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Hero in the Shadows

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Hero in the Shadows

By: David Gemmell
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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The final story of Waylander, available in audio for the first time.

Thousands of years ago, the city of Kuan Hador - a place steeped in evil - was defeated by a vast army of mystic warriors, the enemy banished beyond the gateway between worlds.

Spells of enormous power sealed the gateway. Now, in the Duchy of Kydor, 2,000 miles from the lands of the Drenai, icy mists begin to form around the ruins of Kuan Hador. Awesome beasts stalk the hills and forests. The spells are fading, the days of blood drawing nearer.

Beyond the gateway the vengeful armies of Kuan Hador await. And where years before a host stood against the enemy, now only a handful of warriors prepare to face it once more: Kysumu the Swordsman, last of a dying breed; Yu Yu Liang, the ditch digger; Ustarte, the Beast-Priestess; and the mysterious Waylander.

Together they must solve an ancient mystery that will bring the dead to life for a final battle outside time. But first Waylander must find a way to kill a man who cannot die.

Read by Sean Barrett.

©2000 David Gemmell (P)2017 Orion Publishing Group Fantasy Fiction Thought-Provoking
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I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this is as good as any, maybe the best I've heard. The narrator is excellent, the author has created characters that you care about, and there are enough twists to keep you wanting to hear more. As others have said, the conclusion is deeply satisfying

A satisfying mix of action, story and delivery

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The epilogue left chills down my spine & then if left me with a feeling of satisfaction,
To know what I'm talking about is to relive the story.
I highly recommend this story to those of the unknown xxx

AMAZING

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a fan since Druss first appeared.This book will be in my all time greats.

The Best so far.

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No matter what I read, I always find myself coming back to Gemmel. Never disappoints

Excellent as usual

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Now I don’t have to. I’ve loved listening to these books and I’m glad I got audiobooks to read to me in the car this particular book was a fantastic end to waylander and it till brings a tear to my eyes

For years I’ve wanted to re read this series

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