The Winter Road

Name: The Winter Road
Brand: Hachette Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Adrian Selby
ISBN: 9781549168604

Author: Adrian Selby

Narrator: Zara Ramm

Unabridged: 12 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 11/13/2018

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Epic, Action & Adventure, Military Fantasy

Synopsis

The brutally powerful story of a daring warrior traveling a path that might bring salvation to her people. . .or lead her to ruin. For fans of Mark Lawrence, Andrzej Sapkowski, and Joe Abercrombie.

The Circle -- a thousand miles of perilous forests and warring clans. No one has ever tamed such treacherous territory before, but ex-soldier Teyr Amondsen, veteran of a hundred battles, is determined to try.

With a merchant caravan protected by a crew of skilled mercenaries, Teyr embarks on a dangerous mission to forge a road across the untamed wilderness that was once her home. But a warlord has risen in the wilds of the Circle, uniting its clans and terrorizing its people. Teyr's battles are far from over . . .

About Adrian Selby

Adrian Selby studied creative writing at university before embarking on a career in video game production. He is a Tolkien fanatic and an online gaming addict, and lives with his wife and family on the south coast of England. You can find Adrian on Twitter, tweeting as @adrianlselby.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sean Barrs on May 05, 2020

The Winter Road is one of the strongest standalone fantasy novels I have ever read. It has all the depth of a fully fleshed out series in just one volume and it really does pack a hefty punch. I’m impressed with everything Selby has done here, and I shall certainly be reading anything else he may wr......more

Goodreads review by John on December 18, 2018

I’ve just finished reading Adrian Shelby’s THE WINTER ROAD. It’s flipping brilliant. This book took me on an emotional rollercoaster. It’s adult and grim, but instead of the nihilism and bleakness of much Grimdark these days it has a streak of love and hope running through the heart of it. Most of t......more

Goodreads review by Holly (The GrimDragon) on November 13, 2018

"He falls and I get down on his chest and my good hand seeks his face, shoving it into the earth to stop its writhing, drive my one good thumb through an eye far as it'll go. A shout behind me, I twist to jump clear but the spear goes through me. Out my front it comes, clean out of my guts." Oh, my h......more

Goodreads review by The Tattooed Book Geek (Drew). on October 31, 2018

This review can also be found on my blog The Tattooed Book Geek: [URL not allowed] I started reading The Winter Road the day before Red Dead Redemption 2 came out. To say that I had been eagerly awaiting the release of that game would be a massive understatement! I have waited......more

Goodreads review by Dustin on December 18, 2018

The Winter Road by Adrian Selby absolutely gripped me, start to finish. Teyr Amondsen is one of the best characters I’ve ever read. She’s an absolute force of nature, a stone-cold badass, but with a fierce ambition to prove herself while making life better for people in and around The Circle. I won’t......more

Quotes

"Set in a brutal world of subtle magic, clashing empires, and commercial interests, this is an impressive fantasy debut. Selby demonstrates the command of style, character, plotting, and world building of a seasoned author."—Booklist on Snakewood

"Betrayal and retribution epitomize Selby's epic fantasy/thriller debut, set in an Earth-like, barbaric, drugged-up society reliant on plant-based narcotic concoctions for addictive potions and deadly poisons. His detail-heavy, conversational dialogue in memoir/journal design and his militant, Berserker-ish characters keep pages turning. Perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie."—RT Book Reviews on Snakewood

"Not your typical grimdark fantasy....While it's a complex tale, this is also an immensely readable one, and should appeal to fans of the immersive world-building of Brandon Sanderson. Selby constructs his world on a personal, visceral level, making sure we feel everything that happens to the narrators."—BarnesandNoble.com on Snakewood

"Original and effective ... relish the well-choreographed action scenes."—Library Journal on Snakewood

"I give it nothing but the highest recommendation."—Grimdark Magazine on Snakewood

"Contemporary and grimdark as it comes."—British Fantasy Society on Snakewood

"Absolutely fascinating and incredibly original."—Sense of Wonder on Snakewood

"Wears its grimdark on its sleeve ... a thrilling tale of adventure, betrayal, triumph and loss."—Interzone on Snakewood

"Grim mercenaries and badass alchemists brought to life by a bold, assured storyteller."—Peter Newman, author of The Vagrant, on Snakewood

"A lot to enjoy, especially if you are a fan of dark, gritty, old-soldier stories."—Fantasy Faction on Snakewood