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Forsworn

The Forsworn Oath • Book 1

3.93 ABR Score (800 ratings)
★ 4.32 Goodreads (616) ★ 4.39 Audible (184)
32h 33m Released 2025 Fantasy

Why Listen?

Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms this revenge epic into something genuinely haunting—his narration captures both the simmering rage and fractured psyche of a man defined by loss, making the 32-hour journey feel essential rather than indulgent.

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About This Audiobook

In a world where dark sorcery leaves scars that never heal, Ludo Vica carries the weight of a childhood tragedy that claimed his twin brother and his sight in one eye. Twenty years after the Fire Eater's rampage destroyed his village, the imprisoned dark sorcerer escapes from the impregnable fortress of Comman Dur. Driven by an unquenchable thirst for vengeance, Ludo embarks on a perilous hunt through the mysterious Lostwood, where ancient shadows conceal truths that will reshape everything he believes about that fateful night.

Tim Gerard Reynolds delivers a masterful performance that elevates this epic fantasy to extraordinary heights. His distinctive voice captures both Ludo's burning determination and the story's darker undertones with remarkable depth, while his pacing allows the intricate world-building to unfold naturally across the substantial 32-hour runtime. Reynolds' ability to distinguish between characters creates an immersive listening experience that transforms Estes' complex narrative into a cinematic journey. The audio format particularly enhances the atmospheric tension of the Lostwood sequences, where Reynolds' nuanced delivery makes every whispered revelation and shadowy encounter feel viscerally present.