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Age of Swords

The Legends of the First Empire • Book 2

by Michael J. Sullivan, Marc Simonetti

Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

4.47 ABR Score (42.5K ratings)
★ 4.29 Goodreads (26.6K) ★ 4.72 Audible (15.9K)
19h 4m Released 2025 Fantasy

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Tim Gerard Reynolds voices an entire civilization at war with itself, and 19 hours somehow isn't enough.

  • Great if you want: epic fantasy with warring factions and rising underdogs
  • Listening experience: sprawling but propulsive — each chapter raises the stakes
  • Narration: Reynolds keeps a massive cast distinct without ever straining
  • Skip if: you haven't listened to Age of Myth first

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About This Audiobook

War erupts between mortals and immortals in this sweeping fantasy epic set in an ancient world where gods walk among men. When the supposedly divine Fhrey prove vulnerable to human weapons, scattered tribes must overcome generations of hatred to unite against their former oppressors. Persephone leads a desperate quest across treacherous seas, seeking aid from a mysterious race while time runs short. Meanwhile, bitter feuds threaten to tear apart the fragile human alliance before it can challenge an enemy whose magical abilities have made them seem godlike for millennia.

Tim Gerard Reynolds delivers a masterful performance that brings Sullivan's richly imagined world to vivid life. His nuanced character voices distinguish between tribes, races, and individuals while maintaining consistency across nearly twenty hours of storytelling. Reynolds expertly handles the book's shifts between intimate character moments and grand battle sequences, allowing listeners to feel fully immersed in both political intrigue and magical conflicts. His measured pacing builds tension effectively throughout the complex narrative, making this lengthy fantasy feel engaging and accessible in audio format.