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A Darkness Returns

The Dragonwar Saga, Book 1

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A Darkness Returns

By: Raymond E. Feist
Narrated by: David Thorpe
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As worlds collide…

Hatushaly, last scion of the Firemane dynasty, his beloved Hava, and their dubious friend Donte have been transported across space and time from the war-torn world of Garn to the relative peace of Midkemia.

There, on Sorcerer's Isle, under the guidance of the magician Magnus and his erstwhile father Pug, in his reincarnated form, Hatu will explore and expand his unique magical abilities.

With the evil Pride Lords defeated, the Church of the One has risen to bring death and destruction to his home world. The Church is sending forces against Marquensas, where Daylon is now king, and Declan Smith finds himself suddenly and unexpectedly raised to the status of prince and war commander.

But an even greater menace than the Church of the One lies in wait, a creature from the Void, bent on the destruction of all living things.

Pug, Nakor and Magnus will need to join forces with Hatu, Hava and Declan if they are to save the worlds of Midkemia and Garn from everlasting darkness…

A spectacular new epic series from the globally bestselling author of MAGICIAN.

©2024 Raymond E. Feist (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers Epic Fantasy Magic Users Magic Royalty War
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I've been reading/listening for 40 years.
and it's always been 'crydee' not cridy...
how can you put that the author has the right to be recognised as the owner of this property and yet you cannot even give the respect to go to cradle.com and learn how to pronounce simple words...

respect

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Some of the characters narration was not suited some sounded too old for the character

Alot of jumping around.

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I think it was 2005 when I first read Magician and I was hooked not even half way through the first chapter and I am still as excited for the next 1 now as I was back then.

nearly 20 yrs later and I'm still hooked.

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I liked how atushalie continued to grow in power and abilities and that pig and the others returned

Magic

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The characters are all enjoyable. I actually care about each of them. Plus the story was captivating. I may get a write up at work as I was continually late for the morning meeting due to just wanting to finish the chapter.

Also Narrator David Thorpe is brilliant as always. He has such distinctive characters that I can easily follow along even in the loudest of train carriages. Also his energy and love of the characters is 5 star. Love your work mate!

Crikey! I haven’t enjoyed a book this much in years!

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I am loving how Hatushali's story connects with Magnus, Pug and Nakkor. The only thing I find a bit annoying is how, having listened to all the books in the Magician series, this narrator pronounces names and places differently. It took me a while to get used to Crydee now not being Crydee and Midkemia not being pronounced the same way as in the other 28 books. But that's it, the narrator does an excellent job.

Another great one by Feist

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Good story with likeable characters. The story jumps around a bit but does all tie in nicely in the end.

Quick moving, action filled and entertaining.

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I have read every book by Feist and this continues his brilliance as a writer. my favourite author who never disappoints.

such an engaging read.

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main character is a little bit of a Mary Sue who's nigh unlimited power makes any threats or confrontations seem mundane as there is no real risk when that character is around.

power-scales

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Story is fantastic. Narrator was good, but sometimes too quiet to hear. I felt that he needed to up his volume a bit even if the characters were speaking quietly.

Great characters, and a brilliant beginning to an epic tale

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