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Victor Gischler
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He's a gambler, womanizer, opportunist, and inebriate . . . and the kingdom's only chance.
Greymond, the Scattered Kingdom, has been without a king for hundreds of years, a place ruled by squabbling barons and dukes. Occasionally, rumors arise: a king of the old blood has returned to claim his throne. These days, such claims are met with groans and eye-rolls. Pretenders abound . . . and are generally ignored.
But scheming powers are plotting, machinations that have been in the works for years, and this time . . .
Enter Merrik Niles.
A thief hired by dangerous people to steal a map, he instead keeps it for himself, hoping to follow it to some mysterious prize.
The treasure turns out to be an ancient artifact connected to Greymond's last king, and when Merrik touches it, he triggers long-dormant magic. Now, three ghosts have taken up permanent residence inside his mind: A cunning, smart-mouthed jester. A master swordsman. And a powerful wizard.
At first, Merrik believes he's going mad, but at times, these troublesome ghosts lend him their powers . . . for good or for bad.
Merrik is swept along in a scheme to put a fair-haired pretender on the throne of Greymond, making him the target of powerful enemies across the Scattered Kingdom who prefer the realm as it is.
All the while, a new army rises across the mountains . . . and they're coming.
Follow Merrik's exploits as a reluctant hero in the next epic fantasy series by Victor Gischler, the bestselling author of Ink Mage. It's perfect for fans of Mark Lawrence, Brent Weeks, and Jay Kristoff.
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- Narrated by: Fiona Hardingham
- Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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In the first installment of the A Fire Beneath the Skin trilogy, the city of Klaar has never fallen. No enemy has ever made it across the Long Bridge or penetrated the city's mighty walls. Even when a powerful invading army shows up at the gates, the duke and his daughter, Rina Veraiin, are certain that it poses little threat. But they are cruelly betrayed from within and, in a horrific spasm of violence, the city is brought to its knees.
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mixed feelings
- By Elvira on 10-28-15
By: Victor Gischler
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Weapon of Flesh
- Weapon of Flesh Series, Book 1
- By: Chris A. Jackson
- Narrated by: Ryan H. Reid
- Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Tattooed with magical runes to enhance his skills and suppress his emotions, Lad is raised from birth to be the most lethal assassin the world has ever known. He is the pinnacle of his master’s magical and martial arts, a true weapon of flesh, all according to plan. Until the plan goes awry. The Master is gone, and the weapon is free. And in a dangerous world, a weapon does what a weapon is made to do. Or does he? Alone for the first time, Lad’s future is now in his own hands.
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Great Story
- By Nick Sampson on 10-28-22
By: Chris A. Jackson
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Scorpica
- The Five Queendoms
- By: G.R. Macallister
- Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
- Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Five hundred years of peace between queendoms shatters when girls inexplicably stop being born. As the Drought of Girls stretches across a generation, it sets off a cascade of political and personal consequences across all five queendoms of the known world, throwing long-standing alliances into disarray as each queendom begins to turn on each other - and new threats to each nation rise from within.
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Feminist fantasy
- By GR on 12-30-22
By: G.R. Macallister
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Jarren Heartwood
- Quadrant of Balance, Book 1
- By: D. K. Hansen
- Narrated by: Russell Johnson
- Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Young Jarren Heartwood's only chance of survival is to join the Shadow Academy elites, the enemy of his enemy, to destroy the fire mages known as the flares. Jarren's secretive mother raised him on fear of the Academy and the flares, but infused his life with love and fanciful tales as they scraped by in their brutal city of Nirwood. At the age of 10, he suddenly has his mother ripped away, leaving him fending for himself. To survive and avenge his mother, he turns to the Shadow Academy assassins. After seven years, Jarren has become the vengeful killer needed to take out his enemies.
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good narrator but mediocre story
- By Amazon Customer on 05-18-24
By: D. K. Hansen
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Shadebound
- The Last King, Book 1
- By: David Estes, G.D. Penman
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 19 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Artemio Volpe must contend with more than simple intrigue. The embers of war burn bright beyond the horizon of the northern steppes, his already estranged family has been hounded by the assassinations, and the shades of the dead pervade his body and mind, granting him their power at a terrible price.
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Intriguing
- By David on 10-31-22
By: David Estes, and others
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Magic-Price
- The Crown of Stones, Book 1
- By: C. L. Schneider
- Narrated by: Joey S. Bosco
- Length: 17 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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The brutality of war was all Ian Troy had ever known. Peace was all he ever wanted. Fate had other plans when it placed the Crown of Stones, an ancient artifact of untold power, into his battle-weary hands. With one reckless wish, he ended a conflict that had been tearing the realms apart since before he was born—and paid a terrible price. A decade later, Ian is still haunted by that tragic day. Running from the blood in his veins and on his hands, he struggles to forget—what he’s done and what he is.
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Not so good
- By Amazon Customer on 06-30-22
By: C. L. Schneider
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Ink Mage
- A Fire Beneath the Skin, Book 1
- By: Victor Gischler
- Narrated by: Fiona Hardingham
- Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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In the first installment of the A Fire Beneath the Skin trilogy, the city of Klaar has never fallen. No enemy has ever made it across the Long Bridge or penetrated the city's mighty walls. Even when a powerful invading army shows up at the gates, the duke and his daughter, Rina Veraiin, are certain that it poses little threat. But they are cruelly betrayed from within and, in a horrific spasm of violence, the city is brought to its knees.
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mixed feelings
- By Elvira on 10-28-15
By: Victor Gischler
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Weapon of Flesh
- Weapon of Flesh Series, Book 1
- By: Chris A. Jackson
- Narrated by: Ryan H. Reid
- Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Tattooed with magical runes to enhance his skills and suppress his emotions, Lad is raised from birth to be the most lethal assassin the world has ever known. He is the pinnacle of his master’s magical and martial arts, a true weapon of flesh, all according to plan. Until the plan goes awry. The Master is gone, and the weapon is free. And in a dangerous world, a weapon does what a weapon is made to do. Or does he? Alone for the first time, Lad’s future is now in his own hands.
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Great Story
- By Nick Sampson on 10-28-22
By: Chris A. Jackson
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Scorpica
- The Five Queendoms
- By: G.R. Macallister
- Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
- Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Five hundred years of peace between queendoms shatters when girls inexplicably stop being born. As the Drought of Girls stretches across a generation, it sets off a cascade of political and personal consequences across all five queendoms of the known world, throwing long-standing alliances into disarray as each queendom begins to turn on each other - and new threats to each nation rise from within.
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Feminist fantasy
- By GR on 12-30-22
By: G.R. Macallister
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Jarren Heartwood
- Quadrant of Balance, Book 1
- By: D. K. Hansen
- Narrated by: Russell Johnson
- Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Young Jarren Heartwood's only chance of survival is to join the Shadow Academy elites, the enemy of his enemy, to destroy the fire mages known as the flares. Jarren's secretive mother raised him on fear of the Academy and the flares, but infused his life with love and fanciful tales as they scraped by in their brutal city of Nirwood. At the age of 10, he suddenly has his mother ripped away, leaving him fending for himself. To survive and avenge his mother, he turns to the Shadow Academy assassins. After seven years, Jarren has become the vengeful killer needed to take out his enemies.
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good narrator but mediocre story
- By Amazon Customer on 05-18-24
By: D. K. Hansen
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Shadebound
- The Last King, Book 1
- By: David Estes, G.D. Penman
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 19 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Artemio Volpe must contend with more than simple intrigue. The embers of war burn bright beyond the horizon of the northern steppes, his already estranged family has been hounded by the assassinations, and the shades of the dead pervade his body and mind, granting him their power at a terrible price.
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Intriguing
- By David on 10-31-22
By: David Estes, and others
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Magic-Price
- The Crown of Stones, Book 1
- By: C. L. Schneider
- Narrated by: Joey S. Bosco
- Length: 17 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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The brutality of war was all Ian Troy had ever known. Peace was all he ever wanted. Fate had other plans when it placed the Crown of Stones, an ancient artifact of untold power, into his battle-weary hands. With one reckless wish, he ended a conflict that had been tearing the realms apart since before he was born—and paid a terrible price. A decade later, Ian is still haunted by that tragic day. Running from the blood in his veins and on his hands, he struggles to forget—what he’s done and what he is.
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Not so good
- By Amazon Customer on 06-30-22
By: C. L. Schneider
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Eli
- The Eli Chronicles, Book 1
- By: Marc Alan Edelheit
- Narrated by: Steven Brand
- Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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When elven rangers Eli’Far and Mae’Cara are dispatched to hunt down the dangerous criminal Mik’Las, the mission seems simple enough. Mik’Las has committed the unthinkable crimes of murder and kidnapping, and though he’s a former ranger and skilled in the deadly arts, Eli is confident they will bring him to justice.
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Book 7 - Not a Stand Alone Novel
- By Lawly on 05-16-22
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Becoming a Druid
- Protectors of Pretanni, Book 1
- By: Mike Mollman
- Narrated by: James Meunier
- Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
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Grahme has wanted to be a druid for as long as he can remember. Talented but headstrong, he runs afoul of a despotic, mind-controlling mage during his initiation quest. The price of failure is death. Intrigue and distrust have turned the druids against him. Haggard and hunted, he must make impossible sacrifices or lose everything.
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Wonderful story with captivating narration
- By Brooks West on 09-14-22
By: Mike Mollman
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All-Knowing Novice
- Clanless Cultivator, Book 1
- By: Kenneth Arant
- Narrated by: Daniel Thomas May
- Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
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In spite of his best efforts, 16-year-old Taryn is an outcast. No one in the city will sully themselves by associating with a Clanless, and without someone to jump-start his Eco core, he’s unable to fulfill his dream of walking the path of a cultivator. However, his life is turned upside down when he finds a journal belonging to an ancient immortal known only as “the Mourner".
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for "modern" audiences.
- By kevin on 07-26-23
By: Kenneth Arant
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The Heroic Age Trilogy
- A Mortal Techniques Box Set
- By: Rob J. Hayes
- Narrated by: Kim Bretton
- Length: 44 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Ein is on a mission from God...the God of Death. Time is up for the emperor of Ten Kings, and it falls to Ein, an eight-year-old boy, to render the judgement of the reaper. He can't do it alone, but luckily the world is full of travelling heroes. There's only one catch; in order to serve him, they must first die.
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Amazing narration by Kim Bretton+ incredible story
- By M. Wanchoo on 02-18-22
By: Rob J. Hayes
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Natural Magic
- The Last Magus, Book 1
- By: DB King
- Narrated by: Alex Knox
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Alec began his 18th birthday with the temple monks. By day's end, he discovers he possesses magical abilities. Except his magic is unique. He doesn't require grimoires and incantations to cast spells. Alec's magic is entirely natural. He can, somehow, absorb the elements from objects and manipulate them according to his will. This power is incredible, but difficult to master. If he's going to learn how to use his natural magic, it'll take the tutelage of Archmage Diamondspear, one of the most adept magic users in the kingdom.
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Kinda Cringey
- By Billy on 03-14-22
By: DB King
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Birthrights
- The Last Son of the Feromage Saga, Book 1
- By: David Trotter
- Narrated by: Henry Kramer
- Length: 20 hrs and 10 mins
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Tur’Mor, capital of the Republic of Ordiatea and the center of the modern world, is a vast city-state by the sea where the haze of industry and the glisten of steel draws in people from across the continent of Ethrea. At the heart of the Tur’Mor lies two governing authorities, that of the political figureheads and the holy council of the church of Ordan. However, beneath its cobbled streets and immense markets, a cancer sucks at the city-state, threatening to overturn the tender balance of it all.
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Epic First Book!
- By Steven A. Guglich on 07-04-23
By: David Trotter
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Lost Legio IX
- The Karus Saga, Book 1
- By: Marc Alan Edelheit
- Narrated by: Steven Brand
- Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins
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Badly outnumbered, facing certain destruction, and cut off from supply, the Imperial Roman Ninth Legion Hispana is in a desperate position. Surrounded by the hostile Celtic army, Senior Centurion Lucious Grackus Lisidus Karus must lead his men to safety after unexpectedly finding himself thrust into command of the legion.
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"I know these guys ..."
- By Edward P. Traxler on 05-17-24
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Conspiracy
- Wahrheit, Book 1
- By: AC Cobble
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 16 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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For 600 years, the kingdom of Wahrheit was ruled by an unbroken line. It rose on a wave of technology and magic and stood alone—a bastion of stability built on pillars of economic and military might. The nation and her people thrived due to the strength of soldiers and the protection of dragons. But the line has ended—the king is dead. Noble houses vie to carve out their own domains. Foreign armies march across Wahrheit’s soil for the first time in memory. Without leadership, the king’s army watches helplessly.
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It's not a trap, IT'S A FOIL!
- By Sailfish on 09-01-22
By: AC Cobble
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Waterspell: The Complete Series: Boxed Set, Books 1-4
- By: Deborah J. Lightfoot
- Narrated by: Simon de Deney
- Length: 51 hrs and 8 mins
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Making a place for yourself in a world where you don’t belong takes courage. So does moving in with a warlock. Especially one who is a cauldron of seething anger on his worst days…half-mad on his best…who is thinking, perhaps, of killing you. Waterspell tells the story of the lost traveler, Carin, who is drawn into the schemes of a hot-tempered, emotionally damaged wizard. Does he view her as nothing more than an expendable weapon in his fight to save his world from lethal alien plagues? Or will Lord Verek find himself wavering when it comes time to dispose of his water-sylph?
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be warned
- By Nate on 07-18-22
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Prentice Ash
- Rage of Lions, Book 1
- By: Matt Barron
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins
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Trained as a knight, condemned as a heretic, exiled as a convict, Prentice’s every moment is a struggle just to survive. The Duke is dead and now Duchess Amelia, his young and inexperienced bride, must rule the Western Reach alone. But when an unknown enemy invades her lands, slaughtering all in their path, her knights are too eager for glory to see the danger. She must turn to Prentice, a convict, wise in the art of war and the only one she can trust despite the dishonor it brings.
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Good guy finishes last, zero justice
- By justin on 03-18-23
By: Matt Barron
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Awakening Arte
- The Eldest Throne, Book 1
- By: Bernie Anés Paz
- Narrated by: Michael David Axtell
- Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins
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Roun was born clanless, depriving him of a future in an empire where bloodlines and reputation mean everything. His only hope for escaping the life of an outcast lies in being awakened by the Eldest Throne and becoming a guardian of humanity.
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Bo, not bow.
- By GrimReaperD13 on 01-22-22
By: Bernie Anés Paz
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Flames of Mira
- By: Clay Harmon
- Narrated by: Luke Francis
- Length: 15 hrs and 1 min
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People like Ig are born from life-threatening trials that bind periodic elements to the human body, forged in the boiling volcanoes and subterranean passages under Mira's frozen lands. One of the most powerful known elementals, he is forced to work as an enforcer for Magnate Sorrelo Adriann—cursed with a flesh binding—magic that will kill him at the first sign of disobedience. When Sorrelo is overthrown, Ig quickly learns he can do worse—far worse—than what has been asked from him so far.
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One of the best!
- By Mewholikesit on 12-01-22
By: Clay Harmon
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- Anonymous User
- 10-15-24
marik the main character
marik getting what he wanted & what he had to do to get it. it was well narrated.
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- Adrian
- 06-01-22
Looking forward to the next one
In short.
A great story, made better with good writing.
As for the performance I can only say this.
I have never had a bad thing to say about John Lee.
Though after this I may have some more good things to say about him.
Looking forward to the next one.
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- Mark Ahlquist
- 10-30-24
Fast paced and fun
Anti-heroes need to have heart for me to like them, and this one has heart.
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- John
- 10-16-22
Great next book alternative…not a robot
This is a great anti-hero hero story with great characters and a wonderful reader. I had not heard of this author before and thought I would try this book. I was pleasantly surprised and glad I found a new author with a number of books to explore.
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- Joseph
- 05-18-22
Not for me
I couldn't make it past half way through this. The characters just all felt so cowardly and lacking in agency, aimlessly flitting through set piece to set piece as if by the strings of fate - no ambition other than survival on their mind.
It made for a frightfully dull read. It's also not what I'm looking for in a fantasy tale.
I maybe could have been persuaded to hang around a bit longer, but the main protagonist is just such an annoying coward with nothing about him.
There's just nothing here that grabbed me.
I'll be returning this.
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