
We Men of Ash and Shadow
The Vanguard Chronicles, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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RJ Bayley
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By:
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HL Tinsley
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We Men of Ash and Shadow is the first book in the Vanguard Series and follows the journey of protagonist, John Vanguard, through the dark and corrupt city of D’Orsee. A Grimdark gas lamp novel, We Men of Ash and Shadow explores themes of redemption, loyalty, and betrayal against the backdrop of a world where survival often means compromising your values.
Amidst the gas lamp shadows former soldier-turned-mercenary John Vanguard hunts criminals at the behest of his corrupt employer, Captain Felix Sanquain. Shamed by his deserter past and seeking to make amends for his many misdeeds, a chance encounter with Tarryn Leersac - a skilled young would-be-assassin fallen from the graces of high society - leads Vanguard to become an unlikely mentor.
Charged with hunting down the killer of two guards left washed up on the banks of the canal, the further Vanguard delves into the underbelly of the city the more he finds himself entangled in a web of secrets and lies. A prominent aristocrat is missing. Crime lords, con men, and harlots run amok and the city teeters on the brink of another revolution.
With his already precarious reputation hanging by a thread, Vanguard must piece together how and why the last war came to pass, find a way to earn redemption for his mistakes, and come to terms with the past in a city where few survive, and even fewer can be trusted.
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I really love the narrator Kate Reading
- By Tibby2561 on 08-26-20
By: Bryce O'Connor, and others
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Runelight
- The Aenigma Lights, Book 1
- By: JA Andrews
- Narrated by: Kate Reading
- Length: 23 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Kate is a Keeper—a storyteller, magic-wielder, and researcher—but a single mystery has evaded her all her life: What happened on the tragic day when two strangers stole not only the puzzle box that hummed with magic but so much more? She and her brother Bo have searched for twenty years with no luck. Until Venn, a surly elf, shows up on the hidden doorstep of the Keepers' Stronghold with that same aenigma box—and a message that Bo has disappeared. Kate needs a guide back to Venn's homeland to search for him, and Venn needs to find him for reasons of her own.
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The narration by Kate Reading is great as always
- By Robert S. on 01-22-24
By: JA Andrews
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The Thirteenth Hour
- The Cruel Gods, Book 1
- By: Trudie Skies
- Narrated by: RJ Bayley
- Length: 19 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Cruel gods rule the steam-powered city of Chime, demanding worship and tribute from their mortal subjects. Kayl lost her faith in them long ago, and now seeks to protect vulnerable and downtrodden mortals from their gods’ whims. But when Kayl discovers powers that she didn’t know she had—and destroys a mortal’s soul by accident—she becomes Chime’s most wanted.
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Bioshock: by Guillermo del Toro
- By Jessica Johnson on 08-07-24
By: Trudie Skies
Total Rereadability
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It took no time at all to be pulled into the story, to take interest (for good or ill) in the characters, and to be fully immersed in the setting. I usually listen to audiobooks at work, and nearly found myself doing overtime just to keep listening.
RJ Bayley's narration is amazing and, I think, a perfect match for the story.
I cannot recommend We Men of Ash and Shadow enough, definitely one of the best I've listened to this year! Listen to this, you will not be disappointed.
Compelling, immersive story. Excellent narration.
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A perfect Grimdark story
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A chance meeting on an investigation into some murders brings Vanguard to meet an individual that could be his reflection. Or his shadow.
Delightful and memorable characters through out that RJ Bayley does an amazing job bringing to life. The ending opens up the series for more cities and larger plots to develop.
Definitely a grimdark read. I'm excited to listen to more.
Larger than life characters trapped in a desperate
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WE MEN OF ASH AND SHADOW not only introduces the listener to John Vanguard but to his boss Captain Sanquain, as well as a host of really nasty men and women. Fair warning to listeners,if you are not into blood and gore I would avoid this. But me, I loved the audiobook and cant wait to get book two.
RJ Bayley did a really good job at the narration, especially since there were numerous male and female characters.
I recieved this audiobook free in exchange for a honest review.
GREAT
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Pretty Dark
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Perfect
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A great audiobook is a nice way to revisit a series book before the next volume comes out, acting as a refresher and a different perspective as we can immerse ourselves in the world again from a different angle. R.J. Bayley was excellent and carries the story nicely.
We Men of Ash and Shadow is also a finalist for this year's SPFBO contest, so the release of such a good audio version sure didn't hurt its chances...
Gaslight Grimdark
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Reading Between The Lines
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Gaslamp stunner
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