The Sword's Elegy

The Sorcerer's Song Series, Book 3

By: Brian D. Anderson

Narrated by: Gildart Jackson

Length: 15 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

The Sword’s Elegy is the third book in a new epic fantasy trilogy from successful self-published author Brian D. Anderson, perfect for fans of The Wheel of Time and The Sword of Truth.

The doom of humankind has at last been realized. Belkar’s prison is broken and his army is on the move. The nations of Lamoria, unaware of the greater danger, look to repel the aggression of Ralmarstad.

Mariyah and Lem, certain that only the magic of the Bards can save them, desperately search for that lost knowledge. But friends and allies are what they need to complete their task. And they are in short supply. For, while peril often brings out the best in us, it also brings out the worst.

In the end, it is not great power, terrible armies, or mighty warriors who will influence the course of fate. But two lovers and the unbreakable bond they share. All questions are answered. All mysteries revealed. And even Belkar will learn that fate, once tempted, cannot be denied.

©2022 Brian D. Anderson (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing

I loved all the of these

just happened on the first book and started with through all the. all the were outstanding. easy to follow and always something happening making it hard to find a pause point lol

Good Peformance of a Mediocre Trilogy Ending

Narrator of the audio book was excellent.

The main issue I have with the book is lack of acknowledgment the author gives to the unthinkable damage the happenings of the book and actions of the protagonists would have on the protagonists. Avoiding spoilers, let's just say the actions and dark deeds carried out in the name of love or however the author wants to cast it are way beyond what was necessary to win against the antagonist, and yet it was a kind of happy ever after ending. It does not add up. A dark end was due.

We also never get an even minor attempt to justify the level of power of either protagonist. Fantasy often has overpowered protagonists, but the backstory given or revealed during the series usually explains it, even if cheesy. Not even close here. It is brushed over "Of course they are all powerful...
they are the heros!"

I am disappointed with this final book. There were better and more logical ways to wrap up the story.

Excellent Book and Recording

This was one of the best books I've ever listened to!! Through the ages of time, authors have inspired through the written word. Some tales, from beginning to end have an excellent story line, but fail to consummate the entire story properly at the end. This is not one of those tales. From the beginning to the end of this book series the story line weaves as an intricate thread through various passages of joy, hate, passion, and sadness until at the end of it all is ultimately summed up in the one true and living chain that binds up the whole woven frame work of this masterpiece. Love.

Not sure how I feel

This one took a long time to come out. And I had lost my place in the story. But it has 3 story lines which is a bit much. Author just had to do a gay thing witch kinda ruined it. But it was ok. All the yelling kinda sucked.

Why do authors do this?

This Trilogy was going wonderfully until the 2nd & 3rd books started touting an Agenda. Why do Authors hook you only to do this to their readers when they know it's too late to. turn away? I'm not against LBGT but choose to read a story that is more consistent & in line with my life choices. I don't care what YOU DO just don't expect ME to sit quietly if you want to describe or go into detail something that I disagree with or even find morally wrong.
Thanks