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An Emperor's Gamble
- Legend of Tal, Book 3
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Series: Legend of Tal, Book 3
- Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy
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The legend of Tal Harrenfel has a new, dark chapter to its legacy, and its hero quests alone into the East.
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- dominic starkey
- 05-05-22
When should you abandon a book?
So I obviously moved on to the second book after enjoying the first. Unfortunately I really regret that decision- to the extent where I kept questioning how many hours I was spending listening to this vs something else, should I just stop and write it off, but I kept going till the end. Bad decision. The plot was paper thin, the constant editorialising, glacial pacing, the repetition of phrasing and storylines, the frankly ridiculous secondary characters who offer no value and stretch the incredulity eg Roland the small child taken on a suicide mission, who they all get upset about when he might be in danger. Mythical creatures who all can be killed with a bit of sorcery every man and dog seems to be able to develop with a couple of days of mentoring. The constant use of the word mentor, mentee. Oh, it was just annoying and pants. If you don’t like it after an hour - it doesn’t get better. If you do, then fair play and stick with it.
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- LindaS
- 12-04-22
seems to have draggedcout too long
not sure how I feel about this latest book, seems to have dragged with not much meat to the story line. I can't find book 4 on Audible but I'm not sure I'd carry on with this saga anyway.. didn't grip me although I do like the narrator.
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- Kaz38
- 08-04-22
What a legend
Absolutely love these 3 books. Great story with magic at its heart. Can’t wait for book 4.
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- slybauer
- 07-04-22
disappointing padding hardly anything happens
really how this was made into a book I have no idea. the characters and story are great but there is just so much padding it just feels like the hobbit made into to many films. a lot of pointless stuff and really should have been a few chapters in a book not a book in itself
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- owen harkin
- 07-04-22
Something borrowed, something new
Readers of LOTR stuff, Wheel of time, Dune and Kingkiller Chronicles will recognise various schematics within this series.
My own opinion though is that there's no plagiarism, just a decent enough story backed up with a solid narration.
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- Sean
- 03-04-22
Angst overdrive
Too much navel gazing. With main characters displaying excessive and irrational remorse.
You could literally half the book if you took it out.
Storyline enjoyable otherwise.
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- Christine Siobhan barber
- 06-07-22
An Emperors Gamble, legend of Tal book3
A thoroughly enjoyable and gripping adventure ride full of Magick and Sorcery. Fantastic Brilliant
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- SB
- 12-06-22
A good plot
Having been given the first book on a freebie I wasn't expecting that much. But it was a pleasant surprise to have some great characters that developed as the tale went on and see a story evolve into something more. A good listen
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- Gareth Jones
- 25-05-22
cracking story
great follow on book
need to make a flim on the legend of tal its would be a huge hit
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- Roy H.
- 22-04-22
It's DAMN BRILLIANT.
From start to end.Brilliant.Narated superbly with living breathing characters.Its only shortcoming was that it ended.
I cannot convey how much I enjoyed this book ,this series.
How I wanted to help.How I wanted to go down to Hunts Hollow and journey with the motley crew.
WRITE MORE.🥸
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- Casey Grammier
- 29-04-22
Great
Pleasantly surprised. Once I started this series I couldn’t wait to get to the next chapter. Looking forward to book 4.
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-04-22
Consistently Awesome
This series delivers the best of all worlds. J.D.L. Rosell and Derek Perkins make a fantastic team. layered and compelling, this is Fantasy gold.
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- Robert J Mattingly
- 22-07-22
story so far.
love the story so far. I can not wait for the next book in the series.
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- Yup
- 12-07-22
Constantly nerfing the protagonists
Just consistently drags his protagonists through the mud. Gives them massive powers, lets them use those powers briefly, and always finds some way to almost immediately nerf them again. Most of the progress the protagonists make is not because they are successful in their endeavors, but because luck or happenstance keeps them alive. It’s really aggravating and just leaves you in an angsty mood the whole time you’re reading the book.
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- Shawn
- 30-06-22
Gripping Story
This is an excellent series by a talented author. Book three does not disappoint. The continuation of the story has the main group of characters traveling even deeper into “enemy” territory. They meet new powerful allies along the way, but have to question if they are really people they can trust. The hardships they all endure just makes your body ache in sympathy. This book is full of magic, and sword play, and the reader inches closer to finding out what is really going on. I really like how descriptive the author is. He really can paint a picture in the minds of the reader.
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- Lucky
- 30-06-22
I think I could have skipped this one
To not really spoil anything … I found this story superfluous. I was so engaged on the first book I couldn’t find that same engagement on this one . No character is really engaging. Tal the arguable lead is the only bright spot. I will read the next to hopefully close some loops but that’s only because I’m a completionist.
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- BluntForce Krma
- 24-06-22
Another Solid Addition to the Legend of Tal
Another great addition the series. I
Downloading book 4 as soon as my next credit dome in. No woke BS, just good characters and good story telling. I'm a fan.
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- Kody Childers
- 16-06-22
Another great read
So glad to read this series, can't wait for the final book to come out in a few months.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-06-22
Tom's Bad Review
Tom failed to grasp some pretty important concepts in book 2 as to why it is that way with Garrin. Freaking amazing book and highly recommend.
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- Tom Reinert
- 06-06-22
Boils enemy blood in first book?
Now the best Garon can do is send some wind at enemies? Stupid. Frustrating and annoying.