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Planesfall: Painting the Mists

Painting the Mists • Book 18

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About This Book

The eighteenth entry in the Painting the Mists series brings Cha Ming back to the Inkwell Plane, a world on the edge of total collapse. Strengthened by trials in the Heartforge Realm, he returns to find his enemies have made the same journey. The stakes have never been higher: his mentor, the Monkey King, has been captured by rival religious factions, and the Inkwell Plane itself is fracturing. As wielder of the Clear Sky Brush, Cha Ming faces a race against catastrophe, balancing a desperate rescue against the larger threat of planesfall.

Adam Verner, who co-authored the series, brings an insider's understanding to the narration, giving each character a distinct voice while maintaining momentum across a sprawling 21-hour runtime. His familiarity with the world's mythology and tone keeps the dense lore accessible rather than overwhelming. For listeners who have followed the series this far, Verner's performance feels less like narration and more like a trusted guide through a universe he helped build.