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  • Black Sleeve

  • Arms of Malar, Book 1
  • By: Joshua Fordyce
  • Narrated by: Caleb Schroeder
  • Length: 16 hrs and 31 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (12 ratings)

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Black Sleeve

By: Joshua Fordyce
Narrated by: Caleb Schroeder
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Follow Gammon's journey—once an elite Hunter and member of the Green Sleeves, Gammon has fallen into the shame and exile of being marked a Black Sleeve.

He finds himself in an unlikely alliance among the often treacherous lot of criminal and severed folk to embark on a quest to reclaim his life and love in defiance of the other Sleeves of Malar who have punished him.

Gammon comes face-to-face with a far greater threat than the politicians or philosophers in the world of Balor could have imagined!

From the ingenuity of the Bathmore rifles to the sophistication of the Pantheon of Malar, will anyone be powerful enough to stop the armies of the deep?

©2023 Joshua L. Fordyce (P)2024 Joshua L. Fordyce
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The plot kept me hooked

The story follows Gammon, a former elite Hunter turned outcast, as he navigates a dangerous world filled with intrigue and powerful enemies. The plot kept me hooked, especially with its unique blend of personal redemption and high-stakes adventure.

The narrator did a fantastic job, bringing Gammon’s journey to life with a voice that felt both intense and sincere, really capturing the character’s emotional highs and lows.

While the world-building is impressive, sometimes the pacing slowed down a bit in places, making it feel like the story was dragging just a touch. But overall, it’s an engaging and thought-provoking audiobook that delivers both thrills and moments of reflection.

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Immersive and Powerful Journey of Redemption

This audiobook gripped me with its deep character exploration and rich world-building. Gammon’s quest for redemption resonated with my own reflections on personal growth and overcoming past mistakes. The audiobook's vivid narration brought Balor’s gritty world to life, making me feel part of Gammon’s struggle. The blend of fantasy elements with intense emotional stakes kept me captivated, and the story’s layers left me contemplating long after it ended. This isn’t just a story; it’s a powerful reminder of resilience and the strength it takes to redefine one’s path.

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Very exciting

This book is an exciting blend of fantasy and adventure, following Gammon’s gritty journey from disgrace to redemption. The story pulls you into a world full of layered characters, political intrigue, and looming dangers. The stakes are high as alliances shift and unexpected threats arise. It’s packed with action, but also has moments that make you think about loyalty, resilience, and the cost of power. A great pick for anyone who loves tales of unlikely heroes and epic battles.

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Excellent

"An epic tale of redemption and resilience—Gammon’s journey captivates with intrigue, danger, and unforgettable world-building."

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Gripping

This audiobook is about Gammon who is the main character; a hunter who was once the best and has been cast aside. The plot is exciting with many twists, turns, and physical adventures. It chronicles Gammon's rise and the dangers he faces. Although lengthy, the story is gripping.

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Great fantasy

Fantasy is one of my favorite genres. Unfortunately, I don't have much time to read so when I saw this audiobook and read the premise - I got very excited. Overall, I highly enjoyed the book, though some parts about world-building were quite complicated. But that fact does not stop me from picking up the next book!

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Your next great read

You are going to enjoy SO many hours of an excellent book. The only thing I'd say was that the narrator wasn't my favorite, but don't let that deter you from a great story.

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Really good!

This book was good from start to finish. It doesn’t have a long build up and I thought things were interesting from the jump. You’re also not dealing with a boring main character here either. The author does a really incredible job of developing Gammon right from the start. If this is your type of genre, then you’re not going to regret this one!

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A Dark Fantasy That Redefines Redemption

"Black Sleeve" is hands-down one of the most captivating fantasy debuts I've read in years! Joshua L. Fordyce plunges us into the complex and vividly realized world of Balor, where power, loyalty, and survival collide in thrilling ways. The book follows Gammon, a once-revered member of the Green Sleeves who’s now marked as a Black Sleeve—a brand that throws him into the company of outcasts and criminals. What follows is a gripping quest, not only to clear his name but to reclaim his life and love against a backdrop of conspiracies, warfare, and myth.

Fordyce has crafted a protagonist in Gammon who is as flawed as he is formidable, and every moment of his journey feels raw and authentic. The world-building is stellar; I was completely drawn into the sophistication of the Pantheon of Malar and the dangerous ingenuity of the Bathmore rifles. The author knows how to build tension—just when you think you’ve grasped the layers of this world, he adds another dimension, another twist that keeps you hooked.

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A high-stakes journey of redemption and survival.

Once a revered member of an elite order, he is cast out and branded a "Black Sleeve," forced to ally with a ragtag group of criminals and outcasts. Together, they face not only the political and philosophical scheming of their world but a far darker, more dangerous threat lurking beneath the surface. The narrative combines thrilling action, complex character dynamics, and an intricate world-building that immerses listeners in a tale of love, betrayal, and an impending global catastrophe. Worth the listen!

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