The Dread, Gail Z. Martin
The Dread, Gail Z. Martin
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The Dread

Author: Gail Z. Martin

Narrator: Kirby Heyborne

Unabridged: 19 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 02/01/2012

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Epic


Synopsis

Still reeling from plague and civil war, the Winter Kingdoms face an invasion
force from across the Northern Sea led by a dark spirit mage in the name
of ancient, vanquished gods. Summoner-King Martris Drayke and an
untested generation of new rulers must stand against an unholy alliance
of shadowy invaders. To prevail, Tris must win the uncertain support of
the Dread, spirit-beings that stand guard within the sacred barrows over
an even more fearsome threat imprisoned within. In the balance lies not
only the freedom of the Winter Kingdoms but Tris's life and the soul of
his young son, whose untested magic might be the biggest spoil of war.

About Gail Z. Martin

Gail Z. Martin writes epic fantasy, urban fantasy, and steampunk for Solaris Books, Orbit Books, and Falstaff Books. Her series include Darkhurst, The Chronicles of the Necromancer, The Fallen Kings Cycle, The Ascendant Kingdoms Saga, The Assassins of Landria, Night Vigil, and Deadly Curiosities.


Reviews

One of the reasons that I really liked this series at the out-set was that while it was a standard-as-all-heck sword & sorcery/epic type story, Martin wrote good characters that I liked and genuinely cared about. And even in this last installment, it's the little personal touches of the story betwee......more

I like her books for the simple reason that yes they are never awesome, BUT, they are never bad. They are always light and enjoyable. When I pick one up I always know I will enjoy it cos I have with all the rest. And you know, sometimes that is good enough. Right so shit is going DOWN. Bad peeps from......more

Goodreads review by Ranting

[URL not allowed]-o... The Dread by Gail Z. Martin, sequel to The Sworn, is the second book in The Fallen Kings Cycle and another example of the recent rise in duologies over trilogies. This cycle tells the continuing story of King Tris Drayke after The Chronicles of the Necromancer......more

Goodreads review by Allen

What I liked : Top-notch writing. The author has a great style that was vivid and exciting. Immense world building. Plenty of complex characters and knotty story lines. What I did not like : The magic and supernatural elements were overwhelming. I felt as though anyone who didn't have any magical qua......more