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  • Emperor of Thorns

  • The Broken Empire, Book 3
  • By: Mark Lawrence
  • Narrated by: Joe Jameson
  • Length: 15 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (271 ratings)

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Emperor of Thorns

By: Mark Lawrence
Narrated by: Joe Jameson
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Publisher's Summary

Lawrence brings the Broken Empire series to its devastating conclusion

The path to the throne is broken – only the broken can walk it

The world is cracked and time has run through, leaving us clutching at the end days. These are the days that have waited for us all our lives. These are my days. I will stand before the Hundred and they will listen. I will take the throne no matter who stands against me, living or dead, and if I must be the last emperor then I will make of it such an ending.

This is where the wise man turns away. This is where the holy kneel and call on God. These are the last miles, my brothers. Don't look to me to save you. Run if you have the wit. Pray if you have the soul. Stand your ground if courage is yours. But don't follow me.

Follow me, and I will break your heart.

©2013 Mark Lawrence (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

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Brilliant

A truly great fantasy series and brilliant narrator to boot. My only negative thought is dwelling on the fact that it's over.

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unbelievable book. such a creative story and narrating. amazing how you can love a character that is so evil but good at the same time

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best book series ever

my favourite book series ever. I read the hard copy years ago when it came out and have just re-listened to all the audio books and it never gets old. I love this series!
(Even have a pet Border Collie named Jorg)

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original and captivating

loved the originality of the story that kept me guessing right up till the end. also read very well with individual voices for characters, making it easy listening

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Just Awesome

I just love this series! Mark Lawrence quickly became one of my favourite authors after reading Prince of Thorns. it only got better from there.

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fabulous ending to the trilogy!

loved every word, a master story teller. Am seriously thinking about listening to it again!

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it all comes together in the end

It was a tough series to get into in the beginning but Lawrence really nails it by the third book. Jorg is a pretty unlikable character in the first book and he continues to do awful things in books 2 and 3 but by the end you can sees the character has really grown. really enjoyed the last book of the series.

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Well rounded

I enjoyed seeing where the author was going with this third installment. I rate it as a well arounded third book to close out the trilogy. Bringing the same level of action, humor and thrill as the first two books.

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The only series I can re read!

This is a fantastically written antihero story. Makes you cheer for the bad guy :)

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Thought inspiring, Epic conclusion.

An amazing end to this series, once again Mark Lawrence's dark but unique style has delivered.

A very good read / listen.

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