The Codex of Her Scars (Sorcerers' Isle, Book 1)

By: Derek Prior

Narrated by: Steven Pacey

"Even the broken will fight"

From the number one best-selling author of Legends of the Nameless Dwarf (fantasy book of the year 2012)

Centuries ago, the Isle of Branikdür was mysteriously abandoned by the ruling Hélum Empire. Ever since, rival clans have battled for supremacy at the bidding of their sacred sorcerers.

During the once-a-year armistice for the Festival of Proving, the gifted warrior Snaith Harrow aims to leave his mark in the fight circles before marrying his childhood sweetheart. But following a freak accident, he discovers a terrible secret about the girl he loves.

Tey Moonshine is a daughter of suffering, and she has fallen prey to the things that stalk the netherworld. Under the influence of a demon that hides within her marrow, she gouges a magical codex into her flesh, believing it will make her the greatest sorcerer the isle has ever known.

Maimed from his accident and no longer able to fight, Snaith is apprenticed to the clan sorcerer, Theurig, and Tey is sent away from the village.

As Snaith is thrust headlong into a sorcerer's world of misdirection and control, Tey must master the darkness that possesses her if she is to stand together with him against the coming storm.

For the ripples of forbidden magic have roused the sleeping might of the Hélum Empire.

War is coming.

A war the clans can never win.

And the fate of Branikdür lies in the hands of a warrior turned wizard and a deranged girl who grows more deadly by the day.

Sorcerers' Isle is a shocking tale of dark fantasy from international best-selling author D. P. Prior.

©2017 D. P. Prior (P)2018 Audible, Inc.

The best book I’ve listened to since I finished Joe Aberceombie

In my opinion there is no one better at narration of these kinds of fantasy then Steven Pacey. Sorcerers’ Isle, with Pacey just put D.P. Prior up a step or five, loved it.

Dark for sure

Steven Pacey saves the day!!!! Not sure I would have completed this book if it wasn't for Steven Pacey's narration, he has a way of drawing you in!!

a great start!

i already live derek prior and steven pacey and the dark style of fantasy so this is all of that, but it's just the start of a new epic. we met the characters we get a few twists and we are setup for some bigger events. say one thing for codex, says it's not the first law, but it's pretty good so far.

If it's your thing

As advertised, this is a grimdark kind of book. The Narration is good. The writing itself is good. The characters are all awful. The story is a bit weak. There is no satisfying arc. There is no conclusion. This is a prelude to other books, which aren't available yet. I'd advise against purchase until that time, because on it's own, Sorcerers' Isle is extremely unsatisfying. If you like the genre go at it. Just be warned it'll end without satisfying you.

AmazIng Story and Narration

This was a first for me by this author. This story left me wanting more. I was pleasantly surprised by how in-depth all his characters were and where their journey was taking them. Plenty of history, magic, warriors and their struggles. Will definitely need more from this author.
Steven Pacey brought the characters to life.