The 13th Paladin Boxed Set

Books 1-3

By: Torsten Weitze, Tim Casey - translator

Narrated by: Gildart Jackson

Ahren: Ahren's life consists of being beaten up by his drunkard father or bullied by the village lads. But at the annual suitability tests for apprenticeships, the young boy finds himself selected by Falk, the guardian of the forest, to be his apprentice and his world is turned upside down.

From his new master, he learns the skills of archery and how to fight the Dark Ones. And then, on the day of the Spring Ceremony, there is another unexpected turn of events. He touches the Stone of the Gods and it illuminates for the first time ever. It isn't long before a cantankerous wizard turns up and urges Falk and Ahren into action.

The Naming: Two Einhans have been found but the third is still at large. Time is of the essence. Ahren's Appointment as the 13th Paladin - assisted by the three Einhans - must occur by the winter solstice. If not, He, Who Forces will awaken before his time and plunge the unprepared peoples of Jorath into the depths of darkness.

The Brazen City: The saga of the 13th Paladin continues. Join him and his friends on their adventures in the Sunplains and enjoy meeting his old friends in Deepstone again.

Note: This audiobook includes Books 1-3 in the 13th Paladin series.

©2017 Torsten Weitze (P)2022 Tantor

Ignore the haters!

I was hesitant to buy this title based on several bad reviews, but 45 hours for a single credit was too enticing. I'm glad I risked it, because it is a great listen! I'll agree the narrator isn't the best, but I got used to it and it didn't interfere with the story.

Pretty good story really

The author has a little bit of a unique voice, using phrases and references that are a bit older, not really outdated for a fantasy story and not bad in any way other than I had to look a few of them up. I felt like this was a good overall story and for the deaf that it was being a boxed set, I'm very happy with it. The story might be a just a touch on the soft side for me, but we all need someone good to root for once in a while.

3 books one credit. A gem

I came into this with no expectations. what I got out of it is waiting for the 11th book now. The best way I can describe the main protagonist is a simple and dumb teenager. He isn't great or powerful. But, that is what this series needs at the beginning. he grows. and it is a true growth of character that takes past experiences and helps him be a better person and the best paladin. I enjoy the world building.

Enjoyed this very PG story

Great start of what seems to be a great series. Looking forward to the next book.

Gildart Jackson-Narrator

The is a pretty straightforward (though epic) story told over a great many volumes. This story DOES warrant all 13 books however. The real shining star in the Audible Book Series is Gildart Jackson who brings the characters to life, brings emotion to the appropriate areas, and does a overall excellent job making you believe. The one book that he did not narrate just felt off and made it hard to appreciate. Overall a good very well written story told by a Great Storyteller and worthy of the Listen.