series

Loved it loved the whole series i got completely submerged in them moved along at a fast pace was disappointed when I finished them wanted more and the narrator was first class political backstabbing and sword fights will definitely read more from this author.

What a conclusion !

Book 1 was good, book 2 was equally as good and book 3, what can I say ? I didn't want it to end and as per usual Simon Vance is one of the best narrators you could wish for.

A fitting end to a great trilogy

Thoroughly enjoyable and expertly written in the main. I thought the end might be a bit rushed when I got to the final 40 minutes or so but I should have trusted Duncan to do a good job. As always Simon Vance's wonderful narration brought the story to life. I actively seek out books based on his narration as I know he will enhance any story I listen to.

An absolutely captivating trilogy

This trilogy captivated me completely. The powerful characters, Duncan Hamiltons wonderful writing style referring back to the story teller and of course Simon Vance's amazing performance as narrator. Highly recommend 👌

Another wonderful epic…

The combination of Duncan M. Hamilton & Simon Vance never disappoint. This is the last book in another epic of swords, magic & tragedy. I thoroughly recommend the series & anything else by this author.

Brilliant Ending And Excellent Narration

A spectacular ending to a hero narrated so beautifully could make a grown man cry

Superb

Really Really enjoyed this take .From humble start to contented end.
ithas everything you cot wish for
BRAVO

The ending was the only thing I didn't enjoy

I enjoyed every book but the way it finished felt a bit rushed and I didn't enjoy the ending. Just my opinion but still loved this series.

Sorrow Bringer

The story continues with the Maisterspeaker, whom I think we all know the name of by now. Wulfric, now named Ulfyr, has walked the path and has returned with his prize and becomes the Princess Alice's Champion, but that comes with a price.

He returns to Elzburg at the request of the Princess. However, it also serves Ulfyr's purpose.

I started off this trilogy with a maybe and it has proved to be one of the best trilogies I have listened to. Simon Vance brought the characters to life and really drove this series forward. If there is one comment I would make its that I absolutely hated the ending.