The Path of Anger

In a world where empires have fallen and republics have risen from their ashes, an aging knight drowns his sorrows in taverns, haunted by betrayal and loss. Dun-Cadal once served with honor, training apprentices and fighting alongside comrades who shared his noble ideals, but those days ended when his friends abandoned their principles for political convenience and his young protégé died saving his life. Now a bitter drunk, he wants nothing more than to be left alone with his memories and his bottle. His solitude shatters when Viola, a determined young historian, arrives seeking the lost sword of the last Emperor. Her quest drags the reluctant knight back into a deadly game as his former allies begin dying one by one, each killed with the precise methods of an Imperial assassin.

Michael Kramer brings gravitas and nuance to this complex tale of loyalty and revenge, his seasoned voice perfectly capturing both Dun-Cadal's world-weary cynicism and the underlying pain that drives him. Kramer's measured pacing allows listeners to fully absorb the intricate political machinations while building tension through the mystery's darker moments. The audio format enhances the story's contemplative passages and explosive action sequences equally well.