The First Blade of Ostia

A Society of the Sword Prequel

By: Duncan M. Hamilton

Narrated by: Derek Perkins

The “First Blade of Ostia” is an accolade few will achieve. In Ostenheim, a city obsessed with duelling, it is one that nobody forgets.

Bryn’s earliest memory is of watching duels in the arena. His earliest dream is of taking his place there.

Amero dal Moreno has no dreams. His life has been about fulfilling the expectations of others. In search of a path of his own, the dreams of others are too tempting to resist.

After years of sacrifice and hard work, Bryn Pendollo is finally a professional duellist. Becoming the First Blade of Ostia no longer seems the childish fantasy it once did. To find the man standing in his way is also his best friend will test him in ways he would never have believed.

The First Blade of Ostia is a standalone swashbuckling fantasy adventure novel set in the Middle Sea World of the Society of the Sword Trilogy.

©2014 Duncan M. Hamilton (P)2019 Podium Publishing

I like it.

I really enjoyed the first trilogy and this prequel didn’t disappoint. It, as a relevant prequel should, enhanced the original work with subtle nods and explanations that help understating the common Characters.

Fun adventure that I really enjoyed.

loved the characters. excellent storyline

Great adventure and awesome build up of the characters. Lots of action and believable situations. excellent read.

Real fantasy

Great characters and and a plot that kept me guessing. Looking forward to the next instalment. Thanks Duncan, Derek and team for an entertaining 10 hours.

Really enjoyable

I listened to the trilogy first. This was a nice addition to listen to afterwards. I’m not sure I would recommend this before the trilogy, since I think it would detract from leaning some of the main characters “flaws” to put it lightly. It was a bit slow for a few hours towards the end.

Great book, I lived my headphones on for two days.

I pre-ordered both Joe Abercrombies new book “A Little Hatred” and bought Duncan Hamilton’s new book, They both hit my library this week. I decided to listen to First Blade of Ostia first.

The highest compliment I can give is that I was sorry when First Blade of Ostia was over, and I had to move on to the latest Abercrombie book.

Great Prequel

Great prequel overall, an interesting story and progression for Brynn (I apologize in advance for spelling, I've been listening to the Audio Books at work so I'll have to sound them out) and a great origin story for the antagonist of the main series - makes you hate him even more but gives his inhumane apathy and borderline sociopathic tendencies a bit of background and explanation. I'd suggest the starwars approach though, if you havent read the main series yet listen
to this after as it will spoil a bit of the suspense

A great underdog story

A little different. The story is a little more laid back. But you'll still be waiting for what comes next.

stunning

thank you , thank you
I love reading your books. I love how you give back ground to your characters. just another awesome addition. thank you

My new favorite author

Book was excellent in every way. Character development chief among them. I look forward to listening to the series that follows.

Wonderful story

I like how he overcame the need for revenge to just be a better person