The Forgetting Moon

By: Brian Lee Durfee

Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds

A massive army on the brink of conquest looms large in a world where prophecies are lies, magic is believed in but never seen, and hope is where you least expect to find it.

Welcome to the Five Isles, where war has come in the name of the invading army of Sor Sevier, a merciless host driven by the prophetic fervor of the Angel Prince, Aeros, toward the last unconquered kingdom of Gul Kana. Yet Gault, one of the elite Knights Archaic of Sor Sevier, is growing disillusioned by the crusade he is at the vanguard of just as it embarks on his Lord Aeros' greatest triumph.

While the eldest son of the fallen king of Gul Kana now reigns in ever increasing paranoid isolationism, his two sisters seek their own paths. Jondralyn, the older sister, renowned for her beauty, only desires to prove her worth as a warrior, while Tala, the younger sister, has uncovered a secret that may not only destroy her family but the entire kingdom. Then there's Hawkwood, the assassin sent to kill Jondralyn who has instead fallen in love with her and trains her in his deadly art. All are led further into dangerous conspiracies within the court. And hidden at the edge of Gul Kana is Nail, the orphan taken by the enigmatic Shawcroft to the remote whaling village of Gallows Haven, a young man who may hold the link to the salvation of the entire Five Isles.

You may think you know this story, but everyone is not who they seem nor do they fit the roles you expect. Durfee has created an epic fantasy full of hope in a world based on lies.

©2016 Brian Lee Durfee (P)2019 Recorded Books

meh

The story was not bad but this book left a lot of unanswered questions that a reader would not normally need to wait to get answers to. it just kind of stopped in the middle of the story.

Brilliantly Written and Narrated!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book with its dynamic storyline that pulled me in and twisted in ways I didn't expect. All of the characters were vibrant and didn't fit the same tired old mold that so many fantasy stories keep regurgitating over and over again. For the most part none of the characters were entirely naive and innocent or corrupt and evil and they were complex in their actions and motivations. Top this off with one of the best narrators in the business and it shapes up to be a book that will leave fantasy fans satiated. The one and only complaint I have is with the tad bit over the top passages from the various holy books that begin each chapter. Regardless I'm excited to start the next book in the series immediately after I finish writing this review!

Incredible!!

Wow what a great beginning to a series!!
It's 1:04 in the morning and I start work at 6 but couldn't stop reading the end of this book. Sooo good, has everything I love in a fantasy novel.
I hope Durfee completes the third book soon I'm starting on the second immediately!!

Formulaic... and I love it

It’s one of those books you feel like you have read before, you still love it, and still want to get on to the next one ASAP. Looking back at ancient religions whose stories conflict in a world where there is no obvious system of magic with characters that are engrossing is what made this stand out. If you are looking for an exciting story, that is a little predictable, with characters you can relate to this won’t disappoint. If you want dark gritty fantasy it has a bit of that, if you want deep meaning and allegory, it has a bit of that. Great characters, good story... oh and one of the best narrators alive. If you listen to fantasy are not already a TGR fanboy/girl then... wait everyone already knows, and I am rambling...

3 starts is being generous

i don't understand why this book is rated so highly. I hate when there are so many characters inna book who are supposed to be smart, but at the same time are completely dumb.
the story was just interesting enough that I did not abandon the book midway, but it was a struggle.