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The Lords Of Silence
- Warhammer 40,000
- By: Chris Wraight
- Narrated by: John Banks
- Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
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The Cadian Gate is broken, and the Imperium is riven in two. The might of the Traitor Legions, kept shackled for millennia behind walls of iron and sorcery, has been unleashed on a darkening galaxy. Among those seeking vengeance on the Corpse Emperor’s faltering realm are the Death Guard, once proud crusaders of the Legiones Astartes, now debased creatures of terror and contagion.
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Nurgle more than just a plague God
- By RICHARD on 08-24-18
- The Lords Of Silence
- Warhammer 40,000
- By: Chris Wraight
- Narrated by: John Banks
An amazing look at the Death Guard
Reviewed: 06-28-24
I already loved the idea of the Death Guard, and I even have an army of them waiting to be painted, but this solidified my affection for this most gross of fictional factions. A great read for any Warhammer fan, especially if you boast the faded green of Mortarian's own.
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Helbrecht Knight of the Throne
- Warhammer 40,000
- By: Marc Collins
- Narrated by: Christopher Kent
- Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins
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Chastised by Guilliman, the Primarch Returned, and guided by a vision from the holy God-Emperor Himself, High Marshal Helbrecht is called to the ruinworld of Hevaran. Forged in the fires of the Scouring, Hevaran is sacred in its desolation, condemned never to rebuild… Yet hidden upon its barren surface is a sacred relic. Questing to reclaim it with but a few select souls to aid him, Helbrecht must trust in his skill, his wrath, and his faith as an ancient enemy returns to test him as never before.
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I love my Templars
- By Robert Hargis on 01-03-24
- Helbrecht Knight of the Throne
- Warhammer 40,000
- By: Marc Collins
- Narrated by: Christopher Kent
Praise Be
Reviewed: 11-29-22
The Emperor Protects! I knew I needed to listen to a Black Templars book, considering I am new to the hobby, but am currently putting the final touches on my first army, the Templars themselves. This book gave me some ideas of how to paint Helbrecht himself, whom I own but have not yet done more than primed, waiting for inspiration such as this.
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Service Games
- The Rise and Fall of SEGA: Enhanced Edition
- By: Sam Pettus
- Narrated by: Tom Racine
- Length: 17 hrs and 13 mins
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New Edition! More content, images, and corrected text and facts. Monochrome edition. Starting with its humble beginnings in the 1950s and ending with its swan-song, the Dreamcast, in the early 2000s, this is the complete history of Sega as a console maker. Before home computers and video game consoles, before the Internet and social networking, and before motion controls and smartphones, there was Sega.
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The Story of the Fall of Sega
- By Austin on 01-05-15
- Service Games
- The Rise and Fall of SEGA: Enhanced Edition
- By: Sam Pettus
- Narrated by: Tom Racine
A Journalistic Recounting of Sega's Glory Days
Reviewed: 04-22-22
So just to make sure anyone going into this book knows, don't be expecting a entertainment-oriented story like you would get in a book like Console Wars. This is an in-depth, highly detailed account of the history of Sega. It is exhaustive, it is intellectual, and it is exceptionally interesting to hear everything that there is to know about this company's rise and fall during the period of time when it was producing home consoles. As a person who was born a little bit too late to fully appreciate the console wars of the late '80s and into the '90s, but who is still old enough to have had a Sega Genesis as his first console, it's great to have this level of insight into a company that I had so much appreciation for as a kid.
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The Trouble with Peace
- By: Joe Abercrombie
- Narrated by: Steven Pacey
- Length: 21 hrs and 57 mins
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Savine dan Glokta, once Adua's most powerful investor, finds her judgement, fortune and reputation in tatters. But she still has all her ambitions, and no scruple will be permitted to stand in her way. For heroes like Leo dan Brock and Stour Nightfall, only happy with swords drawn, peace is an ordeal to end as soon as possible. But grievances must be nursed, power seized, and allies gathered first, while Rikke must master the power of the Long Eye...before it kills her.
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Had enough!!
- By Claudia on 09-17-20
- The Trouble with Peace
- By: Joe Abercrombie
- Narrated by: Steven Pacey
Another gem from Joe
Reviewed: 03-01-21
Joe Abercrombie once again proves himself the master of dark fantasy. Can't wait to see where this particular arc in the First Law world goes next!
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The Lies of Locke Lamora
- Gentleman Bastard, Book 1
- By: Scott Lynch
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 22 hrs and 36 mins
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An orphan’s life is harsh - and often short - in the mysterious island city of Camorr. But young Locke Lamora dodges death and slavery, becoming a thief under the tutelage of a gifted con artist. As leader of the band of light-fingered brothers known as the Gentleman Bastards, Locke is soon infamous, fooling even the underworld’s most feared ruler. But in the shadows lurks someone still more ambitious and deadly. Faced with a bloody coup that threatens to destroy everyone and everything that holds meaning in his mercenary life, Locke vows to beat the enemy at his own brutal game.
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Narrator is a bit too much
- By Brandon Yapel on 03-02-20
- The Lies of Locke Lamora
- Gentleman Bastard, Book 1
- By: Scott Lynch
- Narrated by: Michael Page
can't wait to read more!
Reviewed: 06-02-20
a really excellent book, especially if you love a cast of characters ever&ready with a witty quip.
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The Hero of Ages
- Mistborn, Book 3
- By: Brandon Sanderson
- Narrated by: Michael Kramer
- Length: 27 hrs and 25 mins
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The conclusion of the Mistborn trilogy fulfills all the promise of the first two books. Revelations abound, connections rooted in early chapters of the series click into place, and surprises, as satisfying as they are stunning, blossom like fireworks to dazzle and delight. It all leads up to a finale unmatched for originality and audacity that will leave listeners shaking their heads in wonder, as if awaking from an amazing dream.
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So sorry it's over
- By Robert on 07-21-11
- The Hero of Ages
- Mistborn, Book 3
- By: Brandon Sanderson
- Narrated by: Michael Kramer
Fantastic end to the first generation
Reviewed: 06-18-19
It's great listening to this after knowing more about the greater universe surrounding Mistborn. Read on, mu friends. As The Survivor said: there's always another secret.
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12 Rules for Life
- An Antidote to Chaos
- By: Jordan B. Peterson, Norman Doidge MD
- Narrated by: Jordan B. Peterson
- Length: 15 hrs and 40 mins
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What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research. Humorous, surprising, and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street.
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Not Your Average 'Self Help' Book
- By The Bookie on 06-04-18
- 12 Rules for Life
- An Antidote to Chaos
- By: Jordan B. Peterson, Norman Doidge MD
- Narrated by: Jordan B. Peterson
A fantastic read
Reviewed: 05-14-19
Peterson's methodical approach to explaining how to live each of these rules is as revealing of human nature as it is revealing to oneself of their own personal nature. Peterson's own reading is powerful and forceful, pounding home to points he most wants to emphasize and revealing a startling degree of emotion from a man who, from my limited observance via interviews, is normally a very stolid person regardless of the situation.
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Paths of Alir
- A Pattern of Shadow and Light, Book 3
- By: Melissa McPhail
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 34 hrs and 44 mins
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Powerful beings from the fringes of Chaos have come to the realm of Alorin. Fate bends to their will, and their will is set upon Alorin's destruction. Alone in understanding the threat they pose, Alorin's Fifth Vestal, Björn val Gelderan, has launched a desperate plan to stop them: a "great game" played upon the tapestry of mortal life. Now, in Paths of Alir, Björn's Players have taken the field.
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Gratuitous rape, violence, and betray.
- By Anonymous User on 01-22-18
- Paths of Alir
- A Pattern of Shadow and Light, Book 3
- By: Melissa McPhail
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
loving it
Reviewed: 03-06-19
fantastic world-building, fantastic performance. McPhail amazes at being able to leave so complex a story without ever losing track of where each player in the game happens to be.
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
- A Song of Ice and Fire
- By: George R. R. Martin
- Narrated by: Harry Lloyd
- Length: 10 hrs
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A young, naïve but ultimately courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals—in stature if not experience. Tagging along is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg—whose true name is hidden from all he and Dunk encounter. Though more improbable heroes may not be found in all of Westeros, great destinies lay ahead for these two . . . as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, and outrageous exploits. Featuring more than 160 all-new illustrations by Gary Gianni, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a must-have collection that proves chivalry isn’t dead—yet.
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What separates Lloyd from Dotrice
- By Pusang Tulog on 10-14-15
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
- A Song of Ice and Fire
- By: George R. R. Martin
- Narrated by: Harry Lloyd
The best of Westeros
Reviewed: 10-31-18
Absolutely amazing. Martin's writing skill is best in this short format, I think, and the performance is genuine. Love it.
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The Red Sea
- The Cycle of Galand, Book 1
- By: Edward W. Robertson
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 16 hrs and 56 mins
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When Dante Galand was just a boy, his father, Larsin, sailed away to make his fortune. And never returned. Since then, Dante has become a great sorcerer. A ruler. A destroyer of kings. And he's just learned that his father is living on a forbidden island at the edge of the known world. Where he's dying of a mysterious plague. In the company of his friend, the swordsman Blays, Dante travels to the island. There, his magic can do nothing for his father.
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Fantastic Sequel to The Cycle of Arawn!
- By CaptainKhaotik on 02-28-16
- The Red Sea
- The Cycle of Galand, Book 1
- By: Edward W. Robertson
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
A noticeably more enjoyable new chapter
Reviewed: 03-05-17
I loved the Cycle of Arawn, but had some issues with the way Dante and Blays were so excessively flippant with one-another. This book captures the brilliance of the original series, with the straight-forward yet complex problems needing to be solved and the clever ways in which it is done. My only real issue would be the fetch quest-like way things unfolded in the latter part of the book, which sometimes had a rushed feeling, but the strong characters saw me through to the end. Bravo.
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