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Annwn Cycle #The Dead's Revenant • Book 1
by Shawn Speakman, Terry Brooks, Seanan McGuire, Mark Lawrence, Anthony Ryan, Tim Marquitz, Brian Staveley, Michael J. Sullivan, John Marco, Peter Orullian, Kat Richardson, Sam Sykes, Kristen Britain, Mazarkis Williams, Jim Butcher, Rachel Caine, Harry Connolly, Delilah S. Dawson, David Anthony Durham, Jason M. Hough, Mary Robinette Kowal, Joe Abercrombie
Narrated by Dick Hill, Tim Gerard Reynolds, Nick Podehl, Allyson Johnson, Christian Rodska, Emily Bauer
Why Listen?
A star-studded anthology where twenty-three fantasy masters tell exactly the stories they want, each perfectly matched to a narrator who elevates the prose—Dick Hill's gravitas, Tim Gerard Reynolds' intensity—making this feel less like a collection and more like a curated experience.
About This Audiobook
Twenty-three renowned fantasy and science fiction authors contribute original tales to this ambitious anthology, each story crafted without thematic constraints. The collection spans diverse realms and genres, from Terry Brooks' return to Landover and Jim Butcher's latest Dresden Files adventure to Mary Robinette Kowal's interstellar artistry and Joe Abercrombie's gritty character study. These standalone narratives explore everything from courtroom drama in magical Chicago to plague survival with robotic companions, offering readers both familiar worlds and entirely new territories. The anthology showcases the creative freedom that emerges when established authors write without editorial boundaries.
The audiobook production elevates these varied tales through an exceptional ensemble of narrators, with veterans like Dick Hill, Tim Gerard Reynolds, and Nick Podehl joined by Allyson Johnson, Christian Rodska, and Emily Bauer. Each performer brings distinct vocal characterizations that match their assigned stories' tones, from intimate character moments to epic fantasy sequences. The seamless transitions between different narrative styles and the narrators' ability to capture each author's unique voice creates an immersive listening experience that celebrates both the diversity of speculative fiction and the craft of audio storytelling.