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  • The Power That Preserves

  • The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, Book 3
  • By: Stephen R. Donaldson
  • Narrated by: Scott Brick
  • Length: 20 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (434 ratings)

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The Power That Preserves

By: Stephen R. Donaldson
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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Twice before, Thomas Covenant had been summoned to the Land, the strange, otherworldly realm where magic worked and his leprosy vanished. Twice before, he’d been dragged reluctantly into conflict against Lord Foul’s minions, with disastrous consequences for everyone around him. Now, Covenant is back.

In a land blasted by war and drowning in despair, Covenant is the only hope against Foul’s imminent triumph. Yet in order to win he must stand against his dearest friends and direst foes in combat. As Lord Mhoram leads the armies of the Land in helpless warfare, the wild magic of Thomas Covenant’s white gold wedding ring is once again the Land’s only salvation - and he still has no idea how to use it.

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Great Series

Just as good as it was 20 years ago when I first read it. Excellent.

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Stunning. Donaldson and Brick are amazing!

A story like no other. Adventure, anguish, joy, revelation, and ultimately that of understanding. An unrivaled series.

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Fantastic Book

The narrator does a Great Job again, and I hope a-z gets the second Chronicles soon!

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Where is the Second Chronicles?

I read the Thomas Covenant Chronicles Series One books a long time ago. I also read the Second Chronicles series. Listening to the books brings back the memories of reading them. I always thought they should have been made into movies. I haven't been able to find the audible books for the Second series but the Third set is available. Is there a way to get the Second Series on Audible? I don't want to listen to the Third Series before listening to the Second.

The narrator, Scott Brick, did an excellent job. The voice he uses for Banner reminds me of a character from the TV show, Star Trek Voyager.

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thoroughly enjoyed listening

Read these books back in the 80’s when I was in high school. it was great to listen to them as audiobooks. Just hope Audible gets the second chronicles some time soon.

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Fav

Do yourself a favor and listen to the trilogy. This book is the culmination of that great works, well Done well acted and has achieved in audible form all of the passion from the written books.

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Scott Brick

My first exposure to Donaldson was The Gap Cycle, and if you haven’t given that a listen then maybe you should. But this series was honestly very good. Not my favorite fantasy series, but definitely worth every credit. I’m excited to see where the other books take me. There is a large gap from this book to the next, and with in all that time I know Donaldson continued to master his craft. Also, shout out to Scott Brick. He is so unbelievably talented that I can’t even summarize it. “I am the blood guard” … what a bad ass

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Read this

This is one of only a handful of books that I have read more then once.

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Chronicles of Thomas Covenant series

I can’t wait for the movie(s)! Should be better than Lord of the Rings.

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complicated story, poor reader

I continue to disliked the narration of mr. brick , weepy creepy voice distracts from a complicated story that otherwise could be very entertaining

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