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"Mission Impossible, but with magic, dragons, and a series of heists that go from stealing a crown to saving the world." (David Dalglish)
Master con artist Ardor Benn and his crew of intrepid thieves are hired to pull off a series of wildly complex heists, from stealing a crown to saving the world, in this daring fantasy adventure.
Liar. Thief. Legend.
Ardor Benn is no ordinary thief. Rakish, ambitious, and master of wildly complex heists, he styles himself a Ruse Artist Extraordinaire.
When a priest hires him for the most daring ruse yet, Ardor knows he'll need more than quick wit and sleight of hand. Assembling a dream team of forgers, disguisers, schemers, and thieves, he sets out to steal from the most powerful king the realm has ever known.
But it soon becomes clear there's more at stake than fame and glory - Ard and his team might just be the last hope for human civilization.
Discover the start of an epic fantasy trilogy that begins with a heist and quickly explodes into a full-tilt last-ditch plan to save humanity.
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Critic reviews
"Mission Impossible, but with magic, dragons, and a series of heists that go from stealing a crown to saving the world. A fun, terrific read I heartily recommend."—David Dalglish, author of A Dance of Cloaks
"Ardor is a rogue with a heart of gold and his team is incredibly fun to follow, but we also love this one for the originality of its heist."—B&N Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog
"If you enjoy The Lies of Locke Lamora . . . then I can confidently predict that The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn is the book for you . . . Highly recommended."—The Eloquent Page
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Velocity Weapon
- By: Megan E. O'Keefe
- Narrated by: Joe Jameson
- Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Sanda and Biran Greeve were siblings destined for greatness. A high-flying sergeant, Sanda has the skills to take down any enemy combatant. Biran is a savvy politician who aims to use his new political position to prevent conflict from escalating to total destruction. However, on a routine maneuver, Sanda loses consciousness when her gunship is blown out of the sky. Instead of finding herself in friendly hands, she awakens 230 years later on a deserted enemy warship controlled by an AI who calls himself Bero. The war is lost.
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Romance Novel with a Science Fiction Setting
- By T. Van Valkenburgh on 07-23-20
By: Megan E. O'Keefe
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The Bone Shard Daughter
- By: Andrea Stewart
- Narrated by: Natalie Naudus, Feodor Chin, Emily Woo Zeller
- Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins
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The emperor's reign has lasted for decades, his mastery of bone shard magic powering the animal-like constructs that maintain law and order. But now his rule is failing, and revolution is sweeping across the Empire's many islands. Lin is the emperor's daughter and spends her days trapped in a palace of locked doors and dark secrets. When her father refuses to recognise her as heir to the throne, she vows to prove her worth by mastering the forbidden art of bone shard magic.
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I didn't like it
- By indexOutOfBounds on 01-25-21
By: Andrea Stewart
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The Bone Ships
- By: RJ Barker
- Narrated by: Jude Owusu
- Length: 17 hrs and 3 mins
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Two nations at war. One prize beyond compare. For generations, the Hundred Isles have built their ships from the bones of ancient dragons to fight an endless war. The dragons disappeared, but the battles for supremacy persisted. Now the first dragon in centuries has been spotted in far-off waters, and both sides see a chance to shift the balance of power in their favor. Because whoever catches it will win not only glory, but the war.
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Bold and unique with a compelling story.
- By Kevin Potter on 11-12-19
By: RJ Barker
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Death's Mantle: The Complete Series
- Death's Mantle, Books 1-3
- By: Harmon Cooper
- Narrated by: Andrea Parsneau
- Length: 30 hrs and 55 mins
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With great power comes formidable enemies and heartbreaking revelations. Lucian's quest to save his addict brother from a preordained death propels him into the heart of ancient conflicts, forcing him to forge and test alliances. As the series unfolds, Lucian must leverage his newfound abilities against a backdrop of cosmic war and familial secrets, risking everything to protect those he loves. Faced with loss, betrayal, and the dire consequences of his choices, Lucian's journey is a relentless pursuit of salvation that challenges the boundaries of sacrifice and the power of destiny.
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an excellent premise
- By Spencer Owen Mcguire on 01-11-25
By: Harmon Cooper
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Empire of Exiles
- By: Erin M Evans
- Narrated by: Imogen Church
- Length: 18 hrs and 12 mins
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Twenty-seven years ago, a Duke with a grudge led a ruthless coup against the empire of Semilla, killing thousands. He failed. The Duke was executed, a terrifyingly powerful sorcerer was imprisoned, and an unwilling princess disappeared. The empire moved on. Now, when Quill, an apprentice scribe, arrives in the capital city, he believes he's on a simple errand for another pompous noble: fetch ancient artifacts from the magical Imperial Archives.
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Moving
- By Zac on 06-06-23
By: Erin M Evans
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Fathomfolk
- By: Eliza Chan
- Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
- Length: 14 hrs and 52 mins
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Welcome to Tiankawi—shining pearl of human civilization and a safe haven for those fleeing civil unrest. Or at least, that’s how it first appears. But in the semi-flooded city, humans are, quite literally, on top: peering down from skyscrapers and aerial walkways on the fathomfolk—sirens, seawitches, kelpies and kappas—who live in the polluted waters below. And the fathomfolk are tired of it. When a water-dragon and a half siren join forces, the path to equality is filled with violence, secrets, and political intrigue.
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Not What I Expected
- By Mikayla on 03-02-24
By: Eliza Chan
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The Last Vigilant
- By: Mark A. Latham
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
- Length: 16 hrs and 29 mins
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Set in a world where magic is forgotten, monsters lurk in the dark woods, and honorable soldiers are few, this utterly gripping epic fantasy tells the story of two flawed humans, an out-of-practice wizard and a hot-headed sargent, who are thrust into the heart of a mystery that threatens to unravel their kingdom's fragile peace.
By: Mark A. Latham
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A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians
- A Novel
- By: H. G. Parry
- Narrated by: Andrew Kingston
- Length: 20 hrs and 53 mins
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It is the Age of Enlightenment - of new and magical political movements, from the necromancer Robespierre calling for revolution in France, to the weather mage Toussaint L'Ouverture leading the slaves of Haiti in their fight for freedom, to the bold new Prime Minister William Pitt weighing the legalization of magic among commoners in Britain and abolition throughout its colonies overseas. But amid all of the upheaval of the early modern world, there is an unknown force inciting all of human civilization into violent conflict.
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Could have been better
- By E. Thiessen on 08-12-21
By: H. G. Parry
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Senlin Ascends
- By: Josiah Bancroft
- Narrated by: John Banks
- Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins
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The Tower of Babel is the greatest marvel in the world. Immense as a mountain, the ancient Tower holds unnumbered ringdoms, warring and peaceful, stacked one on the other like the layers of a cake. It is a world of geniuses and tyrants, of airships and steam engines, of unusual animals and mysterious machines. Soon after arriving for his honeymoon at the Tower, the mild-mannered headmaster of a small village school, Thomas Senlin, gets separated from his wife, Marya, in the overwhelming swarm of tourists, residents, and miscreants.
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Meh.
- By Amazon Customer on 05-02-18
By: Josiah Bancroft
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The Emperor's Wolves
- The Wolves of Elantra, Book 1
- By: Michelle Sagara
- Narrated by: Khristine Hvam
- Length: 17 hrs and 12 mins
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Multiple races carefully navigate the City of Elantra under the Dragon Emperor’s wing. His Imperial Wolves are executioners, the smallest group to serve in the Halls of Law. The populace calls them assassins. Every wolf candidate must consent to a full examination by the Tha’alani, one of the most feared and distrusted races in Elantra for their ability to read minds. Most candidates don’t finish their job interviews.
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Excellent and long waited for
- By Wendy on 10-16-20
By: Michelle Sagara
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The Unbroken
- By: C. L. Clark
- Narrated by: Rasha Zamamiri
- Length: 18 hrs and 20 mins
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Touraine is a soldier. Stolen as a child and raised to kill and die for the empire, her only loyalty is to her fellow conscripts. But now, her company has been sent back to her homeland to stop a rebellion, and the ties of blood may be stronger than she thought. Luca needs a turncoat. Someone desperate enough to tiptoe the bayonet's edge between treason and orders. Someone who can sway the rebels toward peace, while Luca focuses on what really matters: getting her uncle off her throne.
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R-Rated Fantasy
- By Tin Minute Book Reviews on 04-26-21
By: C. L. Clark
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The Last Dragonsoul
- Kara, Book 1
- By: V.A. Lewis
- Narrated by: Tess Irondale
- Length: 22 hrs and 9 mins
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Summoned to a world ruled by a game-like system, Kara is offered a power that lies beyond it. A power given by a dying dragon. A power that predates the system. A power wielded only by the gods. To become the last wielder of a dragonsoul.
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Redundant writing is redundant
- By Anonymous User on 01-25-25
By: V.A. Lewis
Such a good story!
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Excellent read!
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I loved it
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Good compelling story
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Holy Dragon!
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To give an idea of what i enjoy reading: I'm a dyed in the wool fantasy reader. My favorites include, Philip Pullmans "His Dark Materials" series, everything by Joe Abercrombie, Robert Jackson Bennett's Divine Cities trilogy, "The Lies of Locke Lamora" and- to a lesser extent- the rest of the Gentleman Bastards series (not ready to give up hope and call it a trilogy 😉) and, well, you probably get the picture...
If I had to name a favorite, it would be Locke Lamora. So I got excited when I read review after review comparing this book to that one (yeah I know, but Scott Lynch fans are famously gullible). If you're thinking of reading this book in hopes it'll fill that Locke Lamora- shaped hole in your heart, don't. You will only cause yourself more pain. Just accept that there isn't anyone but Scott Lynch who can fill that empty space and we may never get another word out of him. One thing is for certain: no one should even whisperer the word Lamora when talking about this book. it's unfair.
I don't want to beat up on it though, either. It isn't completely without merit, it just suffers- at least for me- from an unfair comparison and the inevitable ludicrously high expectations that came as a result. It's not a bad book, but it failed to draw me in. I just never found myself caring about Ardor, or any of the other characters. I think one issue was the "show-don't-tell" dictum that can be so tricky writing fiction- especially, I suspect, science fiction/ fantasy. Like, for example, I gather that Ardor is witty, with a knack for turning a well-wrought phrase. I'll have to take Ardor's word for it, though, because although there were plenty of references to this talent of his, he never actually demonstrated it. I think also the narrator may not have been the best choice, as it seemed to me he failed to create the sort of cocky, snotty, lovable rogue that I sense Ardor Benn was intended to be.
I wanted to love it but I just couldn't get there.
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My son recommended
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wish the others had audiobooks
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Edit: I have just finished my second listen through of the book and honestly, the performance has grown on me. While I did not like it the first time after this play through I’ve come to actually end joy his performance and it has made my enjoyment of the book even better
Hire professional Voice Actors edit: it’s good now
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Highly recommend
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