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The Adventures of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser
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Narrated by:
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Jonathan Davis
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Neil Gaiman (introduction)
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By:
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Fritz Leiber
About this listen
In the ancient city of Lankhmar, two men forge a friendship in battle. The red-haired barbarian Fafhrd left the snowy reaches of Nehwon looking for a new life, while the Gray Mouser, apprentice magician, fled after finding his master dead. These bawdy brothers-in-arms cement a friendship that leads them through the wilds of Nehwon, facing thieves, wizards, princesses, and the depths of their desires and fears.
The late Fritz Leiber's tales of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser launched the sword-and-sorcery genre, and were the inspiration for the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons.
BONUS AUDIO: Includes an exclusive introduction by Neil Gaiman.
Epic edge: download more tales of Lankhmar.©1995 The Estate of Fritz Leiber (P)2008 Audible, Inc.Listeners also enjoyed...
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"Fritz Leiber's tales of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser are virtually a genre unto themselves. Urbane, idiosyncratic, comic, erotic and human, spiked with believable action and the eerie creations of a master fantasist!" (William Gibson)
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The gathering forces of the Dark Powers threaten the world of man. The legions of Faery, aided by trolls, demons, and the Wild Hunt itself, are poised to overthrow the Realms of Light. Holger Carlsen, a bemused and puzzled twentieth-century man mysteriously snatched out of time, finds himself the key figure in the conflict. Arrayed against him are the dragons, giants, and elfin warriors of the armies of Chaos and the beautiful sorceress Morgan le Fay.
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I FEEL ALL AT SEA
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 03-24-17
By: Poul Anderson
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Black God's Kiss
- By: C. L. Moore
- Narrated by: Gabrielle de Cuir
- Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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First published in the pages of Weird Tales in 1934, C. L. Moore's Jirel of Joiry is the first significant female sword-and-sorcery protagonist and one of the most exciting and evocative characters the genre has ever known. Published alongside seminal works by H. P. Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard, the five classic fantasy tales included in this volume easily stand the test of time and often overshadow the storytelling power and emotional impact of stories by Moore's more famous contemporaries.
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MUCH better chapter order at end of my review
- By MildPinecone on 10-08-21
By: C. L. Moore
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Planet of Adventure
- City of the Chasch, Servants of the Wankh, The Dirdir, The Pnume
- By: Jack Vance
- Narrated by: Elijah Alexander
- Length: 23 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Stranded on the distant planet Tschai, young Adam Reith is the sole survivor of a space mission who discovers the world is inhabited - not only by warring alien cultures but by human slaves as well, taken early in Earth's history. Reith must find a way off the planet to warn Earth of Tschai's deadly existence.
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"his new life. . . held zest and adventure"
- By Jefferson on 12-31-18
By: Jack Vance
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The Black Company
- Chronicles of The Black Company, Book 1
- By: Glen Cook
- Narrated by: Marc Vietor
- Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Some feel the Lady, newly risen from centuries in thrall, stands between humankind and evil. Some feel she is evil itself. The hardbitten men of the Black Company take their pay and do what they must, burying their doubts with their dead - until the prophesy: The White Rose has been reborn, somewhere, to embody good once more. There must be a way for the Black Company to find her....
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Hard Boiled Morally Ambiguous Epic Fantasy
- By Jefferson on 03-18-11
By: Glen Cook
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The Whispering Swarm
- The Sanctuary of the White Friars, Book 1
- By: Michael Moorcock
- Narrated by: Julian Elfer
- Length: 16 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Almost anyone who has read or written science fiction or fantasy has been inspired by the work of Michael Moorcock. His literary flair and grand sense of adventure have been evident since his controversial first novel Behold the Man, from the stories and novels featuring his most famous character, Elric of Melniboné, to his fantasy masterpiece, Gloriana, winner of both the Campbell Memorial and World Fantasy awards for best novel.
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Terrible, extremely disappointing
- By Mike Mercereau on 03-05-15
By: Michael Moorcock
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Suldrun’s Garden
- Lyonesse: Book 1
- By: Jack Vance
- Narrated by: Kevin T. Collins
- Length: 18 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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The Elder Isles, located in what is now the Bay of Biscay off the coast of Old Gaul, are made up of 10 contending kingdoms, all vying with each other for control. At the centre of much of the intrigue is Casmir, the ruthless and ambitious king of Lyonnesse. His beautiful but otherworldly daughter, Suldrun, is part of his plans. He intends to cement an alliance or two by marrying her well. But Suldrun is as determined as he and defies him.
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Not my cup of tea
- By Ann on 01-10-11
By: Jack Vance
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The Wanderer
- By: Fritz Leiber
- Narrated by: Norman Deitz
- Length: 16 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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In the future, men and women have colonized the moon, and dazzling technological advances have created a better life for those on Earth. But the arrival of "the Wanderer" may change all that. A sphere of immense size, it appears suddenly one night during a lunar eclipse, causing crushing quakes on the Moon and catastrophes on Earth. Now, Lt. Don Merriam must find a way to reach the Wanderer and discover its purpose.
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dated scifi
- By finhead on 09-28-07
By: Fritz Leiber
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Magic Kingdom for Sale - Sold!
- Landover, Book 1
- By: Terry Brooks
- Narrated by: Jeremy Arthur
- Length: 12 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Landover was a genuine magic kingdom, with fairy folk and wizardry, just as the advertisement has promised. But after he purchased it, Ben Holiday learned that there were a few details the ad had failed to mention. The kingdom was in ruin. The Barons refused to recognize a king, and the peasants were without hope. A dragon was laying waste the countryside, while an evil witch plotted to destroy everything.
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Old school Fantasy
- By W. O. Poetry on 05-10-22
By: Terry Brooks
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The Conquering Sword of Conan
- By: Robert E. Howard
- Narrated by: Todd McLaren
- Length: 17 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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This collection features Howard at his finest and Conan at his most savage. Truly heroic fantasy at its best, this volume contains "The Servants of Bit-Yakin", "Beyond the Black River", "The Black Stranger", "The Man-Eaters of Zamboula", and "Red Nails", which is perhaps Conan's most famous adventure.
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The definitive Conan
- By Jesse on 11-03-09
By: Robert E. Howard
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Lord of a Shattered Land
- Chronicles of Hanuvar, Book 1
- By: Howard Andrew Jones
- Narrated by: Kevin T. Collins
- Length: 21 hrs and 22 mins
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The Dervan Empire has at last triumphed over Volanus, putting the great city to the torch, its treasures looted, temples defiled, and fields sown with salt. What little remains of Volanus is scattered across the empire, its wealth plundered and its survivors sold into slavery. It is an absolute victory for the Dervans in every way but one. Hanuvar, last and greatest general of Volanus, still lives. He now travels the length of the Dervan Empire that conquered his homeland, driven by a singular purpose—to find what remains of his people who were carried into slavery across the empire.
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A GREAT new sword and sorcery from THIS century?!
- By Luke Batchelor on 11-03-24
The stories themselves are also engaging and exciting with an array of classic fantasy archetypes. This book feels very much like an introductory set of stories for the rest of the books. Swords and Deviltry did its job for me and has me looking forward to reading more about Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser.
Classic Fantasy Sword and Sorcery
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A nostalgic journey with barbarians and wizards
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Excellent character design and development and an interesting world. The plotting is a bit weak, but otherwise solid.
Still good even decades later
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Where we’ve been in Fantasy
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Mandatory for all fans of the genre
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Unexpectedly sad
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incredible writing!
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This is how all great books should be written!
A magnificent classic!!! Required Reading!!!
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Overlooked Classics!
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classic pulp sword and sorcery
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