The Iron Ring

“Look into the tiger’s eyes. I wish to show you lives different from your own,” Soma-Nandi tells the boy-king Tamar. When you join Tamar on his enchanted journey, you too can look into the tiger’s eyes. But beware, for along the way, nothing is as it appears to be: Forest creatures speak and populate hidden kingdoms, hacked-down vines regenerate before your very eyes, and holy men spring up from ant hills.

In a dream, Tamar has lost everything to the impressive King Jaya in a game of dice. Tamar feels honor bound to obey the king’s command: He must give up his kingdom to travel to a Jaya’s domain. His obligation is confirmed when he awakens to find an iron ring on his finger.

Inspired by the classic mythology of India, virtuoso storyteller Lloyd Alexander creates dazzling visions of high adventure and deep humanity. A sprinkling of Hindi and singsong verses add spice to this epic tale. Narrator Ron Keith’s clear, compelling English accent adds vivid atmosphere and makes the extraordinary real.

©1997 Lloyd Alexander (P)1998 Recorded Books

Fantastic story.

Loved it. At first put out by the voice, but really enjoyed the book overall. Thank you.

Another great tale

This book has many themes from India and the magic in the tales. It is a great story for teens and adults.

Wonderful!

Loved this, listened to it with the children, re-listened decades later. Loved it! Lloyd Alexander is a treasure in the world of fantasy! Excellent reader as well!

A masterful story, masterfully told

Lloyd Alexander is a legend among storytellers, and The Iron Ring delivers the classic Alexandrian adventure, love, philosophy, and deep questions about good and evil, all cast into sharp relief through characters that you cannot help but fall in love with.

Another Great Alexander Story

If you long for a continuation of the Chronicles of Prydain, you aren't alone. This is not a continuation, but another excellent world from Lloyd Alexander's imagination. While the setting is completely different, the story is akin. You will love it and listen to it again.