• Those Brave, Foolish Souls from the City of Swords

  • Yarnsworld, Book 3
  • By: Benedict Patrick
  • Narrated by: Derek Perkins
  • Length: 11 hrs and 36 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (12 ratings)

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Those Brave, Foolish Souls from the City of Swords

By: Benedict Patrick
Narrated by: Derek Perkins
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Don't draw your blade in the City of Swords, unless you're willing to kill...or ready to die.

Young and filled with idealistic fervor, Arturo packs his blade and travels to the fabled City of Swords in the hopes of joining the dashing Bravadori. Yet upon arriving, he discovers these masked vigilantes have more in common with brutal thugs than noble monster slayers. Disillusioned and mocked, he stubbornly refuses to give up his dreams.

When an impending bandit attack threatens untold depravities upon a distant village, and no others will heed the call for help, Arturo joins forces with a worthless outcast and a walking legend to attempt the impossible: to traverse the demon-haunted wilderness and prove that in the City of Swords, true heroes can rise from the unlikeliest of places.

Those Brave, Foolish Souls from the City of Swords is a gritty, action-packed stand-alone novel set in Benedict Patrick’s Yarnsworld, a land where folktales and fantasy mix, where the monsters from stories are real.

Includes a bonus novella from the Yarnsworld series and a special note from the author.

©2021 Benedict Patrick (P)2021 Podium Audio

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Fabulous!

Patrick continues to amaze me! The Yarnsworld stories are a such a treasure. I will be reading these again and again & giving the series as gifts. I can’t wait to see what Patrick comes out with next.

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Solid addition to the Yarnsworld series

Uniquely tragic, like all of Benedict Patrick’s books, this one had a slightly more linear feel than his previous books.
Nevertheless, it is a sold addition to the series and I look forward to future works from Benedict Patrick.

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Adventure in Folklore

I want more!!!!
I love the Islander tales the most, but the adventures of the Bravadores deserve accolades, as well.

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  • Samuel David Shaw
  • 01-12-23

Refreshing

I have listened to all the books.
I love every one off them. If you love the mix of Dark fairy tales, fantasy, and deep lore these are great listens. There is plenty of lore that makes you want to research and talk about this world. The mix of gods and mortals are fascinating to me,

The books are fast paced and keep you guessing. Nothing is predictable. I found myself shocked at events that occurred. This book has is Mexican theme focused and has a 3 amigos vibe. But with the same story telling and lore linked with all the other books

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  • Glennccc
  • 04-13-23

Incredible and unique fantasy.

Another fantastic and unique story set in the Yarnsworld universe. A different setting from the first two books, but no less beguiling, this story using Mexican folk lore for its foundation. Wonderfully and beautifully written by one of fantasy’s best kept secrets. A fantastic narration by Derek Perkins.

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  • Mama Bean
  • 01-07-23

can't get enough !

These Yarnsworld stories have already turned into epic reading as far as I am concerned.
A series that's right up there with Harry Potter Lord of the rings etc etc etc.
More audios please Benedict, especially the wonderful voice of my favourite voice actor, Mr Derek Perkins. who brings all the characters to life.
Thank you .

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  • Jack H.
  • 10-20-22

The good the Ban and a Shaven

It says book 3 but yoh can listen to it as a stand alone, I loved the mix of fantasy and wild west mexico.
Classics told originally!
PLOUGH MY MOTHER!

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  • SAQ
  • 10-05-22

Another great Yarnsworld addition

Again Benedict Patrick has unleashed another very memorable group of characters into his expanding world. I do hope to run into Crazy Raccoon again just to see what the bombastic fool is up to. Derek Perkins as usual did a fantastic job. The short story at the end was a nice bonus. Hope the Yarnsworld stories continue, they are a breath of fresh air in a genre suffocating with mediocrity.

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  • ibzmiller
  • 10-04-22

Be has a knack for writing

I love these stories. The author's world is interesting with that thread of familiarity, that trick that Pratchett was so good at. Great performance too, brings the characters to life. Keep 'so coming. Wish i could say more.

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  • Fraser
  • 09-05-22

amazing book!

amazing story, well written and read very well. I was captivated from the first yarnsworld book and this one didnt disappoint

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 09-01-22

great swashbuckling adventure

great audiobook. cannot wait for the next one. minimum character limit ignore this sentence. word.

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