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The Sound of Change

The Bards and Dragons Saga, Book 2

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The Sound of Change

By: Steve D Wall
Narrated by: Steven Pacey
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An action-packed flintlock fantasy book about guns, mages, bards, and dragons!

Ulric’s quiet life of exile has been turned upside down. Dellioph is unable to play his music or keep his secrets. Gali, having lost everything, teeters on the brink of despair. And they’re all being chased by dragons, which are nothing like the old stories.

Aari, Col, and Devo continue to pursue the evil sorcerer responsible for the dragons. But as Aari’s memories start to return, doubts come with them. What can she do next to Col, the Spirit of the Earth, and Devo, a hulking, strong fighter? She’s just a girl.

And back in the city of Quinport, Lyrrun of Dwy—who should be retired by now—is left to manage the fallout from the heist and to try to keep the Mastus family out of jail. But this forces him into the middle of a dangerous rivalry between chancellors.

If you listen closely, perhaps you will hear it. Change is coming.

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A really good book written very similar to Joe Abercrombie I really enjoyed it and The story had twist and times that I didn’t see coming. I totally recommend this book.

A great read

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am lucky enough to have found this author. fast pace, narrative. superb characters. fascinating storyline and he's created the world which is intriguing, perplexing and mysterious. everything I'm looking for. Very similar storytelling technique to one of my favourite authors. Joe Abercrombie and I can't give this book kind of phrase

brilliant throughout

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It is known in the bookish community that the middle book in the trilogy is the hardest to write. But all I can say about The sound of change is that it is better. Almost all the stuff that I wished I had in the first book were delivered in the second. From local/native story to strong, very strong characters (and, if I would compare Steve with Joe, as some other do – he had meaningful death), to little element of worldbuilding. And it had a nice wrap up, with just enough opened stuff to be concluded in the last book.

And if this didn’t incourage you to get the book, you can always listen to it. Mr. Steven Pacey does an incredible job.

Great sequel.

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Really enjoyed this one and I eagerly await the next installment. The story is exciting and as always Paceys performance is masterful.

Great listen.

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The book is very fun, engaging and exciting, but its made all the better for Steven Pacey. I hope they release more, because I flew through both of this saga!

Steven Pacey is a genius

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