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  • The Hammer and the Blade

  • A Tale of Egil and Nix
  • Written by: Paul S. Kemp
  • Narrated by: Nick Podehl
  • Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (9 ratings)

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The Hammer and the Blade

Written by: Paul S. Kemp
Narrated by: Nick Podehl
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Publisher's Summary

So here’s the plan: Kill the demon, steal the treasure, and retire to a life of luxury!

It sounds easy when put like that. However, most unfortunately for warrior-priest Egil and sneak thief Nix, when the demon they kill turns out to have worshippers in high places, retirement is not an option.

A wonderfully fast-paced fantasy adventure redolent of the classic tales of swords and sorcery, from New York Times best-selling author Paul S. Kemp.

©2012 Paul Kemp (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

What the critics say

"This rollicking tale hooked me from the get-go. Egil and Nix might not be the safest guys to go adventuring with, but they’re sure good company.” (Ed Greenwood, creator of Forgotten Realms)

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First book in a new world. Enjoyed the performance and the story did a great job welcoming readers/listeners to the authors world without getting too in depth of the world itself and how magic worked.

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