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The Magicians' Guild

The Black Magician Trilogy, Book 1

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The Magicians' Guild

By: Trudi Canavan
Narrated by: Kellie Bright
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About this listen

The phenomenally popular first novel from international Number One best-selling author Trudi Canavan.

Over 3 million Trudi Canavan copies sold worldwide.

Each year the magicians of Imardin gather together to purge the city streets of vagrants, urchins and miscreants. Masters of the disciplines of magic, they know that no one can oppose them. But their protective shield is not as impenetrable as they believe.

Sonea, angry, frustrated and outraged by the treatment of her family and friends, hurls a stone at the shield, putting all her rage behind it. To the amazement of all who bear witness, the stone passes unhindered through the barrier and renders a magician unconscious.

The guild's worst fear has been realised...There is an untrained magician loose on the streets. She must be found before her uncontrolled powers unleash forces that will destroy both her, and the city that is her home.

The Black Magician Trilogy:

The Magicians' Guild

The Novice

The High Lord

©2001 Trudi Canavan (P)2006 Time Warner AudioBooks
Coming of Age Fantasy Fiction Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Epic Fantasy Magic Users

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Critic reviews

"Epic, vivid and believable." (Guardian)

"It's easy to see why Trudi Canavan's novels so often make the best seller lists. Her easy, flowing style makes for effortless reading...Delightful worldbuilding...Vivid and enjoyable." (SFX)

"The world-building is tremendous. The magical system is sophisticated and fascinating." (Striking Keys)

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What a wonderful performance, would listen to her every day! Shame the book has been cut to pieces.

Top notch performance

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This is a great book, though a little slow in setting the scene, it picks up pace. By the time you have read the second book, you cant stop at the end, so have the third one to hand!! Just a great story. I am looking forward to reading more from Ms Canavan.

The trillogy is the best I have read for a while!

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I personally love the story that is butchered here in my opinion there is no point to an abridged version of a story on audiobook.

Such a pity

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i bought the physical book so long ago (like 10 years maybe more) and never got around to reading it completely. the story was enjoyable and it built a good image of where this world can go. based on this book, its likely ill check the others in series.

would recommend

long time coming

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Where does The Magicians' Guild rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This was one of the better books I've listened to. I found the narrators voice easy on the ears (whilst ill) and pleasurable to listen to. I got all 3 of the series and have now begun the sequel series.

What did you like best about this story?

The fantasy world has been well created and the characters are all believable.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

There weren't any stand out scenes for me personally.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There were lots of highs and lows in this book, the series is an emotional roller coaster.

Any additional comments?

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. I have read it before and was a little disappointed that the abridged version misses so much out but if you havent read it previously, you won't even notice.

Good listen

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I own the books, there are important sections and characters missing. look for a different version

fantastic story

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I really enjoy fantasy books and this series (of which this story is the first of three) is my favorate. This story is good, the second (The Apprentice) is better and the last (The High Lord) is fantastic!

I really enjoyed the reading of the book in this audio and can't wait for the rest of the series to be released.

Excellent!

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Wonderful story, if only the entirety of the book was actually narrated. Lots of arts missing.

Could have been better

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i have read this trology many years ago. It ws good to hear the audiobook version and the narrator did it justice.

i will most certainly be getting the other books in this series.

amazing book

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A book from my childhood, and I just loved listening to it throughout.

The narrator was clear and effective in her delivery, perhaps not my desired tone for some of the characters, but that’s just a personal view.

10/10

I just loved it.

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