Book description
Alright, so I just finished listening to The Tyranny of Faith by Richard Swan and wow - this audiobook absolutely delivers! If you loved the first book in the Empire of the Wolf series, you're going to be completely hooked here.
Sir Konrad Vonvalt is back and honestly, he's the kind of character that just gets more interesting with each chapter. This time around, he's dealing with political chaos in the capital while also trying to track down the Emperor's kidnapped grandson. It's intense, it's complicated, and Swan weaves it all together so well that I found myself just sitting in my car after drives, needing to hear what happens next.
The audiobook format really works for this story. There's so much political intrigue and courtroom drama that having a good narrator (which this definitely has) makes all the difference. The different voices for characters help keep everything straight when you've got senators, templar knights, and various magical factions all maneuvering against each other.
What I really appreciated was how Swan doesn't shy away from the darker themes. You've got religious fanatics, political corruption, and some genuinely scary magical threats that feel like they could tear the whole world apart. But there's also moments of real humanity, especially in how Vonvalt interacts with his allies Helena, Bressinger, and Sir Radomir.
The pacing is excellent - just when you think things might be settling down, another twist hits. I was particularly impressed by how the author handles the sequel sophomore slump that some fantasy series suffer from. This book feels bigger and more ambitious than the first, which I didn't think was possible.
If you're into grimdark fantasy with solid mystery elements and political intrigue, this series should be on your radar. Swan's legal background really shows in how he constructs the courtroom scenes and political maneuvering. It's smart stuff that doesn't talk down to readers.
Highly recommend giving this audiobook a listen - just clear your schedule first because you won't want to stop!
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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