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Scorched Earth

By: Danielle L. Jensen
Narrated by: Jeanette Illidge, Stephanie Willis, Torian Brackett, Will Damron
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The thrilling finale to #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle L. Jensen's Dark Shores series, which Sarah J. Maas calls "everything I look for in a fantasy novel." This program features multicast narration.

Lydia and Killian escaped their enemy’s grasp, but not without consequences. While they race to destroy the blight, Lydia fights an internal war against the Corrupter’s influence knowing defeat means death for those she loves. Tormented by a battle that can’t be won with blades, Killian must find the queen they risked everything to rescue without falling prey to Corrupter’s weapons, both living and dead.

Teriana and Marcus thwarted assassination, but now must live with the dark truths that have been revealed. As Teriana hunts for allies, she must face the dire circumstances of her imprisoned people, driving her to strike a dangerous deal with the Empire. Consumed by guilt over his crimes, Marcus embarks on an ambitious campaign to save those he condemned, which risks him becoming the conqueror the Empire desires him to be.

With the blight consuming everything in its path and the Empire crushing everyone who stands before it, Reath is falling beneath the tide of evil. Secrets will be revealed that break hearts even as they forge new alliances, but only the greatest sacrifices of all will turn the tide in the battle for the liberty of every nation on Reath.

"This beautifully written fantasy is enhanced by its narration." —AudioFile on Dark Skies

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books

Romance Science Fiction & Fantasy

Critic reviews

"Jensen tosses readers right back into the action. . . A big, bold send-off for beloved characters."—Kirkus Reviews

Praise for the Dark Shores series:

“Richly-woven, evocative, and absolutely impossible to put down—I was hooked from the first lines! Dark Shores has everything I look for in a fantasy novel: fresh, unique settings, a cast of complex and diverse characters, and an unflinching boldness with the nuanced world-building. I loved every word.”—Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"The book grabs readers from the beginning with its stellar worldbuilding and multidimensional characters. . . . A gripping introduction to a new series."—Kirkus Reviews (starred)

"This epic first installment in a new series from Jensen features stunning worldbuilding, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance between two exceedingly competent and compelling heroes. Dark Shores is not one to miss."—Booklist

"This is a lush, imaginative world, and as the focus shifts between Teriana and Marcus, it becomes clear that the readers are only getting a glimpse of its complicated history and mythology.... Their secrets don’t, of course, stop Teriana and Marcus from embarking on a steamy romance, and fans of Rutkoski’s sighworthy The Winner’s Kiss and the high-stakes sea adventure of Levenseller’s Daughter of the Pirate King will want to know where Marcus and Teriana journey to next." —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"The plot's twists and turns and fantastical elements add to the allure of this thrilling story. Exhilarating fantasy-adventure romance for fans of Tricia Levenseller's Daughter of the Pirate King, Alexandra Christo's To Kill a Kingdom, or Natalie C. Parker's Seafire. Readers will eagerly await the next book in the series."—School Library Journal

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Twists and turns and so much detail and character development. I thoroughly enjoyed this series

Exciting conclusion worth waiting for!

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Great performance from the narrators, it really helped listeners to journey with the characters emotionally. Marcus is the imperfect hero we all need! I was really looking forward to the meeting of characters across the 2 halves of wreath the and it did not disappoint. well done!

An Epic journey with non- stop action, great character and plot development. A most heartwrenching journey for the characters

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glued the entire book! the voice actors are a great fit as well. highly recommend the dark shores series

one of the best series

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DLJ did justice to this series with a wonderful finale. I loved the pov of the 4 characters and the interwoven journeys they all take. No spoilers from me although in the last 3rd of the book I needed them, as the wait to unravel each characters fates was excruciating. I've read books 1-4 many times. I'll give this one a bit of time before re-reading as the characters at times go to some dark places and there are heart-breaking moments. I feel satisfied with the ending for the most part. I love Danielle L. Jensens's books and will be reading many more. I have no doubt I will revisit this series as its full of well written adventures across richly illustrated lands.
Credit and thanks too for great narration and for bringing all the characters to life. I could listen to Marcus talk for a lifetime. ❤️

Wonderful Finale

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Such a long wait for this book to be released. Narrators were excellent. I couldn’t stop listening as so unique. You will laugh and feel like crying at times. Amazing story telling and a fitting end to four wonderful books. I certainly recommend this series.

Epic finale

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