Ashes Of The Empire by D.E. Sherman
Book 3 in the Keiran: The Eternal Mage series
Narrated by Rylee Kuberra and John Joseph Rogers
Genre: fantasy
Format: ebook & audiobook
Book 3 in the Keiran: The Eternal Mage series
Narrated by Rylee Kuberra and John Joseph Rogers
Genre: fantasy
Format: ebook & audiobook
About Ashes Of The Empire:
It’s been four years since Keiran learned the truth of what happened to his world.
Four years of research and marshaling his resources, four years of experimentation in a futile attempt to recover a faint echo of all that has been lost. His refuge has grown in size and population, and he’s begun to spread knowledge of the old ways of magic in an attempt to revive the lost art to humanity.
There are no more answers to be found at home, and it’s time Keiran sees what’s out there with his own eyes. Armed with more mana than ever, he leaves his sanctuary to explore what’s left of the old kingdoms of the world and plumb their depths for lost secrets.
What he finds is a civilization wrapped up in mysteries and lies, ones that could threaten to break the world a second time.
Keiran will have to untangle it all before it’s too late.
Source: Info in the "About Ashes Of The Empire" was taken from amazon on 30/03/2025.
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My Thoughts:
Another chunk of a bigger book. Plot started in book 1 and the ending is presumably will be in book 5. Not recommended to be read on its own.
In this book my interest kinda waned. Maybe because there is a bigger threat that outclassed our hero? Maybe it was something else... Anyway, just another installment in the story. Pleasurable read if you are already following the series. I imagine it would be mighty confusing if you are not.
The longest book in the series thus far. And my least favourite.
Once again, Rylee Kuberra and John Joseph Rogers did a wonderful job of bringing this book to life!
Quantitative Evaluation:
Story telling quality = 4
Character development = 5
Story itself = 3.5
Writing Style = 4.5
Ending = 1
World building = 5
Cover art = 4
Pace = (20 hours and 1 minute listening time)
Plot = 1
Narration = 5
Character development = 5
Story itself = 3.5
Writing Style = 4.5
Ending = 1
World building = 5
Cover art = 4
Pace = (20 hours and 1 minute listening time)
Plot = 1
Narration = 5
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Meet The Author
About D.E. Sherman:
D.E. Sherman grew up reading fantasy and tried his hand at writing his first novel on an old MS-DOS text editor program when he was seven years old. That story didn't pan out; maximum character limits were a thing back then. Undeterred, he kept writing on other platforms, reading full-time, devouring JRPGs, and playing D&D, and he is now the author of the Keiran, God Machine, and Ascendant series. He also writes under the pen name 'EmergencyComplaints.'
The Narrators
About Rylee Kuberra:
I am Rylee Kuberra and I am what I like to call a storyteller at heart and an artist by trade.
I’m an actress, audiobook narrator, and creative collaborator who’s passionate about giving voice to stories that deserve to be heard, seen, and experienced. Whether I’m on stage, in front of the camera, or behind the mic, my goal is to bring truth and honesty to every story I am breathing life into.
I’ve narrated over 150 audiobooks available on Audible, working with publishers such as Simon & Schuster, Podium, Tantor, Royal Guard Publishing and more! My voice has become home to everything from YA heroines and historical dramas to gritty thrillers and rich fantasy worlds. My goal? To make the listener forget they’re listening — and instead, feel like they’re living the story. Because, who doesn’t want to get lost in a different world for a bit?
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my little corner of the internet. It truly means the world to me. Whether you're here out of curiosity, collaboration, or just stumbled upon this page - I'm so glad you’re here.
If something sparked your interest or you'd like to create something together, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s make something meaningful.
About John Joseph Rogers:
From San Diego, CA, John struggled with reading until he picked up reading aloud for his family at the urging of a very dedicated teacher. Since then he has enjoyed being able to immerse himself and listeners in a variety of worlds and characters. With a background in narration and stage acting, he lends depth to characters through a grand variety of voices, accents, dialects, and mannerisms.
FTC Disclosure:
The ebook and audiobook were purchased with private funds.
No money received for this review.
The ebook and audiobook were purchased with private funds.
No money received for this review.
