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The Emperor's Blades

Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne, Book 1

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The Emperor's Blades

Written by: Brian Staveley
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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Now includes special bonus content. Stay tuned after the audiobook to hear “The Last Abbot of Ashk’lan,” a short story by Brian Staveley.

The emperor of Annur is dead, slain by enemies unknown. His daughter and two sons, scattered across the world, do what they must to stay alive and unmask the assassins. But each of them also has a life-path on which their father set them, destinies entangled with both ancient enemies and inscrutable gods.

Kaden, the heir to the Unhewn Throne, has spent eight years sequestered in a remote mountain monastery, learning the enigmatic discipline of monks devoted to the Blank God. Their rituals hold the key to an ancient power he must master before it's too late.

An ocean away, Valyn endures the brutal training of the Kettral, elite soldiers who fly into battle on gigantic black hawks. But before he can set out to save Kaden, Valyn must survive one horrific final test.

At the heart of the empire, Minister Adare, elevated to her station by one of the emperor's final acts, is determined to prove herself to her people. But Adare also believes she knows who murdered her father, and she will stop at nothing - and risk everything - to see that justice is meted out.

©2014 Brian Stavely (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved. Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Military Fiction
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The reader is excellent- varied voices, correct emotional tones.
Characters strong and well differentiated, placed in credible perils in different parts of a tangible world.
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Quality storytelling and narration

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The narration is terrific and the story so well written that it is like watching a movie. I cannot wait to have time to listen to further installments of this tale. The three siblings relationships to each other and the means by which their paths intersect is a bit forced but otherwise an engaging adventure.

Amazing Narrator Brings the Story Alive

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I didn't know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. already purchased part 2 and am looking forward to listening.

interesting right from the get go

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Took a break from the Stormlight series by Sanderson to listen to this, and I'm glad I did. the length of the book was perfect and halfway through, the author locks you in. can't wait to read the next title from this series.

Great all around Book

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I'm hooked. the stroy, the words and performance. incredible. i just used a credit for book 2. I couldn't stop listening. I enjoyed everything even the short story at the end.

on to book 2!!

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