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The Invisible Ring

A Black Jewels Novel

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The Invisible Ring

By: Anne Bishop
Narrated by: John Sharian
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A prequel set in the "dark and sensual world" (11th Hour) of the national best-selling Black Jewels Trilogy.

Jared is a Red-Jeweled Warlord bound as a pleasure slave by the Ring of Obedience. After suffering nine years of torment as a slave, he murdered his owner and escaped - only to be caught and sold into slavery once again. The notorious queen who has purchased him, known as the Gray Lady, may not be what she seems. Soon, Jared faces a difficult choice: his freedom, or his honor.

©2008 Anne Bishop (P)2008 Penguin Classics Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Royalty

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“Plenty of adventure, romance, dazzling wizardly pyrotechnics, and [a] unique and fascinating hierarchical magic system...darkly macabre with spine-tingling emotional intensity, mesmerizing magic, lush sensuality, and exciting action, all set in a thoroughly detailed, invented world of cultures in conflict... The Invisible Ring will serve as an enticement, whetting the appetite to explore more of the realms in the Black Jewels trilogy. It and its predecessors are genuine gems of fantasy much to be prized.” (SF Site)

“[An] entertaining otherworlds fantasy adventure with battles and dangers and chases. Fresh and interesting.” (Chronicle)

“A weird, but highly diverting and oddly heartwarming mix.” (Locus)
Outstanding Fantasy World • Excellent Series Connection • Expected Narration • Engaging Villain • Compelling Twists
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The bits with The Sadist made this worth it. I have the actual book but listening to all of them has been a treat for me.

Bits of Sadi

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Anne Bishops jewels books are all just amazing! I can't imagine anyone not enjoying them. I read/listen to the Jewels Trilogy every other year. Her world is just outstanding and her writing is somehow beautiful and desperate while all the while being strong and demanding. I guarantee you will enjoy them!!

Her world is beautiful, sexy and emotionally heroic.

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more consistently paced that the first black jewel book but not as intense as the second two. This was a good break from the main storyline without having to leave the fantasy world or lore of the series. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

a fun off shoot story

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The story ties in perfectly with the rest of the Dark Jewels series. Talon is a character I was pleasantly surprised to get more backstory on. The reader however is incredibly obnoxious with his attempts at voices. Would have been better if he'd read it monotoned.

reader is obnoxious

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MY HUSBAND AND I LOVED IT. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT WE ENJOY😄

The Invisible Ring. Black Jewels Book 4

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This was excellently constructed and executed. A mad dash story that had enough twists to keep me guessing until the end.

A great sife-story in the Dark Jewels saga

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a little bit jarring to go back in time after getting so caught up in the previous books. looking forward to the rest of the series

very interesting prequel

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This is just another example of how much I love any stories set in this world. The characters were interesting and I loved the dynamics between Jared and Daemon.

Another tale in the amazing Black Jewels universe

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Not what I was expecting in the 4th book. Doesn't follow the first books in the series other being in the same universe. And the narration is spotty. Should have better editing. It was very distracting.

Still good story but not what I expected

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I look forward to reading the next book in the Black Jewel series. I fell in love with this series years ago when I first read the trilogy.

Loved it!!

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