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Of Blood and Blade

Tainted Blood • Book 2

by Jeff Gunzel

Narrated by Virtual Voice

3.69 ABR Score (63 ratings)
★ 4.13 Goodreads (63)
9h 12m Released 2025 Fantasy

Why Listen?

If you loved the first Tainted Blood book, this sequel deepens the stakes and moral complexity: Viola's forced to make impossible choices where survival costs more than just blood.

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About This Audiobook

War-torn alliances and ancient grudges collide as Viola finds herself caught between rival factions in a world where survival demands impossible choices. After a devastating confrontation forces her to flee her homeland, she must navigate treacherous political landscapes while being hunted by relentless enemies who grow more dangerous with each passing day. As old friendships fracture and new allegiances form around her, Viola discovers that the line between ally and enemy shifts like sand, and that every decision carries a price she may not be willing to pay.

Virtual Voice delivers a compelling performance that captures the intensity and emotional weight of Gunzel's brutal fantasy world. The narrator's measured pacing allows listeners to fully absorb the complex political machinations while building tension during action sequences that demand attention. The production maintains clarity throughout battle scenes and quieter character moments alike, making this a story that benefits from the immersive audio experience. Virtual Voice brings distinct personality to the various factions and characters, helping listeners track the shifting loyalties that drive this dark tale forward.