
The Darkness That Comes Before
The Prince of Nothing, Book One
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David DeVries
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R. Scott Bakker
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Strikingly original in its conception, ambitious in scope, with characters engrossingly and vividly drawn, the first book in R. Scott Bakker's Prince of Nothing series creates a remarkable world from whole cloth - its language and classes of people, its cities, religions, mysteries, taboos, and rituals - the kind of all-embracing universe Tolkien and Herbert created unforgettably in the epic fantasies The Lord of the Rings and Dune.
It's a world scarred by an apocalyptic past, evoking a time both 2,000 years past and 2,000 years into the future, as untold thousands gather for a crusade. Among them, two men and two women are ensnared by a mysterious traveler, Anasûrimbor Kellhus - part warrior, part philosopher, part sorcerous, charismatic presence - from lands long thought dead. The Darkness That Comes Before is a history of this great holy war, and like all histories, the survivors write its conclusion.
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In the town of Segontium a wild storm washes a fugitive ashore. He brutally rapes the granddaughter of the ruler of the Deceangli tribe, leaving her to bear his son, Myrddion Merlinus (Merlin). Spurned as a demon seed, the child is raised by his grandmother and, as soon as he turns nine, he is apprenticed to a skilled alchemist who hones the boy’s remarkable gift of prophecy. Meanwhile, the High King of the Britons, Vortigern, is rebuilding the ancient fortress at Dinas Emrys.
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Underrated book author and narrator!
- De Brittany en 04-15-22
De: M. K. Hume
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Phoenix Unbound
- The Fallen Empire Series, Book 1
- De: Grace Draven
- Narrado por: Katharine Lee McEwan
- Duración: 14 h y 2 m
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Every year, each village is required to send a young woman to the Empire's capital - her fate to be burned alive for the entertainment of the masses. For the last five years, one small village's tithe has been the same woman. Gilene's sacrifice protects all the other young women of her village, and her secret to staying alive lies with the magic only she possesses. But this year is different. Azarion, the Empire's most famous gladiator, has somehow seen through her illusion - and is set on blackmailing Gilene into using her abilities to help him escape his life of slavery.
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Nothing special. Highly predictable
- De J. C. Schmidt en 10-10-18
De: Grace Draven
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Macbeth: A Novel
- De: A. J. Hartley, David Hewson
- Narrado por: Alan Cumming
- Duración: 9 h y 43 m
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Macbeth: A Novel brings the intricacy and grit of the historical thriller to Shakespeare’s tale of political intrigue, treachery, and murder. In this full-length novel written exclusively for audio, authors A. J. Hartley and David Hewson rethink literature’s most infamous married couple, grounding them in a medieval Scotland whose military and political upheavals are as stark and dramatic as the landscape in which they are played.
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Narrator choice inspired
- De Beverly en 07-10-11
De: A. J. Hartley, y otros
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The Mortal Tally
- De: Sam Sykes
- Narrado por: Edoardo Ballerini
- Duración: 24 h y 27 m
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Cier'Djaal, once the crowning glory of the civilized world, has gone from a city to a battlefield and a battlefield to a graveyard. Foreign armies clash relentlessly on streets laden with the bodies of innocents caught in the crossfire. Cultists and thieves wage shadow wars, tribal armies foment outside the city's walls, and haughty aristocrats watch the world burn from on high. As his companions struggle to keep the city from destroying itself, Lenk travels to the Forbidden East in search of the demon who caused it all. But even as he pursues Khoth-Kapira, dark whispers plague his thoughts.
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Great Middle Entry
- De Casey en 04-15-18
De: Sam Sykes
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The Path of Anger
- The Book and the Sword, Book 1
- De: Antoine Rouaud
- Narrado por: Michael Kramer
- Duración: 17 h y 23 m
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Year 10 of the new republic, in the remote port city of Masalia: Dun-Cadal, once the greatest general of the empire, has been drinking his life away for years. Betrayed by his friends and grief stricken at the loss of his apprentice, he's done with politics, with adventure, and with people. But people aren't finished with him - not yet.
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Great Epic Fantasy!
- De Bob-o en 08-31-15
De: Antoine Rouaud
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Ransom
- De: David Malouf
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
- Duración: 4 h y 35 m
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This is the story of the relationship between two grieving men at war: fierce Achilles, who has lost his beloved Patroclus in the siege of Troy; and woeful Priam, whose son Hector killed Patroclus and was in turn savaged by Achilles. A moving tale of suffering, sorrow, and redemption, Ransom is incandescent in its delicate and powerful lyricism and its unstated imperative that we imagine our lives in the glow of fellow feeling.
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Ponderous narration, tortured prose
- De Gail N. en 01-26-20
De: David Malouf
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The Serpent Sword
- The Bernicia Chronicles, Book 1
- De: Matthew Harffy
- Narrado por: Barnaby Edwards
- Duración: 12 h y 9 m
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Beobrand is compelled by his brother's almost-certain murder to embark on a quest for revenge in the war-ravaged kingdoms of Northumbria. The land is rife with danger, as warlords vie for supremacy and dominion. In the battles for control of the region, new oaths are made and broken, and loyalties are tested to the limits. With no patronage and no experience, Beobrand must form his own allegiances and learn to fight with sword and shield. Relentless in pursuit of his enemies, he faces challenges which transform him from a boy to a man.
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Amazing story, needs a warning in the description.
- De Lisa Schilling en 04-12-17
De: Matthew Harffy
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Buddha
- A Story of Enlightenment
- De: Deepak Chopra
- Narrado por: Deepak Chopra
- Duración: 9 h y 16 m
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Best-selling author Deepak Chopra brings the Buddha back to life in this gripping account of the young prince who abandoned his inheritance to discover his true calling. This iconic journey changed the world forever, and the truths revealed continue to influence every corner of the globe today.
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Excellent +++++
- De Daniel en 04-17-09
De: Deepak Chopra
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Hero of Rome
- De: Douglas Jackson
- Narrado por: Cornelius Garrett
- Duración: 11 h y 15 m
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The Roman grip on Britain is weakening. Emperor Nero has turned his face away from this far-flung outpost. The Druids are on the rise, spreading seeds of rebellion among the British tribes. Roman cruelty and exploitation has angered their British subjects. The warrior queen Boudicca will lead the tribes to war. Standing against the rising tide of Boudicca's rebellion is Roman Tribune, Gaius Valerius Verrens, Commander of the veteran legions at Colonia.
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Good story, well told and well read
- De Mike Varley en 10-01-14
De: Douglas Jackson
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Flame in the Mist
- De: Renée Ahdieh
- Narrado por: Nancy Wu
- Duración: 10 h y 19 m
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From the number-one New York Times best-selling author of The Wrath and the Dawn comes a sweeping, action-packed YA adventure set against the backdrop of feudal Japan, where Mulan meets Tamora Pierce.
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Very Good
- De Ingrid en 07-15-17
De: Renée Ahdieh
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Starless
- De: Jacqueline Carey
- Narrado por: Caitlin Davies
- Duración: 21 h y 44 m
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Destined from birth to serve as protector of the princess Zariya, Khai is trained in the arts of killing and stealth by a warrior sect in the deep desert; yet there is one profound truth that has been withheld from him. In the court of the Sun-Blessed, Khai must learn to navigate deadly intrigue and his own conflicted identity…but in the far reaches of the western seas, the dark god Miasmus is rising, intent on nothing less than wholesale destruction.
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The most beautiful thing I've enjoyed this year!
- De DabOfDarkness en 08-06-18
De: Jacqueline Carey
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Markswoman
- Asiana, Book 1
- De: Rati Mehrotra
- Narrado por: Emily Woo Zeller
- Duración: 11 h y 5 m
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Kyra is the youngest Markswoman in the Order of Kali, a highly trained sisterhood of elite warriors armed with telepathic blades. Guided by a strict code of conduct, Kyra and the other Orders are sworn to protect the people of Asiana. But to be a Markswoman, an acolyte must repudiate her former life completely. Kyra has pledged to do so, yet she secretly harbors a fierce desire to avenge her dead family. When Kyra's beloved mentor dies in mysterious circumstances, and Tamsyn, the dangerous Mistress of Mental Arts, assumes control, Kyra is forced on the run.
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Everything I look for in a fantasy series!
- De Shawscribbles en 02-11-18
De: Rati Mehrotra
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The Bloody Cup
- De: M. K. Hume
- Narrado por: Steven Crossley
- Duración: 18 h y 43 m
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Celtic Britain is on the brink of collapse, and the kingdom's bloodiest days are upon it. For many years, the people of Briton have enjoyed peace and prosperity under the reign of King Arthur. He has ruled with dignity, honor, and humility. Arthur is now weakening with age, however, and the seeds of discontent are being sown. Seeking to cleanse the land of Christian belief, dissenters need a symbol with which to legitimize their pagan claim and gather malcontents together into a cohesive weapon.
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Worth your time.
- De Helen en 07-01-22
De: M. K. Hume
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The Empire of the Dead
- De: Phil Tucker
- Narrado por: Paul Guyet
- Duración: 8 h y 13 m
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Acharsis has always loved long shots. But even with a perfect scheme and a handpicked squad of godsblooded grifters and fighters, breaking into the undead lord's Akkodaisis' ziggurat is suicidally impossible. Good thing Archarsis is a fallen demigod with more than one trick up his sleeve....
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Incredibly imaginative
- De RyRy en 09-08-17
De: Phil Tucker
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The Judging Eye
- The Aspect-Emperor, Book 1
- De: R. Scott Bakker
- Narrado por: Kevin Orton
- Duración: 19 h
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A luminary in the fantasy genre firmament, R. Scott Bakker returns fans to his acclaimed Prince of Nothing universe with The Judging Eye. Aspect-Emperor Kellhus is waging a terrifying war, subjugating all nations in his path. There are those willing to stand together against him, but these rebellious souls must act quickly and decisively to thwart his mad schemes of power and domination.
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Terrible narrator
- De TRT en 05-25-19
De: R. Scott Bakker
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Priest of Bones
- War for the Rose Throne, Book 1
- De: Peter McLean
- Narrado por: John Lee
- Duración: 10 h y 28 m
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The war is over, and army priest Tomas Piety heads home with Sergeant Bloody Anne at his side. But things have changed while he was away: His crime empire has been stolen, and the people of Ellinburg - his people - have run out of food, hope, and places to hide. Tomas sets out to reclaim what was his with help from Anne, his brother, Jochan, and his new gang: the Pious Men. But when he finds himself dragged into a web of political intrigue once again, everything gets more complicated.
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Fantasy version of Peaky Blinders
- De Kindle Customer en 10-22-18
De: Peter McLean
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Beyond Redemption
- Manifest Delusions, Book 1
- De: Michael R. Fletcher
- Narrado por: Paul Woodson
- Duración: 15 h y 21 m
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Common knowledge isn't an axiom, it's a force of nature. What the masses believe is. But insanity is a weapon; conviction a shield. Delusions give birth to foul new gods. Violent and dark, the world is filled with the Geisteskranken - men and women whose delusions manifest, twisting reality. High Priest Konig seeks to create order from chaos. He defines the beliefs of his followers, leading their faith to one end: a young boy, Morgen, must Ascend to become a god. A god they can control. But there are many who would see this would-be-god in their thrall....
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Extraordinarily dark and disturbing
- De Amazon Customer en 04-28-21
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Barrowlands
- Iconoclasts, Book 0
- De: Mike Shel
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
- Duración: 1 h
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No one enters the doom-haunted Barrowlands without royal sanction. But Hesk Atterley has. Accompanied by seedy companions and a hunger for riches, what he finds may change his life forever...if it doesn't kill him first.
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Short but Interesting
- De Michael en 02-01-21
De: Mike Shel
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The Prince of Nothing
- De: Hektor Thillet
- Narrado por: Tracy Collier
- Duración: 2 m
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The Prince of Nothing is a fairy tale by Puerto Rican author Hektor Thillet, set in the majestic mountain range of the Norwegian fjords. In The Prince of Nothing, a next-in-line royal of the ancient Norwegian monarchy, who has become disheartened with possessing what he believes to be everything his heart could ever desire, runs away in a desperate search to find Nothing.
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Where whimsy and the obscure are commonplace
- De Dragonlily en 09-03-21
De: Hektor Thillet
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The Black Company
- Chronicles of The Black Company, Book 1
- De: Glen Cook
- Narrado por: Marc Vietor
- Duración: 10 h y 54 m
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Some feel the Lady, newly risen from centuries in thrall, stands between humankind and evil. Some feel she is evil itself. The hardbitten men of the Black Company take their pay and do what they must, burying their doubts with their dead - until the prophesy: The White Rose has been reborn, somewhere, to embody good once more. There must be a way for the Black Company to find her....
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Hard Boiled Morally Ambiguous Epic Fantasy
- De Jefferson en 03-18-11
De: Glen Cook
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The Judging Eye
- The Aspect-Emperor, Book 1
- De: R. Scott Bakker
- Narrado por: Kevin Orton
- Duración: 19 h
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A luminary in the fantasy genre firmament, R. Scott Bakker returns fans to his acclaimed Prince of Nothing universe with The Judging Eye. Aspect-Emperor Kellhus is waging a terrifying war, subjugating all nations in his path. There are those willing to stand together against him, but these rebellious souls must act quickly and decisively to thwart his mad schemes of power and domination.
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Terrible narrator
- De TRT en 05-25-19
De: R. Scott Bakker
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Priest of Bones
- War for the Rose Throne, Book 1
- De: Peter McLean
- Narrado por: John Lee
- Duración: 10 h y 28 m
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The war is over, and army priest Tomas Piety heads home with Sergeant Bloody Anne at his side. But things have changed while he was away: His crime empire has been stolen, and the people of Ellinburg - his people - have run out of food, hope, and places to hide. Tomas sets out to reclaim what was his with help from Anne, his brother, Jochan, and his new gang: the Pious Men. But when he finds himself dragged into a web of political intrigue once again, everything gets more complicated.
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Fantasy version of Peaky Blinders
- De Kindle Customer en 10-22-18
De: Peter McLean
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Beyond Redemption
- Manifest Delusions, Book 1
- De: Michael R. Fletcher
- Narrado por: Paul Woodson
- Duración: 15 h y 21 m
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Common knowledge isn't an axiom, it's a force of nature. What the masses believe is. But insanity is a weapon; conviction a shield. Delusions give birth to foul new gods. Violent and dark, the world is filled with the Geisteskranken - men and women whose delusions manifest, twisting reality. High Priest Konig seeks to create order from chaos. He defines the beliefs of his followers, leading their faith to one end: a young boy, Morgen, must Ascend to become a god. A god they can control. But there are many who would see this would-be-god in their thrall....
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Extraordinarily dark and disturbing
- De Amazon Customer en 04-28-21
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Barrowlands
- Iconoclasts, Book 0
- De: Mike Shel
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
- Duración: 1 h
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No one enters the doom-haunted Barrowlands without royal sanction. But Hesk Atterley has. Accompanied by seedy companions and a hunger for riches, what he finds may change his life forever...if it doesn't kill him first.
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Short but Interesting
- De Michael en 02-01-21
De: Mike Shel
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The Prince of Nothing
- De: Hektor Thillet
- Narrado por: Tracy Collier
- Duración: 2 m
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The Prince of Nothing is a fairy tale by Puerto Rican author Hektor Thillet, set in the majestic mountain range of the Norwegian fjords. In The Prince of Nothing, a next-in-line royal of the ancient Norwegian monarchy, who has become disheartened with possessing what he believes to be everything his heart could ever desire, runs away in a desperate search to find Nothing.
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Where whimsy and the obscure are commonplace
- De Dragonlily en 09-03-21
De: Hektor Thillet
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The Black Company
- Chronicles of The Black Company, Book 1
- De: Glen Cook
- Narrado por: Marc Vietor
- Duración: 10 h y 54 m
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Some feel the Lady, newly risen from centuries in thrall, stands between humankind and evil. Some feel she is evil itself. The hardbitten men of the Black Company take their pay and do what they must, burying their doubts with their dead - until the prophesy: The White Rose has been reborn, somewhere, to embody good once more. There must be a way for the Black Company to find her....
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Hard Boiled Morally Ambiguous Epic Fantasy
- De Jefferson en 03-18-11
De: Glen Cook
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Heroes Die
- The First of the Acts of Caine
- De: Matthew Stover
- Narrado por: Stefan Rudnicki
- Duración: 22 h y 28 m
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Renowned throughout the land of Ankhana as the Blade of Tyshalle, Caine has killed his share of monarchs and commoners, villains and heroes. He is relentless, unstoppable, simply the best there is at what he does. At home on Earth, Caine is Hari Michaelson, a superstar whose adventures in Ankhana command an audience of billions.
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Don't Let the Cover Turn You Off
- De Paul en 08-13-12
De: Matthew Stover
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Dominion
- A Coldfire Novella
- De: C. S. Friedman
- Narrado por: R.C. Bray
- Duración: 2 h y 5 m
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Four hundred years after mankind's arrival on Erna, the undead sorcerer Gerald Tarrant travels north in search of a legend. For it is rumored there is a forest where the fae has become so powerful that it devours all who enter it, and he means to test its power.
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It is what it is
- De MrBoobo en 06-11-12
De: C. S. Friedman
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Kings of Paradise
- Ash and Sand, Book 1
- De: Richard Nell
- Narrado por: Ralph Lister
- Duración: 25 h y 31 m
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Ruka, called a demon at birth, is a genius. Born malformed and ugly into the snow-covered wasteland of the Ascom, he was spared from death by his mother's love. Now he is an outcast, consumed with hate for those who've wronged him. But to take his vengeance, he must first survive. Across a vast sea in the white-sand island paradise of Sri Kon, Kale is fourth and youngest son of the Sorcerer King. As the first prince ever forced to serve with low-born marines, Kale must prove himself and become a man, or else lose all chance of a worthy future, and any hope to win the love of his life.
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Grimdark at its finest
- De C.T. en 10-09-18
De: Richard Nell
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Godblind
- The Godblind Trilogy, Book 1
- De: Anna Stephens
- Narrado por: Jean Ann Douglass
- Duración: 15 h y 5 m
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The Mireces worship the bloodthirsty Red Gods. Exiled from Rilpor a thousand years ago, and left to suffer a harsh life in the cold mountains, a new Mireces king now plots an invasion of Rilpor’s thriving cities and fertile earth. Dom Templeson is a Watcher, a civilian warrior guarding Rilpor’s border. He is also the most powerful seer in generations, plagued with visions and prophecies. His people are devoted followers of the god of light and life, but Dom harbors deep secrets, which threaten to be exposed when Rillirin, an escaped Mireces slave, stumbles broken and bleeding into his village.
De: Anna Stephens
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The Shadow of the Torturer
- The Book of the New Sun, Book 1
- De: Gene Wolfe
- Narrado por: Jonathan Davis
- Duración: 12 h y 7 m
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The Shadow of the Torturer is the first volume in the four-volume epic, the tale of a young Severian, an apprentice to the Guild of Torturers on the world called Urth, exiled for committing the ultimate sin of his profession - showing mercy towards his victim.
Gene Wolfe's "The Book of the New Sun" is one of speculative fiction's most-honored series. In a 1998 poll, Locus Magazine rated the series behind only "The Lord of the Rings" and The Hobbit as the greatest fantasy work of all time.
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great writing, won't appeal to everyone
- De Ryan en 03-20-10
De: Gene Wolfe
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We Are the Dead
- The Last War Trilogy
- De: Mike Shackle
- Narrado por: Nicola Bryant
- Duración: 18 h y 6 m
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Jia's people learned the hard way that there are no second chances. The Egril, their ancient enemy, struck with magic so devastating that Jia's armies were wiped out. Now terror reigns in the streets, and friend turns on friend just to live another day. Somehow Tinnstra - a deserter, a failure, nothing but a coward - survived. She wants no more than to hide from the chaos. But dragged into a desperate plot to retake Jia, surrounded by people willing to do anything to win the fight, this time Tinnstra will need to do more than hide.
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Criminally Underrated Gem in a world of Dark Fantasy
- De Nic en 04-24-23
De: Mike Shackle
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A Shadow in Summer
- Long Price Quartet, Book 1
- De: Daniel Abraham
- Narrado por: Neil Shah
- Duración: 14 h y 38 m
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The powerful city-state of Saraykeht is a bastion of peace and culture, a major center of commerce and trade. Its economy depends on the power of the captive spirit Seedless, an and at bound to the poet-sorcerer Heshai for life. Enter the Galts, an empire committed to laying waste to all lands with their ferocious army. Saraykeht has always been too strong for the Galts to attack, but now they see an opportunity.
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REALLY Hard to Rate!
- De Trip Williams en 04-27-15
De: Daniel Abraham
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Gardens of the Moon
- The Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 1
- De: Steven Erikson
- Narrado por: Ralph Lister
- Duración: 26 h y 3 m
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The Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, bled dry by interminable warfare, bitter infighting and bloody confrontations with the formidable Anomander Rake and his Tiste Andii, ancient and implacable sorcerers. Even the imperial legions, long inured to the bloodshed, yearn for some respite. Yet Empress Laseen's rule remains absolute, enforced by her dread Claw assassins.
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An engrossing yet demanding high epic
- De Adnan en 11-20-12
De: Steven Erikson
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The Court of Broken Knives
- De: Anna Smith Spark
- Narrado por: Colin Mace, Meriel Rosenkranz
- Duración: 16 h y 36 m
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It is the richest empire the world has ever known, and it is also doomed - but only one man can see it. Haunted by prophetic dreams, Orhan has hired a company of soldiers to cross the desert to reach the capital city. Once they enter the palace, they have one mission: Kill the emperor, then all those who remain. Only from the ashes can a new empire be built. The company is a group of good, ordinary soldiers for whom this is a mission like any other. But the strange boy Marith who walks among them is no ordinary soldier.
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Beautiful prose, beautifully narrated.
- De superstardrifter en 09-28-17
De: Anna Smith Spark
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The Phoenix Guards
- De: Steven Brust
- Narrado por: Kevin Stillwell
- Duración: 16 h y 14 m
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Khaavren of the House of Tiassa is a son of landless nobility, possessor of a good sword and “tolerably well-acquainted with its use.” Along with three loyal friends, he enthusiastically seeks out danger and excitement. But in a realm renowned for repartee and betrayals, where power is as mutable as magic, a young man like Khaavren, newly come from the countryside, had best be wary. His life depends on it. And so does the future of Draegara.
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Hands down my favorite audiobook now!
- De Thea & Eric en 08-06-12
De: Steven Brust
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The Blacktongue Thief
- De: Christopher Buehlman
- Narrado por: Christopher Buehlman
- Duración: 12 h y 44 m
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Kinch Na Shannack owes the Takers Guild a small fortune for his education as a thief, which includes (but is not limited to) lock-picking, knife-fighting, wall-scaling, fall-breaking, lie-weaving, trap-making, plus a few small magics. His debt has driven him to lie in wait by the old forest road, planning to rob the next traveler that crosses his path. But today, Kinch Na Shannack has picked the wrong mark.
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Outstanding
- De Anne Vaughan en 05-28-21
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Blackwater: The Complete Saga
- De: Michael McDowell
- Narrado por: Matt Godfrey
- Duración: 30 h y 9 m
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Blackwater is the saga of a small town, Perdido, Alabama, and Elinor Dammert, the stranger who arrives there under mysterious circumstances on Easter Sunday, 1919. On the surface, Elinor is gracious, charming, anxious to belong in Perdido, and eager to marry Oscar Caskey, the eldest son of Perdido’s first family. But her beautiful exterior hides a shocking secret. Beneath the waters of the Perdido River, she turns into something terrifying, a creature whispered about in stories that have chilled the residents of Perdido for generations.
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Fantastic character study
- De Paula en 04-10-25
De: Michael McDowell
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre The Darkness That Comes Before
Calificaciones medias de los clientesReseñas - Selecciona las pestañas a continuación para cambiar el origen de las reseñas.
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- Jesse Soileau
- 01-06-24
Too many characters with multiple names
I wanted to like it. There are just too many strange names and terms for an audiobook. Perhaps printed where I could stop and look up characters or concepts would have helped. I kept getting lost and couldn't gain more than a broad understanding of what was going on. The details were obscured by the foreignness of the setting.
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- Kowth
- 11-27-21
An all time favorite
The series definitely has its issues, first and foremost how uncomfortable the cultural situation is in the three seas and beyond. Pre-to-just-slightly-post-Medieval in most of the worst ways.
On the other hand, I’m very fond of the way magic is handled, the way faith and the history of the world is rich and detailed, and of the light philosophy heavily salting the meat of the text, which is just layers and layers of political and religious conflict and subterfuge, broken up by the mysteries of the Dunyain, the reality of the gods and demons, and the unholy consult.
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- Gary Girod
- 12-01-21
A hidden gen
Unbelievable book. A classic that more should read and enjoy. Great narration too, all good.
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- Alec Phillips
- 04-23-22
One of my all time favorite fantasy series
I picked this book up randomly one day at Barnes and Noble years ago because the title was intriguing and the cover was cool looking. I am so extremely happy I did! This book is unlike any other I've ever read. Bakker's writing style is insanely unique and incredibly impressive. He has a certain way of describing mundane things that makes every sentence sound like a work of art, it's awe inspiring (as a fantasy writer myself, he's one of my major inspirations). His vocabulary is awesome, his characters are extremely realistic and so is the world. The subgenre is grimdark so it's super gritty, doesn't shy away from anything, and is a realistic portrayal of the world in medieval times - like maybe around the 9th to 11th centuries in the real world. The names are likely hard for most people but they are also really realistic if you know anything about ancient historical names from around the world, and beautiful if you pronounce them right. Bakker is a student of history and philosophy (like me) and his insights are astounding, literally had me gaping occasionally. The way he perceives things and then writes about them is so unique I was awestruck multiple times reading this honestly. I don't want to oversell the book, it fits me personally well so I love it, but I do think if you have the patience and are really into fantasy you will love this book. However, it is definitely dense and a somewhat difficult read: the vocab is intense sometimes (in an impressive way, it'll teach you amazing new words), and the way he writes can at times be hard to understand but when you read the sentence again and understand it, it is totally worth it. But you do need a certain amount of patience or else an extreme love of realistic fantasy. I'm not very patient but I love fantasy, words, and writing and worldbuilding, and the world Bakker has created is intensely deep, sunken with history, unique cultures and races, languages, amazingly cool magic, and so much more. The sorcery is unbelievably awesome (i think) and is super unique in its description (and in how it works when you eventually find out). Bakker does such a good job of portraying the realistic thoughts and random whims of a real person in all his characters, the uncaring twist and turn of worldly events, and the complex interactions between people, I was obsessed with this book once I got into it, which takes a little bit of time, but definitely worth it. And there are two more books, then another trilogy after in the same world. Bakker is obviously super smart and I often found myself wondering how he wrote such insanely cunning characters and complex plotlines, especially for his debut novel. Gives me hope! Love this book!!!!
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- Chavac
- 09-29-23
Absolute Gem
Wonderful book to start off the series. I was lukewarm on the narrator at first but now struggle to imagine anyone else reading these characters.
So much of fantasy is fixated on high fantasy plots that rely on nonsensical/illogical twists and turns to further the story. Over and over somebody saves the day at the last second in the most improbable way. Characters are predictable, boring, and molded to unrealistic standards. Bakker averts these missteps masterfully, with characters that look/act/think like they would in the real world. You'll understand each character by appreciating who they are, not just by what they do. They fill out a story that somehow feels like nonfiction and flows with logic while remaining fantasy.
All of that being said, in some spots the book can be a bit of a slog. It's not an action-packed and there are many deep dives into the philosophies behind characters and ideas central to the book. These can be a bit intricate and don't always lend themselves to inattentive listening. I read most of this book at 1.5x speed and struggled to keep up in some spots. I will definitely take my time on the next read.
Overall I can't recommend this book enough as it's a wonderful contrast to most of what fantasy has to offer. It won't be for everyone, sure. There's no brave knight fighting evil and beating all the odds at the 11th hour. But if you're looking for a story that hits home with all of the crushing realism of the world and the flaws of humanity, then absolutely don't sleep on this one.
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- Samuel
- 02-27-16
Read if you like books that make you think
Any additional comments?
It starts off slow and confusing but give it a while and it's a great read.
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- Marqisimo R
- 06-12-19
compelling story heavy on references
Bakkers at time disturbing story is full of historical and philosophical touchstones. enjoy finding them
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- Jonathon Flaman
- 10-28-20
If you need a new fantasy series you found it!
Incredible world building, and fantastic characters this book had me cursing every time my Bluetooth headphones would die. my only nitpick is it's got the classic Fantasy problem of over complicating names of characters and places. Once you get past that it's second to none.
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- Laura Bethard
- 06-02-16
Strong worldbuilding, unlikeable characters
Would you try another book from R. Scott Bakker and/or David DeVries?
no
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In the abstract, I appreciated what the author was doing here - he's clearly put a ton of thought into his world and his philosophy. The narrator I thought did a reasonable job with a (in my opinion unnecessarily large) cast of characters. That said, it felt a bit like having to suffer through a D&D campaign run by a medieval-studies major whose favorite movie was Idiocracy. The story came off as a smug dismissal of the value of anything but logic and probability. Perhaps unsurprisingly, given that premise, pretty much every character is unlikeable or incompetent within the world or both. By the end, I was kind of rooting for everyone to die. Unfortunately, if they do all die, you won't find out for another three books and I've put in my time, so I won't be finding out.
Further, the characterization of women in general and in the specific is appalling. If you're into the rape-ier bits of Song of Ice and Fire, then I guess you'll like this book but for me it was a punishment to get through. I made it to the end but once there, found myself wondering why I'd bothered.
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- Chris Reitenour
- 08-22-22
Very heavy world-building
This book may be better suited to reading as a physical copy or eBook, as I found myself having a hard time following all the names of people and countries, even if they don’t end up being relevant. It is meant to lead to a rich world, but ends up just leading to reader asking themself “Who is that again? What country is it that cares about this?”
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