The Sapphire Altar, David Dalglish
The Sapphire Altar, David Dalglish
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The Sapphire Altar

Author: David Dalglish

Narrator: Devante Johnson, Imani Parks

Unabridged: 20 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 01/10/2023

Synopsis

In this epic fantasy from a bestselling author, a usurped prince must master the magic of shadows in order to reclaim his kingdom and his people.
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Cyrus wants out. Trained to be an assassin in order to oust the invading Empire from his kingdom, Cyrus is now worried the price of his vengeance is too high. His old master has been keeping too many secrets to be trusted. And the mask he wears to hide his true identity and become the legendary "Vagrant" has started whispering to him in the dark. But the fight isn't over and the Empire has sent its full force to bear upon Cyrus's floundering revolution. He'll have to decide once and for all whether to become the thing he fears or lose the country he loves.

About David Dalglish

David Dalglish currently lives in rural Missouri with his wife, Samantha, and daughters Morgan and Katherine. He graduated from Missouri Southern State University in 2006 with a degree in Mathematics and currently spends his free time playing not nearly enough Warhammer 40K.

Reviews

Goodreads review by LIsa Noell "Rocking the chutzpah!" on October 17, 2023

My thanks to Orbit, David Dalglish and Netgalley. It's just a funny thing, but I wasn't too impressed with the first book. At all! But, there was something about it that must have stuck with me, because I kept thinking about these people. Truth is that I read so many books that I couldn't recall why......more

Goodreads review by Nick on August 23, 2022

Well I have to say that after reading this heartstopping second book in the Vagrant Gods series that it has now joined a very special place among my favorite ongoing fantasy series right up there with Justin T. Call's Silent Gods and Krystle Matar's Tainted Dominion. To be honest I was sort of expec......more

Goodreads review by Rachel (TheShadesofOrange) on January 07, 2023

4.0 stars This is a solid sequel in this epic fantasy series. In terms of story, this is a very traditional tropey narrative, yet it continues to do those tropes well. Second books can be tricky in a trilogy, but I was pleased to find that this one advanced the plot and characters. Just like the first......more

Goodreads review by Hamad on October 05, 2024

The Bladed Faith ★★★★ The Sapphire Altar ★★★★ I reviewed the series as a whole -without spoilers- here......more

Goodreads review by TheReadingStray on January 07, 2024

Action-Packed ✓ Battling Gods ✓ Diabolic ✓ Epic Fights ✓ Paladins ✓ Revenge Story ✓ Check out my Blog “”Grant me wings, O goddess, to lift my eyes heavenward”, he quoted. “Decorate not my grave, for I behold a sky of beauty.”” What is the Book about? Cyrus wants out. Trained to be an assassin in ord......more

Quotes

“Filled with intense action, and complex characters who are easy to fall into, The Bladed Faith is what might happen if Final Fantasy crossed with The Way of Shadows! I loved it!”—Rob J. Hayes, author of Never Die

“In The Bladed Faith, Dalglish paints with epic, colorful action and poignant aftermath to illustrate the violent path of grief and the healing force of family found along the way.”--Essa Hansen, author of Nophek Gloss—Essa Hansen, author of Nophek Gloss

"David Dalglish’s beautiful, grandiose and expansive The Bladed Faith begins at the roots of a rebellion ... this is a rebellion with soul, and one that promises to reach even greater heights as the series continues. Given Dalglish’s track record, don’t be surprised if he somehow manages to top the triumphant standard he sets with The Bladed Faith."—BookPage

"This dark adventure will hook genre fans with its detailed world building, strong characters, and gory, action-packed scenes. Readers who enjoy Mark Lawrence and Erika Johansen will appreciate Thanet’s masked, sword-carrying hero and rebel team of misfits, eagerly anticipating a continuation to Dalglish’s new series."—Booklist

"The Bladed Faith is an action-packed start to David Dalglish’s new Vagrant Gods series. Full of sorcery, bloodshed, and a surprisingly charming found family, the story’s twisty final chapters set up an ending that promises much more excitement to come."—Paste Magazine

"The Bladed Faith is gripping, violent and action-packed. It is also about colonialism, PTSD, fighting the good fight & what it truly means to put your life on the line for what’s right. This is David Dalglish at his finest and the Vagrant Gods trilogy promises to be his best story that he’s published so far."—Fantasy Book Critic

"Dalglish’s plotting and pacing are top-notch ... this book is Arkane Studio’s Dishonored meets D&D’s divine magic."—Grimdark Magazine on The Bladed Faith

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