Book description
The Armored Saint: A Fantasy Masterpiece That Demands Your Attention
Myke Cole doesn't just write fantasy-he lived it first. Three combat tours in Iraq, federal law enforcement, and hunting terrorists aren't exactly typical author credentials, but they're exactly what makes The Armored Saint so compelling. This isn't your standard sword-and-sorcery tale; it's a brutal, authentic exploration of power, faith, and resistance that feels disturbingly real.
The world Cole crafts is terrifyingly logical: magic equals demonic invasion, so the Order eliminates wizards at any cost-even if it means slaughtering entire villages. When village girl Heloise witnesses one such atrocity, her decision to resist sets off a chain reaction that's both personal and apocalyptic. This isn't heroic fantasy where the good guys wear white hats; it's messy, violent, and morally complex.
What makes this audiobook particularly gripping is how Cole's real-world experience translates into visceral, authentic storytelling. You don't just hear the clash of steel or the crackle of forbidden magic-you feel the weight of impossible choices and the terror of living under religious tyranny. The narration brings Heloise's journey from innocent witness to reluctant rebel to life with stunning immediacy.
Fantasy readers expecting easy answers will be shocked by Cole's unflinching portrayal of a world where survival often demands terrible compromises. But that's precisely what makes The Armored Saint essential listening. This is fantasy that doesn't flinch from examining the real costs of power, faith, and resistance.
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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