The Last Swordsman

The Last Swordsman, Book 1

By: Benjamin Corman

Narrated by: Marc Vietor

Nikolis’ parents are dead—murdered before his eyes. What’s worse, they were traitors to the crown.

At least that’s what he hears the village folk saying moments before he is whisked away to the castle of Highkeep. There he finds himself before the aged King Alginor, a man brought to a boil by his very presence.

With his fate hanging in the balance, Nikolis accepts an apprenticeship with the castle’s master of arms, a decision that catapults him on a journey fraught with danger, treachery, self-discovery, and burgeoning love, where his wit and the edge of a blade may be all that protects him from a world that is spiraling out of control.

©2020 Benjamin Corman (P)2020 Podium Audio

Great book!

Well written and very enjoyable! Hope more in the series come out soon! Narrator also made it an easy listen!

Meh….

Not the worst but not the best I’ve ever listened to. Story had the opportunity to be great. It’s like all the pieces were there but it wasn’t put together correctly. I’d say if you haven’t found anything else this is ok, but it’s ok only.

Complex and Intense Medieval Tale

Rich characters, complex morals, unexpected twists, and intense thrills combine in a tale that reminded me of Stephen King's Wizard and Glass. I would love to see further adventures of Blader in future installments.

great listen

overall the author does a great job leading up to the final events which are thrilling to say the very least.

Surprise surprise

I always love finding a new author on a random choice. Mister Corman did not disappoint, in fact he knocked it out of the park. You won’t feel guilty wasting a day on this one and plan on it taking the day because you won’t stop listening. The narrator/producer was excellent and may turn out to be the next big fantasy voice. Kudos and keep it up.