Dark Wolf's Awakening Audiobook By Ryan Evans cover art

Dark Wolf's Awakening

Alpha Rising, Book 1

 Preview
LIMITED TIME OFFER

3 months free
Try for $0.00
Offer ends July 31, 2025 at 11:59PM PT.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 3 months. Cancel anytime.

Dark Wolf's Awakening

By: Ryan Evans
Narrated by: Eric Michael Summerer
Try for $0.00

$0.00/mo. after 3 months. Offer ends July 31, 2025 at 11:59PM PT. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $33.90

Buy for $33.90

Confirm purchase
Pay using card ending in
Switch payment method
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use, License, and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.
Cancel

It has been thousands of years since beast-kind were united under one banner. The empire encompasses most of the known world, driving out or enslaving the lesser races without mercy. In a state of constant war and conquest, they have perfected the art of battle.

For commoner wolf-kind Valian, being accepted and trained in a noble house's army was a dream come true. Without wealth or a family, it was his best shot at attaining honor and glory. Until fate intervened.

When, on his graduation day, Valian discovers he's descended from an ancient and long-thought-extinct line, everything changes. Now, he'll have to come to terms with his newfound strength while joining a world he has never known. If the threat of his fellow beast-kind wasn't enough, a new danger has awoken on the empire's eastern border.

If Valian doesn't rise to the occasion, more than just his own life may be lost.

Fans of Throne of Glass and Sword of Truth will enjoy the dynamic combination of magic and action in Evans’ new series, Alpha Rising. Dark Wolf's Awakening is the debut novel in the fast-paced epic fantasy series that introduces listeners to a savage world ruled by shape-shifters and the beast within.

©2018 Ryan Evans (P)2020 Podium Audio Dragons & Mythical Creatures Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Mythology Wolf Magic War
Engaging Storyline • Unique Fantasy World • Excellent Narration • Compelling Protagonist • Political Intrigue
Highly rated for:
All stars
Most relevant  
I enjoyed this story. It was exactly what I was hoping for, a distraction from the real world. The beast-kin, the politics, the conflicts were presented well, and the story's pacing was just right. Overall it was great, but I noticed a few issues that I hope are less evident in the following books. The character development was sparse when it came to those around Valian, which is unfortunate because they could have bolstered the book's emotional impact. Another issue I noticed was that Valian rarely had any significant conflict. What I mean is that there was never a time when Valian was in any situation that felt perilous, except the final boss fight. The Princess's interactions seemed a bit weak since no monarch would have allowed someone to treat them so poorly without consequences. Even the best ruler would have attempted to punish him more directly, rather than order another to sucker stab him during a battle.

All that said, I am looking forward to the next book!

Great Listen!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Welcome to an interesting and somewhat unique fantasy tale where in this world, beast-kind are the apex intelligent predator. The story reminds me of the “Legionnaire Chronicles” series by Gilbert Stack, where the Romans are replaced by the beast-kind. Our MC, Valian is a commoner wolf-kind recruit in the Silvanti noble house army. Upon graduation from the Academy, Valian learned that he is the descendant of a long-believed extinct noble line. The story continues, following Valian Farrow as he learns the pros and cons of being a noble, especially having the Farrow name. It’s not a bad story, rather simplistic, but interesting enough to follow through to the end. Three.point.five for potential.

The Ancestors were on my side!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
This was so good! I really enjoyed this and am getting book two after finishing this review!

WOW Awesome!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
loved this story! can't wait to hear more from this authors worls.. the reader was great good job

well written and told..

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Didn’t think I was going to like this book but I took a chance on it and the storyline is amazing in the world run by beast kind champions always rise!

Unexpectedly Great !!!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
This is the best story I have read in a long time Great characters .You have to check out this book .

Awesome

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I have a love for fantasy novels in the anthropomorphic fantasy realm. Especially those that don't rely on smut to tell the story.

Ryan Evans does a wonderful job of captivating the reader and sharing the protagonist's convictions in a way that incites emotional symmetry between the audience and the scenes.

Eric Michael Summerer does a fantastic job of performing the characters in such a way that they seem to come to life, even with only one actor. Absolutely fantastic.

Already working on book two and anticipating book three.

A great storyline from start to finish

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
LOVED IT THE BLACK WOLF IS SECOND TO NO1 long live the ferral bloodline

WONDERFUL TRULY EPIC

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Like the concept of multiple kind of beast human types leaving and the rise of a untied house

Good tale

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
the book was great but sg
should have been a box set for the money you guys are no better than the other audio book sites.

should have been a box set for the amount of money

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
See more reviews