The Sword Defiant
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Narrated by:
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George Weightman
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Written by:
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Gareth Hanrahan
Summary
Many years ago, Sir Aelfric and his nine companions saved the world, seizing the Dark Lord's cursed weapons, along with his dread city of Necrad. That was the easy part.
Now, when Aelfric - keeper of the cursed sword Spellbreaker - learns of a new and terrifying threat, he seeks the nine heroes once again. But they are wandering adventurers no longer. Yesterday's eager heroes are today's weary leaders - and some have turned to the darkness, becoming monsters themselves.
If there's one thing Aelfric knows, it's slaying monsters. Even if they used to be his friends.
"I will buy any novel that Gareth Hanrahan ever writes." - The Fantasy Inn
"Hanrahan has an astonishing imagination." - Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones
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What the critics say
Continue the series
Very Tolkien inspired and a wonderful idea to make it about heroes who banded together beat the dark lord and then have no idea what to do after the war has been won.
I’m looking forward to the continuation of the series.
Classic fantasy for modern audience
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There are so many classic fantasy tropes told through a new lens.
This is such a different book than the “Gutter Prayer” books were but this book is not boring or basic by any means.
I’m really excited to see where this series goes and will always purchase anything Hanrahan writes.
The reader is also exceptional and engaging. I highly recommend this audiobook
Original and Captivating
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Slow and boring.
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