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Wings of the Storm
- The Rise of Sigurd 3
- De: Giles Kristian
- Narrado por: Philip Stevens
- Duración: 12 h y 51 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 852
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 783
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 783
Fighting in Sweden for an ambitious warlord, Sigurd Haraldarson and his small but loyal band of oath-sworn warriors are winning fame and reputation. But Sigurd knows that to take on his hated enemy, the oath breaker King Gorm - the man who betrayed his father, a man Sigurd has vowed to kill - he must earn riches enough to build an army. Many believe Sigurd to be Óðin-favoured, but his exploits have drawn the eye of another god, too: Loki the Trickster.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of my all time favorite series, a wonderful adventure.
- De Wyo970 en 11-03-23
- Wings of the Storm
- The Rise of Sigurd 3
- De: Giles Kristian
- Narrado por: Philip Stevens
More, Giles! Please!!!!
Revisado: 08-04-23
I need more of Siguard and Bloodeye, Olaf and Floki! More battles, more mana, more intrigue and adventure!!!
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The Empty Throne
- A Novel
- De: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrado por: Matt Bates
- Duración: 11 h y 12 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 4,066
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 3,691
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 3,673
Britain, early 10th century AD: a time of change. There are new raids by the Vikings from Ireland, and turmoil among the Saxons over the leadership of Mercia. A younger generation is taking over. Æthelred, the ruler of Mercia, is dying, leaving no legitimate heir. The West Saxons want their king, but Uhtred has long supported Athelflaed, sister to King Edward of Wessex and widow of Aethelred. Widely loved and respected, Athelflaed has all the makings of a leader - but can Saxon warriors ever accept a woman as their ruler?
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5 out of 5 stars
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The old man still had it
- De Christopher Majetich en 03-26-18
- The Empty Throne
- A Novel
- De: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrado por: Matt Bates
Utred evolves
Revisado: 05-26-23
I love this book because we see our hero learn to be just as lethal without sword or strength. He’s getting closer to being ready to achieve his dream….and Alfred’s
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The Pagan Lord
- A Novel
- De: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrado por: Matt Bates
- Duración: 11 h y 41 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 4,035
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 3,648
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 3,649
At the onset of the tenth century, England is in turmoil. Alfred the Great is dead and Edward his son reigns as king. Wessex survives but peace cannot hold: the Danes in the north, led by Viking Cnut Longsword, stand ready to invade and will never rest until the emerald crown is theirs.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Still not Johnathan Keeble
- De Amazon Customer en 02-19-19
- The Pagan Lord
- A Novel
- De: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrado por: Matt Bates
Why, hello Bates.
Revisado: 05-21-23
Book. Story. Characters. All awesomeness! This is the Empire Strikes Back of the series and certainly a bodacious adventure. Bates takes a minute to get used to as narrator, not the rumble of Keeble, but definitely the best of the rest.
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The Parthian
- Parthian Chronicles series, Book 1
- De: Peter Darman
- Narrado por: Michael Page
- Duración: 24 h y 3 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 106
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 95
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 94
When Rome transgresses upon his father's domain that lays between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, Pacorus, a prince of the Parthian Empire, is sent to exact revenge. After a string of victories, Pacorus and his men are captured in Cappadocia, clapped in chains, and sent to Italy to live out the rest of their days as slaves. But fate intervenes and Pacorus and his companions are saved from a living hell by a renegade gladiator named Spartacus. In gratitude, Pacorus agrees to help Spartacus build his army as Rome musters its legions to crush the slave uprising.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another view of the Spartacus War
- De Maui Diver en 08-08-18
- The Parthian
- Parthian Chronicles series, Book 1
- De: Peter Darman
- Narrado por: Michael Page
A marvelous surprise
Revisado: 02-25-23
With admittedly low expectations, I delved in. I am so glad I did! A masterful interweaving of fictional characters into the beloved slave rebellion story not only made for a delightful story, it also makes very logical reasonings to some of the most curious and unexplained decisions of the strategic genius Spartacus!
While laying the groundwork for future novels, our hero’s encounters provide a surprisingly accurate retelling of history while also providing a rich story.
Amazing battlefield narrations frequently interrupts the fast paced story making it difficult to press pause or drift to sleep. Saddle up, kick up your stirrups and lean into this fantastic journey!
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The Winter King
- De: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrado por: Jonathan Keeble
- Duración: 19 h y 55 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 4,146
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 3,753
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 3,746
The tale begins in Dark Age Britain, a land where Arthur has been banished and Merlin has disappeared, where a child-king sits unprotected on the throne, where religion vies with magic for the souls of the people. It is to this desperate land that Arthur returns, a man at once utterly human and truly heroic: a man of honor, loyalty, and amazing valor; a man who loves Guinevere more passionately than he should; a man whose life is at once tragic and triumphant.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Might be my favorite take on Arthur
- De Allen Young en 06-12-16
- The Winter King
- De: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrado por: Jonathan Keeble
Forget all other telling!
Revisado: 01-28-23
This is the new standard for the lore of Camelot. Cornwell is at his finest and the amazing Keeble narration makes this a must listen!
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Shadow of the Hawk
- Master of War Series, Book 7
- De: David Gilman
- Narrado por: Gildart Jackson
- Duración: 17 h y 19 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 127
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 115
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 115
Defeated on the field of Poitiers, Jean Le Bon, King of France, honored his treaty with England until his death. His son and heir, Charles V, has no intention of doing the same. War is coming and the predators are circling. Sir Thomas Blackstone, Edward III's Master of War, has been tasked with securing Brittany for England. In the throes of battle, he rescues a young boy, sole witness to the final living breaths of the Queen of Castile. The secret the boy carries is a spark deadly enough to ignite conflict on a new front-a front the English cannot afford to fight on.
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5 out of 5 stars
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ANOTHER MASTERPIECE !!!
- De Anonymous User en 05-08-24
- Shadow of the Hawk
- Master of War Series, Book 7
- De: David Gilman
- Narrado por: Gildart Jackson
Much better narration
Revisado: 01-20-23
This is an incredible series, one of the best Middle Ages novels out there. Great principal character, excellent supporting characters and full of blood and battle. When’s the next one?!
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A Night of Flames
- A Time for Swords, Book 2
- De: Matthew Harffy
- Narrado por: Barnaby Edwards
- Duración: 18 h y 58 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 98
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 89
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 89
Northumbria, AD 794. Those who rule the seas, rule the land. None know the truth of this more than the Vikings. To compete with the violent sea-faring raiders, the king of Northumbria orders the construction of his own longships under the command of oath-sworn Norseman, Runolf. When the Northern sea wolves attack for the second year, the king sends cleric turned warrior, Hunlaf, on a mission across the Whale Road to persuade the king of Rogaland into an alliance. But Runolf and Hunlaf have other plans.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A true story teller
- De Jerry and Mary en 04-19-24
- A Night of Flames
- A Time for Swords, Book 2
- De: Matthew Harffy
- Narrado por: Barnaby Edwards
Solid Medieval Fun!
Revisado: 10-25-22
So good, I don’t know if I want him to write and release the third book or the next Beobrand book first!
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The Complete King Raven Trilogy
- Hood, Scarlet, Tuck
- De: Stephen Lawhead
- Narrado por: Adam Verner
- Duración: 35 h y 29 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 439
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 402
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 401
Hunted like an animal by Norman invaders, Bran ap Brychan, heir to the throne of Elfael, has abandoned his father’s kingdom and fled to the greenwood. There, in the primeval forest of the Welsh borders, danger surrounds him - for this woodland is a living, breathing entity with mysterious powers and secrets. Bran must find a way to make it his own if he is to survive and become King Raven. From deep in the forest, Bran, Will Scarlet, and Friar Tuck form a daring plan for deliverance, knowing that failure means death for them all - and the dreams of the oppressed people of Wales.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A Timeless classic that peaks too soon
- De Nero en 04-17-20
- The Complete King Raven Trilogy
- Hood, Scarlet, Tuck
- De: Stephen Lawhead
- Narrado por: Adam Verner
It’s not great
Revisado: 10-11-22
Actually, it struggles to be decent. The meandering story manages to evade a climax at every possible turn. If you are looking for battles, blood and glory, keep looking. The setting and spin of the classic tales was great but the execution was soft to say the least. The narrator did the best job possible with the thin characters and lack of activity. The first person narration of Scarlet was unnecessary. I am surprised I finished it as it took more effort than it should have.
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Axes for Valhalla
- Viking Blood and Blade Saga, Book 3
- De: Peter Gibbons
- Narrado por: Nicholas Jordan
- Duración: 8 h y 54 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 84
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 80
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 79
873 AD. The Viking Age grips Northern Europe. Seven years have passed since the ferocious sea battle with Ivar the Boneless, and Hundr is now a Viking war leader of reputation and wealth. A voice from the past calls to Hundr for aid, and he must take his loyal crew and their feared warships across the Whale Road to Viking Dublin, in a vicious and brutal fight against Eystein Longaxe. Hundr must fight against an implacable and powerful enemy amidst brutal attacks, shield wall battles, and treachery. Will his skill and savagery be enough, and can Hundr and his crew survive?
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5 out of 5 stars
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The
- De Anonymous User en 06-17-24
- Axes for Valhalla
- Viking Blood and Blade Saga, Book 3
- De: Peter Gibbons
- Narrado por: Nicholas Jordan
Solid characters, prime for TV
Revisado: 05-17-22
A good story, not complicated nor surprising with solid characters and motivations. One could easily make a streaming series of the books without having to cut storylines or characters. The best word to describe the trilogy is “simple” but I do not intend that as an insult. This is a fun trilogy of going a Viking and indulging in all the blood, glory and silver that comes with it. I really enjoyed the ride!
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War Lord
- The Last Kingdom Series, Book 13
- De: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrado por: Matt Bates
- Duración: 13 h y 21 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 2,470
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 2,225
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 2,208
After years fighting to reclaim his rightful home, Uhtred of Bebbanburg has returned to Northumbria. With his loyal band of warriors and a new woman by his side, his household is secure – yet Uhtred is far from safe. Beyond the walls of his impregnable fortress, a battle for power rages. To the south, King Æthelstan has unified the three kingdoms of Wessex, Mercia and East Anglia – and now eyes a bigger prize.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of the best in the series
- De Nicole en 10-17-20
- War Lord
- The Last Kingdom Series, Book 13
- De: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrado por: Matt Bates
Glorious!
Revisado: 04-30-22
It’s rare to have a satisfactory conclusion to a series as epic, rich and beloved as the Saxon Chronicles. It’s difficult to say farewell to characters that are as familiar as old friends, especially when those friendships have endured the chaos, bloodshed and adventure that the men of Bebbanburg have embarked upon. But alas! Cornwell delivers, and though no voice can animate the series like Johnathan Keeble, Matt Bates displays a mastery and ownership that blossoms this stellar ending into a breathtaking epilogue to the life and trials of Uhtred and his Wolves of Bebbanburg!
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