The Mountain of Souls

The Chosen, Book 1

De: Marcus Lee

Narrado por: Sierra Kline

Can a weapon forged in the darkness ever truly represent the light?

On the fringe of a war-ravaged Delnorian Empire, a mysterious sect harbours an unbelievable secret: an ancient prophecy foretelling the return of a legendary king who will usher in a golden age for humankind.

Amidst the chaos, Malina, a rebellious slave, is unwittingly thrust into the heart of destiny when she's sold at auction and taken to the Mountain of Souls—a dark, mystical place where her future becomes irrevocably entwined with the prophecy.

For if she can survive the deadly training that awaits, she’ll attain sufficient skills, knowledge, and power to join The Chosen, a fearsome cohort assigned to overcome the malevolent forces standing in the way of the king’s ascension.

Failure means certain death and even success will come at a terrible cost: a conscience stained by blood, deceit, betrayal and the sacrifice of her very soul.

But is it a price she’s willing to pay?

Listen, and you'll discover more than just Malina's tale … but the revelation of an astonishing plan spanning millennia, in which myths of the past influence the present to determine the future.

©2023 Marcus Lee (P)2024 Marcus Lee

I really enjoyed the telling of this story

I dislike books that end in a cliffhanger. but seeing as the other books are finished I will just read thoes

Different

I have listened to many fantasy books and this is amazingly different. Plot moves smoothly characters are fleshed out The story line is unique. Clean book which is hard to find. I recommend it as a good interesting listen

Great Read

Enjoy this very much! The world building was top tier, main character was captivating, and the plot had surprises at every turn.

Definitely a good story and strong listen

Getting into this story, its set up as a universe and as a land is painted beautifully, definitely unique on its own. The story in living through the main character's eyes shows she has great things tied to her, and in the events of the story, it keeps one guessing about the overall achievement and goals of where the story will evolve into. It is definitely a very good story, the narrator conveying the right amount of emotions in the voices when needed. I've gladly enjoyed this story and look forward to the other two books.

Did like any character in the book

Nobody to root for. Really nothing to recommend this book other than the narrator. I won’t give any spoilers. I can see why people liked it but really there are no redeeming characters. The end sets up the light bulb moment for redemption. The whole premise is brainwashed to support the dark side, followed by a bunch of books to fight the power and redeem the soul.

Absolutely amazing

This book grabs a hold of you from page one and doesn’t let you go! Absolutely amazing story!!

Good story good narration but what in love of god is that noise between chapters!!!!!!

Fun story great narration, but the charring noise sounds like a sewing machine dying super loud. It takes you right out of the whole thing. So bad I don’t know if I can buy the next book.

New to dark fantasy , but I think I like it!

From the beginning it’s crazy, I almost stopped but I’m glad I didn’t . I just finished the first book & starting the next one today. Definitely worth the time

The struggle of right and wrong.

I would have liked a more conclusive ending. Felt like it just stopped abruptly. The main characters struggle felt real.

Dragged

It got too boring after a while. Had to force myself to finish it. Will not be continuing to the next one.