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Age of Death

Written by: Michael J. Sullivan
Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds, Robin Sullivan, Michael J. Sullivan
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Winter blankets the land, and more than just hope has died. Prevented from invading the Fhrey homeland by the tower of Avempartha, the western army seeks a way across the Nidwalden River before the fane obtains the secret of dragons. As time runs out for both humanity and the mystic Suri, the only chance for the living rests with the dead. Having made their fateful choice, can a handful of misfits do the impossible, or are they forever lost to an inescapable grave? Do gods truly exist? Is it possible to know the future? And what lies beyond the veil of death?

In the tradition of Virgil’s Aeneid, Dante’s Divine Comedy, and Milton’s Paradise Lost, the most epic of tales transcend the world of the living. It’s time to see what lies in Elan’s Age of Death.

From Michael J. Sullivan (New York Times, USA Today, and Washington Post best-selling author), comes the second to the last installment in the epic fantasy series, Legends of the First Empire. The series chronicles a pivotal point in Elan’s history when humans rise against the Fhrey who they once saw as gods. Set 3,000 years before the Riyria tales, Legends is a stand-alone fantasy series which is independent of all other Elan stories. That said, if you do listen to the other books, you’ll see lies revealed and the truth about historical figures unmasked.

©2020 Michael J. Sullivan (P)2019 Audible, Inc.

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Im Speechless

Started slow and steady and picked up so much speed near the end I almost fell into the Abyss myself.
At the last word I was on my second listen faster than Brin can run.

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Have enjoyed the series

Simplistic story but very enjoyable to listen to. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good simple series.

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Can't decide Micheal J. Sullivan...

series I like more! can't wait for the final book! With
Sullivan's way with words and Tim Gerard Reynolds voice, I listen to these over and over.

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Can't wait for the next one

The story picks up right where it left off and you will feel like you are right at home in this universe within the first couple minutes of listening. Not only that but the story only gets more interesting as you dive into this one. Questions that need to know the answer to are dealt with in this book. It will be difficult for you to stop listening to this book. I found myself sitting in my car long after reaching my destination as I needed to hear a few more minutes. The only reason I cannot give the book 5 stars overall is because it is 13 hours long. I would have liked a bit more value for my credit or dollars. That being said you cannot skip this one. It is a must listen should you have listened to the previous books. I must applaud MJS for putting out some free content in relation to this series. He understands that this book is shorter than some people might like but he has his reasons. This is also easily mitigated by the wonderful free content that ties into the series.

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A good continuation of series, ends in cliffhanger

As always Tim Gerard Reynolds performance is excellent and as I have said before he really is the voice of both this and the Riyira series. He has just the right amount of seriousness, sarcasm and humour to bring the material to life.

This is a good continuation of the last book, it does end in a cliffhanger but it is less abrupt than the last book. In the last book their mystic was captured and most characters jumped into the unknown. This book ends more like the stage has been set for the final conflict.

This book definitely does NOT stand alone and you must read the series before this book.

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Great


I can't wait for the last book in the series. I'm really enjoying the Legend books.

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Exciting!

Oooooh! Answers and MORE questions. I dont mind cliffhangers as long as they are done well. I think Sullivan does them well. Ita also great to have the next book just ready to be jumped in to. Here I come!

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slow going

Unlike the other books, this one took a long time to develop, and the idea of meandering through the mythology and afterlife seemed a bit hollow. Was not eager to continue it when faced with the need to finish it and move on to another title.

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A bit slow

While I have loved every single book in this series until now, I did find this one a bit slow. or perhaps it was that I couldn't fully get on board with the underworld setting. Either way, hopefully it set some foundation for a fabulous ending to the series.

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They're dead! What do you mean there's more to com

I'm so happy that Michael J. Sullivan completes all the books in his series, before publishing them.

There have ben many fantasy stories about heroes visiting the underworld. This is the first I've ever seen where the characters are just passing through, rather than trying to do something there. Of course, the darker rulers intend that the trespassers remain below.

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