Matabar

A Progression Fantasy Epic

By: Kirill Klevanski

Narrated by: Adam Stubbs

A forgotten people. A lost bloodline. A true Mage will rise.

Ardan Egobar is a young hunter from a remote mountain tribe. Destined for nothing more than the quiet rhythms of the wild.

But when fate drags him from his village into the heart of the New Monarchy Empire, everything changes. He steps into a melting pot of orcish mobsters, cigar-smoking dwarven bankers, and fashionforward elves—all on the brink of world war.

As Ardan grapples with his forgotten bloodline and discovers an intricate magic system, he begins a slow, compelling ascent, transforming from an innocent youth into a rising mage whose power may one day reshape history.

From Kirill Klevanski, the bestselling author of Dragon Heart, comes this epic new Progression Fantasy adventure about a young wizards rise to power, featuring a detailed magic system, expansive world-building, slow-build power progression, epic action, and unforgettable characters.

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Well crap, this book is really good.

Don't bother reading reviews, don't let a second of this story get ruined for you.

Does anyone know who the uncredited Alley Cat narrator is?

Slow start but fantastic story!!!!

The first few chapters were a little slow but I find that to be common place while introducing a new story, world, and characters. Once the “intro” was complete the story pacing was great and really drew me in. I’m really looking forward to the next installment in this story as I loved the Dragon Heart series.

Great start

Really strong start. There is some strong world building. An expansive world has been created here. I hope it can continue to grow without becoming overcomplicated. Right now everything is cool and new. I like the MC. He is a cool character. His magic is novel and interesting. This world of guns and magic is unique and immersive. The narration was really well done.

Extremely well build world

From start to finish I was captivated with this book. It took everything to not just listen to it as quickly as possible, as soon as I realized the next book wasn’t going to be out till later that is.

Pleasantly Surprising

Refreshing storyline with non-western themes. Terrific world building and character development. At times, the MC rambles but… that’s just how it is.