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Age of War

The Legends of the First Empire • Book 3

4.54 ABR Score (34.1K ratings)
★ 4.43 Goodreads (21.3K) ★ 4.76 Audible (12.8K)
15h 36m Released 2026 Fantasy

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Tim Gerard Reynolds holds a fragile alliance of humans and gods together for 15 hours — and somehow makes you feel every crack.

  • Great if you want: epic fantasy where politics and sacrifice hit as hard as battles
  • Listening experience: tense and propulsive — the fragile alliance structure keeps stakes constant
  • Narration: Reynolds distinguishes dozens of voices while sustaining emotional weight throughout
  • Skip if: you haven't read books one and two — entry here is rough

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About This Audiobook

Ancient magic collides with mortal ambition as humanity's fragile rebellion against their immortal Fhrey overlords reaches a devastating turning point. Persephone struggles to hold together an uneasy alliance of human clans and renegade Fhrey warriors, while political machinations threaten to tear apart everything she has built. As the godlike Fhrey prepare to unleash their full military might and devastating sorcery against the upstart mortals, betrayals emerge from within the rebel ranks, forcing impossible choices between love, loyalty, and survival.

Tim Gerard Reynolds delivers a commanding performance that brings Sullivan's richly imagined world to vivid life through his masterful character work and nuanced emotional range. Reynolds seamlessly transitions between the voices of scheming immortals and determined humans, capturing both the epic scope of the conflict and the intimate personal stakes that drive each character. His pacing heightens the tension during political intrigue while allowing quieter character moments to resonate deeply. The audio format particularly enhances the story's mythic quality, as Reynolds' narration transforms ancient prophecies and magical encounters into an immersive listening experience that feels both timeless and immediate.