Sword of the Dead (Sword of the Dead—Book One): Digitally narrated using a synthesized voice

Written by Morgan Rice

Narrated by Liam (synthesized voice)

This recording has been digitally produced by Morgan Rice, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. From #1 bestseller Morgan Rice comes the debut of a breathtaking new fantasy series, ideal for fans of Sarah J Maas, Brandon Sanderson and Jennifer L Armentrout.

From USA Today and #1 bestseller Morgan Rice, author of A Quest of Heroes (over 5,000 five star ratings) comes the long-awaited debut of a major new epic fantasy series.

SWORD OF THE DEAD (Book One) boldly reimagines the Persephone myth as a jumping off point to launch us into a startlingly new epic fantasy world, replete with fresh villains, kingdoms, tragedy monsters, and heroes.

When Meredith, the king’s 18 year old daughter, is snatched by a monster and taken miles down to an underground kingdom, Lance, a peasant boy who dreams of joining the King’s elite knights, vows to risk his life to save her. Lance embarks on an epic quest to prove himself before the king’s men, to find the secret passage to the underground, to brave intense trials, to battle hideous monsters, and to get her back.

Meanwhile, up above, with the king distracted and betrayed, a once-impregnable kingdom is crumbling, as enemies on all sides close in. Only a hardened girl thief, an unlikely hero, stands a chance of saving it all….

SWORD OF THE DEAD weaves an epic tale of fate and destiny, of magic and love, of sacrifice and power. A page-turning read, packed with cliffhangers and twists you will not anticipate, it will immerse you in another world. Appealing to young adults and adults of all ages, SWORD OF THE DEAD offers a fresh take on sword and sorcery adventure fantasy, and will keep you reading late into the night.

Future books in the series are also available.

“The beginnings of something remarkable are there.”

--San Francisco Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes)

“Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.”

--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer’s Ring)

“A spirited fantasy ….Only the beginning of what promises to be an epic young adult series.”

--Midwest Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes)

“Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing.”

--Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes)

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lukeman Literary Management
• Release date: Sep 19, 2023
• ISBN: 9781094337456

Morgan Rice

Morgan Rice is the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author of the epic fantasy series THE SORCERER'S RING, comprising 17 books; of the #1 bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, comprising 11 books (and counting); of the #1 bestselling series THE SURVIVAL TRILOGY, a post-apocalyptic thriller comprising two books (and counting); and of the new epic fantasy series KINGS AND SORCERERS, comprising 3 books (and counting). Morgan's books are available in audio and print editions, and translations are available in over 25 languages.Book #3 in Morgan's new epic fantasy series, THE WEIGHT OF HONOR (KINGS AND SORCERERS--BOOK 3) is now published!TURNED (Book #1 in the Vampire Journals), ARENA ONE (Book #1 of the Survival Trilogy), and A QUEST OF HEROES (Book #1 in the Sorcerer's Ring) are each available as a free download on Amazon.Morgan loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.morganricebooks.com to join the email list, receive a free book, receive free giveaways, download the free app, get the latest exclusive news, connect on Facebook and Twitter, and stay in touch! As always, if any of you are suffering from any hardship, email me at [e-mail] and I will be happy to send you a free book!

Reviews for Sword of the Dead (Sword of the Dead—Book One)

[Millsy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Really, I want to give this 4.5 stars. This has many interesting characters and a very different story and a great narrator. The -.5 star because its far too short. It feels like the main character's task is far from finished, far from complete. Its not like other series where books end only when something major has been achieved. Anyhow, this is my only real complaint, it is otherwise really quite a good book though the narration is gloomy at times.

[mailnaarmargot · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Stories written by Morgan Rice are always entertaining. This one isn't different. Typical fantasy story of princesses, monsters, mages and heroes. It didn't take long to get into the story.
The narration however is really bad. That's why I only gave it two stars because of the emotionless reading. Apparently it is a synthesized voice and it is horrible! I'm not going to bother listening to the second book if it is the same synthesized BS.

[Kevin Monaghan · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Story's ok, digital narrator not as bad as you'd expect IV heard much worst real ones, still prefer an actual person

[aprilvaughn75 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Narrator has no emotion on reading. No punctuation, left the story feeling lifeless and dull.