Kings of the Wyld

Name: Kings of the Wyld
Brand: Hachette Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.58 (19 reviews)
Author: Nicholas Eames
ISBN: 9781478915355

Author: Nicholas Eames

Series: Band #1

Narrator: Jeff Harding

Unabridged: 17 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 02/21/2017

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Epic, Action & Adventure, Dragons, Humorous Fiction

Synopsis

A retired group of legendary mercenaries get the band back together for one last impossible mission in this award-winning debut epic fantasy.

"Fantastic, funny, ferocious." -- Sam Sykes

Clay Cooper and his band were once the best of the best, the most feared and renowned crew of mercenaries this side of the Heartwyld.

Their glory days long past, the mercs have grown apart and grown old, fat, drunk, or a combination of the three. Then an ex-bandmate turns up at Clay's door with a plea for help -- the kind of mission that only the very brave or the very stupid would sign up for.

It's time to get the band back together.

About Nicholas Eames

Nicholas Eames was born to parents of infinite patience and unstinting support in Wingham, Ontario. Though he attended college for theatre arts, he gave up acting to pursue the infinitely more attainable profession of 'epic fantasy novelist'. Nicholas loves black coffee, neat whiskey, the month of October and video games. He currently lives in Ontario, Canada, and is probably writing at this very moment.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Petrik on December 17, 2022

I have a Booktube channel now! Subscribe here: [URL not allowed] Every avid fantasy reader, pay attention and let me do you a favor. Make sure you read this book no matter what. As of now, I’m calling Kings of the Wyld one of the best fantasy debuts of all time. Imagine this: legendary......more

Goodreads review by Matt's Fantasy Book Reviews on November 18, 2022

Check out my YouTube channel where I show my instant reactions upon finishing reading fantasy books. An absolute blast from the first page to the last, and quite simply one of the greatest fantasy books of all time. As a prolific reader of fantasy books and very involved in the fantasy book review......more

Goodreads review by James on August 16, 2023

I received a free copy of Kings of the Wyld in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Nicholas Eames and Orbit Books. Saga were a world famous band containing five legendary mercenaries who were feared, respected and completely admired. Bards' sang their praises, ladies wanted their ba......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on August 25, 2018

ARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is such a beautifully crafted adventuring mission that surrounds a charming band of mercenaries, as they travel from town to town, on foot or sky ship, prepping for what is likely to be their last tour. And these town......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea on January 29, 2020

I can finally review this one and let y'all know that I ENJOYED AN ADULT FANTASY? Wild as heck......more

Quotes

"George R. R. Martin meets Terry Pratchett."—Buzzfeed Books

"Kings of the Wyld is gritty but not grim. It was a blast to read, from start to finish. The boys are getting the band back together, and woe be to anyone who stands in their way. Magic swords, broken promises, and some of the craziest action you're likely to read this side of the Wyld. Reading this book made me want to grab a sword and set off on an epic quest."—Christopher Paolini

"A fantastic read, a rollicking, page-turning, edge-of-your-seat road-trip of a book. Great characters, loveable rogues that I genuinely cared about and all manner of fantastical monsters. All spiced with a sly sense of humour that had me smiling throughout. Wonderful."—John Gwynne

"A comedy, an adventure tale, a consideration on growing older, and a sendup of fantasy conventions, all at the same time. It also has heart. In short: it rocks....I finished this book in one night. If I could, I'd see the tour, and buy the t-shirt. Instead, I'll have to content myself with waiting for the sequel, and reading it again."—B&N SF & Fantasy Blog

"Brilliant debut novel... Eames has cranked the thrills of epic fantasy up to 11... Moreover, the plot is emotionally rewarding, original, and hilarious. Eames clearly set out to write something fun to read, and he has succeeded spectacularly."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Fantastic, funny, ferocious. Hugely recommended. Read it now."—Sam Sykes

"Absolutely awesome. If the Beatles held a concert tomorrow (with all the necromancy required for that to happen), it still wouldn't be as good a 'getting the band back together' story as this. Full of heroes, humor, and heart."—Jon Hollins

"Nicholas Eames brings brazen fun and a rock & roll sensibility to the fantasy genre."—Sebastien de Castell

"A fantastic epic fantasy! Just the right smidgen of tongue-in-cheek to work wonderfully. Go read."—Django Wexler

"An absolutely outstanding debut . . . [It has] all the heart and passion that great fantasy can bring in the hands of a master."—Myke Cole