A Warrior's Knowledge, Book 2

The Castes and the OutCastes

By: Davis Ashura

Narrated by: Nick Podehl

Length: 18 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

With A Warrior's Path, Davis Ashura introduced fans to Arisa, an ancient world rich with history and myth where humanity struggles to survive the never-ending battle with the demon Suwraith and her hordes of Chimeras. Now Ashura's best-selling epic continues with A Warrior's Knowledge.

Rukh Shektan and Jessira Grey struggle to reach the OutCaste city of Stronghold before winter's snow bars all passages. Their travels test Rukh's will and hope as Chimeras hound their footsteps, but the most difficult challenge proves to be Stronghold itself. The city is not as Jessira described.

Rector Bryce and Mira Terrell form a reluctant alliance. Rector is forced to do the bidding of Dar'El Shektan - the man he betrayed - and works with Mira. They seek a means to bring down House Shektan's most bitter rival, Hal'El Wrestiva, the man responsible for Rukh's banishment. Meanwhile, Bree and Jaresh continue their search for the Sil Lor Kum. Danger lurks, and the withering knife murders continue as Hal'El Wrestiva, the SuDin of the Sil Lor Kum, furthers his own intentions.

And high in the heavens and watching over the world is Suwraith. Her clouded mind is clear for the first time in millennia, and she makes her own plans. The sorrow bringer has learned of Stronghold's existence.

©2014 Davis Ashura (P)2015 Davis Ashura

The Enemy of My Enemy is my Brother!

A warrior's Knowledge, Book 2 is an uplifting sequel!!
It begins where Book 1 left off. In this book plot ties made in the first book are strengthened. We get to know the characters more: some come through tribulation stronger and wiser while others completely give over to their darkest nature even knowing it leads to insanity.
I really grew to care for the characters especially Rukh and Ida.
Character development all throughout the book is strong. The chosen few that have accepted old enemies as "friends" and shared their mind with powerful wild beast slowly- through their actions and choices- begin to spread hope for a new more unified world. More and more people are asking themselves hard questions which begin opening up their heart for new ideas to take root.
I really enjoyed this book. I laughed out loud, cheered for those in peril and cried for those whom faced the end with courage.
Well worth a credit!

excellent!

Narration was excellent! Story was hard to stop listening crazy cliff hanger at the end can't what until the next book

Great continuation...but...

What did you love best about A Warrior's Knowledge, Book 2?

The author either needed more material or is a romantic since a large portion of the story was romance! Not what I wanted to hear, given the excitement of the story line.

Also, like the first book, the constant harping on the bigotry among the different segments of the society was boring, while aggravating at the same time!

But, I will look forward to the next book, albeit, not sure why it isn't available yet?

great continuation

Great series and diverse character development. you really get attached to some of the characters.

even better then the first

great story, can't wait to read the next book. author is definitely someone I'll be looking to follow

Definitely a warrior story

This is definitely the story of warriors. Most of the events we see throughout the books are of a warrior's travel and battles. So some of that can get slightly repetitive. However, I very much liked the social aspects of the series. The characters are surprisingly "racist." I use quotations because it is actually more of a classist separation, but the term "racist" portrays the idea well. Everyone belongs to a class, and the classes are not to mix. Those who do are considered abominations and are cast out of society. The characters in the book are forced to face these ideologies as events occur which puts them face to face with uncomfortable new circumstances. The idea of honor runs so deeply that characters make sacrifices which are necessary but also heart wrenching. And the main "evil" character is also very interesting. I can't say more without giving key plot points away, but I did find her to be fascinating. Overall, I would recommend it. And as always, Nick Pohdel is the absolutely best narrator ever. I happened to start with him as a narrator and haven't been able to handle listening to anyone else now. He can do so many voices and speaks in a way which is engaging but not overly fast. I actually came upon this series after doing a search for Nick Pohdel as a criterion.

Walking a Difficult Path

Rook’s life hasn’t been easy ever single his first Trial. He came back a changed man, cursed with the talents of different castes, making him “tainted.” After banishment from Ashoka, he and Jezera head to her home in Stronghold, hoping he can salvage a life worth living. What he finds upon arrival is far from what he sought.
Badly injured during their journey, Rook arrives at Stronghold with a crippled sword arm and hobbled leg. Prejudice and injury cause him to be jailed and later forced into menial labor. His status as a pure-blood causes him to endure hostility from essentially the entire city, with very few exceptions. As his body heals his situation improves in small increments. However, bitterness drives him to take surprising actions.
Jezera has her own difficulties. Her family welcomes her home, but Jezera finds herself a changed person. Her fiancé turns out to be a different person than she remembered. Her happiness at being home is eventually overcome with feelings of dismay and outrage, causing her to take surprising actions.
The narration is excellent. The story complex and imaginative. I am immediately moving on to the next story in the series.

I'm a Fan

This series has everything you could hope for in Epic Fantasy: love, loss, fraternity, forbidden love, magic, evil creatures, misunderstood creatures, evil goddesses, enchanted weapons, telepath lions, battle, cultural politics, spies, adventure, hidden cities, linked fighters (annex), and much more. Of course, Nick Podehl brings life to even average books, but the combo makes for a story I can hardly put down.

Fabulous!

Nick Podehl is amazing. Can't wait for book 3. Downloading tonight! I will miss these characters when the series ends.

Good story and plot

enjoyed the story and plot. Not as in depth as I would like but still very good.