The Deathless (The Deathless Trilogy, Book 1)

By: Peter Newman

Narrated by: Emma Newman

From the Gemmell Award-winning author of THE VAGRANT, a thrilling new series of power, intrigue, and magic.

THE DEMONS

Creatures lurk in the endless forests of the Wild, plucking victims from those who scratch a living by the sides of the great Godroads, paths of crystal which provide refuge from the infernal tide.

THE DEATHLESS

Humanity’s protectors reign within crystal castles held aloft on magical currents – seven timeless royal families, born and reborn into flawless bodies. As immortal as the precious stones from which they take their names, they fight to hold the Wild at bay. For generations a fragile balance has held.

AND THE DAMNED…

House Sapphire, one of the ancient Deathless families, is riven by suspicion and grief. Their hunting expeditions against the Wild are failing and entire villages have begun to disappear.

Then, when assassins strike, House Sapphire shatters.

NOTHING LASTS FOREVER

Critic reviews

‘A unique world’
Robin Hobb, bestselling author of ASSASSIN’S APPRENTICE

‘A compelling, vivid and skilfully crafted tale’
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‘Addictive’
Starburst

PRAISE FOR THE VAGRANT TRILOGY:

★★★★★ 'For fans of classic science-fiction literature, this is a must-read’
SciFi Now

★★★★ 'Come visit this brilliantly imaginative land of winged swords and broken solar cells’
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Political subterfuge like no other

Many twists, many like able characters, and an equal number of dislikable characters. And I mean that in the best way possible.

Uniquely written. beautifully read!

Emma Newman does a wonderful job and the story is is absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to listen to second installment!

Not my thing but not bad for what it is

These is more on the high fantasy side, thing are the way they are because it’s cool that way not because this a logical part of the world. Like a picture made form peace severely different puzzle it’s pretty but...
That the feeling I got from the world building.
The magic is also a bit unclear there seems to be a 2 system one with rule we get hints at the other is unclear every time i thought I know the rules they seemed to change. Like do you need to make a deal with the wild or can it just take stuff, what can you trade, does what you trade have to be yours, what determines value (what do you get for a drop of blood vs a human sacrifice)....

Mixed Feelings

Let me start by saying that I almost gave up on this - as a story. I listened to the story on audible and as I listened, I came to hate the protagonists. I will not use this review to spoil the story, but I will say that the roles the protagonists plays are ones that I come to loath in real life people. I did powered through and was rewarded with a different twist than what I expected. The protagonists, in my mind, had not changed, but a reveal that came up near the end made me go 'oh!'. I will not immediately move on to the second book, but I will give some it some consideration.

I needed more

This is not a bad story, but I can’t say it is good either. I needed more world building, and a bit more insight into each main characters plans. This book is very heavy on the political/family intrigue side of fantasy. Those looking for big battles, and living in a new world will find this first entry wanting.