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Xenos
- Eisenhorn: Warhammer 40,000, Book 1
- By: Dan Abnett
- Narrated by: Toby Longworth
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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The Inquisition moves amongst mankind like an avenging shadow, striking down the enemies of humanity with uncompromising ruthlessness. When he finally corners an old foe, Inquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn is drawn into a sinister conspiracy. As events unfold and he gathers allies - and enemies - Eisenhorn faces a vast interstellar cabal and the dark power of daemons, all racing to recover an arcane text of abominable power: an ancient tome known as the Necroteuch.
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Excellent Author and Narrator
- By Null on 20-03-2020
- Xenos
- Eisenhorn: Warhammer 40,000, Book 1
- By: Dan Abnett
- Narrated by: Toby Longworth
One of the better 40k novels
Reviewed: 28-09-2020
Eisenhorn is an enjoyable character to follow and the adventure element of the story is quite strong. Some predictable moments but quite a satisfying story nonetheless
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The Fall of Dragons
- Traitor Son Cycle, Book 5
- By: Miles Cameron
- Narrated by: Neil Dickson
- Length: 26 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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The Red Knight's final battle lies ahead...but there's a whole war still to fight first. He began with a small company, fighting the dangerous semi-mythical creatures that threatened villages, nunneries and cities. But as his power - and his forces - grew, so the power of the enemy he stood against became ever clearer. Not the power of men...but that of gods, with thousands of mortal allies. Never has strategy been more important, and this war will end where it started: at Lissen Carak.
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A great finish. Very epic.
- By mike on 19-04-2020
- The Fall of Dragons
- Traitor Son Cycle, Book 5
- By: Miles Cameron
- Narrated by: Neil Dickson
A great finish. Very epic.
Reviewed: 19-04-2020
A good finish to the series. Starts small scale and progressively becomes epic. Some great characters and while there are tropes the magic and political systems and worlds are enjoyable. Very granular on the battles and combat. Tantalising glimpse into the broader universe in this book..
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Shadows of Self
- A Mistborn Novel
- By: Brandon Sanderson
- Narrated by: Michael Kramer
- Length: 12 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Fans of Robert Jordan and George R. R. Martin alike have found a new champion of epic fantasy in Brandon Sanderson. And now, in the first of two sequels to The Alloy Of Law, the Sunday Times and New York Times best-selling author returns to the world of Mistborn. It is more than 300 years after the events of the The Final Empire shaped Scadrial. Waxillium Ladrian has returned to the capital city of Elendel from the far-flung roughs.
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Amazing...captivating....more!
- By Anonymous User on 25-07-2020
- Shadows of Self
- A Mistborn Novel
- By: Brandon Sanderson
- Narrated by: Michael Kramer
slow to get going
Reviewed: 13-06-2016
had difficulty getting into the story, but some great concepts explored and a pretty snazzy finish.
well read, although the voice actor's female voices can be jarring. would prefer combination with a female voice actor
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Queen of Fire
- Book 3 of Raven's Shadow
- By: Anthony Ryan
- Narrated by: Steven Brand
- Length: 26 hrs and 37 mins
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The spectacular conclusion to the New York Times best-selling Raven's Shadow series, which began with the critically acclaimed Blood Song. Empires will fall. Queen Lyrna has survived the bloody siege of Alltor. Now she must rally her troops and take back the capital from the Volarian invaders. But driving her hated enemy out of the Realm will not satisfy her lust for vengeance - she wants to pursue them across the ocean and burn their empire to ashes. To do so she must place her faith in the Seventh Order.
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Too bad
- By Paul on 14-09-2018
- Queen of Fire
- Book 3 of Raven's Shadow
- By: Anthony Ryan
- Narrated by: Steven Brand
one of the better series I have experienced
Reviewed: 19-05-2016
the narrator was great. the story epic, grim but satisfying for those with a taste for vengeance.
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Tower Lord
- Raven's Shadow, Book 2
- By: Anthony Ryan
- Narrated by: Steven Brand
- Length: 24 hrs and 39 mins
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The realm burns. Vaelin Al Sorna is tired of war. He's fought countless battles in service to the Realm and Faith. His reward was the loss of his love, the death of his friends and a betrayal by his king. After five years in an Alpiran dungeon, he just wants to go home. Reva intends to welcome Vaelin back with a knife between the ribs. He destroyed her family and ruined her life.
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Average follow up
- By Daniel on 29-09-2017
- Tower Lord
- Raven's Shadow, Book 2
- By: Anthony Ryan
- Narrated by: Steven Brand
Great story and great reading
Reviewed: 17-04-2016
Brutal but rewarding continuation of the Raven's shadow series. Well read by the voice actor. Thoroughly enjoyable finale.
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The Warrior's Apprentice
- A Miles Vorkosigan Novel
- By: Lois McMaster Bujold
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
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Miles Vorkosigan makes his debut in this frenetic coming-of-age tale. At age 17, Miles is allowed to take the entrance exams to the elite military academy; he passes the written but manages, through miscalculation in a moment of anger, to break both his legs on the obstacle course, washing out before he begins. His aged grandfather dies in his sleep shortly after, for which Miles blames himself.
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good story
- By peter on 24-12-2018
- The Warrior's Apprentice
- A Miles Vorkosigan Novel
- By: Lois McMaster Bujold
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
Fun, but not as convincing as the first
Reviewed: 21-03-2016
I enjoyed the ride but was struck by some jarring "deus ex" moments. Some great humour mixed in with dark and sad moments. Superb performance by the voice actor.
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Blood Song
- Book 1 of Raven's Shadow
- By: Anthony Ryan
- Narrated by: Steven Brand
- Length: 23 hrs and 5 mins
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We have fought battles that left more than a hundred corpses on the ground and not a word of it has ever been set down. The Order fights, but often it fights in shadow, without glory or reward. We have no banners. Vaelin Al Sorna is the Sixth Order's newest recruit. Under their brutal training regime, he learns how to forge a blade, survive the wilds and kill a man quickly and quietly - all in the name of protecting the Realm and the Faith. Now his skills will be put to the test.
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Better than GoT
- By Trish on 16-08-2015
- Blood Song
- Book 1 of Raven's Shadow
- By: Anthony Ryan
- Narrated by: Steven Brand
A pretty engaging tale, well told!
Reviewed: 14-03-2016
while it borrows a little from the tropes of fantasy, this is an engaging novel of a grim world. I didn't know whether to cheer for the characters or not, but wanted to hear their tale anyway. I can't wait for the next one. The voice actor is excellent, particularly for the masculine storyline presented.
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