The Dark Lord: Book 1 in 'The Titans' Series, Volume 1

By: Kathryn Le Veque

Narrated by: Kiff VandenHeuvel

Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

The year is 1180 A.D. and times are very dark. England is lawless for the most part and the people live in fear. Rising to power during this time is the vicious and brutal knight Ajax de Velt. His mission is to conquer a large stretch of the Scots and Welsh border, commandeering wealth and property along the way. He wants to be the most feared and powerful warlord in all of England, Wales, and Scotland, and he is well on his way. The last in a long line of dark and brutal warriors, Ajax is the most ruthless and ambitious knight in the Isles; even the heartiest warriors fear the man for his cold-blooded tactics.

More than that, his bloodlust, as well as his sheer skill with a blade, is legendary. But as Ajax and his army conquer the latest castle in his plans to secure the borders, he unexpectedly meets his match in a spitfire of a woman named Kellington Coleby. Beautiful, intelligent and feisty, Lady Kellington refuses to surrender to the man as handsome as he is brutal. The warlord and the maiden go head to head in this unforgettable story of love, battle, devotion, fear, and adventure.

©2012 Kathryn Le Veque (P)2014 Kathryn Le Veque

Another winner for the Author and narrator

Ajax is the darkest Hero I have EVER read/ listen to. Still I rooted for him. How can he redeem himself from all he as done to human life. I can't say he as, but I still rooted for him. There lies the question......what is wrong with me.

Great story

This is a very dark story but exciting. The narrator needs to practice a little more on his character voices. I enjoyed it very much.

Awesome narration!

What did you love best about The Dark Lord: Book 1 in 'The Titans' Series, Volume 1?

I loved how Ajax De Velt was redeemable. I liked how the author showed his character's arc in the story come full circle. But that he also still had to deal with his ambitions and some demons from his past sins.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

It was very satisfying & loved the happily ever after. Complete closure to everything!

What about Kiff VandenHeuvel’s performance did you like?

He was awesome! (I love this author Kathryn Le Veque's writing, and I have read all of her novels, but this was one of my not so favorites by her. Just because of the gruesome violence that was very realistically incorporated. It had to be terrifying to live back then. It reminded me very much of Vlad the Impaler.) But the narration made it less gruesome & terrifying in my mind, to hear the "bad guys" as human. Kiff did a spectacular job with his voice inflection & varying each of the men's voices to sound so different, but naturally. It makes me want to listen to all the audiobooks he's narrated because he did such an incredible job!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I just enjoyed the moments where despite Jax's rough & gruff bark, Kellington could tame the savage beast in him. He knew it, she knew it & he knew she knew it. But she wasn't manipulative with that power. So I liked their little interplay moments where he'd snap at her but she'd get him to do what she wanted anyway.

Any additional comments?

Even though I had already read the book a long time ago, I couldn't wait to listen to Kiff VandenHeuvel's narration of it! His performance really lured me in & couldn't wait for more!

Very exciting story full of suspense, twists and turns!!!

Kathryn LE Veque continues telling exciting medieval love stories full of a suspenseful, rollercoaster twists & turns. Again the ending is totally unexpected!

"I know what I want and I want a great deal!"

So, from a man's opinion, this was a great story of good versus evil and how the love of one woman can change even the most brutal of hearts! The narration was spot on and immersed you into the world of the Dark Lord! Another great book from a wonderful author. I listened to the Quesing before buying this book and I'm glad as it gives some of the history of Duvelt!

The Dark Lord

The Dark Lord by Kathryn LeVeque is an amazing telling of a brutal warlord that didnt know better than the heinous acts he commits to gain property and land. Until, he meets a lass in the castle he is currently seizing. She teaches him to be gentler, less brutal. The narrator on the audiobook, Chris VandenHeuvel was excellent! The overall book was exquisite.

Another win for Ms. LeVeque

Is a little darker than what I listen to normally. but history is full of dark facts.. Caught myself listening to this story every 2nd I could even if I wasn't free to do so I still found myself logging in and listening to it however I enjoyed it so much that every opportunity I was listening.

Great Author & Great Narrator!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Dark Lord: Book 1 in 'The Titans' Series, Volume 1 to be better than the print version?

The Audio Book is definitely better than the book, I was able to listen to it at work and while I was driving.

What other book might you compare The Dark Lord: Book 1 in 'The Titans' Series, Volume 1 to and why?

There is no book to compare to The Dark Lord, it is in a category all itself!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The part that most moved me was when Jax finally realized that there are consequences for his actions. Not everything is as he was taught. Having mercy is not a weakness, but a strength. People will show respect to you, not fear.

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed this book because it kept my interest throughout the whole story. I felt their emotions swirling around me as the narrator (Kiff) worked His way through chapter after chapter of this fantastic story. Worth a credit? Absolutely the best Medieval Romance book so far that had me questioning "who needs sleep anyway?" as dawn broke. So that folks is a YES.

AWESOME, AWESOME,

It was just the book you can't put down. You will not be disappointed. So don't waste time get it.☺☺☺☺😀

If I have to hear "dual colored eyes" once more

Overall, eh. Not le Veque's strongest book. The male lead was far from sympathetic, the female lead was annoying, and if I had to hear "dual colored eyes" one more time, I thought I was going to scream. We get it, Katheryn. He has heterochromia. Find a different description.