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Age of Empyre

The Legends of the First Empire • Book 6

4.48 ABR Score (19.5K ratings)
★ 4.39 Goodreads (12.8K) ★ 4.76 Audible (6.7K)
16h 42m Released 2020 Fantasy

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Six books of buildup, one finale — Tim Gerard Reynolds makes sure you feel every casualty.

  • Great if you want: epic fantasy payoff with genuine emotional weight
  • Listening experience: tension-heavy and bittersweet — the series' darkest stretch
  • Narration: Reynolds handles grief and triumph with equal, devastating precision
  • Skip if: you haven't read the earlier books — context is everything here

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About This Audiobook

Ancient rivalries reach their explosive climax as humans and the godlike Fhrey wage a war that will reshape their world forever. With dragons now unleashed upon the battlefield, the conflict has escalated beyond anything either race could have imagined. As political machinations unfold within Fhrey leadership and desperate alliances form among the embattled Rhunes, a small group of unlikely heroes must venture into the realm of the dead itself to secure their people's survival. The fate of civilization hangs in the balance as this epic saga builds toward its earth-shattering conclusion.

Tim Gerard Reynolds delivers a masterful performance that elevates Sullivan's intricate world-building and complex character relationships. His nuanced vocal work distinguishes between dozens of characters across multiple races and cultures, while his pacing captures both the intimate emotional moments and sweeping battle sequences with equal skill. Reynolds' familiarity with the series shines through in his confident delivery of Sullivan's layered mythology and political intrigue. The audio format proves ideal for experiencing the story's rich dialogue and descriptive passages, allowing listeners to become fully immersed in this pivotal moment that bridges myth and history.