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Deceptions

Ascendant, Book 3

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Deceptions

By: Craig Alanson
Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
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Koren Bladewell now knows he is a wizard, but he is lost in the wilderness, cut off from help, and unable to use his powers. The enemy is poised at the border with an overwhelming invasion force, and it will take wizards, soldiers and a young, untested princess to hold off defeat long enough for Koren to be trained and grow into his power. But he might not wish to help those who deceived him and destroyed his life.

©2018 Craig Alanson (P)2018 Podium Publishing
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Fantastic!

Another awesome book by Craig Alanson. Had me on the edge the whole time and I never wanted to stop listening. Narration is awesome too with each character being distinctly different.

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This Author...

Delivers!! This book is all that you could hope for in an audiobook. Can't wait for Mavericks to be released.

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Spellbound

Very much enjoyed this series, burnt through all three books in less than a week. The only issue now being; I need to find another series. Definitely recommend for a comfortable and enjoyable read.

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so bloody good

i love fantasy where you want to live in the kingdom and feel fondly about all the characters. This is it 🤗

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Love it.

This is the third and final book of the Ascendant series. I have enjoyed these three books. The story has been a bit different from the usual wizard stories.

The narrating of these books has been very good.

I enjoyed the ending.

Well done Craig Alanson. These books are certainly a change from the Expeditionary Force series.

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Goid story

Good story but too long with unnecessary repetition. Enjoyed overall thoug.
Alanson is a fine author.

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what a joy

was one of those storys that keeps you on the edge of your seat. fun ro listern too

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Great

Very well read, great series, keeps you wanting to listen, will keep an eye out for more in series

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Not too bad, but could be better

I enjoyed the story, but there were a few things that were a bit annoying.

The narrator made some of the 'smart' people sound dopey
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Overall, it's a bit like it is written to late primary readers (maybe it was, I don't know), but the story was enjoyable.

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Another great read

It was a great end to the series, the ending left me wanting another book!

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