
Priest of Bones
War for the Rose Throne, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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John Lee
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By:
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Peter McLean
The war is over, and army priest Tomas Piety heads home with Sergeant Bloody Anne at his side. But things have changed while he was away: His crime empire has been stolen, and the people of Ellinburg - his people - have run out of food, hope, and places to hide. Tomas sets out to reclaim what was his with help from Anne, his brother, Jochan, and his new gang: the Pious Men. But when he finds himself dragged into a web of political intrigue once again, everything gets more complicated.
As the Pious Men fight shadowy foreign infiltrators in the back-street taverns, brothels, and gambling dens of Tomas' old life, it becomes clear: The war is only just beginning.
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Critic reviews
"The first in an unmissable series, Priest of Bones is a fresh and compelling take on grimdark fantasy. Mashing together soldiers, gangsters, magic and war into a heady mix that is a hulking big brother to The Lies of Locke Lamora." (Anna Stephens, author of Godblind)
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And the characters Relatable and endearing
This book was the love child between Godfather and Robin Hood and a touch of blackmail
Unexpected and original
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Broken People
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If you enjoy low/grim fantasy settings and gangster mob stories, this is the book for you. It’s also narrated extremely well.
Familiar but well done
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"Priest of Bones" is about Thomas Piety, the leader of a criminal gang called the Pious Men. Before the war, Thomas controlled the typical assortment of organized crime businesses like brothels, taverns, and gambling dens in an industrial city called Ellinberg. But along with every other man between under the age of 40, he was conscripted into the army to fight in a brutal war that lasted three long years. He survived, but like most veterans, he was left with some deep emotional scars.
At the beginning of Priest of Bones, the war is over at last and Thomas heads home, determined to pick up where he left off. But he returns to the city to find that another gang had stolen his turf and there's nothing left of his once prosperous criminal enterprise. So, with the help of his sergeant, Bloody Anne, and his crazy brother, Jochan, Thomas sets about the task of taking back his businesses.
What follows is the fast-paced, exciting, and fun story of how Thomas methodically and brutally reclaims his territory, one illicit business at a time. The keys to his success are putting the right man (or woman) in the right job, enforcing his zero-tolerance policy for violence against women and child abuse and retribution for incursions into his territory. Anyone who steps over those lines will face harsh justice.
This story is told in first person from Thomas's point of view. He's got a unique and very distinctive voice. Even though he's a foul-mouthed and ruthless criminal who wouldn't hesitate to cut someone's throat when the need arises, I love Thomas Piety.
I highly recommend this audiobook, not just for the story, but also for the excellent narration by John Lee. He was able to give each character a very distinctive voice. It was also refreshing to listen to a book that was done with a Yorkshire accent (similar to Sean Bean) rather than a London accent.
I loved it
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An entertaining listen
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A Sly And Engrossing Novel
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PS: This isn’t a children’s book, it’s dark and real with the violence, which is woven in to make it seamless, which I love.
Now this is a must read! 5 Stars
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A great book for a slump
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I normally don't like single point of view books but this one is extremely well done. If you like single point of view then you'll love this.
Fantastic Narrator
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Excellent
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