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The Wolf of the North, Book 1

By: Duncan M. Hamilton
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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Summary

It has been generations since the Northlands have seen a hero worthy of the title. Many have made the claim, but few have lived to defend it. Timid, weak, and bullied, Wulfric is as unlikely a candidate as there could be.

A chance encounter with an ancient and mysterious object awakens a latent gift, and Wulfric's life changes course. Against a backdrop of war, tragedy, and an enemy whose hatred for him knows no bounds, Wulfric will be forged from a young boy into the Wolf of the North. This is his tale.

©2016 Duncan M. Hamilton (P)2017 Podium Publishing

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Hungry Like the Wolf

Our hero Wulfric treads a path familiar to anyone who has read much of this genre. He follows a tough course through his "coming of age" which is populated by rivals, enemies and naturally a love interest too.  The building of his world is not hugely detailed but interesting nonetheless including some of the customs of Wulfric's village. Magic is there but handled with a light touch.  It's all told in a direct and straightforward approach making this easy listening fantasy.  The narration by Simon Vance is very good with a wide variety of voices though some of them sounded a bit weak and wheedling to me.

Even if it isn't going to set the genre alight this book made for a pleasant read.  It ends this first part of the story with a good setup and it did actually develop the politics of the village and those it interacts with in an interesting way.  If what I've written sounds in any way dismissive it's not meant to be.  This was an enjoyable audiobook and I'll likely follow the series as more is released.  It's just not one I would place alongside a Sanderson or Abercrombie though to be fair there aren't many that I would!

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I cant help but think someone had read the Lord of the Rings....

...And I don't care! I really liked this and I've immediately bought the next one and I'm sure I'll be getting The Blood Debt when that comes out in October-ish this year.

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Solid and enjoyable

No big the world is doomed plots or complex intertwining narratives (refreshing). Instead a grounded and enjoyable story about a warrior and his village. Only slight qualm is why main characters in fantasy are so often soppy romantics bound in platonic love. Narrator was very good.

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Great story; tremendous narration

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the book was great and really brought to life by an excellent narration

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a great story; actually my first audio book but won't be my last; really enjoyed the interpretation by Mr. Vance

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Gripping

Good narration, edge of the seat story, on par with Bernard Cornwall. Impatient for more.

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Brilliant new saga - Fantastic narrator

Brilliant story - can't wait for the next installment. Highly recommended.
Simon Vance was his usual, sublime self - definitely one of the best narrators around at the moment.

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superb

great story and easy to follow, didn't get complicated trying to follow lots of side stories and characters. inspiring main character, underdog to hero. if you're a fan of Cornwell, Gilman, Iggulden, Mackay and the like, you will enjoy this.

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a great read could not put it down.

enjoyed the first book so much just downloaded the second book Jorundyrs Path straight away.

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Terrific!

Excellent story, wonderful narration by Simon Vance (as always). Characters a plenty and their development within the narrative keeps your interest. Looking forward to book #2! Keep it up.

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slow

I hate books like this, they describe one character in the summary but have several that the story is split between, its annoying when you really want to see the mc progress only to keep being interrupted by meaningless side character actions

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