Book description
June 12, 2025
Dear Mara,
I had to tell you about the new volume in John Gwynne's saga-Wrath, the fourth book of The Faithful and the Fallen. It's the kind of epic that just keeps getting stronger, and the audiobook takes it to another level. The narration is vivid, but even without the voice, the story itself is a whirlwind you won't want to stop.
The Banished Lands are boiling over. King Nathair has seized Drassil's fortress and now holds three of the Seven Treasures. With Calidus and Queen Rhin at his back, he's plotting to open a portal to the Otherworld. If he succeeds, Asroth and his demon-horde will finally spill into our world and become flesh-and-blood horrors. The stakes are sky-high, and the tension in the pages builds with each new threat.
At the same time, Corban is on the run. The Jotun-giant warriors who ride enormous bears-have captured him. His old warband is scattered, and he's forced to find new allies among the very giants who might be his enemies. It's a test of cunning, loyalty, and the brutal honesty of the world Gwynne has crafted. Corban's survival-and, by extension, the fate of the Banished Lands-hangs in the balance.
What really pulls me in is how Gwynne balances the grand sweep of war with personal moments. The characters are not just soldiers or kings; they're men and women trying to hold onto something human amid the dust and blood. The narrative keeps you glued, flipping pages at a frantic pace, yet always reminding you of the weight each choice carries.
As an audiobook, the experience is amplified. The voice captures the grit of the battlefield and the quiet resolve of the characters. Even though the narration is straightforward, the pacing matches the relentless momentum of the story. When the tension peaks-when Nathair plans the portal, or Corban faces the Jotun-the sound feels like the heartbeat of a world on the brink.
I've always been drawn to works that mix myth with raw human conflict, and Wrath delivers. The author's background as a Viking re-enactor shows in the authenticity of the shield-wall scenes and the way the giants' war tactics feel like living history. It's this level of detail that turns a fantasy epic into a living, breathing place.
If you're looking for a book that keeps you guessing, offers relentless action, and still digs deep into the hearts of its characters, give Wrath a listen. I'm sure it will become one of those stories that stays with you long after the final chapter fades away.
Until next time, keep your sword sharp and your mind sharper.
With fierce enthusiasm,
Eli
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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