• Forged in Blood: Part 1

  • Emperor's Edge Series, Book 6
  • By: Lindsay Buroker
  • Narrated by: Vivienne Leheny
  • Length: 13 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (345 ratings)

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Forged in Blood: Part 1

By: Lindsay Buroker
Narrated by: Vivienne Leheny
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The emperor has been ousted from the throne, his bloodline is in question, and war is descending on the capital. Forge, the nefarious business coalition that has been manipulating the political situation from the beginning, has the ultimate weapon at its disposal.

If it was difficult for a small team of outlaws - or, as Amaranthe has decided they should now be called, rebels - to make a difference before, it's a monumental task now.

If she's to return idealistic young Sespian to the throne, earn the exoneration she's sought for so long, and help her closest ally win the respect of the son who detests him, she'll have to employ an unprecedented new scheme, preferably without destroying the city - or herself - in the process.

©2013 Lindsay Buroker (P)2019 Lindsay Buroker

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Lindsay Buroker is an amazing talented author!

For anyone out there who has not yet taken the opportunity to experience any of Lindsay Buroker’s creations, you can stop searching for your new obsession. This is one talented, and underrated author.

The Emperors Edge series has been very enjoyable and just keeps getting better with each volume I digest. Love your work Lindsay! Keep em coming😁

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4 and a half

Although action packed, Forged in Blood is very similar to the books before it. In spite of the fact that it was a bit formulaic, I still found it entertaining and interesting. I can't wait to finish the series.

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Amaranth and Sicarius are back in stumps

Waited seems like forever for this to come out. Love this series. I have listened to the first 5 books and 5.5 seems like 20 times already. Its like listening to an old friend whose adventures are sad / funny and captivating. Can not wait for Part 2:)

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The action and cliff hangers continue!

The characters continue to be funny and the action never stops. I love the beat of Lindsay’s story style!

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What a Cliffhanger!

I was so excited when this audio book finally became available. I love this story, the plot, the characters, and the personality. This is Lindsay Buroker's first fantasy series, and it's fantastic! The main problem was waiting for the audio book to come out! However, she informed me she was waiting to be able to release Forged in Blood I & II close to the same time because of a huge cliffhanger. I thought, whatever, just release them, I'm ready to finish this series!

Well, she wasn't wrong. I got to the end and BAM! What a cliffhanger. I held my fist in the air and shook it!

This follows Amaranthe and Sicarius as well as the rest of the team. It digs deeper into Sicarius and his thoughts, which is a nice touch, with him being emotionless the entire time, it's nice to get a peak into his mind. The rest of the characters are brilliant as ever, and the team does all they can to infiltrate the city to allow the emperor to reclaim the throne! But it's not as easy as that. Everyone is trying to get the throne now, and no one knows who to trust.

This reminds me a bit of Wheel of Time as they try and conquer the White Tower, but this is more in the outskirts of the city. However, there were a few parallels that were nice.

I love the series, and can't wait to finish it! The narrator for the audio book does a fantastic job!

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Death brings new life

The team has new adventures that see different outcomes. Your thoughts are not your problem.

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Loved it!

This one I love because there was so much insight into the assassin's mind. Previously it was more surface thought and deadpan dialogue between him and others. It's still there but way more thought process. The author can really develop a character and she is my favorite.

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it gets better with each book.

series started out with a narrator that was not a good fit, but once Vivienne Leheny took over, it got a whole new life. An assassin is not believable when he sounds like a little girl. 🤔. lindsay Buroker is an excellent author.

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I love this series!!!

Lindsay Buroker is an outstanding storyteller. With a profound richness to her character building and world creation, I have loved all of her books. The only negative thing is waiting for the audiobook releases...

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The Emperors Edge series……WOW!!

Another wonderful adventure! Can’t wait for next book! Nothing negative to say cause it’s just that good!!

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