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The Lie That Binds Them
- Author
- Matthew Ward
- Narrator
- Sara Novak
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio
- Publish Date
- 15 April 2025
- Run Time
- 20 hours 4 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
The kingdom of Khalad is ruled by a new and brutal despot and its rebels scattered across its vast lands. With folk hero Vallant missing, Kat is now the leader of the rebellion.
When an assassination attempt rattles the kingdom, Kat turns to a powerful new ally for help. The cost of victory will be high, but time is running out to save Khalad.
Critics Review
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"A thoughtful examination of the limits of duty and loyalty... a promising series launch."—Publishers Weekly on The Darkness Before Them
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"Dark fantasy that you just can't put down."—Grimdark Magazine on The Darkness Before Them
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"Brims with magic, monsters, and intrigue, and the depth of the world is wonderfully, enthrallingly complex. A delight."—Ben Galley, author of the Emanseka Series on The Darkness Before Them
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Details
- Author
- Matthew Ward
- Narrator
- Sara Novak
- Duration
- 20 hours 4 minutes
- Release Date
- 15 April 2025
- ISBN
- 9781668647790
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio
- Genre
- Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, Fantasy, Adventure fiction, Dark fantasy
Synopsis
Set in a world of ancient myth and dangerous magic, The Lie That Binds Them is the heart-pounding conclusion to Matthew Ward's Soulfire Saga, where a thief dares to seek vengeance against an immortal king—and finds herself on the path to war. The kingdom of Khalad is ruled by a new and brutal despot and its rebels scattered across its vast lands. With folk hero Vallant missing, Kat is now the leader of the rebellion. When an assassination attempt rattles the kingdom, Kat turns to a powerful new ally for help. The cost of victory will be high, but time is running out to save Khalad.
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