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For generations, nobles have gathered at a scenic estate once per year to compete. What transpires there is spoken of only in rumors, save for the prizes. Potent, powerful, and precious; the winners are said to receive a gift from magic itself.
Reeling after their loss to Kalzidar, the adventurers from Maplebark can only press forward, following advice imparted by the gods. Their divine directions will lead them on a series of twisting paths, branching between old friends and new challenges, before ultimately pointing at a particular estate on a specific evening.
Thrust from the familiar comfort of the wilds, the party will have to navigate the perils of noble society while keeping themselves in the competition. Between scheming nobles, a hidden high priest, dangerous challenges, and too many familiar faces, just making it out alive will be a challenge. But surviving alone won’t be enough; not with a vengeful god scheming in the shadows, and a stolen soul waiting for rescue.
If the party wants their chance to strike back, they’ll have to find a way to emerge victorious
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5 primary booksSpells, Swords, & Stealth is a 5-book series with 5 released primary works first released in 2014 with contributions by Drew Hayes.
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Another solid entry to this series. I wish we got some more answers in the book. There was some promising setup that made me think we'd be learning more than we actually did about the publishing company. There were also a few places where it felt like it could use some editing, but overall enjoyable.
The audiobook was really good as usual. Roger Wayne does a bunch of voices that make it easy to know who is talking and really adds that extra something to the book with his reading.
What another absolutely magnificent addition to the series. I love how the author always seems to be able to make every part of the story interesting even when the book is 800 pages long. I loved the new and old characters. Especially the happenings in the real world were particularly interesting this time around.
But god the ending. I don't love that I likely have to wait a long time before I can see what will happen next.