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Age of War

The Legends of the First Empire, Book 3

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Age of War

By: Michael J. Sullivan
Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
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Rich in magic and adventure, Michael J. Sullivan’s soaring fantasy novels are masterworks of heroism, love, and sacrifice. Now, in the New York Times best-selling Age of War, the epic battle between humankind and the cruel godlike beings who once ruled them finally ignites in all its fury.

The alliance of humans and renegade Fhrey is fragile - and about to be tested as never before. Persephone keeps the human clans from turning on one another through her iron will and a compassionate heart. The arrogant Fhrey are barely held in check by their leader, Nyphron, who seeks to advance his own nefarious agenda through a loveless marriage that will result in the betrayal of the person Persephone loves most: Raithe, the God Killer.

As the Fhrey overlords marshal their army and sorcerers to crush the rebellion, old loyalties will be challenged while fresh conspiracies will threaten to undo all that Persephone has accomplished. In the darkest hour, when hope is all but lost, new heroes will rise...but at what terrible cost?

©2018 Michael J. Sullivan (P)2018 Recorded Books Action & Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Historical Sword & Sorcery Heartfelt War

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I have been reading and listening to fantasy books for close to half a century, the genre seems to be going from strength to strength, there are so many talented story tellers weaving entertaining, engaging and skillfully written tales it's a great time to love fantasy. Michael J Sullivan is in my opinion up there with the best of them, I adored the Riyria trilogies, so naturally was looking forward to the Legends of the First Empire. It would have been safer, I suppose, for MJS to give us another set of tales featuring Hadrian and Royce rather than to recount the genesis of the world of Riyria. I'm glad he took the risk these novels brought me back the days when I first fell in love with the genre in a way that very few books that I've read in the intervening years have. They are entertaining, heartbreaking, exciting, fresh and oh so beautifully crafted - in short an absolute joy.

Superb

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Couldn't Wait to start this book as the story developed and didn't want it to end. Deep and colourful, passionate and lovingly crafted, such a roller coaster of emotions :) ;) :') using my next credit to pre-order #4 can't wait.

Captivating, enjoyed every second.

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Another amazing instalment, I laughed, I cried, I sat on the edge of my driving seat!!! Simply brilliant!

Couldn’t stop listening

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Although I bought this one on pre-order I only just got the chance to listen. Now I’m kinda wishing I had waited for the remaining books to be available so I could binge on the whole series.

Fantastic story and fun to see how different the heros of old from Riyria are so different from their revealed selves. Great seeing and recognising Malcom as a character linking all the major story points across Revelations and Legends, the whole “...seeing it happen again...” being tied into this series is a nice touch.

Great set-up for the rest of the series

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Loved this instalment in the continuing tale...brilliant though sad. Can’t wait for the next one!

Brilliant as ever

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book 3 of 6! i think this is the best one so far.
the build up and daring choises are great!

cant wait to start book 4

love it

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I loved this book, its stuffed full with great characters who you cant help but care for. For me Michael J is one of the best around when it comes to writing dialogue , always interesting and engaging . From the first word to the last i was hooked and couldn’t stop listening.
Having TGR deliver the words makes the experience all the more rewarding . In my opinion he’s one of the best narrators around.
This third book in the series was my favourite so far and i cant wait for the next, and thankfully with that book already written the wait wont be too painful..

Always leaves you wanting more..

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books get better everytime I listen, the man's a wordsmith and TGR does the job of storyteller perfectly.

These

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It is a brave author that kills off characters with potential. Yet I feel the story is the better for the reality of conflict tales. Full of well thought out characters, even those who are flawed appear to have some redeeming moments. Excellent narration.

Good listening

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An amazing continuation to the series, I’m loving the characters and I’m gripped by the story. Tim Gerard Reynolds’ narration is outstanding. I’m so excited to listen to the next one.

EPIC

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