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Start giftingThe Sword Defiant
Lands of the Firstborn: Book #1
Narrator
George Weightman
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Length
19 hours 17 minutes
Language
English
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“Wow - what an incredible fantasy! Prepare yourself for an adventure that feels both familiar and wholly original, set in a dark world with even darker magic, where the lines between good and evil are blurred and messy. They thought the reign of evil would end with the death of the Dark Lord. They were all deceived. Now the Nine Heroes of the old war are scattered, dead, or distant, and it is up to Alf to bring them together to face the threat along with his evil, magical, talking sword. (The sword is snarky and amazing!). This book was so much fun to read! It is gritty, exciting, full of secrets, gray characters, and a reluctant hero. If you like fantasy, you'll want to read this book! The audiobook was fun to listen to and brought the characters and story to life.”
— Anna • The Well-Read Moose
Set in a world of dark myth and dangerous prophecy, this thrilling fantasy launches an epic tale of daring warriors, living weapons, and bloodthirsty vengeance.
Many years ago, Sir Aelfric and his nine companions saved the world, seizing the Dark Lord's cursed weapons, along with his dread city of Necrad. That was the easy part.
Now, when Aelfric - keeper of the cursed sword Spellbreaker - learns of a new and terrifying threat, he seeks the nine heroes once again. But they are wandering adventurers no longer. Yesterday's eager heroes are today's weary leaders - and some have turned to the darkness, becoming monsters themselves.
If there's one thing Aelfric knows, it's slaying monsters. Even if they used to be his friends.
"I will buy any novel that Gareth Hanrahan ever writes." - The Fantasy Inn
"Hanrahan has an astonishing imagination." - Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones
Gareth Hanrahan's three-month break from computer programming to concentrate on writing has now lasted fifteen years and counting. He's written more gaming books than he can readily recall, by virtue of the alchemical transmutation of tea and guilt into words. He lives in Ireland with his wife and three children. Follow him on Twitter at @mytholder.