Neanderthal King An Epic YA Medieval..., Matt Ward
Neanderthal King An Epic YA Medieval..., Matt Ward
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Neanderthal King: An Epic YA Medieval Fantasy Adventure

Author: Matt Ward

Narrator: Geoffrey Boyes

Unabridged: 10 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Myrmani Press

Published: 09/01/2020


Synopsis

Imagine Game of Thrones, but with Neanderthals too!It’s 1107, and the once-great Neanderthal empire is no more, laid waste by the dark Sapien king, Isaac, the same bastard who slaughtered the Thal queen’s young heirs. A brutal reversal of medieval power forged in blood and fueled by Sap ingenuity.But one babe escaped the mad king’s wrath.Raised the son of a simple Thal herder, Maralek’s a rough lad with the ferocious pride and temper of his ruined people, a scorn for rules and rulers, and less than a little creativity in his thick skull. In a word, your average Neanderthal.And life’s livable, until King Isaac resumes his bloodthirsty crusade, and Maralek’s forced into slaving shackles. Then, a rowdy caravan, a mysterious gypsy, a whispered prophecy… A whirlwind of devastation and war as his master is murdered, his fate unwoven, and his world ripped asunder in an epic battle to end all.Neanderthal King is a historic epic YA fantasy by renowned science fiction and fantasy author, Matt Ward, that features savage twists and darker secrets, raging kings and enslaved heirs, and an audaciously ambitious coming of age quest set in an alternative medieval Europe. If you love Brandon Sanderson, Ursula le Guin, or Robin Hobb, or explosive high and low fantasy classics like Lord of the Rings, the Kingkiller Chronicles, and the Earthsea Cycle, you’ll love this heroic historical tale.Buy Neanderthal King today for a bold new take on a daring fantastic adventure… right up to its shocking conclusion.Praise for Neanderthal King:“...you'll abandon your love for elves, dwarves, and hobbits and draw you out of your armchair and into the turbulent world of humanity's distant and conflicted prehistory." - S Shane Thomas, author of A Paleolithic Fable (Anki Legacies)Grab your copy, and discover the epic saga today!

Reviews

Goodreads review by Steph on December 08, 2022

*I received a free DRC of this book, with thanks to the author. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* I am not sure I would really call this historical fiction, as it imagines a world in which neanderthals and ‘sapiens’ co-exist in a similar power relationship to that of blacks and whit......more

Goodreads review by Kevin on September 05, 2020

Here we have a book with a fascinating premise that instantly got my attention! I'm a huge fan of alternate history stories that put homo sapiens and Neanderthals together. It presents itself as "A Game of Thrones with Neanderthals" though I personally find this comparison does both books a disservi......more

Goodreads review by Paige on September 28, 2020

Disclaimer: I received this ebook from the author. Thanks! All opinions are my own. Book: Neanderthal King Author: Matt Ward Book Series: Standalone Rating: 4/5 Recommended For...: ya fantasy, war Publication Date: August 8, 2020 Genre: YA Fantasy Recommended Age: 16+ (violence, gore, language, slavery, war......more

Goodreads review by R on November 12, 2020

A coming of age story that gradually creeps up on you. This story is very good, and I enjoyed it. Its world building is really good and the characters are solid and likable or hatable according to the story. I found the battles really exciting heart pounding stuff. The twists and turns in the plot ar......more

Goodreads review by Gordon on September 13, 2020

Apparently James Cameron had trouble selling the idea of a movie about the Titanic. “Where’s the suspense? We all know that in the end the ship sinks and everybody dies.” Well, this story is about the Neanderthals’ last stand against Homo Sapiens from the POV of the losers. So, if you read this book,......more