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The Heart of Stone

By: Ben Galley
Narrated by: Adam Stubbs
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Mercenary. Murderer. Monster. He has been called many names in his time.

Built for war and nothing else, he has witnessed every shade of violence humans know, and he has wrought his own masterpieces with their colors. He cared once, perhaps, but far too long ago. He is bound to his task, dead to the chaos he wreaks for his masters.

Now, he has a new master to serve and a new war to endure. In the far reaches of the Realm, Hartlund tears itself in two over coin and crown. This time he will fight for a boy king and a general bent on victory.

Beneath it all, he longs for change. For something to surprise him. For an end to this cycle of warfare.

Every fighter faces his final fight. Even one made of stone.

The Heart of Stone - the brand new standalone from UK fantasy author Ben Galley - is now available in audiobook format, read by by Adam Stubbs. Find out more about The Heart of Stone at www.bengalley.com/heart-of-stone.

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This was a lot of fun, and the narrator was excellent. Great characters and world building.

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This was great, not only for it's in depth and well thought out story, but for the well fleshed out characters and excellent narration.
It follows a stone golem called Task throughout the centuries as he lives a life (such as it is,) of continuous warfare and hatred. Both from his enemies and his allies.
It was a really good look on the nature of slavery and freedom, of both mind and body.
There were times when I genuinely felt for the characters, which is a rare trait for a story and one which is always indicative of an excellent book.
The narration was also well done, with the voice of Task being of particular note.
All in all, I'd definitely recommend this!

Fantastic. Just plain Fantastic!

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