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The Bloodstained Shade

Aven Cycle, Book 3

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The Bloodstained Shade

By: Cass Morris
Narrated by: Khristine Hvam
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Latona of the Vitelliae, mage of Spirit and Fire, lies still as death. Her fate rests in the hands of her allies, who must redeem her soul from the churning void where Corinna, leader of a banished Discordian cult, has trapped it.

Protected by a cabal of corrupt priests and politicians, Corinna plans her most daring assault yet: a ritual striking at the ancient heart of Aven, with the power to swallow the city in a maw of chaos and strife. Her success would be Aven's doom, and the greatest violence would fall upon the most vulnerable.

Before Sempronius Tarren can join Aven's defense—and his beloved Latona—at home, he must end the war abroad, outwitting the blood-soaked machinations of his Iberian opponents. His own magical talents remain hidden, but dire circumstances tempt him to succumb to ambition and use forbidden tactics to hasten the way to victory.

To defeat Corinna, Aven's devoted protectors will need to perform extraordinary magic, rally support from unexpected quarters, and face the shadows on their own souls.

©2022 Cass Morris (P)2023 Audible, Inc. Epic Fairy Tales Fantasy Historical
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As a classical archaeology major I can attest the accuracy of the portrayal of this world based on Ancient Rome, which is an odd thing to say about fantasy, but it’s close to historical fiction. Beyond that, the story is compelling, the characters are complex, and the writing is excellent. Loved this trilogy. Hoping to read more stories set in this world.

Awesome Ancient Roman Fantasy

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What a treat to find a performer capable of keeping Morris's many point-of-view characters clear and vibrant!

Morris crafts a worthy conclusion(?) to the epic Aven saga, and Hvam presents the myriad perspectives with skill and charm.

If you've got a taste for sweeping fantasy with the deep research of a loving historian, you should let these 60+ hours of audiobooks accompany you through your days.

Another Exceptional Performance of a Wondrous Book

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