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The Will of the Many

Hierarchy • Book 1

by James Islington

Narrated by Euan Morton

4.71 ABR Score (236.7K ratings)
★ 4.59 Goodreads (223.8K) ★ 4.81 Audible (13.0K)
28h 14m Released 2023 Fantasy

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Twenty-eight hours of layered deception, and every reveal hits harder because Euan Morton sounds like he's been keeping the secret too.

  • Great if you want: intricate mystery-fantasy with a Roman-empire political backdrop
  • Listening experience: slow-burn and cerebral — builds relentlessly toward a gut-punch finale
  • Narration: Morton's controlled precision makes every betrayal and revelation feel earned
  • Skip if: you want fast pacing or upfront magic-system clarity

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About This Audiobook

In a world dominated by the Catenan Republic, an ancient empire that harvests the life force of its citizens to fuel its power, a young man infiltrates the elite Academy under a false identity. Vis carries a dangerous secret mission: to investigate a murder, locate a legendary weapon, and expose truths that could topple the regime that destroyed his family. Navigating the treacherous politics of the Academy's competitive hierarchy, he must excel academically while concealing his true purpose from classmates who could become allies or enemies. Every choice threatens to expose him to an empire that shows no mercy to those who defy its will-draining system of control.

Euan Morton delivers a masterful performance that brings depth and authenticity to this complex fantasy world. His nuanced characterizations distinguish between the various Academy students and faculty, while his pacing skillfully balances the story's political intrigue with its more intimate character moments. Morton's ability to convey Vis's internal struggle between maintaining his cover and pursuing his mission adds emotional weight to every scene. The audio format particularly enhances the immersive academy setting and the tension of each clandestine revelation, making this lengthy epic feel engaging throughout its twenty-eight-hour runtime.