The Dark Ability

By: D. K. Holmberg

Narrated by: Vikas Adam

Exiled by his family. Claimed by thieves. Could his dark ability be the key to his salvation?

Rsiran is a disappointment to his family, gifted with the ability to Slide. It is a dark magic, one where he can transport himself wherever he wants, but using it will only turn him into the thief his father fears.

Forbidden from Sliding, he's apprenticed under his father as a blacksmith where lorcith, a rare, precious metal with arcane properties, calls to him, seducing him into forming forbidden blades. When discovered, he's banished, sentenced indefinitely to the mines of Ilphaesn Mountain.

Though Rsiran tries to serve obediently, to learn to control the call of lorcith as his father demands, when his life is threatened in the darkness of the mines, he finds himself Sliding back to Elaeavn, where he finds a black market for his blades - and a new family of thieves.

There someone far more powerful than him discovers what he can do and intends to use him. He doesn't want to be a pawn in anyone's ambitions; all he ever wanted was a family. But the darkness inside him cannot be ignored - and he's already embroiled in an ancient struggle that only he may be able to end.

©2015 D.K. Holmberg (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

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Its an interesting idea for a story. The concept of sliding is not new, but I don't think it was well thought out before going into the book. I felt there was too much "god" power when the storyline needed it, and then no power when the storyline needed there to be conflict. The story is a bit interesting though. The intrigue does hold you to the story. The narrator was a little too monotone though. I think because of the narration style, the book felt more boring than it actually was.

You could do worse with a credit, you could do better.

great story

loved it! great characters & plot and interesting abilities. romance is pleasant but not overwhelming

Gave it a chance; it was amazing

Where does The Dark Ability rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top 3 in the category.

What did you like best about this story?

The characters were really interesting. This didn't turn into a "god vs mages" book like it could have -- and still might in subsequent sequals.

What does Vikas Adam bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He's an amazing narrator. This was not his best work. It was still incredible.

wonderful story!

Do you love adventure? If yes this book is for you! Clean fun with a sophisticated storyline that will leave you wanting more.

Wonderful story!

This was a great story to listen to as a change of pace that I’m used to. Got the whole series for a steal so excited to listen to the rest of the book but if they are anything like this one I’m going to have a great time!