Dragonbane

Akiri #3

by Brian D. Anderson, Steven Savile

Through death comes power… Forbidden law promises that the soul can be harnessed, the magic of life captured in those final seconds, and used to give strength, power, and life everlasting. For the one who commands the soul of the dead, commands death itself. – Yarrow the Great – The bonds of the Dul’Buhar are eternal… The land is in the grip of a brutal winter when a desperate cry for help from one of his former sword brothers draws Akiri and Kyra up into the mountains beyond Erdogan Pass. But they are too late. Met on the way by his friend’s son, they arrive to find the village ablaze and his sword brother, Carno, his wife and daughter slain, leaving the boy an orphan. The fell beast that murdered his family is no mere man—it is the rotten husk of a warrior brought back from the grave and will stop at nothing to fulfill its master’s bidding. Sworn to protect the boy and avenge his friend, Akiri finds himself hunted across the mountains by the dead. But for each he slays another rises. Now, he must turn his back on this world and all he holds dear and venture into the kingdom of the dead if he is to put an end to the menace posed by a legendary evil. It’s dark magic hungers for one The Soul of the First Dragon. And should he find it, the rise of the Necromancer will herald an eternal reign of death and darkness.

Genres: Fantasy

387 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 8, 2017

About the author

Known as one of the O.G. independent authors of the 2010-2012 indie explosion, Brian D. Anderson gained massive popularity right out of the gate with his debut series, The Godling Chronicles. His follow-up series, Dragonvein, was just as popular, Book One becoming a Top Five Finalist on Audible.com for Fantasy Book of the Year in 2015 – becoming the very first independent to reach the finals. But Anderson was far from finished.
After co-authoring Akiri with Steven Savile (Warhammer, Pathfinder, Dr. Who, and Sherlock Holmes) Anderson became the first independent author in history to secure a six-figure audio only deal for his highly anticipated two-book sequel of The Godling Chronicles.
Anderson continued with his indie career with The Vale series. But even after twenty novels, he felt there was more to accomplish. So he secured a three-book deal with Tor Books for The Sorcerer’s Song series.
When not writing, Brian D. Anderson divides his time enjoying his friends and family at home in the sleepy little southern town of Fairhope, Alabama, and riding atop his Harley Davidson, dubbed The Mighty Puck, traveling the country from convention to convention, meeting fans and signing books.

Reviews

[Trish R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great story about Akiri and his trials trying to kill Yarrow! Lots of death going on but it couldn't be helped.

No romance and the F-bomb was used 1 time.

As for the narration: It was phenomenal. Jonathan Davis gave everyone their own specific voice and his emotions when he read were the best I've ever heard.

[Craig Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is full of action. I love the dragon, but I wish I'd see more of her. This is very action-based, hero gets past any obstacle type of book, like Conan the Barbarian or R. A. Salvatore's Drizzt series. The plot is there, and it's decent, but it's more about the action. Non-stop action. These books are meant to all stand alone, and I kind of miss this author spinning more of a plot web with his stories. Overall, though, I did enjoy the book.

[Steven Jamieson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book

This one I did not give 5 stars as it did not conclude and there is no evidence of another in the series. It was also a little confusing and seemed to be rushed. I did enjoy the book and loved the series.

[Kay · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is really dragging out. The climax better be something else. Overall, boring.

[Tom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply outstanding

I read all 3 akiri books in a week just could not put them down . Outstanding charictures great twisting plot . I never wanted it to end

[Linda McLaughlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

I enjoyed the book very much, the whole series was great. I hope you will continue the story prAirie and Myra.

[jay hatch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

It was Brian Anderson book always good reads .Predictable but good fun reading. What is the next is there more?

[Tracy T. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome Trilogy!

Great characters and world building and character development.

Really good narration too!