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  • The Codex of Her Scars (Sorcerers' Isle, Book 1)

  • By: Derek Prior
  • Narrated by: Steven Pacey
  • Length: 14 hrs and 59 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (153 ratings)

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The Codex of Her Scars (Sorcerers' Isle, Book 1)

By: Derek Prior
Narrated by: Steven Pacey
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Publisher's summary

"Even the broken will fight"

From the number one best-selling author of Legends of the Nameless Dwarf (fantasy book of the year 2012)

Centuries ago, the Isle of Branikdür was mysteriously abandoned by the ruling Hélum Empire. Ever since, rival clans have battled for supremacy at the bidding of their sacred sorcerers.

During the once-a-year armistice for the Festival of Proving, the gifted warrior Snaith Harrow aims to leave his mark in the fight circles before marrying his childhood sweetheart. But following a freak accident, he discovers a terrible secret about the girl he loves.

Tey Moonshine is a daughter of suffering, and she has fallen prey to the things that stalk the netherworld. Under the influence of a demon that hides within her marrow, she gouges a magical codex into her flesh, believing it will make her the greatest sorcerer the isle has ever known.

Maimed from his accident and no longer able to fight, Snaith is apprenticed to the clan sorcerer, Theurig, and Tey is sent away from the village.

As Snaith is thrust headlong into a sorcerer's world of misdirection and control, Tey must master the darkness that possesses her if she is to stand together with him against the coming storm.

For the ripples of forbidden magic have roused the sleeping might of the Hélum Empire.

War is coming.

A war the clans can never win.

And the fate of Branikdür lies in the hands of a warrior turned wizard and a deranged girl who grows more deadly by the day.

Sorcerers' Isle is a shocking tale of dark fantasy from international best-selling author D. P. Prior.

©2017 D. P. Prior (P)2018 Audible, Inc.
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Dark for sure

Steven Pacey saves the day!!!! Not sure I would have completed this book if it wasn't for Steven Pacey's narration, he has a way of drawing you in!!

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a great start!

i already live derek prior and steven pacey and the dark style of fantasy so this is all of that, but it's just the start of a new epic. we met the characters we get a few twists and we are setup for some bigger events. say one thing for codex, says it's not the first law, but it's pretty good so far.

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A Rough Start

The first third of the book is easily the worst part, I don't know if the writer just took a while hitting his stride or what exactly. One of the main characters in this section of the book seems to act with no rhyme or reason, and essentially has 3 different characters within. If I hadn't read this in audiobook format I wouldnt have understood well. The first third of the book feels like a big handhold through all the steps the writer has to take BEFORE he tells his story. However, once he gets there I was pleasantly surprised how invested I became in our characters. Things take a hard right in the last quarter of the book and went surprisingly dark. It has been set up for a bang of a sequel and I'm excited to get to it. Steven Pacey, as always, is the best narrator audible has. His ability to change voices and create his own unique accents astounds me.
As a side note- I am in a medical background and was really annoyed by the lack of substance in the whole tragic accident that pushes the story along. Limbs dont just get injured and completely lose feeling, but they still have blood pumping through them and don't need amputation? Overall, worth it.

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AmazIng Story and Narration

This was a first for me by this author. This story left me wanting more. I was pleasantly surprised by how in-depth all his characters were and where their journey was taking them. Plenty of history, magic, warriors and their struggles. Will definitely need more from this author.
Steven Pacey brought the characters to life.

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The best book I’ve listened to since I finished Joe Aberceombie

In my opinion there is no one better at narration of these kinds of fantasy then Steven Pacey. Sorcerers’ Isle, with Pacey just put D.P. Prior up a step or five, loved it.

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Fantastic story and narration

Carnifex was the first fantasy novel I read. I’ve been a fan of D.P. Priors writing every since. One chapter into Sorcerer’s Isle and immediately I knew I would be taking the longer route home and to work for the foreseeable future. Just to listen a little longer. D.P. Prior’s writing and Steven Pacey’s narration has been a flawless combination thus far. I’ll update my review when I finish the novel.

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Dark but entertaining

A story steeped in untold mysteries, filled with charlatan sorcerers, ineffectual war lords and two very eventful young sorcerer apprentices. At times the story touches on S&M territory but does not glorify in it. Rather, its use is mostly a means to an end. There are plenty of twists, betrayals and surprises throughout.

I marked it down one star when, near the end, found out that this was only one of a series and fault Audible for not indicating that in the cataloged listing. Mostly since I had been expecting a completed story and, instead, was a bit upset to find that that it was not the case.

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Pacey makes this story

I feel like Pacey's incredible performance makes this story better than it actually is. Tey especially is very unlikable.

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Pacey is excellent

Steven Pacey's interpretation of this gritty, dark story is as good as anything he's recorded to date. Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this. Looking forward to the sequel.

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Kind of Annoying story

I just like more character development in my books.
When your two favorite authors are Joe Abercrombie and Robert Jordan I guess it’s kinda hard to hope anyone else lives up to those standards.
Steven Pacey to the rescue!

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