Blood upon the Sand
- Author Bradley Beaulieu
- Narrator Sarah Coomes
- Publisher Orion
- Run Time 1 day, 6 hours and 23 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Fantasy, Modern and contemporary fiction.
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What to expect
The answers lie in the desert, where the few remaining members of the Thirteenth Tribe are hidden, and though they doubt she can make a stand against the Kings, they are prepared to help her in her quest.
The remaining Kings, however, have not been idle. One of their own has been murdered, and the hunt is on to find the culprit. Ceda unlocks the last secrets as their hunt comes closer and closer . . . and Çeda may be forced to use the King's tainted power herself, if she is to save her own life - and the city of Sharakhai.
Read by Sarah Coomes
(p) 2017 Brilliance Audio
Critics Review
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Twelve Kings in Sharakhai is the gateway to what promises to be an intricate and exotic tale. The characters are well defined and have lives and histories that extend past the boundaries of the plot. The culture is well fleshed out and traditional gender roles are exploded. Çeda and Emre share a relationship seldom explored in fantasy, one that will be tried to the utmost as similar ideals provoke them to explore different paths. I expect that this universe will continue to expand in Beaulieu’s skillful prose. Wise readers will hop on this train now, as the journey promises to be breathtaking
author of The Assassin's Apprentice -
The protagonist, pit-fighter Çeda, is driven but not cold, and strong but not shallow. And the initial few scenes of violence and sex, while very engaging, soon give way to a much richer plot. Beaulieu is excellent at keeping a tight rein on the moment-to-moment action and building up the tension and layers of mysteries – (9/10 Rating)
SciFiNow -
I am impressed… An exceedingly inventive story in a lushly realized dark setting that is not your uncle’s Medieval Europe. I’ll be looking forward to the next installment
author of The Black Company -
Bradley P. Beaulieu’s new fantasy epic is filled with memorable characters, enticing mysteries, and a world so rich in sensory detail that you can feel the desert breeze in your hair as you read. Çeda is hands-down one of the best heroines in the genre-strong, resourceful, and fiercely loyal to friends and family. Fantasy doesn’t get better than this!
author of The Coldfire Trilogy -
Exotic, sumptuous and incredibly entertaining, Beaulieu has created memorable characters in a richly imagined world
author of The Riyria Chronicles -
Beaulieu’s fantasy worlds are well-imagined and richly drawn…the kind you want to keep visiting
Kirkus Speculative Reading List for September 2015
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