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Publisher's summary
The key to magic is the first chapter of the fantasy series The Kingdom of Wizards: The Seals of the Altior. It is a book that embodies the simplicity of descriptions and the vivacity of action. This story takes the listener to a fantastic medieval environment in which battles, magic, and spells are prevalent.
Baltdeon is a young boy who finds himself enlisted at the behest of his father, among the recruits of the great order of the Paladins of Hombros.
His dream of becoming an alchemist seems to be shattered step by step as he approaches the Arx Lupus military outpost with the supply wagon.
He and his companions are led into a cycle of battles to defend the garrison attacked by an army of orcs, victims of an ancient spell, confined by a magical barrier.
Forced to violate the code of honor of the military order they have sworn allegiance to, they face the first dangerous adventure of their life that sees them protagonists in the theft of an ancient relic.
The real challenge of these young people will be the chosen path: surviving is their art, saving lives is their mission, realizing their dream is the ultimate goal.
Battles, spells, hidden sorceries, betrayals, magic, kingdoms and empires, castles, fortresses, cities, and villages are the outline of a range full of events and twists.
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- By Andrew Stone on 05-14-15
By: Brian K. Fuller
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The First Book of Swords
- By: Fred Saberhagen
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 920
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 821
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Story4 out of 5 stars 820
For a game, the gods have given the world 12 Swords of Power so that they might be amused as the nations battle for their possession. But Vulcan the Smith has had his own little joke: the Swords can kill the gods themselves. What started out as Divine Jest has become all too serious as the gods fight to recover the Swords, and mortals discover that the mantle of power is more delicious and more terrible than anything they could have imagined.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One Of My Very Highest Recommendations!
- By Michael on 02-25-13
By: Fred Saberhagen
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Awaken His Eyes
- The Awakened Book One
- By: Jason Tesar
- Narrated by: James Norwood
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 63
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 53
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 52
The History: Thousands of years ago, a renegade faction of angels abandoned the spiritual realm and began their inhabitation of earth. Worshiped as gods for their wisdom and power, they corrupted our realm and altered the course of human civilization. Amidst the chaos of a dying world, a prophet foretold the awakening of a human who would bring an end to this evil. But the cataclysmic destruction of our planet forced a rebirth of humanity. The prophecy faded from the memory of our kind and went unfulfilled - until now!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Surprisingly different
- By Gael Dalton on 06-06-22
By: Jason Tesar
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River of Spears
- By: Kade Derricks
- Narrated by: James Patrick Cronin
- Length: 4 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 12
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Story4 out of 5 stars 10
Magentite. The rarest of gems, one capable of turning any mage into an unstoppable force of destruction. A gem found only in the empty lands surrounding the Tyber River. And now war has come. Endless war between Esteria and the native Tyberons, a savage and mysterious people who prowl the grass-covered land with spearpoints ready. Unable to end the conflict the Esterians rely on mercenaries to bolster their military, desperate men like Dain Gladstone, a disgraced Paladin.
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3 out of 5 stars
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War and survival
- By happyjo on 11-08-18
By: Kade Derricks
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Thinblade
- Sovereign of the Seven Isles, Book 1
- By: David A. Wells
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 18 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,435
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,314
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,322
When second son Alexander Valentine loses his brother to an assassin's arrow, he discovers that his family protects an ancient secret and reluctantly finds himself at the center of the final battle of a war that was supposed to have ended two thousand years ago. Pursued by the dark minions of an ancient enemy, Alexander flees to the mountain city of Glen Morillian where he discovers that he is the heir to the throne of Ruatha, one of the Seven Isles, but before he can claim the throne he must recover the ancient Thinblade.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Worst Book I've Ever Listened To or Read
- By Samantha S on 11-29-16
By: David A. Wells
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Renaissance
- Assassin's Creed, Book 1
- By: Oliver Bowden
- Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
- Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,068
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 956
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 958
Betrayed by the ruling families of Italy, Ezio Auditore embarks upon an epic quest for vengeance. To eradicate corruption and restore his family's honor, he will learn the art of the Assassins. Along the way, Ezio will call upon the wisdom of such great minds as Leonardo da Vinci and Niccolò Machiavelli, knowing that survival is bound to the skills by which he must live.To his allies, he will become a force for change in his fight for freedom and justice.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great story, Great Narration.
- By Jason on 05-22-12
By: Oliver Bowden
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Ascension
- The Trysmoon Saga, Book 1
- By: Brian K. Fuller
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,077
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 993
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 989
Gen was a bard's apprentice, his nimble hands meant for the lute and his voice for a song. Then the half-mad and completely bored Shadan Khairn invaded Gen's village to winter there and start a war. He shoved a sword in Gen's hands and tormented his body, shaping a bard into a warrior to be killed for sport. As the days of torture pile up like the snow, Gen searches for death. But the day is at hand when the shattered shards of the world will knit together again, and the world's slain god will be reborn.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic Epic Fantasy
- By Andrew Stone on 05-14-15
By: Brian K. Fuller
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Children of Fire
- The Chaos Born, Book 1
- By: Drew Karpyshyn
- Narrated by: Phil Gigante
- Length: 16 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 219
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 197
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Story4 out of 5 stars 199
Long ago the gods chose a great hero to act as their agent in the mortal world and to stand against the demonic spawn of Chaos. The gods gifted their champion, Daemron, with three magical Talismans: a sword, a ring, and a crown. But the awesome power at his command corrupted Daemron, turning him from savior to destroyer. Filled with pride, he dared to challenge the gods themselves. Siding with the Chaos spawn, Daemron waged a titanic battle against the Immortals. In the end, Daemron was defeated, the Talismans were lost, and Chaos was sealed off behind the Legacy - a magical barrier the gods sacrificed themselves to create.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not a Good Book - Amateurish and Derivative
- By Grace Ausley on 01-06-14
By: Drew Karpyshyn
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Sir Kendrick and the Castle of Bel Lione
- The Knights of Arrethtrae
- By: Chuck Black
- Narrated by: Andy Turvey, Dawn Marshall
- Length: 5 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 176
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 154
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Story5 out of 5 stars 153
As the Knights of the Prince await His triumphant return, they are steadfast in their mission to take His story into the kingdom and recruit as many as are willing. But when a new and dangerous threat is revealed, their mission is jeopardized. Sir Kendrick and his young charge, the impetuous Sir Duncan, are sent on a mission to discover the identity and origin of a secretive new order known as the Conquistero Knights.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book
- By Carl Ciprian on 08-01-19
By: Chuck Black
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The Way of the Warrior
- Young Samurai, Book 1
- By: Chris Bradford
- Narrated by: Joe Jameson
- Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 247
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 207
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 205
August 1611. Jack Fletcher is shipwrecked off the coast of Japan - his beloved father and the crew lie slaughtered by ninja pirates. Rescued by the legendary sword master Masamoto Takeshi, Jack's only hope is to become a samurai warrior. And so his training begins. But life at the samurai school is a constant fight for survival. With courage in his heart and his sword held high, can Jack prove himself and face his deadliest rival yet?
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3 out of 5 stars
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Great story, HORRIBLE Japanese pronunciation
- By Derek Sorenson on 12-24-20
By: Chris Bradford
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Patch 17
- By: G. Akella
- Narrated by: Zach Villa
- Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,133
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,056
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,057
A new update arrives to the ultra-popular online game, Realm of Arkon. With Patch 17, the level of immersion experienced by players in their gaming capsules has made virtual reality indistinguishable from the real world. But every gamer's dream becomes a nightmare for Roman Kozhevnikov after he gets confined to Arkon against his will. And not just to Arkon, but to its deadliest zone - Demon Grounds. Playing - or rather living - as his character Krian, it's not just about survival for Roman.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Excellent story, great narrator...except...
- By Fitzwibble on 04-06-17
By: G. Akella
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Woundhealer's Story
- The First Book of Lost Swords
- By: Fred Saberhagen
- Narrated by: Cynthia Barrett
- Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 161
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 149
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 149
Returning to the milieu of his Swords trilogy, Saberhagen offers a new scenario. The gods have withdrawn from the human world and the 12 Swords of Power they had forged are now scattered, lost and hidden. The weapons are still coveted, though, by men like Baron Amintor, who has lost one kingdom and now sees them as the means to another. No scruples stop him from stealing the sword Woundhealer from the White Temple, where its powers were offered to cure all pilgrims.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Choose Your Sword, And Step Forward Into Destiny!
- By Michael on 03-08-13
By: Fred Saberhagen
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Disenchanted
- Land of Dis
- By: Robert Kroese
- Narrated by: Phil Gigante
- Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 901
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 824
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Story4 out of 5 stars 822
King Boric the Implacable knows death comes to all great warriors. He just didn't expect it to be so damn fickle. Felled by an assassin's blade, he should be spending eternity carousing in the Hall of Avandoor. Instead, his spirit is bound to his decaying body by the enchanted sword of Brakslaagt. And unless he can hunt down the mysterious Lord Brand, who gave him the weapon so long ago, he is cursed to wander the earth forever as an undead wraith.
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4 out of 5 stars
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FOR GROVLICK SAKE
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 07-15-17
By: Robert Kroese
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The Land: Founding: A LitRPG Saga
- Chaos Seeds, Book 1
- By: Aleron Kong
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 33,460
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 30,926
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30,866
Tricked into a world of banished gods, demons, goblins, sprites and magic, Richter must learn to meet the perils of The Land and begin to forge his own kingdom. Actions have consequences across The Land, with powerful creatures and factions now hell-bent on Richter's destruction. Can Richter forge allegiances to survive this harsh and unforgiving world or will he fall to the dark denizens of this ancient and unforgiving realm? A tale to shake "The Land" itself, measuring 10/10 on the Richter scale, how will Richter's choices shape the future of The Land and all who reside in it?
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2 out of 5 stars
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A bit cringy
- By Jeremy Schultz on 03-13-18
By: Aleron Kong
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The Legend of Huma
- Dragonlance: Heroes, Book 1
- By: Richard A. Knaak
- Narrated by: Richard Topol
- Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 810
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 741
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 744
Only fragments of the account of Huma survived the Cataclysm that broke the world of Krynn. The fullness of his tale has never been told – until now. One man took up the call to defend the world against the Queen of Darkness. He was the first Hero of the Lance, driven by his devotion to the Oath and the Measure and his love for a silver dragon. His life made him a hero. Here is the tale that made him a legend….
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4 out of 5 stars
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poor performance, good story
- By Tim & Michelle on 10-25-16
By: Richard A. Knaak
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Awaken
- The Mortal Mage, Book 1
- By: B. T. Narro
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 11 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 919
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 851
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 849
Desil has spent his life training, but a promise to his mother has kept him from using his abilities for anything worthwhile. Now all he does is help his mother manage her tavern as his father rests in a grave. Desil knows there's at least one other mage somewhere in this territory who can do what he can; they share a connection through their magic, although they've never met. He stays up nights wondering what they might be able to accomplish together.
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2 out of 5 stars
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My First Return
- By Kyle the Professional Audible User on 01-24-18
By: B. T. Narro
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The Way into Chaos
- The Great Way, Book 1
- By: Harry Connolly
- Narrated by: Michael Kramer
- Length: 15 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 544
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 498
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Story4 out of 5 stars 499
The city of Peradain is the heart of an empire built with steel, spears, and a monopoly on magic...until in a single day it falls, overthrown by a swarm of supernatural creatures of incredible power and ferocity. Neither soldier nor spell caster can stand against them. The empire's armies are crushed, its people scattered, its king and queen killed. Freed for the first time in generations, city-states scramble to seize neighboring territories and capture imperial spell casters.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Made me want to buy more credits
- By Daniel Olson on 09-16-16
By: Harry Connolly
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Servant of the Crown
- Heir to the Crown, Book 1
- By: Paul J Bennett
- Narrated by: Greg Patmore
- Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 67
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 57
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 56
Tragedy tears Gerald's world apart, and only his unwavering loyalty to the Baron of Bodden saves him. After serving as a soldier for years, a single act of self-sacrifice thrusts his future into the world of politics. Cut off from all he knows, he becomes no more than a pawn to those in command. Banished with little more than the clothes on his back, he seeks a new purpose, for what is a warrior who has nothing left to fight for?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Well written and interesting
- By Kevin Potter on 05-24-19
By: Paul J Bennett
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The Path of Anger
- The Book and the Sword, Book 1
- By: Antoine Rouaud
- Narrated by: Michael Kramer
- Length: 17 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 177
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 167
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Story4 out of 5 stars 165
Year 10 of the new republic, in the remote port city of Masalia: Dun-Cadal, once the greatest general of the empire, has been drinking his life away for years. Betrayed by his friends and grief stricken at the loss of his apprentice, he's done with politics, with adventure, and with people. But people aren't finished with him - not yet.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Epic Fantasy!
- By Bob-o on 08-31-15
By: Antoine Rouaud