
The Brand of the Warlock
Counterfeit Sorcerer, Book 1
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Robert Kroese
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A hooded man, his face marred by a mysterious black brand, walks the Plain of Savlos. Some say he has the power to summon demons. Others say he is the only one who can vanquish them. His name is Konrad, and he has a secret....
Once an ordinary soldier, his life was forever changed by a fateful meeting with a dying sorcerer. Now he is all that stands between civilization and the creeping evil of the shadow world.
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The fate of a kingdom rests on the shoulders of three young wizards. Bakari is a brilliant scholar wizard who's more at home in a library than a battlefield. Alli is a beautiful young battle wizard whose grace in battle is both enchanting and deadly. Roland is a counselor wizard with a seemingly limitless depth of untapped power - and the ego to match it. As the magical barrier protecting the kingdom of Alaris from dangerous outsiders begins to fail, and a fomenting rebellion threatens to divide the country in a civil war, the three wizards are in the middle....
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- By Kindle Customer on 06-11-21
By: Mike Shelton
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The Queen's Blade
- By: D.K. Holmberg
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
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A soldier with a past meets a future he cannot ignore. The Queen’s Blade saga begins. Zaren Joha, once a formidable soldier, now spends his days maintaining peace in a quiet tavern in Lavrun. No more military rigors. No more blind obedience. The job is uneventful, yet it allows him a semblance of normalcy. But his tranquil life in Lavrun is about to change. An encounter with the mysterious Waleith, a man with deep connections to the queen, draws him into a world where his brawn is not enough. The tavern's usual hustle, the sailors' brawls, and the regulars are soon overshadowed by a ...
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Virtual voice does not make an audiobook
- By Calvin on 02-12-24
By: D.K. Holmberg
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Forsaken Kingdom
- The Last Prince Series, Book 1
- By: J. R. Rasmussen
- Narrated by: Paul Woodson
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
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To save his people and the forbidden magic they're sworn to defend, Wardin Rath surrenders his birthright and his past. For seven years, he's held at the court of his deadliest enemy, oblivious to all he's lost. Until one day, the spell that stole his memories begins to crack. On the heels of a harrowing escape, Wardin's quest for answers leads him to the last magistery, where he studied magic as a boy. But he'll find no safe haven there - or anywhere.
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- By Thom on 12-05-24
By: J. R. Rasmussen
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The Caged Dragon
- Cycle of Dragons Series, Book 1
- By: Dan Michaelson, D.K. Holmberg
- Narrated by: Brian Holden
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
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Life on the farm at the edge of the kingdom is anything but routine for Ashan. The plains around Berestal suffer from severe storms, making travel to the city difficult, with the threat of an attack from the people of Vard always looming. He long ago abandoned dreams of serving as a dragon rider, caring for his injured father and brother, but everything is about to change.
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boring
- By Wiseone on 04-19-25
By: Dan Michaelson, and others
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All That Glitters
- Stavin DragonBlessed, Book 1
- By: Loren K. Jones
- Narrated by: Antony Ferguson
- Length: 11 hrs and 21 mins
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This is the story of Stavin Kel'Aniston. A boy trained as a warrior, he serves his people as a caravan guard to obtain gold for their community. Stavin earned dragon-scale armor from the dragon on the mountain for his bravery, but the gift of the dragon comes at a price. Thieves, brigands, and ne'er-do-wells of every kind are attracted to Stavin. As the summer passes, Stavin fights for his life and the honor of his name.
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it is what it is
- By @tone0189 on 08-09-17
By: Loren K. Jones
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The Crafter's Son
- Crafter Chronicles Series, Book 1
- By: Matthew B. Berg
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
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Breeden Andehar grew up the son of a boatwright in a village far from the capital city of Arlon. At 16, he is given a chance to receive an education at the local monastery alongside three sons of nobility, a cloth merchant's daughter, and a clever orphan. Breeden and his new friends have their education cut short when a bitter rivalry between two brother gods spawns a conflict which threatens the entire Land.
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9 hours of nothing much
- By A Vaughn on 05-13-20
By: Matthew B. Berg
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Ice Forged
- Ascendant Kingdoms Saga, Book 1
- By: Gail Z. Martin
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 19 hrs and 34 mins
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Condemned as a murderer for killing the man who dishonored his sister, Blaine "Mick" McFadden has spent the last six years in Velant, a penal colony in the frigid northern wastelands. Harsh military discipline and the oppressive magic keep a fragile peace as colonists struggle against a hostile environment. But the supply ships from Dondareth have stopped coming, boding ill for the kingdom that banished the colonists. Now, as the world's magic runs wild, McFadden and the people of Velant must fight to survive and decide their fate....
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Vampires, Mages and Gods are discussed.
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 04-07-16
By: Gail Z. Martin
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Benjamin Ashwood
- Benjamin Ashwood Series, Book 1
- By: AC Cobble
- Narrated by: Eric Michael Summerer
- Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins
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Life is simple in Ben's small town until an attack brings the arrival of exciting strangers straight out of a story. Before Ben understands what is happening, he embarks on a dangerous journey to help his friends. A mage, demons, thieves, and assassins are just a few of the perils he will face while trying to make it to safety. But things aren't always what they seem, and safety is a fragile concept when the destructive behaviors of the powerful are exercised unchecked.
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This book deserves to have a higher average rating.
- By Christopher on 10-09-18
By: AC Cobble
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The Traitor God
- Age of Tyranny Series, Book 1
- By: Cameron Johnston
- Narrated by: Paul Woodson
- Length: 14 hrs
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After 10 years on the run, dodging daemons and debt, reviled magician Edrin Walker returns home to avenge the brutal murder of his friend. Lynas had uncovered a terrible secret, something that threatened to devour the entire city. He tried to warn the Arcanum, the sorcerers who rule the city. He failed. Lynas was skinned alive and Walker felt every cut. Now nothing will stop him from finding the murderer. Magi, mortals, daemons, and even the gods - Walker will burn them all if he has to. After all, it wouldn't be the first time he's killed a god....
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Action galore, witty banter, juvenile banter, hear
- By Rob Hayes on 04-29-19
By: Cameron Johnston
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Path of a Novice
- Silvan Series, Book 1
- By: R.K. Lander
- Narrated by: Daniel Thomas May
- Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
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Fel'annár is a gifted immortal warrior embarking on his first patrol into the Deep Forest. Half-Silvan, half-Alpine, he battles the enemy from without, and the prejudice from within. But he learns more than just warfare when an arcane power begins to emerge, one he cannot control. While friendships are forged, a destiny unfolds, one that is tied to a past he knows nothing about. For others, though, it is only a matter of time before the truth is revealed, and the danger becomes real.
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ONE OF THE BEST!!!
- By ashley on 01-23-20
By: R.K. Lander
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Assassins Honor
- Assassins of Landria, Book 1
- By: Gail Z. Martin
- Narrated by: Samuel Roukin
- Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins
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Friends since their orphanage childhood, Joel “Ridge” Breckinridge and Garrett “Rett” Kennard rose through the ranks of the Landrian army together, from teenaged conscripts to seasoned fighters. Together, they became the most feared team of assassins in Landria. When wandering mystic Yefim Makary becomes the darling of disenchanted aristocrats, Rett and Ridge fear Makary - or the Witch Lord, as his followers call him - is a threat to the crown. As treasonous whispers spread, Ridge and Rett go rogue to stop the threat, save the kingdom, and protect the king.
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Assassins and action
- By BikeVON on 09-26-20
By: Gail Z. Martin
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Echoes of a Fallen Kingdom
- Stalwart Link, Book 1
- By: B. T. Narro
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins
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Strong-willed and full of hope, Leo strives to learn more of the magic he has read so much about. He's heard of invisible links in his world, and hidden rifts to other realms filled with creatures and stones of power. But Leo's family is stuck in an impoverished city. He performs backbreaking farm work beside his older brother, a rebellious and cunning thief, but nonetheless a brother whom Leo would trust with his life. Leo believes everything will change for the better when he begins work as a bookbinder and finally leaves the dreadful farm.
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Skip the first 24 chapters and lose nothing
- By Robert C on 07-01-19
By: B. T. Narro
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- Robert A Brown
- 05-16-24
Not his best, but good
It was pretty dry and humorless for what I have come to expect from Kroese. It was decent but I much prefer his novels that ooze with his excellent comedic voice.
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- M.B.R.
- 10-01-23
Slow burn, but good.
So, this story is paced as a very slow burn. There is a lot of exposition, but it's very well delivered in both framework and excellent narration. While the narrator is kind of awful at pronouncing the Hungarian words used in place of fantasy words, his narration is still excellent, and unless you actually know Hungarian, it isn't relevant, as they all sound like typical fantasy words.
While I don't mind a slow burn, I sort of hoped there would be more "meat" in terms of payoff afterwards, and for things to speed up as the story races to the conclusion...but it keeps the same pace pretty well throughout. I can't give it a 5 star, as by the time the majority of the exposition was finished and we were "caught up" to present day for the MC, there was only about 3.5 hours left in the book, BUT it was still worth a listen, overall because the last hour was finally what I had been waiting for in a faster-paced thrilling conclusion.
Big props to the narrator. I hadn't heard his work before this, and I am glad just for the introduction to him as a good narrator.
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- Tami B.
- 04-13-20
Good fun fantasy
it was nice to read a fantasy with good characters and tension and stuff but no profanity or sex. The mark of a skilled storyteller.
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- Thom
- 11-01-24
serviceable, but confusing.
The writing is solid scene-to-scene, but the exposition goes on too long, and the characterization of the MC is confusing. The MC is initially framed as superhumanly smart and skilled with weapons, only for him to be made the fool and incapacitated when it might have helped him. Why spend so much time emphasizing his competence only to make him useless when it might help him? Am I supposed to be rooting for him or pitying him? I’m ambivalent about getting the next book. Maybe if i can’t find anything else to read?
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- Szabó Renáta
- 03-07-20
Hungarian or fantasy
The book itself is well written and well narrated. I'm enjoying it. But there is a but...
BUT the really heavy usage of Hungarian words as "fantasy" is very distracting to me as a Hungarian. The fact that the narrator mispronounce every single one of them doesn't help either or maybe he does it on purpose to change them up a little bit.
Using Hungarian names is one thing, like István and Beáta.
But to call the big city "nagyvaros" = nagy város is a different story. Nagy = big, város = city.
Eastern people are living in "Keletiorsag" = Keleti ország = Eastern country.
Nearly everything in the book what is not an English word is in fact the Hungarian word for it. The countryside is called Videki. Yep you've guessed it, vidéki means countryside in Hungarian.
I realize that I'm in the extreme minority with this experience here, but still I felt it is something worth mentioning. It makes it somewhat easier to remember "fantasy" words tho haha.
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- waelse1
- 04-30-20
Fun beginning to fantasy series
A young soldier gets drawn into a supernatural world. It reminds me of the Rothfuss series where he is super-confident of his abilities and tragedy strikes. Narrator does an excellent job, good start.
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- C. S. Adamson
- 09-03-24
Slow moving
Very slow moving and melodramatic. I think a drinking game could be made for each time the author says,”My Biata” - ugh. Good premise but no follow through. I will not read book two.
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