A Darkness Returns
The Dragonwar Saga, Book 1
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A Darkness Returns
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Narrated by:
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David Thorpe
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By:
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Raymond E. Feist
About this listen
As worlds collide…
Hatushaly, last scion of the Firemane dynasty, his beloved Hava, and their dubious friend Donte have been transported across space and time from the war-torn world of Garn to the relative peace of Midkemia.
There, on Sorcerer's Isle, under the guidance of the magician Magnus and his erstwhile father Pug, in his reincarnated form, Hatu will explore and expand his unique magical abilities.
With the evil Pride Lords defeated, the Church of the One has risen to bring death and destruction to his home world. The Church is sending forces against Marquensas, where Daylon is now king, and Declan Smith finds himself suddenly and unexpectedly raised to the status of prince and war commander.
But an even greater menace than the Church of the One lies in wait, a creature from the Void, bent on the destruction of all living things.
Pug, Nakor and Magnus will need to join forces with Hatu, Hava and Declan if they are to save the worlds of Midkemia and Garn from everlasting darkness…
A spectacular new epic series from the globally bestselling author of MAGICIAN.
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- I&A
- 15-10-24
The story continues…
Much of the storyline is recycled from earlier books, but it’s still a thrilling read/listen & I can’t wait for the next book. The only downside for me was some of the childish voices that the narrator uses - the worst of which is Nakkor’s, which is just painful to listen to. A shame, since most of the others are done really well.
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- Lord
- 23-08-24
being back Peter Joyce
Excellent story. Narrator isn't as good as the old ones, odd pronunciations and inconsistent, not always great voices
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- Rebecca Styles
- 01-09-24
Another Great story
Feist is a legend, I am overjoyed that his recent series has returned to the RiftWar. I both read and listened to this book. I enjoyed the story very much, however this narrator bugged me on the last series, but it’s even worse on this book. Perhaps some of it is the editing or production. My niggles: there are big pauses at the end of sentences AND before reading dialogue tags (‘he said’ etc). I listen in x1.25 speed too; his reading is both too jolly and matter of fact; his range of voices isn’t great.
That saying, I’m an and always will be a massive fan of Feist.
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- An Island
- 15-01-25
A Mary sue among Mary sues
Hatushally is an epic plot device Mary sue.
He is immediately the best at everything, learns and understands everything immediately or very quick.
He can do and replicate anything, either because he is great and understand energy lines or “I can just do it, I don’t know how”.
He has no journey and no trials, he is just the best at everything immediately.
Outside of this, the quality is lower than his earlier books, the story craft is weaker and less engaging. Fan service is evident by the undeading of key people, the purpose of which is slightly refuted by the fact that Hatushally is just the best at everything immediately.
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- James L.
- 18-09-24
Amazing book completely ruined by reader.
I have all of Feist's works and love the books narrated by Peter Jackson. I'm afraid to say that the narrator for this book seems to be a massive cost saving as it's shocking.
Many characters voices sound the same, awkward pauses, and clearly doesn't know the work as many mis pronounced words (I actually speak to Feist on Facebook quite a lot and was shocked to discover he has no say in the Audible voice acting!)
Cry-dee is where Pug is from, not Cridd-e as this narrator says - one of many mistakes!
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- Martin L.
- 21-08-24
lifelong fan
I've been a lifelong fan of feist and especially Pug and all things associated with him and I'm overjoyed to say this listen has not disappointed but has got me excited and now patiently awaiting the next installment. M
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- jake finesilver
- 30-12-24
I CANT BELIEVE HE WROTE ANOTHER!! shame about the narrator.
I was overjoyed to see another midkemia title, incredible as usual however it was made tough to listen by the narrator, Peter Joyce was a tough act to follow but was really dissatisfied with this chaps rendition of a long awaited title close to my heart.
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- Ben
- 27-11-24
Solid Audiobook
Excellent narration
Slightly weird story. Got a bit timey-wimey and existential which definitely detracted from the awesomeness of Pug reborn.
But also, Pug…version 2. Love Pug. Love Nakor.
Might have to go back and read the original series again.
Will obviously continue to buy everything Raymond E Feist writes
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- dazzler
- 10-01-25
Standard feist
Great read, old characters mixed with new. Spoiler alert Pug!! Looking forward to next one.
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- Greg Dukeson
- 12-11-24
Poor Narration
I really wanted to love everything about this but as a narrator, this guy is really not up to Feist's writing and has ruined this listen for me.
Peter Joyce absolutely owns these stories - not sure I can handle another Feist book with this narrator.
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