Book description
Kill All Wizards (The Barbaric Ledgers, Book 1) delivers exactly what its title promises: a barbarian's methodical campaign against magical elites, narrated with sharp wit and surprising sophistication. Jedediah Berry crafts an audiobook that splits the difference between sword-swinging action and social satire, creating something genuinely fresh in the fantasy genre.
The premise is deceptively simple-a wronged barbarian infiltrates high society to systematically eliminate the wizards who betrayed him. But Berry's execution elevates this revenge plot into something more compelling. The barbarian's journey from battlefield warrior to reluctant gentleman provides rich material for both comedy and character development. His disdain for tea, theater boxes, and polite conversation becomes a running gag that never wears thin, largely because Berry grounds these moments in genuine cultural clash rather than mere slapstick.
What makes this audiobook particularly effective is how it uses the barbarian's outsider perspective to expose the absurdities of civilized society. The contrast between his brutal directness and the wizards' manipulative politicking creates natural tension throughout. Berry doesn't simply parody aristocratic manners; he weaponizes them, making tea parties and club meetings feel as dangerous as any dungeon crawl.
The narrative voice suits audio format perfectly, balancing the barbarian's internal rage with dry observations about social rituals. Berry's background in experimental fiction shows in his willingness to play with structure and perspective, keeping listeners engaged even during exposition-heavy scenes. The dialogue crackles with energy, particularly during the barbarian's increasingly awkward social encounters.
This isn't just another sword-and-sorcery retread. Berry has created something closer to a fantasy thriller, where the real conflict lies between competing worldviews rather than simply good versus evil. The barbarian's mission becomes a meditation on power, corruption, and cultural imperialism, all wrapped in entertaining mayhem.
Kill All Wizards succeeds as both adventure story and social commentary, proving that genre fiction can be intellectually engaging without sacrificing entertainment value. Berry has launched what promises to be a memorable series with a strong central concept and plenty of room for development. The barbarian's war against civilization has only just begun, and listeners will eagerly follow him into whatever chaos comes next.
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Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
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Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience