The Kingless Land, Ed Greenwood
The Kingless Land, Ed Greenwood
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The Kingless Land

Author: Ed Greenwood

Narrator: Wanda McCaddon

Unabridged: 12 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/23/2011

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy

Synopsis

Aglirta is known as the Kingless Land. Once prosperous and peaceful, it has now fallen into lawlessness, studded with feuding baronies engaged in a constant state of war. The only hope for peace lies in the legend of the Sleeping King, destined to rise and restore peace when the Dwaerindim stones are recovered.Lady Embra Silvertree is the sorceress daughter of a bellicose baron with an eye towards world domination. She has been imprisoned by her father, who hopes to use her as a magical battery to fortify his castle. When a pair of good natured rogues attempt to steal one of her jewel encrusted gowns, they are quickly enlisted as allies to help her escape and, with the aid of a shape-shifting cleric, to seek out the Dwaerindim.

About Ed Greenwood

Ed Greenwood is the bestselling author of hundreds of novels, game products, and articles. His most recent novel for Wizards of the Coast is The City of Splendors, a collaboration with Elaine Cunningham. He is also the author of the Band of Four novels, and creator of the Forgotten Realms setting.

About Wanda McCaddon

Wanda McCaddon (d. 2023) narrated well over six hundred titles for major audiobook publishers, sometimes with the pseudonym Nadia May or Donada Peters. She earned the prestigious Audio Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ben on April 23, 2023

I have to say I really liked this one. I've read a lot of other reviews that other people have written stating it wasn't a good book. Repeatedly they said it wasn't among Ed Grenwood's best work. I have to say I disagree. Granted, I've only read the first book. And I've read a fair amount of Greenwo......more

Goodreads review by Ryan on November 30, 2017

Overall I enjoyed this story. The pacing was good, with memorable characters and lots of action. There were plenty of unique uses of magic, and you get the sense that this is a huge world with thousands of stories yet to be told.  This isn't surprising. After meeting Ed Greenwood and listening to him......more

Goodreads review by Choko on April 08, 2015

I was reluctant to start this book since it had quite a few bad reviews, but I took a chance. I am not disappointed. It is an example of the quest fantasy that was like mother's milk to me growing up. I have a weakness for the genre and for sentimental reasons tend to always give it high marks. Sayi......more

Goodreads review by RealmsQueen on January 07, 2017

Once upon a time, I thought myself a fan of Ed Greenwood and his writings. And don’t get me wrong, I still love the bearded old man because he gave me my beloved Forgotten Realms franchise. But I don’t think I’m a fan of his writing anymore. Before The Kingless Land, the first in his Band of Four novel......more

Goodreads review by Chip on December 29, 2016

Well, it looks like this one has been slammed sufficiently by other reviewers already, so I'll take it easy on the negative aspects here. Actually, if you know what you're getting into (and you should if you have any idea who Ed Greenwood is), you'll probably enjoy this book enough. Mostly a mindles......more

Quotes

“Plenty of vividly depicted action, odd bits of original and usually effective humor, and a real cliffhanger ending that leaves no doubt that this is the first volume in a series, one that promises to be agreeably entertaining all the way.” Booklist

“A graceful tale of high fantasy.” Library Journal

“Pure listening pleasure…Enthusiastically recommended.” Library Bookwatch  

“Ed Greenwood is a master of fantasy adventure world-building. His magic and wizardry are wondrous to all.” Margaret Weis, New York Times bestselling author

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