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Shadebound

The Last King, Book 1

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Shadebound

By: David Estes, G.D. Penman
Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
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Assassins lurk in every shadow of Covotana Palace. Noble blood is spilled, and the firstborn scion of the usurped king has been summoned to seek justice by the twins who now claim his throne.

Artemio Volpe must contend with more than simple intrigue. The embers of war burn bright beyond the horizon of the northern steppes, his already estranged family has been hounded by the assassinations, and the shades of the dead pervade his body and mind, granting him their power at a terrible price.

Torn between his duty to the kingdom and his studies at the legendary House of Seven Shadows, Artemio finds his loyalties divided and time running out. After all, the fires burning to the north are not mere barbarian's pyres. They're dragon fire...

©2022 David Estes and G.D. Penman (P)2022 Podium Audio
Action & Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Sword & Sorcery Royalty Assassin
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Excellent!

Brilliant story and I am only half way through! Reynolds brings this to life in a way only he can.
Highly recommend this.

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Epic!

I've been reading David Estes' books for some time now, and swear they get better with each new release! If you're a fan of epic fantasy stories filled with magic and dragons, you should definitely check this one out. I can't wait to read book two! Honestly, if it wasn't for things getting in my way - as life does - I could have devoured this one in one sitting, despite it being a relatively long book.

And the narration was fabulous too.

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Slow to start but worth a listen

All these reviews are personal and personally I found this book slow to start but gathered pace quickly but not too quickly as to miss story points, you can easily follow everything. Tim Gerard Reynolds is masterful as always ( seriously, I could listen to that guy narrate a shopping list and I’d be hooked 😁 )
Just downloaded book 2, can’t wait to get started

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