Queenslayer

Name: Queenslayer
Brand: Hachette Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Sebastien de Castell
ISBN: 9781549153662

Author: Sebastien de Castell

Series: Spellslinger #5

Narrator: Joe Jameson

Unabridged: 13 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 05/21/2019

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Humorous Fiction, Coming Of Age

Synopsis

A failed mage learns that just because he's not the chosen one it doesn't mean he can't be a hero in the fifth book of an adventure fantasy series from Sebastien de Castell.

Kellen Argos is an outlaw spellslinger with a bad reputation, a long list of enemies, and zero luck. When he accidently smears blood on the Daroman flag, he's dragged before the queen to be executed for his act of treason.

Face-to-face with the young monarch, Kellen is offered a chance to save himself. If he can defeat the queen at a game of cards, he'll walk free. . .if not, his life is forfeit. But what begins as a game reveals a conspiracy against the queen's life. And now, Kellen is not only playing for his own freedom, but also for the future of an empire.

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For more from Sebastien de Castell, check out:
The Greatcoats QuartetTraitor's BladeSaint's BloodKnight's ShadowTyrant's Throne

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About Sebastien de Castell

Sebastien de Castell had just finished a degree in archaeology when he started work on his first dig. Four hours later he realized how much he hated archaeology and left to pursue a very focused career as a musician, ombudsman, interaction designer, fight choreographer, teacher, project manager, actor, and product strategist. He lives in Vancouver, Canada, with his wife.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Hamad

This Review ✍️ Blog 📖 Twitter 🐦 Instagram 📷 Expectations prior to reading this: – Same powder magic with the Carnath incantation – The Squirrel cat wanting to eat someone’s eye – Kellen making contact with his sister through wind magic – A new girl with some romantic aspect – Danger and cliffhangers that......more

Goodreads review by Micperk

QUEENSLAYER - Episode 5 On this episode of Spellslinger, Kellen STILL doesn't level up. This book series has been like an anime for me. Each book feels like it's own episode where the MC continues to make a name for themselves by being the reluctant hero. The problem is, Kellen is suppose to be e......more

Goodreads review by Holly (Holly Hearts Books)

I think this is the weakest installment in the series so far. There’s no character development, nothing continues the plot line. Its definitely a thing when you realize if you skip this 5th book, you don’t miss out on anything. (Don’t do that, I’m sure the thing that did sorta happen continues 😂) Al......more

Goodreads review by Bradley

By this point, I CANNOT put this series down. It has the light adventure feel with all the darker currents of modern fantasy while being a YA with a lovable trickster with a nasty penchant for destroying everything he grows to love. *Sigh* But you know what? It' impossible not to love it. It's like a......more

Quotes

"Told with the conviction of Ursula Le Guin and the dash of Alexandre Dumas"—New Statesman (UK) on Spellslinger

Spellslinger is the start of something truly special. Sebastien de Castell is a master of breakneck pacing, dagger-sharp dialogue, and twists you didn't see coming--and this series has it all."—Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld on Spellslinger

"A fast, fun, often funny fantasy series"—B&N Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog

"Exotic, original and gripping from the get-go, Spellslinger is a must-read"—Jonathan Stroud, author of the Lockwood and Co series on Spellslinger

"An intriguing system of magic, wry humor, and a twisting plot make for an entertaining series debut."—Kirkus on Spellslinger

"A bucket-load of tension is offset with humour, power struggles, lots of magic and some great characters. Fantasy junkies will devour with relish."—Guardian (UK) on Spellslinger

"Hugely enjoyable - fast-paced, compassionate, wise and with terrific characters."—Amanda Craig, author of Hearts and Minds on Spellslinger

"A fun, fast-moving adventure, with surprising depth and insight."—Hugo Award winning author Jim C. Hines on Spellslinger

"A tremendously fun read full of wit and action."—James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost on Spellslinger

"Written with such obvious joy and brio that it demands to be read."—RJ Barker, author of Age of Assassins on Spellslinger