The Crippled King, A. Trae McMaken
The Crippled King, A. Trae McMaken
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The Crippled King

Author: A. Trae McMaken

Narrator: Peter Noble

Unabridged: 12 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/08/2024


Synopsis

Who can withstand the vengeance of dwarven kings?

The life of a dwarven prospector is one of shame, loneliness, and a constant battle for survival. Striking it rich is the only way for Naen to keep his bones from bleaching in the sun without heritage or memory. When riches finally fall into his hands, he encounters a group of indentured servants fleeing from a vengeful master. A dwarf-maid named Jade leads the refugees, but she has her own desires for her future and they don't seem to include Naen. Yet in the face of the brutal wilderness, they need help to survive, and the experienced Naen could give it. When spring comes, should he leave them to their fate and return to the wilds alone, or should he stay with the outlaw dwarves and face the coming onslaught?

Mocked as the King of the Cripples, the epithet could become Naen's true heritage as the ragged refugees prepare their mine to withstand the vengeance of dwarven kings.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Brian on April 26, 2024

Amazing start for a series! This was a pleasant surprise. Not only is it well written as far as the basics go (the market seems flooded with books that can't seem to even tell a coherent story, let alone a compelling one), but McMaken has put together a wonderfully unique tale. This is a fantasy sto......more

Goodreads review by Jeanette on May 05, 2025

Hail, King of the Cripples! This was such an epic tale of a shattered, worthless dwarf rising from abandonment to heroic stature! It was never his desire, but the position fell to him out of need and he wore it well. Great tale! In my imagination I stood in the Hall of Waters and watched it all!......more

Goodreads review by Andrei on February 20, 2024

A wonderful story. The first act is kind of a slow burn, then it's just amazing dwarf stuff from there. I was entertained and enthralled! If you're a fan of medieval fantasy, if you want wholesome dwarf content, if you like base building, this is for you!......more

Goodreads review by Dan on July 23, 2024

Quite good!......more

Goodreads review by Kayla on October 13, 2024

Overall, I loved it. The world-building was fantastic; it reminded me of LotR and old fantasy Warhammer dwarves. The author did an outstanding job of describing the setting and culture, really drew me in and brought it to life. This didn't feel like the height of the dwarven civilization, however, m......more