The Temple of Arrival

The Empowered Ones, Book 2

By: Matthew Olney

Narrated by: Kim Gjersøe

Betrayed.

Hunted.

The Liberators defiant stand at the city of Asta has sparked the fires of resistance in the downtrodden people. Slaves, serfs, and even members of the aristocracy have risen against the regime and flock to the Liberator banner.

As conflict spreads across the world, the Supreme's gaze is fixated on Elian more than ever. Reeling from his mentor’s betrayal and battle with the First Fear he is hunted relentlessly by Hollowed and Venerable Chamber Seekers.

The only person who can help Elian is a mysterious Empowered One - who he's not even sure he can trust. Terrible secrets await. Secrets about himself. Secrets that could herald the end of all things.

Temple of Arrival is the second book in the exciting Empowered Ones fantasy series. If you like action, sprawling battlefields, and power enhanced heroes, then you’ll love this series.

©2020 Matthew Olney (P)2020 Matthew Olney

Fantastic sequel, poor audio editing.

Don't let the headline dissuade you, I've been waiting a year for this book and I was not disappointed. Mr. Olney continues the terrific story from The First Fear (my favorite book from last year). He expands a bit on the unique magic system that fans of Mistborn will thoroughly enjoy. I don't want to give too much away, but this book ends on a twist that surprised even me. I'm eagerly awaiting book 3!

The narrator did a fine job overall, but the editing needed a lot more work. There were frequent mistakes that jarred me out of the story.