Sebastien de Castell has 16 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 4 narrators, with an average listener rating of 4.5★ across 126 ratings. The most-rated is Traitor's Blade.
Traitor's Blade
Summary
With swashbuckling action that recalls Dumas's Three Musketeers, Sebastien de Castell has created a dynamic new fantasy series. In Traitor's Blade, a disgraced swordsman struggles to redeem himself by protecting a young girl caught in the web of a royal conspiracy. The King is dead, the Greatcoats have been disbanded, and Falcio Val Mond and his fellow magistrates Kest and Brasti have been reduced to working as bodyguards for a nobleman who refuses to pay them. Things could be worse, of course. Their employer could be lying dead on the floor while they are forced to watch the killer plant evidence framing them for the murder. Oh wait, that's exactly what's happening. Now a royal conspiracy is about to unfold in the most corrupt city in the world. A carefully orchestrated series of murders that began with the overthrow of an idealistic young king will end with the death of an orphaned girl and the ruin of everything that Falcio, Kest, and Brasti have fought for. But if the trio want to foil the conspiracy, save the girl, and reunite the Greatcoats, they'll have to do it with nothing but the tattered coats on their backs and the swords in their hands, because these days every noble is a tyrant, every knight is a thug, and the only thing you can really trust is a traitor's blade.
©2014 Sebastien de Castell (P)2017 Tantor
Spellslinger
Summary
A would-be mage with no magic of his own has to defeat powerful enemies with only cunning and deception in the first book of an exciting adventure fantasy series from Sebastien de Castell. Kellen is moments away from facing his first duel and proving his worth as a spellcaster. There's just one problem: his magic is fading. Facing exile unless he can pass the mage trials, Kellen is willing to risk everything - even his own life - in search of a way to restore his magic. But when the enigmatic Ferius Parfax arrives in town, she challenges him to take a different path. One of the elusive Argosi, Ferius is a traveller who lives by her wits and the cards she carries. Daring, unpredictable, and wielding magic Kellen has never seen before, she may be his only hope. The first novel in a compelling six-book series, bursting with tricks, humor, and a whole new way to look at magic. Spellslinger Series: Spellslinger Shadowblack Charmcaster For more from Sebastien de Castell, check out: The Greatcoats Quartet Traitor's Blade Saint's Blood Knight's Shadow Tyrant's Throne
©2018 Sebastien de Castell (P)2018 Hachette Audio
Saint's Blood
Summary
How do you kill a Saint? Falcio, Kest, and Brasti are about to find out, because someone has figured out a way to do it and they've started with a friend. The Dukes were already looking for ways out of their agreement to put Aline on the throne, but with the Saints turning up dead, rumors are spreading that the Gods themselves oppose her ascension. Now churches are looking to protect themselves by bringing back the military orders of religious soldiers, assassins, and (especially) Inquisitors - a move that could turn the country into a theocracy. The only way Falcio can put a stop to it is by finding the murderer. He has only one clue: a terrifying iron mask which makes the Saints vulnerable by driving them mad. But even if he can find the killer, he'll still have to face him in battle. And that may be a duel that no swordsman, no matter how skilled, can hope to win.
©2016 Sebastien de Castell (P)2018 Tantor
Shadowblack
Summary
A failed mage turned outlaw must use guile and a handful of spells to challenge a dangerous rival in the second audiobook of an exciting adventure fantasy series from Sebastien de Castell. Forced to live as an outlaw, Kellen relies on his wits and his allies to survive the unforgiving borderlands. When he meets a young woman cursed with a deadly plague, he feels compelled to help. But her secrets draw powerful enemies, and it's not long before Kellen is entangled in a conspiracy of blackmail, magic, and murder. As the bodies begin to pile up, Kellen fears he's next. The second novel in a compelling six-title series, bursting with tricks, humor, and a whole new way to look at magic. Spellslinger series: Spellslinger Shadowblack Charmcaster For more from Sebastien de Castell, check out: The Greatcoats quartet: Traitor's Blade Saint's Blood Knight's Shadow Tyrant's Throne
©2018 Sebastien de Castell (P)2018 Hachette Audio
Knight's Shadow
Summary
Following his beloved debut, Traitor's Blade, Sebastien de Castell returns with volume two of his fast-paced fantasy adventure series, inspired by the swashbuckling action and witty banter of The Three Musketeers. Knight's Shadow continues the series with a thrilling and dark tale of heroism and betrayal in a country crushed under the weight of its rulers' corruption. A few days after the horrifying murder of a duke and his family, Falcio val Mond, swordsman and First Cantor of the Greatcoats, begins a deadly pursuit to capture the killer. But Falcio soon discovers his own life is in mortal danger from a poison administered as a final act of revenge by one of his deadliest enemies. As chaos and civil war begin to overtake the country, Falcio has precious little time left to stop those determined to destroy his homeland.
©2014 Sebastien de Castell (P)2018 Tantor
Tyrant's Throne
Summary
After years of struggle and sacrifice, Falcio val Mond, First Cantor of the Greatcoats, is on the brink of fulfilling his dead king's dream: Aline, the king's daughter, is about to take the throne and restore the rule of law once and for all. But for the Greatcoats, nothing is ever that simple. In the neighboring country of Avares, an enigmatic new warlord is uniting the barbarian armies that have long plagued Tristia's borders - and even worse, he is rumored to have a new ally: Trin, who's twice tried to kill Aline to claim the throne of Tristia for herself. With the armies of Avares at her back, led by a bloodthirsty warrior, she'll be unstoppable. Falcio, Kest, and Brasti race north to stop her, but in those cold and treacherous climes, they discover something altogether different, and far more dangerous: A new player is planning to take the throne of Tristia, and with a sense of dread the three friends realize that the Greatcoats, for all their skill, may not be able to stop him.
©2017 Sebastien de Castell (P)2018 Tantor
Queenslayer
Summary
A failed mage learns that just because he's not the chosen one it doesn't mean he can't be a hero in the fifth book of an adventure fantasy series from Sebastien de Castell. Kellen Argos is an outlaw spellslinger with a bad reputation, a long list of enemies, and zero luck. When he accidently smears blood on the Daroman flag, he's dragged before the queen to be executed for his act of treason. Face-to-face with the young monarch, Kellen is offered a chance to save himself. If he can defeat the queen at a game of cards, he'll walk free...if not, his life is forfeit. But what begins as a game reveals a conspiracy against the queen's life. And now, Kellen is not only playing for his own freedom, but also for the future of an empire. Spellslinger Series Spellslinger Shadowblack Charmcaster Soulbinder Queenslayer
©2019 Sebastien de Castell (P)2019 Hachette Audio
Crownbreaker
Summary
A failed mage learns that just because he's not the chosen one, it doesn't mean he can't be a hero in the final book of the Spellslinger series. Once an outlaw spellslinger, Kellen Argos has made a life for himself as the Daroman Queen's protector. A little magic and a handful of tricks are all it takes to deal with the constant threats to her reign. But when rumors of an empire-shattering war begin to stir, Kellen is asked to commit an unimaginable act to protect his queen. Inside enemy territory, he quickly realizes something is amiss. Someone is playing a dangerous game. And to discover their secrets, Kellen will have to challenge the greatest spellcaster who's ever lived. Kellen's misadventures concludes in Crownbreaker, the riveting finale to the adventure fantasy series that began with Spellslinger. Spellslinger Series Spellslinger Shadowblack Charmcaster Soulbinder Queenslayer Crownbreaker For more from Sebastien de Castell, check out: The Greatcoats Quartet Traitor's Blade Saint's Blood Knight's Shadow Tyrant's Throne
©2019 Sebastien de Castell (P)2019 Orbit
Charmcaster
Summary
A failed mage learns that just because he's not the chosen one it doesn't mean he can't be a hero in the third book of an exciting adventure fantasy series from Sebastien de Castell. Kellen's life as an outlaw spellslinger is about to get a lot worse. In Gitabria, a miraculous discovery draws spies from all over the continent willing to kill to get their hands on it. Swept up in the race for power, Kellen is forced to join the pursuit. But the invention holds a dark secret-one that could spark a war. Spellslinger Series: Spellslinger Shadowblack Charmcaster Soulbinder For more from Sebastien de Castell, check out: The Greatcoats Quartet Traitor's Blade Saint's Blood Knight's Shadow Tyrant's Throne
©2018 Sebastien de Castell (P)2018 Hachette Audio
Soulbinder
Summary
A failed mage learns that just because he's not the chosen one it doesn't mean he can't be a hero in the fourth book of an exciting adventure fantasy series from Sebastien de Castell. For Kellen, the only way to survive is to hide. His curse is growing stronger, bringing dark and violent visions, and the bounty hunters dogging his heels get closer every day. Desperate, he searches for a mysterious order of monks rumored to have a cure. But salvation comes with a high price. Spellslinger series: Spellslinger, Shadowblack, Charmcaster, Soulbinder For more from Sebastien de Castell, check out: The Greatcoats Quartet: Traitor's Blade, Saint's Blood, Knight's Shadow, Tyrant's Throne
©2018 Sebastien de Castell (P)2018 Hachette Audio
Tryllebinder
Summary
Kellens liv som lovløs spellslinger går alt andet end godt. På flugt fra magere og dusørjægere ender han i landet Gitabria, der er kendt for sine fantastiske opfindelser. Det viser sig, at landets største opfinder har skabt en utrolig mekanisk fugl, der har tiltrukket spioner fra hele kontinentet. Spioner, der vil gøre hvad som helst for at få fingre i den. Men fuglen rummer en endnu mørkere hemmelighed - en der kan starte en krig – med mindre Kellen og hans følge kan afsløre den først. Tryllebinder er tredje bog i fantasyserien Spellslinger. En serie med magi, bedrag og heltemod - og en ondskabsfuld, talende egernkat.
©2019 Gyldendal (P)2019 Gyldendal
Sorteskyggen
Summary
Kellen har forladt jan'Tep-folket, men opdager snart, at han er en lige så elendig spellslinger, som han var jan'Tep-mager. Det hjælper ikke, at hans eneste allierede er en utilregnelig kortspiller og en tyvagtig egernkat. Men Kellen kommer først selv for alvor i problemer, da han møder pigen Seneira, der ligesom ham selv bærer på en smertefuld hemmelighed. Samtidig breder den mystiske sygdom Sorteskyggen sig med voldsom hast. Skal Kellen redde sig selv - og alle omkring sig - må han finde årsagen til epidemien. Kellen vikles ind i et farligt eventyr med magi, afpresning og mord. Og stadig flere spor peger tilbage på hans eget folk... "Sorteskyggen" er anden bog i fantasyserien "Spellslinger". En serie med magi, bedrag og heltemod - og en onskabsfuld, talende egernkat.
©2018 Gyldendal. Translated by Hanna Lützen (P)2018 Gyldendal
Saint's Blood
Summary
The Greatcoats are back - and this time it's personal. How do you kill a Saint? Falcio, Brasti and Kest are about to find out, as someone is doing just that, and they've started with a friend. The Dukes were already looking for ways to weasel out of their promise to put Aline on her father's throne - but with Saints turning up dead and Church Inquisitors pushing for control, rumours are spreading that the gods themselves oppose her ascension. The only way Falcio can stop the country turning into a vicious theocracy is to find and stop the Saint killer - but his only clue is the iron mask encasing the head of the Saint of Mercy, which prevents her from speaking. And even if he can find the murderer, he will still have to face them in battle - and this may be a duel that no swordsman, no matter how skilled, can win.
©2016 Sebastien de Castell (P)2017 Quercus Editions Limited
Spellslinger 1
Summary
Kellens sektensårs fødselsdag nærmer sig, og det samme gør de fire magiske prøver, der én gang for alle afgør, om han kan blive en magtfuld jan'Tep-mager eller om han vil blive udstødt af sin familie og venner som sha'Tep-tjener. Der er bare et problem. Kellens magi er ved at forsvinde. For at undgå total ydmygelse, forsøger Kellen at snyde sig gennem en magisk duel. Men da en mystisk fremmed kommer til byen, udfordrer hun Kellen til at gå helt nye veje. Den fremmede, Ferius Parfax, er argosier - en rejsende, der lever af sin kløgt og de tre sæt spillekort, hun altid har på sig. Hun er besværlig og uforudsigelig. Men hun er måske Kellens eneste håb.
©2017 Gyldendal. Translated by Hanna Lützen (P)2017 Gyldendal
Knight's Shadow
Summary
The Greatcoats have found the heir to the throne...but now they must keep her alive, against all the odds. Falcio Val Mond has completed the final task given to him by the late King Paelis: he has found the King's Charoites (well, one at least). But his task isn't over, and now he, Kest and Brasti must protect the girl from those who want her dead. That would be simple enough, if it weren't for the renegade Knights and legendary Dashini assassins getting in their way - not to mention the Dukes, who are desperate to hold on to their power at any cost; Trin, the merciless daughter of the ruthless Duke of Rijou; and the cruel Duchess of Hervor, who is determined to be Queen of Tristia. Of course, the fact that the heir to the throne is 13 years old doesn't help, nor the fact that every day brings Falcio closer to dying from the poison running through his veins. And then there is the Greatcoat's Lament....
©2015 Sebastien de Castell (P)2017 Quercus Editions Limited
Traitor's Blade
Summary
The Greatcoats - legendary heroes, arbiters of justice...or notorious traitors? The Greatcoats are travelling magistrates bringing justice to all...or at least they were, before they watched the Dukes impale their King's head on a spike. Now the land's heroes are reviled as traitors, their Greatcoats in tatters. Facio, Kest and Brasti have been reduced to working as mercenaries, but when they find their employer dead - and are forced to watch as the killer plants evidence framing them for the murder - they realise things are about to get even worse. For the royal conspiracy that began with overthrowing an idealistic young king is spreading to Rijou, the most corrupt city in the land, and the life of a young girl hangs in the balance. When every noble is a tyrant and every knight is a thug, the only thing you can really trust is a traitor's blade.
©2014 Sebastien de Castell (P)2017 Quercus Editions Limited