Skull's Vengeance

Curse of Clansmen and Kings, Book 4

By: Linnea Tanner

Narrated by: Scott Ellis, Heidi Housh

A Celtic warrior queen must do the impossible—defeat her sorcerer half-brother and claim the throne. But to do so, she must learn how to strike vengeance from her father’s skull.

AS FORETOLD BY HER FATHER in a vision, Catrin has become a battle-hardened warrior after her trials in the Roman legion and gladiatorial games. She must return to Britannia and pull the cursed dagger out of the serpent’s stone to fulfill her destiny. Only then can she unleash the vengeance from the ancient druids to destroy her evil half-brother, the powerful sorcerer, King Marrock. Always two steps ahead and seemingly unstoppable, Marrock can summon destructive natural forces to crush any rival trying to stop him and has charged his deadliest assassin to bring back Catrin’s head.

To have the slightest chance of beating Marrock, Catrin must forge alliances with former enemies, but she needs someone she can trust. Her only option is to seek military aid from Marcellus—her secret Roman husband. They rekindle their burning passion, but he is playing a deadly game in the political firestorm of the Julio-Claudian dynasty to support Catrin’s cause.

Ultimately, in order to defeat Marrock, Catrin must align herself with a dark druidess and learn how to summon forces from skulls to exact vengeance. But can she and Marcellus outmaneuver political enemies from Rome and Britannia in their quest to vanquish Marrock?

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Great story and excellent performance

This sequel is well written and just as captivating as the first novel. Even though I haven’t heard the second book, this story summarizes previous events succinctly so that I do not feel like I missed anything. The performance is excellent and enhances the story as it unfolds.

excellent

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! good overall

Epic Tale of Romance, Action-Adventure and Romans!

In this epic tale, Catrin and Marcellus reunite. They are both engaged in a deadly game to protect their love and ensure the survival of Catrin’s Clan and way of life. Alliances will form and break, battles will rage, and death will follow.

The author, Linnea Tanner, accurately captures and infuses her historical narratives with Celtic romance, action-filled adventure, and political intrigue of Ancient Rome and Britannia. Her characters are richly detailed, fully developed, and authentic to the narrative. It is evident in her narrative that she has extensively researched the customs and culture as well as figures of this period. The dialogue is authentic as well and keeps the narrative flowing smoothly. She immerses the listener into the narrative immediately and fully. The plot twists are surprising and well-executed!

The narrators, Scott Ellis and Heidi Housh, do a magnificent job of capturing the essence of each character. Their performances alternate yet blend smoothly and flawlessly. They each speak clearly, and their individual delivery styles allow the listener to deepen their immersion into the narrative. As a team, Ellis and Housh work well together.

I have had the pleasure of reading her first three novels in written form and the audio of this book is equally as captivating as her earlier books! This is an excellent book/series to pick up and enjoy! I highly recommend this book.

There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook.