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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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Summary

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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Not usually my type of book. Struggled with characters at first, but got to grips with all the strange names by end of chapter one. Glad I stuck with it. I've started of my second Gemmell book now.

Great

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The story and narration are both first class. I have had a copy of this book for a long time but this audio version is superb.

Brilliant

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A really satisfying conclusion to the Waylander trilogy featuring all the themes Gemmell was best known for, together with shades-of-grey flawed heroes.

One of the best of the Drenai series

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What a Great author. This book is brilliant as are all of Gemmell's books. A must listen.

Hero

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I will not spoil the book. But another great story in this series with a few twists and turns.
I will say I am fast approaching the end of this series. This I do not like. David Gemmell & Sean Barrett have opened my eyes & ears to books I would not normally choose.
I thank them both.

The return of an old friend?

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