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  • Chains of Blood

  • The Chaos Cycle, Book 1
  • By: ML Spencer
  • Narrated by: John Banks
  • Length: 13 hrs and 40 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (465 ratings)

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Chains of Blood

By: ML Spencer
Narrated by: John Banks
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Publisher's summary

He thought he was born Rylan Marshall...until he found out he wasn’t.

Rylan was attacked, his young son murdered, his baby daughter taken. But his assailant left him with two gifts: the gift of magic...and an oath to darkness.

Gil Archer is the son of a legend and one of the most powerful battle mages in the Lyceum. He is sent on a mission to recover Rylan, but ends up on a far more dangerous path.

And war is coming for them both.

Will Rylan use his newfound power to make a stand, or will his oath to darkness guide him to the enemy? And will Gil live up to the legacy of his father, or will his fate lead him to a much darker destiny?

If you love grimdark fantasy filled with vivid realism, brutal warfare, and raw emotion, this new adventure is just for you.

©2019 ML Spencer (P)2020 Podium Publishing
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Good book

It was a good listen, good narrator and worth a credit. I gave the story a 3 only because the story centered on a war which neither side understood why they were fighting until the end, which was written well and interesting but for me I was hoping for an adventure a different kind of journey with creatures good and bad, strange lands and a party on a mission to save the world blah blah blah lol. So it gets a 3 for story. You might rate it higher who knows. I’m no critic but as hard as it is to find a good story and good narration I recommend book 1.

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Lovely fantasy book

The beginning was a little boring but after the beginning and things pick up I enjoyed the whole ride overall a good read

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Overall, superb story

This was a great story, with great narration. If you close your eyes you can feel and see the story unfolding. Great job

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Redemption came at the very end

I was hoping for more positive events for the hero’s. As mention,they did not come to the very end
Would have been nice to have more positive ebbs in the story




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Ryland

Ryland as a character was annoying for me up until the end of the story.

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Magic for good or evil?

When faced with untenable choice which way will he choose? Save his daughter or save a nation? Well written and narrated; this audio book had me locked to my ear buds until the bitter end

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Exceptional Adventure

ML Spencer's words are vividly brought to life with John Banks talent. The story is at times brutal, but always the humanity shines through.

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Great!

This book was exciting to listen to. The reading performance was great and the writing was good.

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Epic!

This was excellent! Loved everything about it. Very visceral, heavy and dark. But with hope. Really felt for the characters.

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Wow, I can't believe this book was included

A book worth the credit even if it was not free when I listened. I will be using a credit for the sequel.
if this book is still included, have a listen. it is well worth the time.

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