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The King's Justice
- Two Novellas
- Narrated by: Scott Brick, Kevin Orton
- Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Two new, original novellas - Donaldson's first publication since finishing the Thomas Covenant series - are a sure cause for celebration among his many fans.
In The King's Justice, a stranger dressed in black arrives in the village of Settle's Crossways, following the scent of a terrible crime. He even calls himself "Black", though almost certainly that is not his name. The people of the village discover that they have a surprising urge to cooperate with this stranger, though the desire of inhabitants of quiet villages to cooperate with strangers is not common in their land, or most lands. But this gift will not save him as he discovers the nature of the evil concealed in Settle's Crossways.
The Augur's Gambit is a daring plan created by Mayhew Gordian, hieronomer to the queen of Indemnie, a plan to save his queen and his country. Gordian is a reader of entrails. In the bodies of chickens, lambs, piglets, and one stillborn infant he sees the same message: The island nation of Indemnie is doomed. But even in the face of certain destruction a man may fight, and the Hieronomer is utterly loyal to his beautiful queen - and to her only daughter. The Augur's Gambit is his mad attempt to save a kingdom.
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- Audio Gra Gra
- 11-03-15
A far cry from his best work
The Kings Justice is a book containing 2 novellas, the first new writing from Donaldson since the (final?) instalment of the Thomas Covenant Series.
I'm giving this book 3 stars only because I'm a Donaldson fan, and thus I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt - perhaps I just wasn't in the mood for these 2 stories. I found them to be just so.....lacklustre.
All the usual Donaldson tropes are present - in the first story from which the book gets its title we have a mysterious character named Black, a world weary and broken hero from whom more than his very mortality might be required to serve his king's purpose. This story is so average by Donaldson's usual high standards that only a few days later I can hardly remember anything of note from it.
The second and longer story, The Augur's Gambit, has its own share of Donaldson's standard themes. In this story we have an island kingdom facing a prophecy of impending doom, and in light of that, a monarch who seems to think the salvation of her people lies in bringing them to the point of war and embracing it. Mix in some highly unorthodox political machinations and of course the obligatory hero who serves their queen with blind unflinching allegiance, honour and trust despite her questionable motives and tactics and you've got a very very poor cousin to Donaldson's excellent Mirror Of Her Dreams / A Man Rides Through novels.
Traditionally, Donaldson's greatest strength has been his characters. Throughout his writing, his major characters are complex and often sociopathically flawed people, whether they be emotionally or physically broken, maniacally evil or naively innocent and pure. Whether they were heroes or villains, they always drew a visceral reaction from me - whether it was extreme like, dislike or frustration. That is where I think the achilles heel of these 2 novellas lies. The characters in these 2 stories are either just so bland or tired ghosts of better characters he's written in the past that I found it impossible to care about any of them.
Hopefully this is just a minor blip and better stories and characters are in store for us next time.
In regards to the narration - the first story is read by Scott Brick, who has read parts of Donaldson's iconic Thomas Covenant books (frustratingly not available on Audible though). Brick tries hard to wring something out what is a really average story - so much so that he almost has to overact the narration in an attempt to bring the story to life.
The second story is narrated by Kevin Orton, someone who I have not heard before and his reading gives the story a kind of aristocratic tone, which while it took some time for me to get used to, did end up suiting the tone of the story.
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- K. Konetzka
- 12-12-15
Two novellas are great fun
I've been a Donaldson fan forever and I very much enjoyed these stories.
The first novella, The King's Justice, is a dark fantasy. Another reviewer described it as reminiscent of a western. I agree: a western told told in rich nearly-poetic language. Its tone is is greatest strength. I highly, highly recommend listening to the audiobook version, read by Scott Brick, who knows exactly how to invoke a story like this.
The second novella, The Augur's Gambit, is a story of intrigue in the Queen's court, much in the same spirit as Daughter of Regals or Mordant's Need. Daughter is one of my favorite Donaldson stories, and this one is great fun as well.
In both of the stories I would have liked to have more of the story. Each could have been a full-length novel. But Donaldson makes the novellas work by hinting at much more history and background than he told directly. This is the case at whatever length Donaldson writes because he always imagines much more than he can ever get fully on the page.
These stories are very enjoyable and I heartily encourage you to try them.
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- 1st World Problems
- 02-13-17
Double whammy!
Both of these novellas are point-of-view pieces from unusual main characters. Donaldson, in many few pages than is usual for him, crafts two unique worlds, introducing us to them by means of truly interesting characters. Read the blurb for details, but it is my considered opinion that this title is worth reading.
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- Love Living
- 02-07-17
King's justice
Pure Donaldson! Two great stories of hero's and fantasy. Donaldson at his best, thank you!
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- Jesse
- 05-15-19
overall a very difficult read.
seemed more of an exercise in writing style.
an attempt to modify style and wordage to push the envelope of prose.
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- Monica K Abed
- 02-16-17
Donaldson at his best!
Two great and completely different novellas. I loved the contrast of both readers. Scott Brick was perfect for the first story "The Kings Justice". I'm used to his voice on many other Donaldson works and he does an excellent job of voicing the dark and mysterious character named simply as "Black".
The second story was more traditional in a fantasy sense and I found Kevin Orton really shined here. The pacing was a little slower here but the ending was a nice payoff.
Overall both stories are superb and if you know or don't know Donaldson's work it's irrelevant as you will be highly rewarded with two very unique works from a master storyteller at the top of his game.
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Thomas Covenant is a leper, a bitter and solitary pariah who is mystically transported to another Earth where time moves differently than ours, one in which magic takes many forms. The Land is threatened by many evils, the most immediate of which is a maddened Cavewight whose subterranean excavations have unearthed the ancient and puissant Staff of Law. More dangerous to the free people of the Land is the Gray Slayer, Lord Foul, the Despiser, who intends to destroy the actual foundations of the Earth that he might wage war against the universe’s creator.
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The most underrated saga of our time
- By Matthew D. Bixby on 09-02-20
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The Illearth War
- The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, Book 2
- By: Stephen R. Donaldson
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 20 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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After scant days in his “real” world, Thomas Covenant finds himself again summoned to a strange world of magic and Earthpower. There, 40 bitter years have passed, while Lord Foul, immortal enemy of the Land, moves to fulfill his prophecy of doom - his countless minions are already on the march, cutting a devastating swath of destruction across the Land. The Council of Lords find their spells useless, however, now that Foul the Despiser holds the Illearth Stone, the ancient talisman of evil.
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The Illearth War
- By Kevin Fenrick on 08-20-21
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The Wounded Land
- The Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, Book 1
- By: Stephen R. Donaldson
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 22 hrs and 51 mins
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Four thousand years have passed since Covenant first freed the Land from the devastating grip of Lord Foul and his minions. The monstrous force of Evil has regained its power, once again warping the very fabric and balance of the Land. Armed with his stunning white gold, wild magic, Covenant must battle not only terrifying external forces but his own capacity for despair and devastation. His quest to save the Land from ultimate ruin is as exciting and heroic as ever.
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one of my favorite books of all time
- By scott lindquist on 09-21-22
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The One Tree
- The Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, Book 2
- By: Stephen R. Donaldson
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 22 hrs and 18 mins
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Thus Thomas Covenant, accompanied by Linden Avery, begins his search for the One Tree aboard the giantship Starfare’s Gem. Armed with the knowledge given to him in Andelain by his trusted friend, the Forestal Hile Troy, Covenant was determined to succeed. He was the last hope for the salvation of the Land, because only he had the power to forge a new Staff of Law and, with it, to stop the encroaching desecration of the Sunbane and the bloody sacrificial rites of the Clave.
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Fantastic read
- By Dave on 03-04-23
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The Runes of the Earth
- The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
- By: Stephen R. Donaldson
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 27 hrs and 19 mins
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Since their publication more than two decades ago, the initial six books in The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant series have sold more than six million copies and have been published in 10 countries around the world. Now, starting with The Runes of the Earth, Stephen R. Donaldson returns with a quartet of new Covenant novels that are certain to satisfy his millions of fans, and attract countless new followers.
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Better in Audio Format
- By Malcolm on 10-24-08
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The Power That Preserves
- The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, Book 3
- By: Stephen R. Donaldson
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 20 hrs and 52 mins
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Twice before, Thomas Covenant had been summoned to the Land, the strange, otherworldly realm where magic worked and his leprosy vanished. Twice before, he’d been dragged reluctantly into conflict against Lord Foul’s minions, with disastrous consequences for everyone around him. Now, Covenant is back. In a land blasted by war and drowning in despair, Covenant is the only hope against Foul’s imminent triumph.
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Why do you do this to us??!!!
- By Missy on 11-04-20
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White Gold Wielder
- The Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, Book 3
- By: Stephen R. Donaldson
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 22 hrs and 58 mins
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Thomas Covenant was shocked by Linden Avery’s demand; but he realized that, despite their awful failure on The Isle of The One Tree, there was no alternative but to return and fight. Mhoram had warned him: “…In the end, you must return to the Land.” After a long and arduous journey overland, the company reaches Revelstone. Following a fiery showdown with Gibbon Raver, Covenant discovers that he can come to terms with—and control—his awesome power. As he readies himself for the final showdown with Lord Foul, the Despiser, Thomas Covenant knows he has the answer at last.
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Every book has been better and better.
- By Calvin Craig on 02-23-23
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Against All Things Ending
- The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, Book 3
- By: Stephen R. Donaldson
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 33 hrs and 11 mins
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Award-winning author Stephen R. Donaldson’s Thomas Covenant books have sold more than 10 million copies. In the third volume of this trilogy, Linden Avery confronts the consequences of using magical power sufficient to wake the Worm, which is capable of destroying the Land. And although the only hope may rest with Linden’s son, the boy could also bring disaster upon everyone.
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Worst book of the entire Thomas Covenant series.
- By Lore on 03-31-12
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The Last Dark
- The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, Book 4
- By: Stephen R. Donaldson
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 33 hrs and 16 mins
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Compelled step by step to actions whose consequences they could neither see nor prevent, Thomas Covenant and Linden Avery have fought for what they love in the magical reality known only as "the Land." Now they face their final crisis. Reunited after their separate struggles, they discover in each other their true power - and yet they cannot imagine how to stop the Worm of the World's End from unmaking Time. Nevertheless they must resist the ruin of all things, giving their last strength in the service of the world's continuance.
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Joy is in the ears that hear.
- By Lore on 01-19-14
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Fatal Revenant
- The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, Book 2
- By: Stephen R. Donaldson
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 32 hrs and 41 mins
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Linden Avery, who loved Thomas Covenant when they traveled together to The Land 10 years ago, returns to this magical realm in search of her son, Jeremiah. There, not only does she find her son has been healed of the tragic mental condition that kept him mute and unresponsive for years, but she also finds Thomas Covenant himself, impossibly alive and frighteningly intent on carrying out a dark and dangerous plan.
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Donaldson Has Out-Tolkeined Tolkien
- By Angel Crossen-Tanase on 07-26-21
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The Killing God
- The Great God's War, Book 3
- By: Stephen R. Donaldson
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 26 hrs and 46 mins
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The kingdoms of Belleger and Amika had been fighting for generations. But then they learned of a terrible threat moving through them to destroy the Last Repository, an immense hidden library. To face this greater enemy, King Bifalt of Belleger and Queen Estie of Amika allied their lands and prepared for war.
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Outstanding work
- By C. Gray on 12-15-22
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The Mirror of Her Dreams
- Volume I of Mordant's Need
- By: Stephen R. Donaldson
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 28 hrs and 27 mins
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The daughter of rich but neglectful parents, Terisa Morgan lives alone in a New York City apartment, a young woman who has grown to doubt her own existence. Surrounded by the flat reassurance of mirrors, she leads an unfulfilled life - until the night a strange man named Geraden comes crashing through one of her mirrors, on a quest to find a champion to save his kingdom of Mordant from a pervasive evil that threatens the land.
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Scott Brick+Donaldson=Winning Combination
- By C. Lunde on 05-18-12
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Forbidden Knowledge: The Gap into Vision
- The Gap Cycle, Book 2
- By: Stephen R. Donaldson
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 17 hrs and 10 mins
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Beautiful, brilliant, and dangerous, Morn Hyland is an ex-police officer for the United Mining Companies - and the target of two ruthless, powerful men. One is the charismatic ore-pirate Nick Succorso, who sees Morn as booty wrested from his vicious rival, Angus Thermopyle. Thermopyle once made the mistake of underestimating Morn and now he's about to pay the ultimate price. Both men think they can possess her, but Morn is no one's trophy - and no one's pawn. Meanwhile, within the borders of Forbidden Space, wait the Amnioin, an alien race capable of horrific atrocities....
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Nonstop misery and stress is not entertainment
- By Kevin Stokes on 08-22-14
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Chaos and Order: The Gap into Madness
- The Gap Cycle, Book 4
- By: Stephen R. Donaldson
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 29 hrs and 4 mins
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Events were not moving as the Amnion had intended. Once again, humans had been false in their dealings with the aliens. As the planetoid Thanatos Minor exploded into atoms, the Trumpet hurtled into space only one step ahead of hostile pursuers. On board were Morn Hyland and her force-grown son Davies, cyborg Angus Thermopyle, and Captain Nick Succorso - old enemies thrown together in a desperate bid for survival. For both the Amnion and the UMCP, the immediate capture of the fleeing ship and the secrets it contained was imperative.
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Gap Cycle #4 raises the stakes
- By Lore on 12-16-16
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The Real Story: The Gap into Conflict
- The Gap Cycle, Book 1
- By: Stephen R. Donaldson
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins
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Author of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, one of the most acclaimed fantasy series of all time, master storyteller Stephen R. Donaldson returns with this exciting and long-awaited new series that takes us into a stunningly imagined future to tell a timeless story of adventure and the implacable conflict of good and evil within each of us.
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Your So Vain, You Probably Think This Book is
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 09-13-13
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This Day All Gods Must Die: The Gap into Ruin
- The Gap Cycle, Book 5
- By: Stephen R. Donaldson
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 31 hrs and 5 mins
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Hailed as his greatest work ever, Stephen Donaldson's best-selling Gap series is rapidly attaining the status of a classic. Now, one of the most exhilarating space epics ever told comes to a shattering climax in a thrilling tale of high adventure, powerful emotion, and labryrinthine intrigue. As the conflict between humankind and the Amnion aliens heads for crisis, Morn Hyland, cyborg Angus Thermopyle, and the survivors on board the crippled starship Trumpet must return from deep space to Earth.
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Donaldson is dark.
- By Mark E. Evans on 09-13-13