The Emperor's Blades Free Audiobook Download by Brian Staveley

The Emperor's Blades is set in a world where the elite rule with an iron fist and magic is intertwined in everyday life. The story follows three apprentice assassins, Kvothe, Denna, and Simmon. After dealing with the machinations of their master, the story follows Kvothe as he begins his search for answers to the mystery at hand.

The Emperor's Blades is the first in a trilogy and is the first book of a new fantasy series by Brian Staveley. Set in a world where magic has been suppressed for centuries, The Emperor's Blades follows the story of two unlikely heroes - Kaden, a disgraced street thief with no memory, and Kip, an ambitious Imperial soldier. After their meeting, they set out together on an extraordinary journey that will take them across borders and secrets long forgotten.

After Emperor Nyxs assassination, the land of Terre D'Ange is thrown into turmoil. Vanye, a disgraced member of the Nyx's inner circle, is thought to be the primary suspect. But in his quest to clear his name and ensure the rightful heir to the throne, he must uncover dark secrets that reach across kingdoms and continents.

This story begins in a remote village on the border of The Empire, where a group of people have been meeting to pass time under the watchful eye of an ancient tree. This is the only place in hundreds of miles that the presence of magic can be felt, and for many it's more than enough to get by. Until one day when someone murders a child, something happens to change everything.

The Emperor's Blades is the first book in a new fantasy series by Brian Staveley, author of The Chronicles of the Unhewn Throne. After his father is murdered and he discovers that he is heir to the throne, Kvothe sets out on a quest through the wilderness. Along with him are his friends Bast, Chronicler and Denna.