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The First Blade of Ostia
- A Society of the Sword Prequel
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The “First Blade of Ostia” is an accolade few will achieve. In Ostenheim, a city obsessed with duelling, it is one that nobody forgets.
Bryn’s earliest memory is of watching duels in the arena. His earliest dream is of taking his place there.
Amero dal Moreno has no dreams. His life has been about fulfilling the expectations of others. In search of a path of his own, the dreams of others are too tempting to resist.
After years of sacrifice and hard work, Bryn Pendollo is finally a professional duellist. Becoming the First Blade of Ostia no longer seems the childish fantasy it once did. To find the man standing in his way is also his best friend will test him in ways he would never have believed.
The First Blade of Ostia is a standalone swashbuckling fantasy adventure novel set in the Middle Sea World of the Society of the Sword Trilogy.
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- Andrew Stone
- 2019-10-24
Loved it
Stayed awake all night to finish..
If you also loved the following books you will like this book too!
1) The Eye of the World
2) The Name of the Wind
3) The Warded Man
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- Marlon
- 2019-09-19
Could've been better
I loved the other story's from this world but I can't understand how this MC is supposed to be likeable because he's such a weakling and an idiot. Pride goes before the fall and this guy is all fall, he is just making stupid mistakes that I don't think are in regards with normal human acts. You also have basically a special forces soldier who is unwilling to kill, this guy is no Chris Kyle, he gave up a 50 goldcrown job to go on to the road and almost die leaving his mother in debt because of his pride. I think it could've been better, but all boots can't be a winner.
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- G
- 2019-09-21
Great book, I lived my headphones on for two days.
I pre-ordered both Joe Abercrombies new book “A Little Hatred” and bought Duncan Hamilton’s new book, They both hit my library this week. I decided to listen to First Blade of Ostia first.
The highest compliment I can give is that I was sorry when First Blade of Ostia was over, and I had to move on to the latest Abercrombie book.
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- Stretch's Books
- 2020-01-29
11 Hrs with 0 payoff.
11 hrs of listening to this book which had an excellent build-up to something that never occurs. Greatly disappointed with the end. There is no pay-off.
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- StephenH
- 2021-01-03
An improvement on Society of Swords
First Blade is a bit derivative of the subsequent Society of Swords trilogy; there is a feeling of "this again..?" However, First Blade is in large part an improvement, particularly in pacing and focus. While the "moral to the story" might be a bit heavy-handed, the book's final outcome is not cliched nor predictable, even to those familiar with the trilogy. Overall, I enjoyed First Blade more than the subsequent trilogy.
Spoiler alert: I'd like a better explanation of what made the chief villain a sociopath. Overuse of magic, perhaps? He's first introduced as only a rogue before becoming more obviously evil.
Perkins' voicework was excellent as usual.
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- Anonymous User
- 2020-06-08
Real fantasy
Great characters and and a plot that kept me guessing. Looking forward to the next instalment. Thanks Duncan, Derek and team for an entertaining 10 hours.
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- sigrunar
- 2019-12-24
stunning
thank you , thank you
I love reading your books. I love how you give back ground to your characters. just another awesome addition. thank you
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- K. N.
- 2023-07-18
I want my credit back!
I read this as a true prequel and I doubt I'll read another Duncan Hamilton book again. What F-ing depressing book!
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-12-01
So very depressing
Noone grows in any way. Not sure what author tried to say, but depressing books without point aren't entertainment for me.
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- Kayla
- 2023-04-21
My new favorite author
Book was excellent in every way. Character development chief among them. I look forward to listening to the series that follows.
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