A K Larkwood - 2020 - The Unspoken Name (Fantasy)

The Unspoken Name - A. K. Larkwood - 2020

The Serpent Gates, Book 1







By: A. K. Larkwood

Narrated by: Avita Jay

Series: The Serpent Gates Series, Book 1

Length: 18 hrs and 37 mins

Unabridged Audiobook

Release date: 02-11-20

Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Sword & Sorcery

Language: English

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Format: mp3 64/48 stereo







"Narrator Avita Jay manages a large cast of characters in this fantasy.... Jay captures the growing affection and trust between Csorwe and those she enlists to help her. Most importantly, Jay's narration captures Csorwe's manner and personality as she transforms from a meek priestess to a formidable character." (AudioFile Magazine)



A. K. Larkwood's The Unspoken Name is a stunning debut fantasy about a young priestess sentenced to die, who at the last minute escapes her fate; only to become an assassin for the wizard who saved her.



What if you knew how and when you will die?



Csorwe does - she will climb the mountain, enter the Shrine of the Unspoken, and gain the most honored title: sacrifice.



But on the day of her foretold death, a powerful mage offers her a new fate. Leave with him, and live. Turn away from her destiny and her god to become a thief, a spy, an assassin - the wizard's loyal sword. Topple an empire, and help him reclaim his seat of power.



But Csorwe will soon learn - gods remember, and if you live long enough, all debts come due.



A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books



"In the vein of Le Guin's magnificent Tombs of Atuan - if Arha the Eaten One got to grow up to be a swordswoman mercenary in thrall to her dubious wizard mentor. I love this book so much." (Arkady Martine, author of A Memory Called Empire)



"Hooked me in from the first page and never let go. Fabulous, in every meaning of the word." (Jenn Lyons, author of Ruin of Kings)



©2020 A. K. Larkwood (P)2020 Macmillan Audio



Critic Reviews



"An unexpected and new take on classic orcs 'n' swords fantasy. Stylish, classy, and timeless - but with racing stripes and an inbuilt camera. I cannot recommend it enough." (Tamsyn Muir, author of Gideon the Ninth)



“Action-packed and emotionally engaging ... Lushly detailed with incredible worldbuilding, Larkwood's debut is a singular take on orcish fantasy, filled with fierce fighting and magic.” (Library Journal, starred review)











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