Fate of the Fallen

The Song of the Tears, Book 1

By: Ian Irvine

Narrated by: Jack Hawkins

The first audiobook in the fantasy trilogy from the hugely popular author of the View from the Mirror and the Well of Echoes series.

After 10 years of servitude, Nish is about to be released from the blackest prison of his corrupt father, the maimed God-Emperor, Jal-Nish Hlar.

Using the sorcerous Profane Tears, Gatherer and Reaper, Jal-Nish has crushed all opposition and is remaking Santhenar in his depraved image. The oppressed peoples of the world see Nish as a messianic figure, the Deliverer, who promised long ago to return and cast down his father.

Unfortunately, Nish has no choice but to repudiate that solemn oath, for he's a broken man, powerless and alone. Even worse, his father is trying to seduce Nish into becoming his lieutenant and, faced with the unbearable alternative of another 10 years in prison, Nish isn't sure he can resist the temptation.

The one person who can help him is little Maelys, a shy, bookish dreamer forced by duty to use Nish for an ignoble purpose. But Maelys is the last woman he wants, and she carries a secret that is more likely to destroy Nish than save him.

©2006 Ian Irvine (P)2017 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Critic reviews

"The final payoff is fantastic. The most unflaggingly inventive storyteller we've seen in years." ( Sydney Morning Herald)

Absolutely Riveting

This book was so good, I started and finished it in a weekend. Fantastic story, wonderful narration. I can't wait to start the next one.

This dude.

9 books in and the narration is changed. Bad move. Quite literally a huge turn off for the audio books.