Shadowblack by Sebastien de Castell audiobook

Shadowblack

By Sebastien de Castell
Read by  Joe Jameson

Orbit, Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group 9780316525817

The Spellslinger Series: Book 2

9.61 Hours Unabridged
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A failed mage turned outlaw must use guile and a handful of spells to challenge a dangerous rival in the second book of an exciting adventure fantasy series from Sebastien de Castell. Forced to live as an outlaw, Kellen relies on his wits and his allies to survive the unforgiving borderlands. When he meets a young woman cursed with a deadly plague, he feels compelled to help. But her secrets draw powerful enemies and it's not long before Kellen is entangled in a conspiracy of blackmail, magic, and murder. As the bodies begin to pile up, Kellen fears he's next. The second novel in a compelling six-book series, bursting with tricks, humor, and a whole new way to look at magic. Spellslinger SeriesSpellslingerShadowblackCharmcaster For more from Sebastien de Castell, check out: The Greatcoats QuartetTraitor's BladeSaint's BloodKnight's ShadowTyrant's Throne

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Summary

Summary

A failed mage turned outlaw must use guile and a handful of spells to challenge a dangerous rival in the second book of an exciting adventure fantasy series from Sebastien de Castell.

Forced to live as an outlaw, Kellen relies on his wits and his allies to survive the unforgiving borderlands.
When he meets a young woman cursed with a deadly plague, he feels compelled to help. But her secrets draw powerful enemies and it's not long before Kellen is entangled in a conspiracy of blackmail, magic, and murder. As the bodies begin to pile up, Kellen fears he's next.

The second novel in a compelling six-book series, bursting with tricks, humor, and a whole new way to look at magic.

Spellslinger SeriesSpellslingerShadowblackCharmcaster
For more from Sebastien de Castell, check out:
The Greatcoats QuartetTraitor's BladeSaint's BloodKnight's ShadowTyrant's Throne

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“Exotic, original and gripping from the get-go…A must-read” Jonathan Stroud, New York Times bestselling author, on Spellslinger
Told with the conviction of Ursula Le Guin and the dash of Alexandre Dumas New Statesman (UK) on Spellslinger
Spellslinger is the start of something truly special. Sebastien de Castell is a master of breakneck pacing, dagger-sharp dialogue, and twists you didn't see coming--and this series has it all. Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld on Spellslinger
A tremendously fun read full of wit and action. James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost on Spellslinger
This book is dangerously addictive. It has it all: compelling world-building, breathtaking plot-twists, a page-turning pace, and characters who soon feel like old friends. I can't wait for the next one! Melissa Caruso, author of The Tethered Mage
A fast, fun, often funny fantasy series B&N Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog
An intriguing system of magic, wry humor, and a twisting plot make for an entertaining series debut. Kirkus on Spellslinger
A fun, fast-moving adventure, with surprising depth and insight. Hugo Award winning author Jim C. Hines on Spellslinger
Exotic, original and gripping from the get-go, Spellslinger is a must-read Jonathan Stroud, author of the Lockwood and Co series on Spellslinger
Hugely enjoyable - fast-paced, compassionate, wise and with terrific characters. Amanda Craig, author of Hearts and Minds on Spellslinger
Written with such obvious joy and brio that it demands to be read. RJ Barker, author of Age of Assassins on Spellslinger
A bucket-load of tension is offset with humour, power struggles, lots of magic and some great characters. Fantasy junkies will devour with relish. Guardian (UK) on Spellslinger
There's room for wit and playfulness amid the high-stakes duels and death matches, and Kellen's career is likely to run and run. The Observer (UK) on Spellslinger
We can confidently say that de Castell's new series has hit the ground running. Starburst on Spellslinger

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Author

Author Bio: Sebastien de Castell

Author Bio: Sebastien de Castell

Sebastien de Castell had just finished a degree in archaeology when he started work on his first dig. Four hours later he realized how much he actually hated archaeology and left to pursue a very focused career as a musician, ombudsman, interaction designer, fight choreographer, teacher, project manager, actor, and product strategist. Sebastien lives in Vancouver, Canada, with his lovely wife and two belligerent cats.

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Available Formats : Digital Download, CD
Category: Fiction/Fantasy
Runtime: 9.61
Audience: Adult
Language: English