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Villains Rule
- The Shadow Master, Book 1
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer
- Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins
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Summary
Hi, how are you?
Yes, I am talking to you, the reader of this book's description. It's rude not to answer a person when they ask you a question. Okay, I get it, fourth-wall breaking is overdone. Get over it. This book, Villains Rule, is a fantasy action-comedy which you have to hear. Not because it redefines the genre, far from it. But rather for what it contains. A villain's tale.
How often do you get to listen to a story where the villain is the protagonist? No, not an anti-hero, or a brooding monster, nor a hero thinly disguised as a villain. And not evil. If you want evil, take that nonsense to therapy. No, I mean a villain's villain. The ones who use their power because they can, while morality is only a philosopher's complex.
This is the story of Jackson Blackwell, the Shadow Master and the top villain adviser. Sadly, even the top villain occasionally gets double-crossed. Trapped in one of the fantasy realms, Jackson has to use his skill and wits to exploit the rules, points out the genre flaws, undermine godly authority, and win the day.
Because that is what villains should do, shouldn't they? Listen to this book, have a few laughs, and find out.
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- Lavender Jade
- 15-10-23
Hilarious.
An extremely funny book with a fantastic story, a lot of twists, wonderful characters, hilarious situations, and an entertaining adventure. I loved the chapter headings.
Jeffrey Kafer’s narration is top-notch.
A review copy of this book was sent to me by FreeAudiobookCodes. All of the above opinions are my own.
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- Serenity
- 11-02-23
The Shadow Master knows best
Jackson Blackwell is the Shadow Master, he lives by his rules and offers advice to the villains of the multi dimensions. After being betrayed, he finds himself looking for revenge and needing the help of heroes. Interesting story, told from Jackson's point of view, as he uses people and the environment to get what he wants.
Well narrated by Jeffrey Kafer, he brings the story to life.
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- Teitur Ásgeirsson
- 26-01-19
GOOD BOOK
I have over 300 audible titles and I have to say that the narration and performance of this book is one of the best I've heard. It's a compelling universe with a great story and awesome characters
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- luke wilkes
- 21-05-21
Brilliant
Could stop laughing the whole way. If you like comedy like red dwarf then this is the book for you.
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- mitch wilson
- 17-05-18
brill
can't wait to get book 2 started, already downloaded and ready to go. Will be listening to more from this author.
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- Stephen
- 26-09-19
gooood rules
not really just a very funny and we'll narrated novel and if there isn't any sequels yet why not ...
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- Tómas Aron Jónsson
- 15-03-21
Very funny, good story, approachable!
Very approachable, you can dive right into it and enjoy , good humour and story
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- Nelo
- 23-09-18
I Honestly cannot recommend this enough
this is the kind of book I'll love to write. do not pay attention to the cover this book is a gem
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- Darren
- 21-11-18
Loved it.
I normally dislike villain protagonists, but Jackson Blackwell is an exception. He's funny, interesting and breaks the fourth wall more than Deadpool. The story itself is a little predictable, but the real fun lies in Jackson's reactions to the events surrounding him along with the constant parodies of classic fantasy and villain tropes. If something is overdone or overplayed then there's a good chance it'll be mocked mercilessly or derailed before your eyes can finish rolling, and that's always a plus in my books. I'm certainly interested in listening to the next book in the series, and can recommend Villains Rule to anyone who loves fantasy and comedy.
Just ignore that god-awful cover art.
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- Leon Coles
- 08-01-21
Cheesy goodness
some great mockery of fantasy tropes. The biy about elves had me really laughing. Decent performance but I personal hate the overused husky hero voice.
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