Book description
The Red Knight: A Heroic Impostor's Delight
Samuel Z. Jones has crafted something delightfully devious with "The Red Knight" - an audiobook where the hero is quite literally wearing someone else's armor, both literally and metaphorically.
The premise is pure genius: Sabra Daishen, a young woman with decidedly unheroic credentials, decides the best way to honor the deceased legendary knight Kam Daishen is to... well, steal his identity and finish his quest. It's like identity theft meets epic fantasy, and somehow it works brilliantly.
What unfolds is a rollicking adventure across the Darician Plateau, where civil war has been the region's most popular pastime for two decades. Sabra's quest to unite rebel factions would be challenging enough without her constant internal battle between imposter syndrome and actual competence. Jones wisely gives us a protagonist who's figuring it out as she goes, which makes her victories feel earned rather than inevitable.
The supporting cast deserves special mention - Meridian Charn, described as an "old sword-diva," sounds like she'd be right at home in a rock opera, while beastman archer Menalowen adds just the right touch of the unconventional to what could have been a standard fantasy fellowship.
The real magic happens in how Jones balances the external conflict against Empress Kaesa's dark sorcery with Sabra's internal journey. This isn't just another sword-swinging saga; it's a thoughtful exploration of what makes someone worthy of legend. The audiobook format serves this perfectly, allowing listeners to hear Sabra's growth from uncertain pretender to something genuinely heroic.
"The Red Knight" succeeds because it takes the familiar tropes of epic fantasy and gives them a refreshingly honest twist. Sometimes the best heroes are the ones who never planned to be heroes at all.
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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