• Legend

  • Drenai Series
  • By: David Gemmell
  • Narrated by: Sean Barrett
  • Length: 13 hrs and 13 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,243 ratings)

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Legend

By: David Gemmell
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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The Legend

Druss, Captain of the Axe: the stories of his life were told everywhere. Instead of the wealth and fame he could have claimed, he had chosen a mountain lair, high in the lonely country bordering on the clouds. There the grizzled old warrior kept company with snow leopards and awaited his old enemy, death.

The Fortress

Mighty Dros Delnoch, protected by six outer walls, the only route by which an army could pass through the mountains. It was the stronghold of the Drenai Empire. And now it was the last battleground, for all else had fallen before the Nadir hordes.

And hope rested on the skills of that one old man....

©2011 David Gemmell (P)2017 Hachette Audio

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Favorite Book Ever

The best book I have ever read. If you haven't read it, check it out.

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The Gold Standard

David Gemmell's writing style appeals to me like no other, and I've read all his works in print. I searched Audible for Gemmell's works when I first joined, and it's fantastic that they are now coming to audiobook format.

For those unfamiliar with his work, start here with Legend. It is as good a sample of his work as anything else he's written, and you'll know quickly if you enjoy his pace and writing style. I do hope you enjoy his books as much as I have. Sean Barrett has done a good job of matching voices to characters.

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Enjoyed this book

I have been reading fantasy books since childhood and don’t know how I missed this gem. Fun characters and solid story telling. Nothing new or revolutionary but solid fantasy fun.

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A wonderful reading of a beloved childhood tale.

The narrattion was bardic with his delivery and intonation. 11 out of 10. Well done!

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one of my favorite authors of all time

Probably his best book of all time. Have read and listened or several times over the years. wish I had found it earlier in my life

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Should be a Movie

David Gemmell taught me to read... if you're wondering what that means its exactly that... i never enjoyed books barley made it out of high-school because of it. But alone on a ship headed for foreign shores. I was given the Legend... and haven't been able to put down the stories of Mr. Gemmell... I own all his books but since i don't have time to sit and get lost into fantasy i bought this. This is my 3rd cycle of the saga on audio... thank you, Mr. Gemmell May you Rest in Peace

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Legend; My Personal Favorite Novel

Narrator was engaging, the story an epic, stakes high, characters amazing. In my eyes, perfect.

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Fantastic

The narrator is perfect for the mood of the novel, and I feel he captures the character wonderfully.

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A Classic. A Legend.

I saw an interview with Henry Cavill where he recommended this book. I'm glad I followed that recommendation. Druss the Legend is a captivating character who has a history that made me want to learn more. The tension of battle is intense in this book. And I thought it was well performed by the voice actor.

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Classic

I love the way Gemmell wrote and brought characters to life in a fantasy world.

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