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A Darkness Returns

The Dragonwar Saga, Book 1

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A Darkness Returns

By: Raymond E. Feist
Narrated by: David Thorpe
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From legendary author Raymond E. Feist, the first installment in an epic new series that will join his acclaimed Firemane Saga with his signature Riftwar Cycle in a riveting, conclusive adventure.

As worlds collide . . .

Hatushaly, last scion of the Firemane dynasty; his beloved Hava, and their dubious friend Donte have been transported across space and time from their war-torn world of Garn to the relative peace of Midkemia.

There, on Sorcerer’s Isle, under the guidance of the great magician Magnus and his reincarnated father Pug, Hatu will explore and expand his unique magical abilities: for if Garn is to be saved, they will be needed.

With the evil Pride Lords defeated, the Church of the One has risen to bring death and destruction to Hatu’s home world. The kingdom of Ilcomen has fallen, and now the Church is sending forces to Marquensas, where Daylon Dumarch has declared himself king, and master swordsmith Declan Smith finds himself suddenly raised to the status of prince and war commander.

But there are even greater menaces than the Church of the One waiting in the wings, beings from the Void, creatures born of Darkness. . .

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While enjoying the Firemane it lacked the intensity of the riftwar. With the convergence of worlds Freist is back to full form. It was great to meet old friends and reminisce of lost ones, but the integration of Hatu was well done. The side plot of Dante was fantastic as well. I was worried a worthy character would be lost, but Feisty finds him a home! Ripping good yarn!

Feist back to Midkemia form.

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I love Feist’s work and have read all his books. This is a great continuation of the Firemane saga. Some editing would help, though. With all the magicians vanishing, in at least two chapters, Pug ends up in two places at the same time. There are lots of fillers and repetitions, too, but that is a part of the writer’s style. Overall, it was a fun read, and I'm looking forward to the next book. The narrator is outstanding.

Good story, some editing would make it better

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once again start or continuation of a great series... loving it .so hopefully don't have to wait to long for the next book

next

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I will never understand while Feist is not mentioned in the same breath as Robert Jordan or even Tolkien. This universe that he created is so deep and rich, and the characters are so amazing.

Great book

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I feel this book is for the true fans of R.E.F..
I don’t have a problem with the reader although it’s weird without Peter Joyce..My hopes are can we get Derek Perkins to redo all of John M books??

Great!!

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a continuattion of the best series. true fantasy at its peak wittrn by a legend.

the return of the one and only magician

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The series continues and now it's another waiting game!!! Most of the existing ends have been tied up but the multiverse is always changing and evolving.

Stuff

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I absolutely hate the fact that he pronounced the names different it makes it hard to remember if the characters are the same or if there different... otherwise he did a wonderful job.

really enjoyed the fact the same narrator was used

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The first book King of ashes was good and the2nd and 3rd were OK, but with this new cycle he is rewriting cannon. As for the narration can a narrator that is new to the serries listen to the previous narrators to get the pronunciations correct.

Feist forgot his own cannon.

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Great fan of the magician series. This is like oil and water storywise. Peter Joyce is sorely needed. If the narator says Kriddy its like a toothache.

Luke.warm

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