Three Axes to Fall

De: Sam Sykes

Narrado por: Daisy-May Parsons

A deal struck in a dark place set an outlaw mage on the path to revenge. And now that it’s led to places even darker, she and everyone she knows may pay the price for her bargain in the final novel of “an unforgettable epic fantasy” trilogy (Publisher’s Weekly).

Sal the Cacophony has made few friends, but many enemies. Many, many enemies. When her magic was taken from her, she cried out for revenge. And a power she never understood promised her vengeance. A deal for a bloody price was made.

And now the bill has come due.

In one of the last free cities of the burned-out ruin of the Scar, Sal’s many foes—old and new—have hunted down her and her few allies—willing and otherwise -- and all her plans to save them might not be enough.

One last stand. One more story. One final blade to be drawn.

For more from Sam Sykes, check out: The Grave of Empires:Seven Blades in BlackTen Arrows of IronThree Axes to Fall Bring Down Heaven:The City Stained RedThe Mortal TallyGod's Last Breath The Affinity for Steel Trilogy:Tome of the UndergatesBlack HaloThe Skybound Sea

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Reunites readers with the magnificently complex heroine Sal the Cacophony in a hair-raising adventure packed with action, wit, and feeling... This an unforgettable epic fantasy."—Publishers Weekly on Ten Arrows of Iron

"Sykes is a master at taking familiar elements of fantasy and stirring them to a wicked, wholly original churn. In Sal the Cacophony, Sykes has crafted a protagonist for the ages. Ludicrous, wicked, delightful."—Pierce Brown, New York Times bestselling author on Seven Blades in Black

"Seven Blades in Black offers villains that are as memorable and unique as the heroes. Action, magic, romance and humor mingle well in this mammoth tale. It's an immersive read in a well realized world."—Robin Hobb, New York Times bestselling author on Seven Blades in Black

"Exciting and inventive. I never realized how much I needed wizard-hunting gunslingers in my life."—Peter V. Brett, New York Times bestselling author on Seven Blades in Black

"Seven Blades in Black is terrific. The tale of Sal the Cacophony is delightfully sarcastic and deeply sorrowful."—Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld on Seven Blades in Black

"Gunslingers and mad mages and monsters, oh my. Sykes' latest is a brutal and vulgar epic yet still fun enough that - and I say this as the highest of compliments - makes me wish like hell it ends up with an adaptation into a role-playing game."—Chuck Wendig, New York Times bestselling author on Seven Blades in Black

"Sykes' writing is full of heart, hilarity, and the frank understanding that as humans we are all disasters. Come for the adventures, stay for the weirdos."—R. F. Kuang, author of The Poppy War on Seven Blades in Black

"By the end of the first page, you'll know Sam is in love with his characters. By the end of the second, you'll know you are too."—Myke Cole, author of The Armored Saint on Seven Blades in Black

"A love letter to Final Fantasy and badass women, told with with an irresistible mix of passion and wit."—David Dalglish, author of Soulkeeper on Seven Blades in Black

"With skillful worldbuilding, unexpected humor, and characters real enough to touch, this is easily Sykes's best book to date."—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Seven Blades in Black

"Compulsive from start to finish."—Kirkus (starred review) on Seven Blades in Black

3rd Fantastic book in Sykes "Graveyard of Empires"

The team of Sykes and narrator Parsons pull off another triumph! The humor, pathos and mind boggling violence of this series are unparalleled. Daisy-Mae Parsons is the perfect voice for Sal the Cacophony and she lends her talent to all characters in this story. Mage Imperium vs fanatical Republicans - with the hapless people of the Scar in between. I also read two of Sykes novellas in the series as well. The audiobook rendition of the three novels is a masterpiece. More Sal the Cacophony and ensemble please. Thanks to both Author and Narrator!

great conclusion

As with the other two, it was a great back and forth build to a cacophonous crescendo and a satisfying end.

Best of the three

This truly was the best of the three books! However, skyes continued the interview style exposition with waaaay too many forth wall breaks. The story was stunted at time with his need to have Sal crack a joke or remark.

Also thought the ending to be very anticlimactic. No big reveals or plot twists. Just kinda ends the book. Would only recommend the series to certain people but not many.

Everything I needed it to be

For anyone with a warrior heart who doesn’t always get to be the good guy this is perfect. Really hits you in the feels.

A Fitting Conclusion

Loved it. Daisy May Parsons perfectly capures Sam Sykes's characters. Painful yet triumphant. Sal again manages to find troubles at every turn, but the weight of it finally catches up to her. Definitely worth reading the whole series!

Best of the three

Loved how everything tied together. This was my favorite in the series. Thanks for creating the world!

Never write reviews but one of the best narrators

Absolutely terrific narration for this series. Merited a shout out even if I hate writing things like this.

I don't care... I need more!!

Super entertaining and super engaging. I still don't get the cover art, though. This is so deep into the lore that it needs to be more.

Satisfying!

As with the first two books, this story is funny and gritty, and the world building is just so interesting! I still want more from this world!

Gonna let this one sit a while

I just finished this book and can’t say exactly how I feel about it. I like Sal but I hate her a lot too. The story was very long and someone felt meandering, and I’m not sure it needed to be, but I think maybe it really did.

Would I recommend it? Well I’ll definitely pick up a sequel if there is one.