The Lord Collector: A Raven's Shadow Novella, Book 1.5
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The Lord Collector: A Raven's Shadow Novella, Book 1.5 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Anthony Ryan (Author), Steven Brand (Narrator), Podium Audio (Publisher)
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Author's note: The following story takes place in the same world as my novel Blood Song, the first volume in the Raven's Shadow trilogy. I wrote it because I wanted to more fully explore characters who appear in Blood Song and the sequels Tower Lord and Queen of Fire. Readers familiar with my work are sure to recognize a certain pale-eyed, raspy-voiced Sword Master of the Sixth Order, and those curious as to the origins of the Tower Lord of the Southern Shore will find answers here. The tale takes place at the midpoint of the timeline described in Blood Song, a time when King Janus, with typical ruthlessness, is in the process of further consolidating his grip on the Unified Realm.

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  1. Listening Length
    1 hour and 37 minutes
  2. Author
    Anthony Ryan
  3. Narrator
    Steven Brand
  4. Audible release date
    June 30, 2015
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Podium Audio
  7. ASIN
    B00ZSF6CSG
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 1 hour and 37 minutes
Author Anthony Ryan
Narrator Steven Brand
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date June 30, 2015
Publisher Podium Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B00ZSF6CSG
Best Sellers Rank #35,349 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#1,946 in Epic Fantasy (Audible Books & Originals)
#5,671 in Epic Fantasy (Books)

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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violetcrow
5.0 out of 5 stars A small sample from a great author!
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2018
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I have been hooked on Anthony Ryan since reading his first book, Blood Song. I finished the trilogy, and now I am moving on to more of his writing. This novella is a gem, short but brilliant, and a good sample of what you can expect from Ryan's books.
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John S
4.0 out of 5 stars Good short story
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2019
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I'm not usually a fan of short stories but since I enjoyed this series so much I had to give it a try. I found that I ended up enjoying this story very much and it was nice reading about some of the supporting characters from the series. I think it might be hard to understand what was going on without reading the series first. A few minor editing problems, but not enough to disrupt the flow of the story.
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rob silverstein
3.0 out of 5 stars 3 Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2016
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The novella is ok but very short - I ready the entire thing in less than an hour. Some interesting scenes but could certainly be skipped when reading the trilogy.
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Rebecca C. Poteat
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice prequel novella
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2016
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A short novella in the Raven's Shadow series that presents a prequel of sorts. Ryan's writing is superb for epic fantasy and yes, it is sometimes graphic in the series. But if you are looking for a great writer that in some ways surpasses the "Game of Thrones" genre, give Anthony Ryan a chance. But that's my opinion...
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Jody Bowers
4.0 out of 5 stars Two Thumbs Up
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2016
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It was fun to delve into the Raven's Shadow world again if only briefly. This was an exciting novella about The Lord Collector Jehrid Al Bera, and his investigation into the heist and destruction of a freighter ship. Plenty of action and interesting characters made this a fast and enjoyable read. It has been a while since I read the Raven's Shadow trilogy, so I was a little rusty on some of the terminology and references, but that didn't make it any less enjoyable. A must read for all those who have read the trilogy. 4 stars ****
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quinn mccolly
5.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2017
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Good way to come back to the books. I had read 2/3 Raven's Shadow books and it brought me back in... Went ahead and started Queen of Fire after I read this one...though there really wasn't much tie in. For what it is it is a great quick read and left me wanting more.
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robuster
4.0 out of 5 stars Robuster
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2018
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Very good work. I like the way the story flows. I wished it had been ten to fifteen pages longer. A little background would have helped.
I hope to see more of this.
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Annalee Gibson
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2016
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It was a good short story, but NOT a novella
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Brevilieri
4.0 out of 5 stars It's a tale
Reviewed in Brazil on May 4, 2022
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It's a short story which, I think, doesn't add much to the universe. I expected a more abrangent role for Master Sollis.

Not bad, not great. If you enjoy the Raven's Song universe, you'll probably be satisfied.
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Ronnieabbey
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Masterpiece
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2021
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I really enjoyed this short story it is in the same genre of his Dragonborn’s trilogy Anthony Ryan is a writer of masterpiece after masterpiece May this long continue as I will never tire of reading his books
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Rod Baxter
4.0 out of 5 stars Way Too Short
Reviewed in Australia on July 18, 2020
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The Lord Collector, had the potential to be a longer book. It was over before I got into it. One of the things that I like about Ryan's writing is his strong character development and their depth and backgrounds. I did enjoy this story, but it was a bit wham, bam, thank you, ma'am, for my tastes. Good for the fans and that includes me.
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Kyle J. Durrant
4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2019
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I certainly enjoyed this story, though in all honesty it didn't grip me as much as the book that started it all, Blood Song.
It ties in nicely, with attention paid to connections and references, and the recurring characters are very interesting, especially from an alternate perspective. I found the new characters less interesting, though, despite the story being focused on them, and would definitely say this story is stronger for referencing the main series than as a narrative of its own.
Not a bad tale, though, and definitely worth reading.
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Marcos
4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in Brazil on November 8, 2016
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Silence is the only law.
Blood pays for blood.
Very good story set in the world of the Raven's Shadow trilogy. Tense and action packed, it's a must read for all who enjoyed the original series.
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