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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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About this listen

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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Effortless narration from Sean Barrett who has delivered once again, bringing the work of master storyteller David Gemmell to sublime and vibrant life. Thoroughly enjoyed and look forward to listening again.

Excellent

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David Gemmell is a true story teller this Drenai saga bring something to a end in an amazing way and fitting for some true story telling.

David Gemmell is a true story teller

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Once again David Gemmels ability to weave a thrilling tale is shown.
Waylander is one of his most memorable characters, he should be an unsympathetic villain but instead he is shown to be a layered individual in search of redemption and you find yourself hoping he finds it.
Well worth the time to listen.

End of a legendary character.

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I have to say this final story about Waylander is great, there are points where it seems like the main character is amazing in every way however if you love the story you can get past this endless hero worship. The ending for me is just right, bitter yet sweet as I am not fond of an unhappy ending yet find happy one's too easy.

Brilliant!

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Great story, good narration highly recommended. Excellent climax to the Waylander series.You don't mess with Dakyras

Final book in the excellent waylander trilogy

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