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The Sword of the Lictor

The Book of the New Sun, Book 3

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The Sword of the Lictor

By: Gene Wolfe
Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
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The Sword of the Lictor is the third volume in Wolfe's remarkable epic, chronicling the odyssey of the wandering pilgrim called Severian, driven by a powerful and unfathomable destiny, as he carries out a dark mission far from his home.

©1982 Gene Wolfe (P)2009 Audible, Inc. Epic Epic Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Fantasy

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This is simply wonderful writing that creates an enigmatic and mysterious world in our distant future. The human condition is explored in a totally original and complex world.

It is read expertly with finesse that brings the atmosphere to life and helps bring clarity to the prose.

As you can tell, I enjoyed this book and series immensely!

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