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Sean Barrett
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David Gemmell
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Druss. The Legend. Saviour of Skeln Pass. Protector of Dros Delnoch. The most famous - and dreaded - of Drenai's heroes.
But before all men knew Druss, he was a young husband, hewing tress instead of men - most of the time - and held in check by his beloved wife, Rowena. When she is stolen by slavers, Druss becomes a killing machine intent on only one thing: Rowena's return.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-07-20
A legend come to life
one of my favorite storoes of all time brought to life in such a grand fashion. i could close my eyes and envision the fantasy as it was read aloud.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-26-24
Druss origins
Gemmell is the 80’s-90’s fantasy goat.
His stories are incredible & every time I start one I finish it within a day or two. I just wish he was still around
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- Isaiah "The Wizard" Williams
- 07-19-20
LOVE the prequel stories!!!
I am so happy Mr Gemmell took the time to write theswe stories, they add so much to the character of Druss!
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- Darren Colvin
- 05-30-23
A Brilliant and engaging story
If you've listened to Legend you know what Druss did to become legendary. This story, The First Chronicles, tells you how he did it. The characters are dynamic and entertaining while also being thoughtful. Having the poet be a kind of comic relief to Drusse’s gruff personality was my favorite part. It's a great book!
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- Pnl
- 12-08-22
Amazing
Classic Gemmell. No one does it better. Reader is fantastic too. Really captures the tone.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-18-23
Awesome.
Best ever fantasy book I've ever read, by the way read all the drenai series.
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- Eric Mercer
- 05-22-24
One of my favorites.
Dress is and has always been my favorite characters. I read these stories to my son years ago. I believe that have helped shape him into the wonderful man he has become. Thank you David Gemmell
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- Z. L. Griffiths
- 12-06-19
truly awesome.
the master writer David Gemmell, gone but will never be forgotten. looking forward to hearing all of them.
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- brandon erwin
- 12-31-22
Classic
One of the greatest fantasy books ever. Done justice by this reading. I love it.
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- Jaf
- 07-03-23
Another perfect pairing of narrator and author.
Loved every it of this one.
Who do we speak to about getting Sean Barrett to narrate the Rigante series? 🙌
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