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The Hounds

A Soldier's Life, Book 4

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The Hounds

By: Always RollsAOne, Erick Thiemke
Narrated by: Nikola Hamilton
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The company returns to the capital of the Telhian Empire, but our hero is not safe. First Citizens plot against him, but he finds allies and reluctantly joins the conspiracy against the Emperor. His tribulations are not over, as he must now survive becoming one of the Empire's elite Hounds.

©2024 Erick Thiemke (P)2025 Erick Thiemke
Fantasy Military
Intricate Storytelling • Compelling Character Development • Rich Worldbuilding • Engaging Plot Progression • Realistic Hero
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I’ve really loved this story because the MC isn’t OP and actually struggles to survive in a brand new world. The side characters and their development are great. There’s a lot of depth to them and it makes the interpersonal relationships more engaging and realistic.

The MC overall is pretty good, but has a few really annoying character traits. I totally admit my opinion is probably biased because these traits are huge pet peeves of mine. Examples - he tries very hard to hide his origins/powers, but still uses Earth quips that clearly don’t translate and make it obvious he’s not a local. He also tends to be weirdly petulant toward some of his allies and seems to take their help for granted. I get he’s suspicious, but holy cow he comes off as a spoiled brat at times. It’s like he’s not aware of how much leeway he gets.

Anyway, story good, side characters great, MC a bit of a dumb spoiled brat.

Finally, REALLY not a fan of the AI gen cover art.

Love the story, MC is a bit annoying

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I happened across this series awhile ago, ive been checking back every week for this book, such a good book. cant wait for more

finally this book is out on audible!

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very good series, fast pacing. don't end it rushed though, make the ending if any arc the longest and juiciest.

more more more

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I got to this series just recently, and finished shimmering labyrinth just as the next several chapters were released on Royal Road. I eagerly awaited each new chapter every few days, until chapter 203, when book 4 released here. Now I’m far ahead of the free chapters online. Patreon here I come.

A great series that I go through far too quickly.

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Fun listen on a 15 hour drive -- will keep you awake the whole way

Great story

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binged through all 4 books and highly exciting for the next one. was saddened when narrator changed but new one is good as well. Just different

what an ending....

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Wow, just wow! This series is incredible addicting. The world, fantastical creatures, magic, and in between has scratched an itch I didn’t know I had.

Already itching for the next one.

I can’t get enough

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Have greatly enjoyed this series both the story and the narrator. Appreciate that most of the story follows the main character! I am looking forward to the next book.

Excellent series!

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Excellently structured story building on other three books. I am officially hooked on the series and looking forward to the new book, the author and editor has made huge strides to building a comprehensive world and compelling story. Beautifully done!

Definitely a new life time fan of the author, looking forward to all the amazing stories he will write next.

Such improvements in Editing and Writing

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A Solder's Life book 4 is a worthy addition to the series. If you are a tabletop or online RPG player, you will love this. The characters are well fleshed out with a cohesive and rich storyline in play. I can't wait for the rest of the books to be published.

Another in a Great Series

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