The High Seer

Darkling Souls, Book 1

By: Alex Bree

Narrated by: Leslie Gallagher

Aurienne had been a pawn of prophecy for too long. She would take control of fate, even if it turned her into a monster. For years, High Seer Aurienne has lived with a single haunting truth—her visions will not save her people from the prophesied apocalyptic war that’s always haunted her nightmares. That all changes the day blacksmith Theo saves her life. She foresees Theo’s destiny to gather the continent’s five warring nations to stand against the invading forces. Suffering the soul-rending consequences of spirit necromancy, Aurienne finds herself fighting to survive a deadly web of assassination attempts, mind-shattering visions, and ruinous betrayal. Theo cannot refuse when Aurienne asks for his help to save their people. He travels the length of the continent facing timeworn superstitions coming to life as he asks neighboring nations to join their cause. Refusing to let down the woman he is falling in love with—even though the fates whisper she will never love him back—he assembles an army of rebels fighting to retain their humanity as the corrupted magic of the land transforms them into the monsters of legend. Saving the world does not come without cost. Standing against the conquering emperor, backed by his bloodthirsty goddess and moon-cursed army, Aurienne and Theo must decide whether to unleash forces more monstrous than the enemy they’re fighting against.

©2023 Alex Bree (P)2025 Alex Bree

Excellent dark fantasy!!

I really enjoyed this story and the narrator nailed it. There are a number of very interesting characters great world building. The story has a little bit of a darker theme the world is making monsters to fight monsters. Perfect for spooky season!

The Perfect Dark Fantasy with Yearning and Divine Punishments

Absolutely obsessed. I still have 4 hours left. This is everything ive ever wanted in a dark fantasy. The spice is on the page and slightly off the page, but it doesnt feel like it because the YEARNING !!! So sad for this book to end.

Best Fantasy Audiobook of 2025!

This book has everything you want in a high fantasy book! The lore and world-building are immersive and fascinating, and the magic system is so unique. Alex Bree also does a great job building connections and interactions between each of the characters, which creates so much depth. Leslie Gallagher does an incredible job narrating, and gives each character an individual voice and personality, which is so impressive given how man characters there are in this story!