Book description
The Blade's Memory: Dragon Blood, Book 5
Lindsay Buroker delivers another pulse-pounding adventure that throws readers straight into chaos. Ridge and Sardelle's homecoming isn't exactly warm-they're public enemy number one with a missing king, sorcerer hunters on the loose, and an enemy fleet breathing down their necks.
What makes this installment compelling isn't just the escalating stakes, but how Buroker handles the aftermath. These aren't heroes returning to ticker-tape parades. They're fugitives, forced to operate from the shadows while everything they fought to protect crumbles around them. The irony isn't lost that saving their country means becoming outlaws.
Ridge's frustration with Colonel Therrik's promotion adds delicious tension to an already volatile situation. It's these personal conflicts, layered atop political intrigue and magical warfare, that keep the narrative crackling with energy.
The audiobook format really shines here. Buroker's sharp dialogue pops off the page, and the narrator captures Ridge's sardonic wit perfectly. When your protagonists can't walk into their own capital without risking arrest or worse, you know the author has crafted something genuinely unpredictable.
This fifth entry proves the series hasn't lost any steam. Magic alone won't solve these problems-something far more dangerous and creative is required. The Blade's Memory earns its place as essential listening for fantasy fans who like their heroes flawed, their magic systems grounded, and their political machinations genuinely surprising.
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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
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
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