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A Testament of Steel

Instrument of Omens, Book 1

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A Testament of Steel

By: Davis Ashura
Narrated by: Nick Podehl
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A young man with no past must progress into a warrior out of legend.

Cinder Shade’s life begins on a fateful afternoon at the bottom of a well where he awakens, bruised, battered, and bereft of all memory. His only understanding is a driving imperative to protect those who can’t defend themselves and become a warrior worthy of the name.

He discovers within himself a peculiar gift, one in which the codes of combat are made evident and the language of steel is made clear.

When he earns a place at a prestigious elven warrior academy, Cinder fights to enhance his knowledge and perhaps even humble the proud elves who believe no human is their equal. His hard-earned skills are put to the test when strange rumblings emanate from deep in the Dagger Mountains. Monsters out of myth emerge. And so does something far worse... An ancient god. The world believes this deity long dead, but he is very much alive. And he remembers his enemies all too well. Even if they don’t remember themselves.

©2020 Davis Ashura (P)2020 Podium Audio Action & Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Military Elf

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I couldn't stop listening, it causes me many late nights! thank you Davis ashura and nick podehl!

loved every minute...

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Not what I expected, great story and didn’t disappoint. Looking forward to book two, which thankfully is available.

Great listen

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I was skeptical at fist, but this book still holds a lot of interesting narratives, the magic works on the Indian side of things and you don't see this often enough.
I really recommend the book to anyone who likes fantasy and i can only say to other people who were less than pleased, this is literally the first book in the series, give it a chance.

This book is worth hearing.

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Simply amazing. Loved every minute of this book. A story that really shows what hard work can really do. Cant wait until the next one

I couldn't put it down

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If you enjoy a fantasy where the MC isn’t overpowered, has an established lore and fulfilling story arcs - this is for you my good sir!

Great listen

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loved it story well told lot of highs and lows looking for to the next part

well worth a listen

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from the moment the protagonist bonks his head and was rescued the book shined. grabbing me. grabbing me tight with loveble characters unpredicteble twists but a beautifully predicteble turn or two. from the moment you hear the name of a certain warrior you know where things are going however. the book itself has some cool turns and twists with this profeci thingy. the book is great it never gives you the illusion that cinder our protagonist is allmighty often times taking to the time to show his mortality but also taking the time to show his capebility with a great supporting cast that i could not distinguis the names of but definitly the personalities as the names can become quite foteign they dont stick in my head hut he. i forget the names of people i see everyday for over 10 years still so dont take the last critisicm to badly.

joyfully characterastic and beautifully predictble

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Having read the Outcasts trilogy I had high hopes for this new story . I was not disappointed !
I hadn't realised that the William Wilde books were so integral to this developing story line . I am going to read them next to bring me up to speed . That said , this book can stand alone . Though I do think that it would be more enjoyable to have read the Outcasts series first . The narrator is excellent as always . Thank you Nick for investing the characters with so much individuality and depth . Mr Ashura has yet again created a multi faceted world with characters you can love and loathe ! A sense of impending menace pervades the story . Bodes well for book 2 ! Which, can I have NOW PLEASE ! I don't want to wait .HURRY !!!Great start to a new series . Recommend !

Loved this story

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very much enjoyed this. slightly slow to start and didn't really get in to its stride for the first third of the book. but it was worth the wait. Great read and eager for the next book

Great

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Love this author and love how all the series are intawoven.. Next book please

Another great series to wet the appetite

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