The Blood of Kings

Warden of Fál, Book 2

By: Kyle Alexander Romines

Narrated by: Matt Addis

Being a warden is tough work at the best of times. Keeping the tenuous peace between the five kingdoms of Fál is a difficult business, especially in a land of monsters and magic.

Esben Berengar, the realm’s most feared warden, relies on his wits and his axe to deal with unscrupulous rulers, bloodthirsty outlaws, and the occasional witch.

When the king of Munster is murdered, Berengar is called upon to investigate. Many had cause to want the king dead, and treachery lurks behind every corner.

As tensions between humans and all others threaten to boil over, the warden finds himself reluctantly partnered with Morwen, Munster’s court magician, to solve the murder before the killer strikes at the royal family again.

©2019 Kyle Alexander Romines (P)2019 Kyle Alexander Romines

Bazinga

Just like book 1 (The Wrath of Lords) I thoroughly enjoyed the story. The narrator did a great job and made it difficult to put down. The Warden (Berengar) was interesting and I enjoyed following along with his quest. I started this book immediately after finishing book 1. I'm looking forward to more of the Warden's adventures and hope they are in the works.

Disclaimer: I've been listening at 2x speed for so long anything else sounds like slow motion. My enjoyment of the narrator is based on my listening speed. I only leave 5 stars for books I've listened to multiple times. I'll update my review if/when I listen again.

I requested this book from the author, narrator, or publisher in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.

I can honestly say I would gladly have paid for this book and I recommend it.

Another one well done!

So I may catch a little flak for this comparison, but the antihero main character is like a midevil Sherlock Holmes splashed with a bit of Conan the barbarian. The story has more twists and turns than Lombard Street in San Fran. Just when you think you have it figured out things change. Again I was engaged from the start and loved all the characters and roles they played.

The narrator again was top notch, couldn’t image this being read by anyone else.

Thanks again for the opportunity to review such a wonderful book.

I received this audiobook free at my request for a completely unbiased review.

I adore Warden Berengar!

I had forgotten how much I adore Warden Berengar... He's a man with no roots, and his only allegiance is to the High Queen, a Paladin for her,  holding no law higher than the Queen's... meting out her justice, ending disputes when necessary, never staying anywhere for very long. Berengar is accompanied by two trusted companions... his Battle Axe, and a wolfhound named Faolán. See, what's not to love?!!?? The Blood of Kings has Berengar hard pressed to solve a kings murder, and Berengar has to use his wits to not be ensnared by all the political machinations in play while investigating the crime... and yes, there's plenty of axe welding action too. (Seriously, it just wouldn't be right if there wasn't a witch or two in need of being shortened.) LOL ...
Berengar was completely caught off guard to discover that two women, one the court's magician, and the other the dead kings daughter, were able to break through his personal armored exterior, and indelibly mark the man inside. I really can't say more, you're just gonna hafta get the book to find out what happens!
Matt Addis does a fantastic job narrating, and he really does a perfect grumpy, crusty, Berengar!

Now I have to go back for the first

I didn't realize this was the second in a series until I was a little ways in already, now I need to get the first!

An Excellent Fantasy Adventure

This story opens with great professionalism in the laying of groundwork for the plot. It’s full of political intrigue and plotting. Much rough and tumble fighting. The Narrator has preformed a Very good story with excellent vocal pressure.
I recommend this audiobook for ages 15 and older due to some violence and blood.
I was given this audiobook for free and I freely give it my rating and opinion