The Wheel of Osheim Free Audiobook Download by Mark Lawrence
In The Wheel of Osheim, Mark Lawrence gives a dark and gritty fantasy to be sure. Readers are drawn into the world of Osheim, a place where humanity's descendants have been enslaved for over 100 years by the god-like creature, Arawn. Our hero is Dancer, who is determined not to live under the yoke of oppression that our previous generation has had to endure. He rescues a young girl from Arawn's war camp and vows to protect her no matter what. At the same time he avenges his father's murder by killing the man responsible--a mysterious figure named Cawti--and eventually learns that she is his true love.
The Wheel of Osheim is a creepy, coming-of-age story revolving around a wheel that the protagonist, Denna, finds and must solve riddles to unlock the secrets. The wheel has many strange powers. Readers who are familiar with Lovecraftian horror will find parallels in the world of Osheim.
The Wheel of Osheim is the first book in Mark Lawrence's series The Broken Empire. Narrated by Tim Reynolds, the author of Game of Thrones, this audiobook is a fast-paced fantasy novel that is both exciting and compelling to listen to. In the beginning, we meet Jorg Ancrath, a young lordling with a restless soul and an insatiable appetite for power. The only way he can make peace with the conflict within himself is by whoring his body out to those he despises and setting himself up as a king generalissimo on the battlefield.
"Mark Lawrence's The Wheel of Osheim is a compelling adventure story that shines with magic, danger, and thrilling combat. As the Wheel turns ever onward, characters grow and learn. New powers emerge. Old friends are made anew"
The Wheel of Osheim is a fantasy novella written by Mark Lawrence. The main character, Sorian, was raised in the shadow of a legendary thief and assassin called Kalam, who has never been caught, believed dead or alive by anyone throughout the land. There is one thing that Sorian knows about his famous father--he can only be seen by the eyes of his son. When Sorian learns that he is standing in front of Kalam at an inn, he thinks this has to end the curse. However, when he walks away from him, Sorian finds himself in trouble with numerous bounty hunters and gangsters looking for Kalam's head.
"The Wheel of Osheim" is a short story by Mark Lawrence, author of The Broken Empire Trilogy. It tells the tale of a man named Torvald and his journey to find salvation in the northern wastes of Osheim. Though the story mainly centers around Torvald's pilgrimage, there are several other characters that play significant roles. One such character, who plays a minor role in the overall plot, is 'Tim Gerard Reynolds,' an amnesiac whose dreams he can see and control. 'Tim' becomes important to Torvald because he helps him understand what his objective really is and how to achieve it."
Published Date | 2016-06-07 |
Duration | 19 hours 1 minutes |
Author | Mark Lawrence |
Narrated | Tim Gerard Reynolds |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Fiction & Literature |
Parent Category | Action & Adventure, Epic Fantasy |