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  • The Charnel God

  • Zothique Series
  • By: Clark Ashton Smith
  • Narrated by: Reg Green
  • Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (27 ratings)

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The Charnel God

By: Clark Ashton Smith
Narrated by: Reg Green
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Zothique is Earth's last continent in the very distant future when the sun has grown dim, the world has grown old, and the remorseless seas have overwhelmed all other continents. The sciences have been forgotten as the shadowy arts of sorcery and magic have been reborn. The result: a dark world of mystery in which luxurious kings and wandering heroes venture across dim landscapes, pitting their strength and wisdom against powerful wizards, necromancers, and alien gods, all under a dying sun.

In The Charnal God a young couple stops for lodging in the wrong place - the infamous city of Zul-Bha-Sair! Unbeknownst to Phariom and his wife, Elaith, Zul-Bha-Sair is home to Mordiggian, feared god of all who die within his territory. When Elaith falls ill and lapses temporarily into unconsciousness, shadowy agents of Mordiggian arrive and whisk her away to the god's massive temple. Left with no other option, Phariom attempts a danderous mission to locate and rescue his stolen wife.

This is a nail-biting journey into the world of darkness, suspence, and necromancy.

©2003 Clark Ashton Smith (P)2003 Ziggurat Productions

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If you only get one Clark Ashton Smith, get this!

This is probably the best story of all the Clark Ashton Smith audiobooks available on Audible. If you're going to try one, this is the one to start with. And you should try one!

This production does include background sounds and music, but I personally am not annoyed by it at all, in fact I find it sets a great mood and atmosphere. Give the sample a listen and decide for yourself.

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