Emperor of Thorns (The Broken Empire, Book 3) cover art

Emperor of Thorns (The Broken Empire, Book 3)

 Preview
Try Premium Plus free
1 credit a month to buy any audiobook in our entire collection.
Access to thousands of additional audiobooks and Originals from the Plus Catalogue.
Member-only deals & discounts.
Auto-renews at $16.45/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Emperor of Thorns (The Broken Empire, Book 3)

By: Mark Lawrence
Narrated by: Joe Jameson
Try Premium Plus free

Auto-renews at $16.45/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for $26.99

Buy Now for $26.99

About this listen

Lawrence brings the Broken Empire series to its devastating conclusion

The path to the throne is broken – only the broken can walk it

The world is cracked and time has run through, leaving us clutching at the end days. These are the days that have waited for us all our lives. These are my days. I will stand before the Hundred and they will listen. I will take the throne no matter who stands against me, living or dead, and if I must be the last emperor then I will make of it such an ending.

This is where the wise man turns away. This is where the holy kneel and call on God. These are the last miles, my brothers. Don't look to me to save you. Run if you have the wit. Pray if you have the soul. Stand your ground if courage is yours. But don't follow me.

Follow me, and I will break your heart.

 Classics Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Heartfelt

Critic Reviews

Praise for Prince of Thorns:

‘Dark and relentless, Prince of Thorns will pull you under and drown you in story. A two-in-the-morning page turner. Absolutely stunning… jaw-dropping’
ROBIN HOBB

‘Excellent – on a par with George R.R. Martin’
CONN IGGULDEN

‘[A] morbidly gripping, gritty fantasy tale.’
Publishers Weekly

‘Lawrence’s poetic prose is amazing, far and away the best of the modern fantasy authors’
PETER V. BRETT
All stars
Most relevant
unbelievable book. such a creative story and narrating. amazing how you can love a character that is so evil but good at the same time

5 out of 5

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
A truly great fantasy series and brilliant narrator to boot. My only negative thought is dwelling on the fact that it's over.

Brilliant

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
my favourite book series ever. I read the hard copy years ago when it came out and have just re-listened to all the audio books and it never gets old. I love this series!
(Even have a pet Border Collie named Jorg)

best book series ever

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
loved the originality of the story that kept me guessing right up till the end. also read very well with individual voices for characters, making it easy listening

original and captivating

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I just love this series! Mark Lawrence quickly became one of my favourite authors after reading Prince of Thorns. it only got better from there.

Just Awesome

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
See more reviews
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.