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Kingdom of Ghosts, Book 1
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John Lee
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By:
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Victor Gischler
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He's a gambler, womanizer, opportunist, and inebriate . . . and the kingdom's only chance.
Greymond, the Scattered Kingdom, has been without a king for hundreds of years, a place ruled by squabbling barons and dukes. Occasionally, rumors arise: a king of the old blood has returned to claim his throne. These days, such claims are met with groans and eye-rolls. Pretenders abound . . . and are generally ignored.
But scheming powers are plotting, machinations that have been in the works for years, and this time . . .
Enter Merrik Niles.
A thief hired by dangerous people to steal a map, he instead keeps it for himself, hoping to follow it to some mysterious prize.
The treasure turns out to be an ancient artifact connected to Greymond's last king, and when Merrik touches it, he triggers long-dormant magic. Now, three ghosts have taken up permanent residence inside his mind: A cunning, smart-mouthed jester. A master swordsman. And a powerful wizard.
At first, Merrik believes he's going mad, but at times, these troublesome ghosts lend him their powers . . . for good or for bad.
Merrik is swept along in a scheme to put a fair-haired pretender on the throne of Greymond, making him the target of powerful enemies across the Scattered Kingdom who prefer the realm as it is.
All the while, a new army rises across the mountains . . . and they're coming.
Follow Merrik's exploits as a reluctant hero in the next epic fantasy series by Victor Gischler, the bestselling author of Ink Mage. It's perfect for fans of Mark Lawrence, Brent Weeks, and Jay Kristoff.
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- By: AC Cobble
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 16 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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For 600 years, the kingdom of Wahrheit was ruled by an unbroken line. It rose on a wave of technology and magic and stood alone—a bastion of stability built on pillars of economic and military might. The nation and her people thrived due to the strength of soldiers and the protection of dragons. But the line has ended—the king is dead. Noble houses vie to carve out their own domains. Foreign armies march across Wahrheit’s soil for the first time in memory. Without leadership, the king’s army watches helplessly.
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It's not a trap, IT'S A FOIL!
- By Sailfish on 09-01-22
By: AC Cobble
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Engines of Empire
- By: R. S. Ford
- Narrated by: Alison Campbell, Ciaran Saward, Phoebe McIntosh, and others
- Length: 22 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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The nation of Torwyn is run on the power of industry, and industry is run by the Guilds. Chief among them are the Hawkspurs, whose responsibility it is to keep the gears of the empire turning. That’s exactly why matriarch Rosomon Hawkspur sends each of her heirs to the far reaches of the nation. Conall, the eldest son, is sent to the distant frontier to earn his stripes in the military. It is here that he faces a threat he could have never seen coming: the first rumblings of revolution.
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Phenomenally told
- By Lee Muita on 10-06-23
By: R. S. Ford
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Natural Magic
- The Last Magus, Book 1
- By: DB King
- Narrated by: Alex Knox
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Alec began his 18th birthday with the temple monks. By day's end, he discovers he possesses magical abilities. Except his magic is unique. He doesn't require grimoires and incantations to cast spells. Alec's magic is entirely natural. He can, somehow, absorb the elements from objects and manipulate them according to his will. This power is incredible, but difficult to master. If he's going to learn how to use his natural magic, it'll take the tutelage of Archmage Diamondspear, one of the most adept magic users in the kingdom.
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Kinda Cringey
- By Billy on 03-14-22
By: DB King
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Scorpica
- The Five Queendoms
- By: G.R. Macallister
- Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
- Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins
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Five hundred years of peace between queendoms shatters when girls inexplicably stop being born. As the Drought of Girls stretches across a generation, it sets off a cascade of political and personal consequences across all five queendoms of the known world, throwing long-standing alliances into disarray as each queendom begins to turn on each other - and new threats to each nation rise from within.
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Feminist fantasy
- By GR on 12-30-22
By: G.R. Macallister
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Eli
- The Eli Chronicles, Book 1
- By: Marc Alan Edelheit
- Narrated by: Steven Brand
- Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins
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When elven rangers Eli’Far and Mae’Cara are dispatched to hunt down the dangerous criminal Mik’Las, the mission seems simple enough. Mik’Las has committed the unthinkable crimes of murder and kidnapping, and though he’s a former ranger and skilled in the deadly arts, Eli is confident they will bring him to justice.
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Book 7 - Not a Stand Alone Novel
- By Lawly on 05-16-22
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All-Knowing Novice
- Clanless Cultivator, Book 1
- By: Kenneth Arant
- Narrated by: Daniel Thomas May
- Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
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In spite of his best efforts, 16-year-old Taryn is an outcast. No one in the city will sully themselves by associating with a Clanless, and without someone to jump-start his Eco core, he’s unable to fulfill his dream of walking the path of a cultivator. However, his life is turned upside down when he finds a journal belonging to an ancient immortal known only as “the Mourner".
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for "modern" audiences.
- By kevin on 07-26-23
By: Kenneth Arant
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Awakening Arte
- The Eldest Throne, Book 1
- By: Bernie Anés Paz
- Narrated by: Michael David Axtell
- Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins
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Roun was born clanless, depriving him of a future in an empire where bloodlines and reputation mean everything. His only hope for escaping the life of an outcast lies in being awakened by the Eldest Throne and becoming a guardian of humanity.
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Bo, not bow.
- By GrimReaperD13 on 01-22-22
By: Bernie Anés Paz
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A Tale of Heroes (Omnibus Edition)
- Containing Books 1, 2, and 3
- By: Mark Hansen
- Narrated by: Andrew McDermott
- Length: 41 hrs and 54 mins
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Long ago Dragons ruled the land, but that time is long forgotten by most. What could the missing children of Dirae possibly have to do with the fearsome beasts of old? Clues point to a resurgence of the old Dragon-worshipping cult. Could the Dragon King have returned? And, if so, who can stop him?
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Epic Fantasy, Celtic Narrator, Massive scale
- By Armour Bearer on 10-25-22
By: Mark Hansen
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A Time of Exile
- Westlands, Book 1
- By: Katharine Kerr
- Narrated by: Ruth Urquhart
- Length: 14 hrs and 53 mins
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Katharine Kerr opens new territory, exploring the history of the Elcyion Lacar, the elves who inhabit the country west of Deverry. It is years since the half-elven Lord Rhodry took the throne of Aberwyn. When Rhodry's lost lover, Jill—now a powerful wizard—comes and tells him it's time he accepted his elven heritage, Rhodry faces the most difficult choice of his life. With Jill's help and that of a human wizard named Aderyn who has lived for years in the westlands, Rhodry begins to understand how his life is connected not just to his own people, but to the Elcyion Lacar as well.
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My favorite fantasy series
- By Jonathan G. Harris on 07-15-22
By: Katharine Kerr
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Birthrights
- The Last Son of the Feromage Saga, Book 1
- By: David Trotter
- Narrated by: Henry Kramer
- Length: 20 hrs and 10 mins
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Tur’Mor, capital of the Republic of Ordiatea and the center of the modern world, is a vast city-state by the sea where the haze of industry and the glisten of steel draws in people from across the continent of Ethrea. At the heart of the Tur’Mor lies two governing authorities, that of the political figureheads and the holy council of the church of Ordan. However, beneath its cobbled streets and immense markets, a cancer sucks at the city-state, threatening to overturn the tender balance of it all.
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Epic First Book!
- By Steven A. Guglich on 07-04-23
By: David Trotter
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The Heroic Age Trilogy
- A Mortal Techniques Box Set
- By: Rob J. Hayes
- Narrated by: Kim Bretton
- Length: 44 hrs and 8 mins
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Ein is on a mission from God...the God of Death. Time is up for the emperor of Ten Kings, and it falls to Ein, an eight-year-old boy, to render the judgement of the reaper. He can't do it alone, but luckily the world is full of travelling heroes. There's only one catch; in order to serve him, they must first die.
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Amazing narration by Kim Bretton+ incredible story
- By M. Wanchoo on 02-18-22
By: Rob J. Hayes
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The Complete Master of Hounds Collection
- Eburosi Chronicles Bundles, Book 4
- By: R.A. Steffan
- Narrated by: Cornell Collins
- Length: 18 hrs and 9 mins
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Caius Oppita has served the Alyrion Empire for more than half his life, watching with growing revulsion as the royal family descends ever deeper into corruption and depravity. Powerless to do more than stand by as the land he loves slides toward civil war and social upheaval, he longs for his days as a general on the battlefield rather than a tame palace lapdog. When the execution of one of the emperor’s inconvenient bastard sons goes wrong, Caius has a choice to make—do his duty, or do what is right and spirit the innocent man away to safety.
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Great book! Ok reader
- By Jasper on 06-28-22
By: R.A. Steffan
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- Anonymous User
- 10-15-24
marik the main character
marik getting what he wanted & what he had to do to get it. it was well narrated.
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- Lori
- 12-31-24
It was rather comedic but some of the characters I feel like had much more potentiall then what the writer created
Some of the character development was rather mediocre but overall I enjoyed the book and will listen to the second
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- Adrian
- 06-01-22
Looking forward to the next one
In short.
A great story, made better with good writing.
As for the performance I can only say this.
I have never had a bad thing to say about John Lee.
Though after this I may have some more good things to say about him.
Looking forward to the next one.
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- Mark Ahlquist
- 10-30-24
Fast paced and fun
Anti-heroes need to have heart for me to like them, and this one has heart.
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- John
- 10-16-22
Great next book alternative…not a robot
This is a great anti-hero hero story with great characters and a wonderful reader. I had not heard of this author before and thought I would try this book. I was pleasantly surprised and glad I found a new author with a number of books to explore.
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- Mary Sobhani
- 01-22-25
Brilliant!
What can I say? The writing is smart and entertaining, the main character is redeemable, and the plot unfolds brilliantly. I'm starting the second book today!
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-03-25
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story line is too long. narrator tries to tell story with enthusiasm. jumps from one scene to another with no blending. story gets boring.
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- Joseph
- 05-18-22
Not for me
I couldn't make it past half way through this. The characters just all felt so cowardly and lacking in agency, aimlessly flitting through set piece to set piece as if by the strings of fate - no ambition other than survival on their mind.
It made for a frightfully dull read. It's also not what I'm looking for in a fantasy tale.
I maybe could have been persuaded to hang around a bit longer, but the main protagonist is just such an annoying coward with nothing about him.
There's just nothing here that grabbed me.
I'll be returning this.
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