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In the Shadow of Kings

A Time of Dragons, Book 2

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In the Shadow of Kings

By: Philip C. Quaintrell
Narrated by: Steven Brand
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Only one can end the war.

He stands between two worlds, a savior and a destroyer to both. Dragons and aegres will fall. But one can turn the tide.

One who stands in the shadow of kings. Such has been seen by the doomed. The weight of ten thousand lives and all the realm besides now sits on Joran's shoulders. So much has already been sacrificed to bring him to the ancient doors of Drakanan, where he might take on the mantle of Dragon Rider and usher in a new age of heroes.

But a time of dragons is not all that has been seen…

The days are shadowed by the approaching night. The war to devour all wars has come again. He who lies entombed in the dark will rise and the fires with him. Death cannot hold him.

The Skaramangians hold to this, their fingers pulling the strings of war to hide their dark deeds. In past and present, they work towards a future that will reset the world. Evil will be made manifest in that world, and there remains no power in all of Verda capable of preventing it.

And so the few, those who would be heroes, must take the road to madness if they are to prepare for the inevitable war. It is not a road they can all survive…

©2024 Philip C. Quaintrell (P)2024 Podium Audio Action & Adventure Dragons & Mythical Creatures Epic Fantasy War Fiction Dragons Royalty

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Another top class book! Can't wait for the next installment. Another superb narration to add to the collection

Outstanding

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The way the stories are intertwined, the characters brought to life , awe inspiring story. The narrator as always is amazing

Incredible

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Brilliant narrator bought characters alive. good storyline can't wait for next book i love these sort of stories

brilliant narrator

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another cracker from Philip. one of the best writers around at the moment. every one of his books is a non stop page turner. Stephen Brand does another top job with the narration. now for the wait for book 3.

fantastic

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The way Philip hooks you into his stories is just magical.. a master story teller !

Yet again simply amazing

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