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Barren
- Narrated by: Colin Mace
- Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins
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Summary
A new Demon Cycle novella from internationally bestselling author Peter V. Brett
Each night, the world is overrun by bloodthirsty demons. For centuries, humanity survived only by hiding behind defensive wards – magical symbols of power. Now, though, the rediscovery of other, long-forgotten wards has given them the magic they need to fight back....
In Tibbet’s Brook, the fighting wards have brought change, heightening tensions and grudges of a troubled past. Selia Square, the woman they call Barren, has long been the force holding the Brook together. As a terrifying new threat emerges, she must rally the people of the Brook once more.
But Selia has a past of her own. And in a small community the personal and the political can never be divided. If Tibbet’s Brook is to survive, Selia must uncover memories she has buried deep – of the woman she once was and the woman she once loved – to retell their story.
Critic reviews
"Peter V. Brett is one of my favourite new authors." (Patrick Rothfuss)
"There is much to admire in Peter Brett’s writing, and his concept is brilliant. There’s action and suspense all the way." (Terry Brooks)
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- Marc Pipmister
- 21-06-19
Great spin off story
Wow...just Wow! Brilliant edition to the main books. In a way even better. Core! I was riveted all the way through and the twist at the end. pure genius didn't see it coming.
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- Richard McFerran
- 09-05-19
Great!!
I really enjoyed it. I really like both the author and narrator and everything they have produced together has been absolutely fantastic.
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- Mr. W. Inskip
- 01-12-18
Fantastic
Beautifully written and emotionally taut. Listen enjoy and let make you think a bit, fantasy story that draws from real world issues.
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- Gluttonio
- 18-06-19
Novella in the excellent series
Background story to the main tale of The Painted Man and its sequels. All highly recommended - original and gripping.
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- Asbjørn
- 09-03-20
Still hungry for more...
Cecilia Barren, one of my favourite characters in a novella of her own. Exciting and engaging. Still hoping for more from this beautifully crafted universe!
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- Sam Lucas
- 24-12-21
This is book 5.5 not 1.75 but still amazing.
Colin's narration is flawless, believable accents (at least the Thesan ones) and a great understanding of tone.
Story was epic as ever with 3D characters and a brilliant pace. It was fantastic to see more of Tibbet's Brook.
I have a bone to pick with Audible they put it as book 1.75 making me think it took place between The Great Bazaar and The Desert Spear (book 2). It actually takes place after The Core (book 5) but luckily with not too many spoilers.
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- Dr Strange Love
- 23-10-18
More drivel
Peter ruined this fantasy series with his fixation on tawdry sexual characterisation while padding out books with pheripheral characters, this book is more of the same.
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- Superant91
- 09-08-19
Loved the painted man Saga, this... not so much
While I absolutely loved The painted Man series I could not help but find this book incredibly boring. My problem is with the fictional lesbian Love story I guess he may be trying to push a certain agenda but in such a cool world this story seems really forced, we don't even get insight into what brought those two together, it was incredibly shallow. We could've followed the main characters kids, this could have been so much more
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