
A Forest of Vanity and Valour
The Levanthria Series, Book 1
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A.P Beswick
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An aggressive debt collector banished from the kingdom. Now his life depends on his ability to help the less fortunate....
Vireo Reinhold relishes collecting his monarch’s proper dues. Working hard to prolong and fund the king’s never-ending war, the self-centered official revels in the perks of luxury that come with his unorthodox role. But his world upends when he unearths an ancient spellbook that promises to unlock a shadowy, forgotten magic. Embroiled in a secret affair with a fellow noble’s wife, Vireo is mortified when he’s forced to commit an unthinkable act. Driven into exile, no longer able to coerce the vulnerable, and with the powerful tome in his enemy’s hands, the fallen agent’s only shot at survival hangs on his skills at saving others.
Can Vireo redeem himself as the people’s champion before they all fall to a sinister fate?
A Forest of Vanity and Valour is the dark first book in the Tales of Levanthria fantasy-retelling series. If you like fast-paced action, evil-to-good transformations, and classic stories with a twist, then you’ll love A.P Beswick’s ominous tale. Buy A Forest of Vanity and Valour to fight for what’s right today!
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Holy war. Magic rooted in empathy and transcendence. Fantasy creatures as never seen before. The Kingdom of the Eternal will awaken when the Way of Edan holds sway over all of Eormenlond. So say the prophecies. With unrivalled power in the gift, the Supreme Priest Bledla leads Torrlond and its mighty army to convert rival kingdoms by the sword and by the fang.
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Brilliantly Narrated Philosophical Fantasy
- By iSamwise on 10-14-24
By: Philip Chase
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Legend Rising
- Galactic Guardians, Book 1
- By: Jonathan Yanez
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer
- Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Max Tyco is a truck driver on the road more days than he's home. Events are about to transpire that will lead this everyday Joe on an adventure of a lifetime. Things like traveling through space, starships, alien monsters, and blasters have all been daydreams...until now. The Rowki is a fraternity of intergalactic guardians tasked with keeping the balance between the light and the darkness. A call for help from the oldest galaxy in the universe and the central planet in that galaxy will uncover an ancient secret that could mean the end of the universe as we know it.
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MC is a crybaby
- By Kindle Customer on 09-15-22
By: Jonathan Yanez
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Pathfinder
- Pathfinder, Book 1
- By: Orson Scott Card
- Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki, Kirby Heyborne, Don Leslie, and others
- Length: 17 hrs and 41 mins
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Rigg is well trained at keeping secrets. Only his father knows the truth about Rigg’s strange talent for seeing the paths of people’s pasts. But when his father dies, Rigg is stunned to learn just how many secrets Father had kept from him - secrets about Rigg’s own past, his identity, and his destiny. And when Rigg discovers that he has the power not only to see the past, but also to change it, his future suddenly becomes anything but certain.
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Entertaining and Irritating.
- By DJM on 01-06-11
By: Orson Scott Card
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Depths of Vanalf
- Grimnir Chronicles, Book 1
- By: Brady Hunsaker
- Narrated by: Marisa Calin, Raphael Corkhill, Matthew Lloyd Davies, and others
- Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins
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Hallik has been training his whole life to become a Grimnir, a magic-wielder who can aid in keeping their island safe from the monster hordes outside the shield protecting them. Hundreds of years ago, Grimnirs created a shield around their island. Hallik has waited his whole life to become one of the elite Grimnir who can keep their enemies at bay. But when monsters start showing up on the island, it appears they aren’t as safe as they thought.
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The creativity of the stoy
- By C.A. Stampley on 05-07-25
By: Brady Hunsaker
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The Last Ranger
- Ranger of the Titan Wilds, Book 1
- By: J.D.L. Rosell
- Narrated by: Imogen Church
- Length: 16 hrs and 21 mins
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Leiyn “Firebrand” is no stranger to a fight. A brash ranger of the Titan Wilds, she takes up her bow to ward against the colossal spirit creatures known as titans, ever a threat to the colonies she has sworn to protect. But no amount of skill can guard against treachery. When tragedy strikes the rangers’ lodge, Leiyn vows to avenge the fallen. But if she is to succeed, she must embrace a power within her she has long denied. Power to move mountains and rivers. Power over life and death.
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JDL Does it Again!
- By Derrick Smythe on 01-26-23
By: J.D.L. Rosell
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Apocalypse Healer: A LitRPG Adventure
- Apocalypse Healer, Book 1
- By: HideousGrain
- Narrated by: Peter Berkrot
- Length: 14 hrs and 48 mins
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The Integration didn’t just change the Earthen Union—it tore it apart. Monsters, mayhem, and madness turned civilization into a battlefield. Yet, while the world crumbled under the weight of despair, David felt something unexpected: he felt at home. Even after being forced into the [Cleric] Class, David refused to yield. He adapted, turning his unwanted gifts into tools of both healing and destruction, forging himself into a battle-hardened healer unlike any before.
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The MC is a jerk and leveling is confusing
- By Billy on 04-20-25
By: HideousGrain
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Falling Kingdoms
- Falling Kingdoms, Book 1
- By: Morgan Rhodes
- Narrated by: Fred Berman
- Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
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In a land where magic has been forgotten but peace has reigned for centuries, a deadly unrest is simmering. Three kingdoms grapple for power - brutally transforming their subjects' lives in the process. Amidst betrayals, bargains, and battles, four young people find their fates forever intertwined.
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Surprisingly good!
- By Sarah Turner on 12-13-12
By: Morgan Rhodes
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Second Chance Swordsman
- A LitRPG Adventure, Book 1
- By: Jakob Tanner
- Narrated by: Steve Campbell
- Length: 13 hrs and 30 mins
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Sam watches the demonic forces of darkness as they engulf and destroy the land of Westria. The final battle is over. Or so Sam thinks. In the last moments before the world’s end, Sam is given a second shot to save everything he holds dear. He’ll be sent back in time. Reincarnated into his younger self and armed with knowledge of the future, Sam will have the power to undo past mistakes and give the people of Westria a fighting chance against the impending apocalypse.
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Enjoyable and a great weekend listen.
- By AEK on 11-08-22
By: Jakob Tanner
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Promised in Fire
- Of Dragons and Fae, Book 1
- By: Jasmine Walt
- Narrated by: Bridget Bordeaux, Jake Bordeaux
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
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Adara has been an outsider for as long as she can remember. Born and raised in the earth fae realm, she's a water fae who can't control her magic, making her not just useless but downright dangerous at times. When a training mishap accidentally unleashes a hidden magic inside her, Adara suddenly finds herself on the run. The king wants to use her powers for nefarious reasons, and he'll stop at nothing to obtain her—including kidnapping and torturing Adara's mother.
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Fast read, great details
- By Jaye and Scott on 05-22-24
By: Jasmine Walt
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Assassins' Academy
- The Book of Bawb 1
- By: Scott Baron
- Narrated by: Eric Bryan Moore
- Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins
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Even the deadliest assassin in the galaxy had to start somewhere. Yanked from a quiet life and thrust into a harsh existence of brutal training of both mind and body, subjected to a harsh regimen that could cause not only injury, but even death. That was young Bawb’s shocking new reality, and it was only the beginning.
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Great read!!!
- By Brandon miller on 11-08-24
By: Scott Baron
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Malice
- By: John Gwynne
- Narrated by: Damian Lynch
- Length: 23 hrs and 50 mins
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The Banished Lands has a violent past where armies of men and giants clashed in battle, but now giants are seen, the stones weep blood, and giant wyrms are stirring. Those who can still read the signs see a threat far greater than the ancient wars. For if the Black Sun gains ascendancy, mankind's hopes and dreams will fall to dust....
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This Book...
- By Amazon customer on 03-21-20
By: John Gwynne
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Through Blood and Dragons
- The Forged and the Fallen, Book 1
- By: R.M. Schultz
- Narrated by: Ben Farrow
- Length: 15 hrs and 45 mins
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Cimeren is a world divided by a mysterious forest and the vast Lake on Fire. Suspicion brews on both sides, and the south has fallen into chaos as battles and quarrels rage between kingdoms.
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A thrilling new epic fantasy adventure
- By wendy on 06-08-24
By: R.M. Schultz
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- Joel
- 10-09-22
Meh
By no means is it bad...it justbleaves you wanting more. Im not saying you want more like "I can't wait for the next book." I'm more saying you're looking for so much more character development, intrigue, personality, and it never comes.
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- Tim Gonzales
- 10-28-22
Enjoyable but…
A nice re-imagining of the Robin Hood tale with a fantasy twist. Narrated well, and the story flows pretty good. I will say the first person aspect is a bit jarring, and sometimes breaks my immersion. Also there is a lot of telling rather than showing at times. Overall still good.
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- Ray G.
- 01-27-23
It’s quite unoriginal.
Was somewhat entertained in the beginning of the book. Then things turned to simply a retelling of Robin Hood. Creatures and magic have been added in for fun. At the end of the book, they hint at a “sword embedded in stone”. So, apparently, it’s King Arthur meets Robin Hood in the next book. I won’t know for sure, because there’s much more original work to listen to.
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- P. Iturrino
- 07-22-23
Enjoyed!
I enjoyed the readers pace and the accent brought life to the characters. Story was great as I love sword fights, magic and all that this involves. Ready for the next book in the series.
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- Katie McCombs
- 09-26-24
Depth of characters
Great listen!! Can’t wait for the rest of the series! Sets up a bold world just waiting to be explored!
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- DYLAN JOHN
- 06-23-22
better than I could have hoped for
first audio book ever. found myself trapped in the story ignoring phone calls as they were interrupting. my new favorite story. best version on a robin hood/ Merlin ish wizard tale, since the originals! instant classic deserves a movie right away
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- Robert E.
- 06-19-22
amazing twist on tales of stories already told
was amazing from start to finish only issue was it was shorter than I liked... I was left wanting more
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- Pamela
- 12-30-22
Torture porn
I really struggled to finish this book and I did end up fast forwarding quite a few times to get past the parts I just didn't want to hear. The setting and world building were very interesting but the nearly constant focus on powerful people hurting everyone else was just too much. Terrible beatings, whippings, forced starvation and using the local population as experimental fodder for evil magic were constant throughout the book and the antagonists kept giving monologues about how the torture was necessary and made them feel good. I found it hard to stomach. The narrator was very good and I enjoyed the voices he gave the characters.
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- Jessie
- 12-08-22
great story but to much back and forth
first off it is a great Robin hood story without using any of the names of Robin hood. the only issue I have is that the story cuts back and forth between Robin hood and king John (they use different names but these are the characters being portrayed) without you really knowing who's talking until a few lines are read. not sure if the author or the reader was to blame for the confusion but still was a bit annoying trying to figure that out.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-11-22
awesome
loved this book. great story great characters. looking for to the rest of these books.
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