The Mirror's Truth

Manifest Delusions, Book 2

By: Michael R. Fletcher

Narrated by: Paul Woodson

Where belief defines reality, delusion is both a strength and a curse. The deeper you sink into madness the more powerful you become.

But that power comes with a price. Your darkest nightmares hunt you at night. The face in the mirror hates you and wants to be free. Your fears manifest and plot your destruction.

Bedeckt defined himself by the list of crimes he was unwilling to commit. It was such a short list. How could straying from it have gone so wrong? Now, Bedeckt must undo the damage caused by wandering from his precious list. The Geborene god seeks to remake the world with his obsessive need for cleanliness and perfection, but Bedeckt is going to bring him down. Nothing can stop him. Not even death. But the two friends he abandoned in the Afterdeath chase after him, bent on revenge, and psychotic assassins hunt him. Something cold and evil follows, lurking in the clouds above, shredding reality with its delusions. Madness and sanity war, stretching and tearing the very fabric of existence.

The dead shall rise.

©2016 Michael R. Fletcher (P)2021 Podium Audio

think you're sane? try this

A deep reworking of classic dramatic themes--sanity and delusion, meaning and despair, love and betrayal--in a world where delusions define external reality. A refreshing twist on the familiar with a shocking conclusion that rings true in our own (maybe slightly less insane on good days?) world. Brilliant narration. Not for everyone due to all the killing and shite.

As grim as the day is long.

I don’t usually rate books but thought I would do something nice for once. This really was a very good book.

Wild

What a fascinating magical system and one of the most unique fantasy novels I’ve ever read. An absolutely wild ride. My only complaint is that the 3rd book isn’t on audible

Repetitive lunacy

Not as good as the first one. Too many inner monologues (not enough banter between the three main characters) but still way above average in this genre.
More great (new) delusionists
Great swordspeople
Great horses
Raining blood

another winner from Fletcher

good reader and a damn fun story. Fletcher must be a bit unhinged to create such a world.