The Song of the First Blade

The Bladeborn Saga, Book 1

By: T.C. Edge

Narrated by: Steven Brand

An ancient evil. A treacherous king. A mystery going back to the fall of the gods.

In the heart of Vandar, as dark forces close in, Elyon, a gifted Bladeborn knight, fights for his family's survival in a world on the brink of war. In the beleaguered northlands of Tukor, a servant girl with a mysterious past is forced on the run by a treacherous lord, propelling her on a journey that will change her world forever. From the Shadowfort, an ancient power is unleashed, one that will set into motion a series of events that will bring the world to its knees.

With the world on the verge of chaos and countless lives at stake, a new First Blade must be selected, but obstacles stand in the way. Alliances are broken. Enemies are born. Only the strong will survive.

Follow this epic tale where the battle for land, power, and the divine gifts of the Fallen Gods will shape the fates of all.

©2021 T.C. Edge (P)2021 Podium Audio

Good story. Decent Narration.

The story was pretty good. There were a few parts that were a little slow, but I am guessing that was mostly character development. The Narrator has a good reading voice but his voice doesn't change much to show emotions. Not that I was hoping for a dramatization, but it would be nice to hear some anger in his voice when characters are angry and the like.

Great story!!!

This book somehow makes me want to be a better person. Get this book if you want to feel some stuff!

Epic Fantasy with Heart, Grit, and Soul

The Song of the First Blade launches The Bladeborn Saga with the force of a legend being written in real time. T.C. Edge crafts a world that feels ancient yet alive, filled with danger, mystery, and characters you can’t help but root for. The pacing is pitch-perfect—balancing cinematic battles and quiet, emotional moments that reveal the humanity beneath the heroics. Edge’s prose is sharp, confident, and deeply immersive, pulling you into a world where destiny and choice collide.
Steven Brand’s narration is absolutely masterful. His voice commands attention, carrying both gravitas and emotion in equal measure. Every line feels deliberate—powerful when it needs to be, intimate when it matters most. Brand doesn’t just read this story; he inhabits it, giving each character a presence and weight that elevate the entire experience.
For fans of Brandon Sanderson, Anthony Ryan, or John Gwynne, The Song of the First Blade is a must-listen—a flawless blend of classic fantasy spirit and modern storytelling precision. It’s the kind of debut that reminds you why you fell in love with the genre in the first place.
— Aaron Montgomery, Author of The Shadow of War

Great start to an exciting saga.

Unlike many fantasy epics, this one is very pragmatic (in the best possible way). In a world of fantasy and fiction, there is a cool logic to both the characters and overall story arch.

It’s slow, but it builds up to a good fish. Lhota background good book.

Creation to build up the blades are cool. The whole premise of it is very cool. Nothing nothing gives it away as far as who did what android book.