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Ascendant's Rite

The Moontide Quartet, Book 4

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Ascendant's Rite

By: David Hair
Narrated by: Nick Podehl
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The last few months of the moontide - when the bridge connecting East and West rises above the sea - has come, and in the West Emperor Constant prepares the final phase of his plan to conquer the East.

For failed mage Alaron and his companion Ramita - widow to the mage who built the Leviathan Bridge - the unthinkable has happened. They have lost the Scytale of Corineus, the key to the Rite of Ascendancy, as well as one of Ramita's infant sons, to the hands of their deadliest enemies.

In Javon, Cera Nesti, the imprisoned queen, has been freed, and plots to take on the overwhelming might of the Rondian Empire. But standing between her and her goal is a band of deadly mercenaries playing a dangerous game of their own.

And in the East, Seth Korion's Lost Legions must navigate treacherous roads to gain safety, bearing secrets that could bring down the Emperor.

The time has come for the Rite of Ascendancy to be performed. New powers must rise to save or damn Urte, and on the mighty Leviathan Bridge itself, all will be decided.

©2015 David Hair (P)2016 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved. Published by arrangement with Quercus Editions Ltd (UK). Action & Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Magic Magic Users Wizardry

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If you could sum up Ascendant's Rite in three words, what would they be?

Satisfying
Exciting
Gripping

What other book might you compare Ascendant's Rite to, and why?

The other 3 books in the series

Any additional comments?

This is a great, great conclusion to a brilliant series.

You know how sometimes a book ends and you feel let down, not with this, the main issues are wrapped up, there is room for continuing and the surprises carry on. I really loved the whole series, I always enjoy Nick Podehl narrating and this whole series has been an absolute pleasure to listen to.

I am just sad it finished :)

Fantastic

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Great book with a very original magic system very well narrated enjoyed the series overall

Awesome .

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I loved this book and the story's that were intertwined though out. gripping story lines that had you finding excuses to listen some more

fantastic story

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I don't usually leave worded reviews,just the appropriate number of deserving stars but after listening to the entire Moontide Quartet I felt I owed it to the author and narrator.
Trying to keep it brief so all I can really say to recommend it is that since childhood i've loved Lord Of The Rings and more recently Game Of Thrones...these books belong in that company. Totally engrossing from start to finish and filled with tension,humour and love.
Nick Podehl deserves a mention for an astonishing performance in bringing these novels to life.
As I said i'll keep it brief but I highly highly recommend this saga to anyone.
Fantastic stuff.

Stunning

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The first couple of books in this series are a bit of struggle to get through but the final book is awesome. Well written with some good twists and the characters come into their own. Great book.

Brilliant !!

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