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King's Envoy
- Artesans of Albia, Volume 1
- Narrated by: Rebecca McKernan
- Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins
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Summary
Taran Elijah's quest for knowledge uncovers a plot that threatens the world....
In Albia, the fourth realm, the precious Artesan gift is dying. Although born to the craft, Taran is struggling to achieve his potential. Against his friends' advice, he embarks on a foolhardy plan to acquire the teaching he craves. Alone, he crosses into Andaryon, the fifth realm, but instead of finding a mentor, he stumbles upon a treacherous plot.
In the wake of Taran's actions, Albia suffers a series of vicious raids, and Major Sullyan of the High King's forces is sent to oppose them. But a dark and treacherous force is moving through the realms, and both Taran and Sullyan will feel its power. Their craft, the lives of their friends, the very existence of their realm are under threat unless they expose and oppose the evil.
Critic reviews
"Cas Peace's Artesans of Albia trilogy immediately sweeps you away: the drama starts with King's Envoy, continues unabated in King's Champion, and climaxes in King's Artesan, yet each volume is complete, satisfying. The Artesan series propels you into a world so deftly written that you see, feel, touch, and even smell each twist and turn. These nesting novels are evocative, hauntingly real. Smart. Powerful. Compelling. The trilogy teems with finely drawn characters, heroes and villains and societies worth knowing; with stories so organic and yet iconic you know you've found another home - in Albia. So start reading now. I, for one, can't wait to find out what will happen next." (Janet E. Morris, best-selling contributor to the shared-universe fantasy series Thieves World. Best-selling author of the Sacred Band of Stepsons series; the Dream Dancer series; I, the Sun; Outpassage; the Silistra Quartet; and editor of the Bangsian in Hell series)
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- Placid
- 05-11-18
A magic developing
This book involves the adventures of a young man intent on continuing his training in magic and the travails he must go through. He makes many missteps and almost dies as he searches for a teacher.
He stumbles upon an army group and is draw into the middle of a war that stretches across dimensions and involves the lives of people he cares about.
The book is well written and the plot is well knitted together.
The narrator takes a little time to become accustomed to because of her accent; but fully understandable with a pleasant voice.
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- AB
- 12-10-18
Nice fantasy novel, but narration was lacking...
Overall, I enjoyed Kings Envoy. It's an exciting, fast moving fantasy novel, with some interesting characters that are richly developed and well described.
I'd definitely be interested in further books in the series, but I'd like to see one major improvement.I was disappointed by the narration on this occasion, and hope that things can improve on that front. The narrator seemed a little 'nervous', and the audio came across rather 'tinny', which I found very off-putting. Its a shame really, as the story itself has a lot to like.
I received this copy for free, in return for an honest review.
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- J Smith
- 20-08-18
Enjoyable start to the series!
I enjoyed the story and id be keen to find out what happens in the rest of the books; adventure and magic, what’s not to like!?
I would have preferred to have experienced the battles rather than just be told they happened, but every book can’t have epic fights I guess.
I’ve listened to Rebecca before and I noticed she had a tinny, almost echoey recording sound which fit well with the other books, but I found it a little distracting in a fantasy setting and it made me feel a little anxious even during the laid back parts of the story.
All in all, a good story with good potential and well read by the narrator.
This is my honest opinion of a free review copy.
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- ZOE R
- 20-08-18
Artesans of Albia
Artisans of Albia, a fnovel by author Cas Peace is my first book from her It is an exciting addition to the world of fantasy. An epic saga of ambition, conquest, battle and romance,
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