The Pen and the Sword
Destiny's Crucible, Book 2
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Narrated by:
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Jonathan Davis
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Written by:
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Olan Thorensen
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The Narthani, a militant realm who believe their manifest destiny is to rule the entire planet, Anyar, plan to absorb Caedellium into their empire and crush any resistance. Yozef Kolsko (a.k.a. Joe Colsco) works to find ways to increase the chances of resistance to the Narthani's planned conquest.
Complicating his life is attraction to a brilliant daughter of an island leader, and his uncertainty of his own mind, hers, or intricacies of Caedellium customs.
Despite his desire to devote himself to introducing new knowledge, Yozef is drawn more and more into developing weapons and giving tactical and strategic advice - things he knows he's unqualified to give. The enemy is coming. The odds seem overwhelming, and it will take all Yozef can do, the courage of his new people, and luck, to survive.
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- Jessica
- 2018-01-25
New world problem solving FUN!
I’m definitely enjoying this series. Love experiencing the story unfold. Having fun getting to know these people and seeing a window into their unlikely lives. If you like science, medicine or history you will probably enjoy these books!
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- mihaelb
- 2022-08-11
a bit repetitive, but still good
a bit repetitive (reactions to Joseph...we get it ), but still an enjoyable read.
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- James
- 2018-09-19
Couldn't stop!
Such a great story, so sweeping and epic. Very well written, and spot-on voice acting. I ripped through all the titles in the series so far, and I'm anxiously waiting for the rest! #audible1
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