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House of Blades

The Traveler's Gate Trilogy, Volume 1

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House of Blades

By: Will Wight
Narrated by: Travis Baldree
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Simon can only watch, helpless, as his family is killed and his friends captured by enemy Travelers—men and women who can summon mystical powers from otherworldly Territories. To top it off, another young man from Simon's village discovers that he's a savior prophesied to destroy evil and save the realm.

Prophecy has nothing to say about Simon. He has no special powers, no magical weapons, and no guarantee that he'll survive. But he sets off anyway, alone, to gain the power he needs to oppose the Travelers and topple their ruthless Overlord. It may not be his destiny, but Simon's determined to rescue his fellow villagers from certain death.

Because who cares about prophecy, really?

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About the Creator - Will Wight

About the Creator

Will Wight is the New York Times and #1 Kindle bestselling author of the Cradle series, a new space-fantasy series entitled The Last Horizon, and a handful of other books that he regularly forgets to mention. His true power is only unleashed during a full moon, when he transforms into a monstrous mongoose.
Will lives in Florida, lurking beneath the swamps to ambush prey. He graduated from the University of Central Florida, where he received a master of fine arts in creative writing and a cursed coin of Spanish gold.
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really enjoyed this when it was free, definable a staple for me! Love the characters and world

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Interesting concept, good story and I liked that it followed the story of the secondary character. The high fantasy elements worked well and the consequences of powers worked well in the story.

Enjoyable high fantasy

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At first, I wasn't sure if I liked it or not. I enjoy more world building type books. By the end of the 3 book series, I loved it. It's a shame that there isn't more to read as I would love to know more about the world and each territory. I definitely think another trilogy would be possible and well deserved as there is still so much more that could be showcased.

excellent series

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Great fantasy read swords and magic. Bit of coming of age but doesn't over do it.

Fun, different

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story is ok, it's enough to want to go to the ext boom.. but every sentence ends with a sound like the narrator needs to clear his throat, he's just got a really phlegmy sound yknow

it's ok

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the best audio book I have listened to for free on this app. I would happily pay for it. I have now listened to all 3 books and I am just so impressed it's not funny. give it a go you won't regret it

amazing

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This book kept me entertained for the entire book am looking forward to the next two which I’ll be getting through in the next week or so.

Interesting story line so far - plot is not complex (which for me is good as it make it easier to follow) looking forward to seeing where the story goes and to see the characters develop

Wasn’t expecting it but kept me entertained

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Half the book is Simon “drawing on nigh essence” Too much action, not enough story development, might make for a better movie than a book with all that fighting

The premise is awesome although it has been done better in the Malazan series.

Excellent potential wasted

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Compelling enough to pick up the second title in the series.
Good narration is helping the story along...

A decent story and compelling

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