Shadow Pass

Last Life, Book 8

By: Alexey Osadchuk, Zachary J. Lorang - translator

Narrated by: Ryan Burke

The Golden Lion has retreated to Atalia with the remnants of his army. An anxious calm has settled over war-torn Bergonia, but it doesn't seem likely that things will stay quiet for very long.

With the burden of command finally removed from his shoulders, Max is headed to northern Bergonia. To the lands of the Margraviate de Valier, which were conferred on him by King Carl III.

Frequent ebbs and flows, raids by Shadow beasts, mysterious ghosts—there are good reasons why the place known as Shadow Pass is considered one of the most dangerous regions in all Mainland.

Sworn enemies, unexpected meetings, secrets from the past...Max is about to face a whole range of new trials.

©2025 Alexey Osadchuk (P)2026 Tantor Media

Good

enjoyed the overall story and arc, but at times found some transitions a bit confusing. While the pacing was good, you wished it had been longer to allow more detail for clarity.

Good

I’m enjoying the story so far excited for the next book hopefully it is released soon so I can continue the story

My favorite audiobook series

I was so excited when this audio book dropped. I am so invested in this series action intrigue science fiction. Everything you could possibly want in an amazing story.

Boring

This book was setting up for the next books. The story was kind of boring and they talked through most of it. Though the next book promises to be a good one.

Good

To short. The book ends at the rising action.
Some good character progression though.
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