Magebreaker

By: Declan Court

Narrated by: Patrick Dubois, Melisandre Verte

Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

Davik of Darkshire is one of the last Magebreakers who survived the Summoner War. In that brutal conflict, expendable conscripts were engraved with runes of resistance and hardiness, turning them into the scourge of warcasters. Using his augmentation to forge a storied career, he has battled through epic adventures, ambushes, and dungeons for the last decade.

After narrowly escaping a treacherous contract, Davik faces a choice: recruit and re-arm or leave his bloodstained past behind. Seeking solace, he heads to Oakshire in the Midlands, hoping to find peace and purpose beyond the burden of his reputation.

In Oakshire, Davik meets a former enemy, the captivating Sariel, a battle-elf turned tavern owner. Taking a job as a hired hand, he immerses himself in the simple, honest work of running a tavern.

With the company of Vorga, a book-loving orc waitress; Karley, a sharp-tongued drow bartender; Tyra, a faen cook with a heart of gold; and Elina, a cleric bent on helping him change, he begins to feel at home.

As Davik navigates his growing feelings for Sariel and the attention of his new coworkers, he finds himself drawn to this new life. Each relationship offers a chance at redemption and connection.

But old scores and dangers have a way of resurfacing, and Davik’s journey of healing is far from over.

Magebreaker is a slice-of-life fantasy tale of redemption, romance, camaraderie, and the quest to find peace.

©2024 Declan Court (P)2024 Royal Guard Publishing LLC

Great Book!!!!!

I absolutely love this book. I cannot wait to hear more In this series. The voice performers were phenomenal. I can't get over with how good this book is. Bring on the next one.

Fantastic

This book really hit home. I love how davik tries so hard to protect his own!

Wow this is one of my new favorites

The story is amazing and I couldn't put it down. I love a sliver of life but dark edge style with a retired soldier. The contrast of moments and characters had me on the edge of my seat wanting more. I highly recommend this book.

not for the faint of heart

this is a very powerful story. As a veteran I can empathize with the MC. don't get me wrong, this is a great book and the author should be proud but as for me looking to escape different pain, it was to close to home. continued success to the author. A lot of people will like this book.

excellent story

This is my first time with Court's storytelling power. If you like this genre of fantasy, read/listen to this book. The narrorators, Dubois and Vert did a very good job. Vert's singing was a special treat.

I like the premise of a jaded old warrior looking for a place to re-enter life and the tale that happens for his look for a "normal," life.

Was not expecting that!

A great story, great performance, and overall great time listening to the book. Amazing book 1, i am looking forward to the continuation of the story.

I loved it

To me, it started off kind of slow, and then it took off the story to me was beautifully done. The adventure was awesome. The storytelling was great. I’m not one to give reviews cause I feel like some people give reviews and mess it up for those who want to read the book. So I’ll say this it was fun and I enjoyed it.

Cannot recommend this book more!!!!

The emotion keeps you invested through the entire book. The narration is superb and the story is enthralling.

Truly fantastic story. Depth, violent, sensual, hate, and love all wrapped together.

Story: 10/10
MC: 9/10
Love Interests: 8/10

Male VA: 10/10
Female VA : 4/10 (has no depth and seems like a robot in how monotone she can be sometimes)

Great slice of life with hints of grim-dark. Felt like “Legends and Lattes” mixed with “The Lost Reavers”.

Fantastic prose and great story to be told with them. Writing style and skill makes me think the author is either experienced or very talented. Seemed like a good story with spicy harem elements included, not just fan fiction.
This is my favorite kind of book. One where love and passion are the focus, not shying away from the excitement of sex and its importance in all things. Stories that focus on action — which can be brutal in scene and description — are accepted, yet you describe a union between people in equal detail and thrill, it gets flagged as adult and is shunned for some reason.
So I’m glad more intimacy, sex, and love are aspects to fantasy books like this and that violence is not the sole source of excitement for male-centric fantasy.

That was a wild ride!

So much unexpected depth and development.z far beyond any standard HaremLit novel. This series is going to be amazing.