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  • Second Sons, Book 3
  • By: Jennifer Fallon
  • Narrated by: Joe Jameson
  • Length: 19 hrs and 19 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (34 ratings)
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Lord of the Shadows

By: Jennifer Fallon
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Summary

Darkness threatens Ranadon again in the form of an eclipse. The Goddess wants to give the people of Ranadon a sign - and only Dirk Provin can interpret it. To do so, Dirk has systematically betrayed his one-time allies to join his most hated enemies. Now, with neither side trusting him, Dirk sets his own devious plot in motion. Senet’s Crippled Prince, Misha, has found unexpected and tenuous sanctuary among the Baenlanders of Mil. To secure their trust, he offers them the one thing they cannot refuse.

Meanwhile, Alenor, Queen of Dhevyn, betrayed by her husband, Kirsh, and Tia Veran, deceived by Dirk, set out for revenge and to finally free their people at any cost. As the second sons and the rest of their generation pursue different paths to survival and freedom, they discover that the will of the Goddess - and of men - works in mysterious ways. And as Dirk’s old enemies join with new ones, his attempt to save Ranadon may cost him his friends, his love...and his life.

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"The final installment in the Second Sons trilogy ties together the tangled threads of years of spying and plotting. With her customary flair, Fallon delineates motivation and consequence, bringing home the price of freedom. Dirk can see no other path than the one he's set for himself, and readers feel his pain at deceiving those he loves. Fantasy readers have welcomed Fallon's fresh voice and will not be disappointed; she remains true to her passionate characters as she brings this epic to a stirring conclusion." (Book Reviews)

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A cracking good story!

A great listen with a very good narrator making the whole (all 3 books) an un-put-downable experience. The characters are believable, flawed, irritating and admirable. The story is well crafted with red herrings built in to throw you off! I really liked the way the ending was left as so much still to do, not just all’s well that ends well. Very much recommended.

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Exhausting

This trilogy has been a little different from the usual fantasy in that it had no magic, but plenty of intrigue. Marquel proved that beauty was only skin deep. Tia proved herself to be a hypocrite, vindictive, a whinger, and all round bitter. Dirk on the other hand I promoted to Saint; well, he had to be to put up with Tia all this time, although I would question his intelligence at times. I found Eryk on the other hand to be somewhat of a liability and Kirsch to have a brain located in another part of his anatomy other than his head. I think my favourite person must be Misha, simply for his endurance, understanding and loyalty. That said, it was quite a satisfying ending, apart from Marquel, who didn’t suffer as much as she should have in my opinion.

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I cannot rave about this book series enough.

LOVE LOVE LOVED IT! Amazingly written and read! I have loved these books since I was a teen. thank you so much for putting them on audible.

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outstanding series

Beautifully crafted. World building and storytelling of the highest quality. Jennifer Fallon had shaped a story across three books that is up there with the modern fantasy classics.

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Brilliant!

Brilliantly written & narrated! I couldn't stop listening & didn't want it to end. Thank you Jennifer Fallon for an amazing story!

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