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Wielding a Red Sword

Incarnations of Immortality • Book 4

by Piers Anthony

Narrated by George Guidall

4.04 ABR Score (21.0K ratings)
★ 3.96 Goodreads (19.9K) ★ 4.51 Audible (1.0K)
10h 12m Released 2007 Fantasy

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Taking the sword of War to end human suffering sounds like a contradiction — Guidall makes it feel like the only logical conclusion.

  • Great if you want: mythologically rich fantasy where power comes with moral weight
  • Listening experience: measured and philosophical, with bursts of mythic drama
  • Narration: Guidall's deep gravitas matches an immortal wrestling with conscience
  • Skip if: you haven't read the earlier books — the mythology runs deep

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About This Audiobook

When Mym's romantic desires clash violently with his royal obligations, his explosive rage catapults him into an unexpected destiny as the immortal embodiment of War itself. Suddenly wielding powers beyond mortal comprehension, he discovers that his new role comes with profound moral complexities. Rather than simply fueling conflict, Mym finds himself uniquely positioned to influence the suffering that warfare brings to humanity. His greatest challenge emerges when he learns that an innocent princess has become trapped in Hell's depths, forcing him to contemplate an unprecedented assault on Satan's own domain.

George Guidall delivers Anthony's mythological adventure with his trademark gravitas and nuanced character work. His deep, resonant voice captures both the epic scope of cosmic battles and the intimate emotional struggles of a man grappling with divine responsibility. Guidall's pacing allows listeners to fully absorb the philosophical underpinnings of Anthony's world-building while maintaining momentum through action sequences. The narrator's ability to distinguish between mortal characters and immortal entities enhances the story's exploration of power, duty, and redemption, making this fantasy particularly engaging in audio form.

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