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Kingdom Blades
- A Pattern of Shadow and Light, Book 4
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 42 hrs and 12 mins
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Publisher's Summary
"You cannot sculpt a piece into a Player. A Player must mold himself out of fortitude and conviction." (Bjorn van Gelderan)
After the events the first three books in Melissa McPhail's award-winning epic fantasy series, A Pattern of Shadow and Light, the realm of Alorin remains unbalanced. The Fifth Vestal, Bjorn van Gelderan, has cast his Players on the field. Now they must hold their positions against Malorin'athgul as well as their immortal allies.
In Kandori...Prince Ean val Lorian is bound to Bjorn van Gelderan's game and to his sister Isabel, but Ean would rather be free of both of them. Yet he fears the game won't let him - nor will the man he used to be. Chained by guilt on one side and duty on the other, Ean chases memories through three kingdoms in an attempt to become a Player on his own terms.
In Hallovia...Tanis of Adonnai has discovered his true identity and his nature as an Adept of four strands. He's bound himself to the Malorin'athgul Pelas and in turn bound Pelas to his uncle Bjorn van Gelderan's game. But will Pelas' ability to bend Fate to his will be enough to oppose the intentions of his brothers, Darshan and Shail? And will Pelas be able to keep Tanis safe from the immortal Warlock Sinarr, who vowed to go to any lengths to make Tanis his concubine?
At the First Lord's sa'reyth...Prince Trell val Lorian has been rescued from the island of Darroyhan and the mor'alir Adept Taliah hal'Jaitar and is recovering at the First Lord's sanctuary. But while Trell is enjoying an overdue reunion with his betrothed, Alyneri, he suspects he cannot long remain off the field. If the game doesn't summon him back, his conscience will, for he owes his life to too many others. Primary among these is the Water Goddess Naiadithine. Trell can't help but wonder what the goddess will require of him in return for Her many graces...and if it will be a price he's willing to pay.
As Bjorn's game intensifies and wars escalate, those serving the Fifth Vestal must mold themselves into more than mere Players. They must become his Kingdom Blades.
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- Lynn Boone
- 2018-09-17
Engrossing
I have thoroughly enjoyed this story so far. I find the characters engaging and the story enticing. I can't wait for more.
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- Shelley boa
- 2018-06-25
Excellent All The Way Around
I have enjoyed all 4 books in this series and have listened to them all 3 times now gleaning new information each time. Can't wait for the next instalment!!
Nick Poedel's narration is spellbinding. Love the voices he gives to the characters bringing life to each one.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-06-22
Loved it
Perfection. Want more!! Can’t wait for the next one. Keep up the great story and wonderful narration.
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- Corey Estey
- 2021-11-10
Wow!
I couldn't stop listening! What an emotional rollercoaster! Starting the next book right away! This series just keeps getting better and better!
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- Jean-Luc Landry
- 2020-02-20
A must buy
great series, can't believe it's not more popular on audible. Never consumed 100hrs+ of content this fasdt and I've already listened to the entire series twice. would say this series is a must have for anyone who loves an epic saga
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- Cody Mcmillan
- 2019-08-27
Awesome series
Always looking for a good fantasy series, Melissa has built a wonderful world, it’s sad to think there may only be 2 books left. The narrator is amazing and I have no idea how he nails all the different voices so consistently
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- Dreaaa
- 2018-02-18
Painful
So the main things this had going for it were creativity, length and Nicholas Podehl. Otherwise... her female characters were so pathetic. There is gross overuse of alliteration. And some words were used over and over, but shouldn’t have been used at all. Eg “echoic” (a hundred instances of “echoic of a growl”), dubiety, verily, thrice and sanguineous. I won’t be buying the next one.
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