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Voyage of the Damned

By: Frances White
Narrated by: Nathan Foad
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A mind-blowing murder mystery on a ship full of magical passengers. If Agatha Christie wrote fantasy, this would be it!

For a thousand years, Concordia has been able to maintain peace between its provinces, protected by a wall known as the Bandage. To mark this incredible feat, the emperor's ship embarks upon a twelve-day voyage to the Goddess's mountain.

Aboard are the heirs of the twelve provinces of Concordia, each graced with a unique and secret magical ability known as a Blessing.

Except one: Ganymedes Piscero - class clown, slacker, and all-round disappointment.

When a beloved heir is murdered, everyone is a suspect. Stuck at sea and surrounded by powerful people without a Blessing to protect him, odds of survival are slim.

But as the bodies pile higher, Ganymedes must become the hero he was not born to be. Can he unmask the killer and their Blessing before this bloody crusade reaches the shores of Concordia? Or will the empire as he knows it fall?

©2024 Frances White (P)2024 Penguin Audio Amateur Sleuths Best of 2024 Fantasy Genre Fiction Historical Mystery Sea Adventures
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I have never listened to a book that has made me laugh literally out loud or gasp in front of strangers. The plot had amazing twists and the narrator just really brought them to life and made funny lines hilarious. A definite re-read

The plot! The narrator!

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I fell in love with the all characters, their complexities, histories and motivations.
I was completely endeared by our anti-protagonist and the narration was absolutely superb. Beautifully crafted story!!!
10/5 stars

Loved it

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Nathan Foad's narration was excellent. So many distinct voices. Captivating to listen to.

The story felt somewhat familiar at the beginning but there were twists and turns aplenty and the characters were interesting and charming, a very enjoyable listen.

Always happy to enter a world in which sexuality and gender require no explanations or trauma. They just exist in all of their diverse beauty while story unfolds around them

Exemplary narration

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I really enjoyed listening to this story, great narration, an original and quirky plot, and I wasn't in a rush to hurry up to the end like I am on some books. Definitely recommended.

Inventive

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Loved the story, the “murder mystery fantasy” atmosphere and characters. Superb voice acting. Queer friendly. Highly recommended!

Novel and fun, very endearing main character

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The ending didn’t feel true to the characters. Loved the start, end didn’t hit for me.

Great characters and voice over

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