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The Power That Preserves
- The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, Book 3
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Series: The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, Book 3
- Length: 20 hrs and 52 mins
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy
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Publisher's Summary
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. Yet in order to win he must stand against his dearest friends and direst foes in combat. As Lord Mhoram leads the armies of the Land in helpless warfare, the wild magic of Thomas Covenant’s white gold wedding ring is once again the Land’s only salvation - and he still has no idea how to use it.
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- Missy
- 11-04-20
Why do you do this to us??!!!
I love this series. At this point I am almost done with this book (4 hours left). Why can’t I find the next three books? The wounded land is the next one and I can’t find it anywhere in audio. This makes no sense. The series after this one is out. I love this series can you please get the next trilogy out on audio or am I missing something? Otherwise I will be forced to change my rating due to not being able to go forward with this series.
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- Mernita Cheek
- 06-16-20
Excellent
I read these books 40ish years ago. L am so happy to finally find them in audio form.
One of Scott’s best performances, IMO. Just wish that the second series was on audible also.
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- Texas Ted
- 12-17-20
Fantastic Book
The narrator does a Great Job again, and I hope a-z gets the second Chronicles soon!
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- Matthew D. Bixby
- 09-24-20
A must read for anti-hero fans
everything you've come to expect in a protagonist hero is cast aside. a powerless champion with unfathomable power. A villian with depth of character and beauty. still in the end the good guys die evil however diminished survives and you leave sustained. take the time hear the tale become renewed
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- Bob Greynolds
- 04-19-21
love this series.
Read it more than once in the 80s, but so much better having it read to me. loved the reading by Scott Brick...
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- Jugdish.V
- 03-13-21
Stunning. Donaldson and Brick are amazing!
A story like no other. Adventure, anguish, joy, revelation, and ultimately that of understanding. An unrivaled series.
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- D. Radcliff
- 03-07-21
Read this
This is one of only a handful of books that I have read more then once.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-26-21
Great book!
I have read it many times. The entire series is amazing. Makes it hard to find something else to read.