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The Sword of Bedwyr

The Crimson Shadow

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The Sword of Bedwyr

By: R. A. Salvatore
Narrated by: David Drummond
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Young noble Luthien Bedwyr is too privileged to understand that his once-proud land, Eriador, suffers under the demonic oppression of Wizard-King Greensparrow. That is, until the day Luthien seeks justice for a friend's murder---only to become a fugitive fleeing the king's monstrous cyclopian soldiers. Befriended by the irrepressible "highwayhalfling" Oliver deBurrows, and enlisted by an ancient, mysterious mage, Luthien's exile will become an enchanted quest to steal a mystic prize from a dragon's hoard.

Suddenly, Eriador's enslaved humans, elves, and dwarfs begin to rally around rumored tales of a freedom fighter who strikes Greensparrow's foul minions...an unknown hero who wields a legendary sword and magic cape...a warrior who is invisible but who casts the "Crimson Shadow."

©1995 R. A. Salvatore (P)2010 Tantor Epic Fantasy

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“Salvatore describes and choreographs battle scenes better than any other contemporary fantasist, as this first tale of the adventures of Luthien Bedwyr amply demonstrates.” ( Publishers Weekly)
Unexpected Turns • Great Characters • High Adventure • Smart Writing • Visual Storytelling • Diverse Perspectives
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Another great tale written by Salvatore! David Drummond provides a memorable narration to the story and brings out the full character for Oliver DeBurrows!

Dashing story with a striking narrator!

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Great read I’m pleased and satisfied I chose it and decided to give it a try. Well written story great actions throughout the entire journey. Whoever picks this title will be in for a treat.

Sword of Bedwyr

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R.A. Salvatore is such an amazing writer and this series is no exception. the way he tells the story is so complete and I'm always ready for more

Such good writing

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R.A. Salvatore has set a very high standard for his books while I very much enjoyed this book I did not find myself obsessing over it as I usually do I feel it was shorter and therefor lacking in the character development the love interest while usually very developed was pretty 2d

Great but not the best of R.A. Salvatore

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The story was very entertaining enjoyable. By listening too audio book's. I'm able too catch up on book's I've been putting off for awhile now. I love listening too audio book's.

I love listening too audio book's

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Loved the different voices and the way it was told great performance to follow a greater book

Awesome narration

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I've read this story three times and it's still a great story.

Thank you Bob.

Great story with great characters.

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Well I was coming off the heals of Driizt's first trilogy so my expectations were high. I wanted to get into this one but I just couldnt get into the main character. His sidekick was cool, but the story had trouble holding me. There were moments I listened intently and moments I zombied through. Still, it ended on a high note and I'm planning on the sequel.

up and down

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loved the entire thingx absolutely riveting and full of high adventure! some of Salvatore's very best work.

voice acting

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Good story, a little slow to start.
The narrator was great, he had great range, characters
were believable.

Hooked!

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