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The Swordsman's Lament

The Royal Champion, Book 1

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A dead prince. A grieving king. A legendary swordsman accused of murder.

Loyalty counts for nothing when the king demands blood.

Royal champion and confidant to the king, Belasko thought he was beyond intrigues and machinations. But when the grief-stricken king demands vengeance for his murdered son, Belasko discovers he is expendable. His options are clear: find the killer or die for a crime he didn’t commit.

This breakneck fantasy thriller is perfect for fans of David Gemmell, Sebastien de Castell, and Miles Cameron. Pick up your copy today!

©2019 Geoffrey Michael White (P)2022 Geoffrey Michael White Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Historical Royalty Crime
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Such a fun book. Ended brilliantly. This is very Princess Bride esc. and is perfect soft entertainment if that's how you go into it. Performance is spot on as well. I properly can't wait for the next book!

Rollicking fun!

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A royal murder mystery sits at the core of this fantasy novel - it drives a national hero into exile, where he must discover the truth or face certain death.

The characters and dialogue are fantastic, the action and intrigue realistic but not bogged down in technicalities. Belasko, the hero swordsman, is a modern day Errol Flynn with sharp wordplay to match the swordplay of his gleaming blade.

The audiobook is very well produced and narrated - in a slightly sardonic tone that matches the mood of the novel, yet is never overplayed.

Fantasy elements are interwoven sparingly, hinting at a broader world that I can’t wait to explore more fully.

Relatable characters brings this fantasy to life

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I very much enjoyed this book the narrator was fantastic and I hope to hear more from this person in the future.

The story is fast paced and lean there was only what the listener needs to understand and enjoy the book, language is well chosen. The action aspects were quick and well done, but I loved the intrigue and sense of mystery.

I liked the characters and that the story was not to dark or graphic. I was able to really enjoy the listening experience.

I look forward to the next book.

An excellent story and enjoyable listen

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I'd read The Swordsman's Lament last year as part of SPFBO and really enjoyed it. Hearing it brought to life on Audible - in an impressive debut by narrator Pieter Lawman - only made it better. This is hopefully the start of a fantastic fantasy series.

A wonderful start

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Once I started this audiobook I flew through it. The characters are well developed and the stakes are high making you really care what happens to them. Belasko is a hero that you root for the whole way through as he deals with betrayal and injustice and the story is so fast paced towards the end there’s no way you’re putting it down before finishing. I’m looking forward to another instalment in his story.
Also, the narrator is great and it’s easy to fall into the story through his narration which is make or break for me and audiobooks.

Addictive mystery with swords, really enjoyed

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