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The Warded Man

Author:
Peter V. Brett
Read by:
Peter Bradbury
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Ratings
Book
283
Narrator
114
Release Date
December 4, 2009
Duration
18 hours 12 minutes
Summary
For fans of Terry Brooks, George R. R. Martin, David Eddings, and Robert Jordan, this critically acclaimed dark fantasy features the man brave enough to travel demon-haunted roads at night, and the fallen kingdoms he protects.

 

The time has come to stand against the night.

 

As darkness falls each night, the corelings rise—demons who well up from the ground like hellish steam, taking on fearsome form and substance. Sand demons. Wood demons. Wind demons. Flame demons. And gigantic rock demons, the deadliest of all. They possess supernatural strength and powers and burn with a consuming hatred of humanity. For hundreds of years the demons have terrorized the night, slowly culling the human herd that shelters behind magical wards—symbols of power whose origins are lost in myth and mystery, and whose protection is terrifyingly fragile.

 

It was not always this way. Once, men and women battled the corelings on equal terms. Once, under the leadership of the legendary Deliverer, and armed with powerful wards that were not merely shields but weapons, they took the battle to the demons … and wrestled them back. But now those days are gone. The fighting wards are lost. Night by night, the demons grow stronger, while human numbers dwindle under their relentless assault. With hope for the future fading, three young survivors of vicious demon attacks will dare the impossible, stepping beyond the crumbling safety of the wards to risk everything in a desperate quest to regain the secrets of the past.

 

“Brett ably blends fantasy and horror in this arresting first novel, the first in a planned series. An imaginative and exciting tale, recommended where there is interest in epic fantasy.”—Library Journal, Starred Review
Reviews
Profile Avatar Preston Locker Mar 2017

Super great! Awesome start to the series! Can't wait to began the second!

Profile Avatar Stephanie Walters May 2016

I thoroughly enjoyed this, though it took me like an hour to get into it.

Profile Avatar Jenna Hughes May 2015

thought that the series was fantastic to listen to. I don't usually like books that jump characters like these do, but it works well because you get views from different sides in each book

Profile Avatar joshua coleman Sep 2020

I'm posting this after finishing the series. Overall this is great series. the first and last book are leaps ahead of the other two. The second book is fairly slow. you have to stick with the series to get to the great ending. I will leave a good warning for this series though. It uses sex and rape as driving forces throughout almost the entire series. it is at times off putting and frankly unnecessary. if you dont wish to deal with a sex scene or obscene visual every 2-3 chapters I would give this series a hard pass. the magic is captivating and continuous evolves in the story. this is the main draw I had to the story. the author keeps the wonder around the mechanics of warding going all the way until the end of the book. couple this with imaginative fight scenes and Peter Brett had earned himself "boundless honor" in the pages of these stories. The way demons are honed into every aspect of human life was thoughtfully done and blends so seamlessly that the reader doesnt doubt the believably of page they inhabit. You'll wonder how you can like a pack of monster that eat humans so much. I would reccomend this book for anyone that enjoy stories that involve massive world creation. other than the amount sex added in this book would be 5/5.

Profile Avatar David B. Jul 2023

Didn’t know quite what to expect but was an excellent book to listen to. Would recommend it to others

Profile Avatar Alan B. Sep 2021

Good book enjoyed it enough to move onto the rest of series.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2020

Great read.

Profile Avatar Spllenig Erorr Sep 2024

I loved this series. I don't know if you could really call this a dark fantasy but it is a little on the dark adult side plus some sex/romance put in. If you like your fantasy just a tad grungy, a little less PG, this is a pretty good one to pick up. Narrator does a good job.Just a shout out that there is a sequel series that comes after the events of this series that's.. a little harder to get into imo. There is a shift in the perspective the author writes in, the co-narrators are jarring after getting used to the narrator of the first series.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2024

Creative and riveting.

Profile Avatar Winn Mar 2024

A good story but I found it slow. Still worth the listen! Much like a western and the narrator made the story interesting. I found the end of the story abrupt.

Profile Avatar Crazedassasin08 Sep 2023

Once it gets going I couldn’t stop listening, immediately started downloading book two!

Profile Avatar Brian Sep 2023

A great setup for the first book of the series. Can’t wait to hear the next book

Profile Avatar christopher bundy Aug 2023

started a bit slow. got good real quick.

Profile Avatar Danimal Jul 2023

IThe way the narrator depicts the different dialects, along with the way the author integrates turns of phrase, both feel very natural and build extra dimension to the peoples of this unfortunate world. An interesting listen that really had me guessing what was going to happen and wondering all day about how it would all tie together in the end.

Profile Avatar Claudette L. Jul 2023

I was surprized at how much this book captivated my imagination! I'm going to need more credits to listen to the other books.

Profile Avatar Description Label Jun 2023

This book started out slowly but was still an interesting read. The narrator was good but had some oddly pronounced words.

Profile Avatar Cookei May 2023

This book is like the Great Wall meets the Immortals very non stop action and fantasy some slow sections, listen attentively new characters are presented in every chapter Onto the second book.

Profile Avatar Casey Schultz May 2023

excellent series. narrator is great

Profile Avatar Caseyja88 Apr 2023

Great book. Started out a little cheesy for me, but as the story continues it really pulls you into the world.

Profile Avatar YanielDoung Mar 2023

Kinda reminds me of the Witcher. Very good book can’t wait to read the next

Profile Avatar Samara G. Dec 2022

There are potential subjects that are presented that could be offensive or emotionally difficult to hear. The topics are inferred and the attitudes of some of the subjects are treated with little regard. I see them as setting the stage and tone of society they live in. But it can be harsh. Having said that over all I enjoyed the book. There are three characters that we follow starting in their youth. Their growth good and bad is the foundation for when they eventually come together. The 4th “character” would be the demons that terrorize the world. There is no swearing but sex if talked about and violence is throughout.

Profile Avatar Marika Aug 2022

This whole series is great! I found myself thinking about the characters and story after I had finished it. I have gone back and listened to it many times as a result. Peter Bradbury is an awesome narrator. I felt as though I was listening to a separate actor for each character, not a single narrator.

Profile Avatar Sogan K. Mar 2022

Enjoys this work. Good story. Good narrator. A not so Young Adult fantasy. It's good. It is.

Profile Avatar Anthony C. Dec 2021

It took a while to get hooked but I was pleasantly surprised and will continue the series as the author recommends on his website. Excited to see what happens next!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2021

Enjoyed it but it does take an hour to get into it as others have said

Profile Avatar John M. Sep 2021

Amazing read. I really enjoyed the progression of the characters. The narrator was excellent.

Profile Avatar Leo C. Aug 2021

Awesome fiction book!!!

Profile Avatar Connie E. May 2021

This book and the series is excellent. The narrator does a great job with the characters and his voice inflection is done well. I’m hooked into this authors books.

Profile Avatar Dale L. Mar 2021

Narrator brings the dialog between characters to life! Well done!!! 5 out of 5 stars!!!

Profile Avatar Wesley B. Feb 2021

The story was slow to start but gave a great feel for the world the characters lived it. The action was great when it happened and ended in a super final battle that was fun and exciting. I liked the book. I recommend it to fantasy readers and those that like rediscovery of lost arts and science.

Profile Avatar Gabrielle T. Sep 2020

I’m on the second book. It’s a great series. The author has created his own world. Interesting characters, history, language, and customs.

Profile Avatar Nick Caron Aug 2020

For randomly finding this in a V.I.P selection i was blown away with the writing and the narrator.

Profile Avatar Jeff H. Feb 2020

Fantastic story line not your standard that I am used to from some many of the fantasy series. I hope the next books continue to as entertaining. Excellent narration too.

Profile Avatar Kirt W. Feb 2020

Everything the summary promised. I enjoyed this book very much. Looking forward to the second book !

Profile Avatar Aaron T. Jan 2020

enjoying the series

Profile Avatar Nicole J. Jan 2020

good reading enjoyed

Profile Avatar Jonathan R. Dec 2019

Great story. I'll definitely continue the saga.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2019

slow starter but overall a great read

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2019

Takes awhile to get into it. Could use less carnage and more interesting dialogue in the beginning. Other than that it was inventive and intriguing. Loved the characters. Would love to here more. Ok than I find out it’s a series! Yah!

Profile Avatar Rod M. Oct 2019

WELL DARN, I have been hopelessly hooked into another wonderfull series! We only think they are being kind with free offerings and "gifts".

Profile Avatar Michael A. Oct 2019

good read great listen

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2019

I got this free on my VIP rewards was not to sure about it. but it really turned out to be a great book im on the 2nd book now and Im going to finish the series. I would also like to see these books turned into a tv series. the narrator is ok also but wish he did alitte more with the voices.

Profile Avatar Giridhar Murthy Sreedhara Dec 2014

one of my most novice reads ever. the author needs to update his vocabulary. this book was written by a kid who thinks he's an adult and also thinks conversations should end with someone spitting on the floor.

The Warded Man

The Warded Man

Author: Peter V. Brett
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