Book description
Silverthorn
Raymond E. Feist
Death comes quietly to a princess on her wedding day. Poisoned bolt, silent killer. Love demands everything after.
Arutha rides into darkness for Anita. Not just any darkness. The land of Spellweavers. Where silverthorn grows. Where ancient evils wait.
He takes three companions. A mercenary who kills for coin. A minstrel who sings of heroes. A thief who steals with clever hands. Simple enough.
Until the dark powers rise.
Feist builds tension like a master craftsman. Each page pulls tighter. The enchanted realm of Midkemia hangs in balance. Not just kingdoms. Something deeper. Older.
The audiobook delivers Feist's prose with crisp clarity. Narration captures the urgency of Arutha's quest. Voices distinguish characters without overacting. Background sounds enhance rather than distract.
Magic feels real here. Not flashy spells and lightning bolts. Something subtler. More dangerous.
Silverthorn stands as the strongest entry in The Riftwar Saga. Character development deepens. Plot threads converge with satisfying weight. The boy who would be magician theme evolves into something profound.
Fantasy readers know this world. Those discovering Midkemia will find themselves caught. The poisoned princess, the desperate quest, the gathering darkness. Familiar elements arranged with fresh urgency.
Listen in one sitting if possible. The momentum builds relentlessly. Perfect for long drives or sleepless nights.
Feist writes adventure that matters. Stakes feel genuine. Loss carries weight. Victory costs everything.
The audiobook format suits this story perfectly. Intimate narration draws listeners into Feist's world. Sound design enhances key moments without overwhelming.
Essential fantasy. Essential listening.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
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