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The Name of All Things

A Chorus of Dragons • Book 2

by Jenn Lyons

Narrated by Saskia Maarleveld, Dan Bittner, Lauren Fortgang

3.92 ABR Score (6.8K ratings)
★ 4.04 Goodreads (6.3K) ★ 4.35 Audible (507)
25h 46m Released 2019 Fantasy

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Three narrators, three perspectives, one villain who's always three steps ahead — this is the rare sequel that outpaces its predecessor.

  • Great if you want: multi-POV epic fantasy with a chess-match plot
  • Listening experience: dense and cerebral — rewards close attention, not background listening
  • Narration: Maarleveld, Bittner, and Fortgang each own their POV convincingly
  • Skip if: you haven't read book one — the lore drops hit hard

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About This Audiobook

Fugitive Kihrin D'Mon faces consequences that ripple across an entire empire after unleashing demonic forces in his quest for freedom. When he encounters Janel Theranon, a enigmatic warrior with her own dangerous agenda, their alliance draws him into a web of political intrigue, ancient magic, and deadly enemies. As rebellion simmers beneath the surface and dragons threaten civilization itself, Kihrin must confront the wizard Relos Var, who wields artifacts of unimaginable power and harbors a personal vendetta that could reshape their world.

The three-narrator approach elevates this complex fantasy into an immersive theatrical experience. Saskia Maarleveld, Dan Bittner, and Lauren Fortgang each bring distinct vocal personalities to the multiple perspectives, helping listeners navigate the intricate plot threads and character relationships that define Lyons' storytelling. Their performances capture both the epic scope of the worldbuilding and the intimate character moments that drive the narrative forward. The nearly twenty-six-hour runtime allows the narrators to fully develop the story's emotional depth, making the political machinations and magical conflicts feel both grand and personal through their skilled delivery.