This Dark Descent Audiobook by Kalyn Josephson
This Dark Descent by Kalyn Josephson is an unabridged English fantasy audiobook about a dangerous horse race and the people who could help or hinder Mikira Rusel. At 12 hours and 38 minutes, it follows her effort to win the Illinir while navigating rivalries, secrets and shifting alliances.
At a glance
- Centers on Mikira Rusel, a horse breeder trying to win the Illinir, a dangerous race held every ten years.
- The fantasy plot brings together a rogue enchanter, an ambitious lord, a prickly loner and a powerful aristocrat.
- Narrated by Laurel Lefkow.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unabridged audio offers the complete listed version of the story.
- A 12-hour, 38-minute runtime gives the central race and character conflicts room to unfold.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 12 hours and 38 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | September 26, 2023 |
| Author | Kalyn Josephson |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Laurel Lefkow, see all |
| Publisher | Macmillan Young Listeners |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Fantasy audiobook listeners interested in a perilous competition, political rivalry and character secrets.
- Listeners looking for an unabridged English title narrated by Laurel Lefkow.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a short audiobook or a non-fantasy story.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is This Dark Descent?
The listed listening length is 12 hours and 38 minutes.
Who wrote and narrates the audiobook?
Kalyn Josephson is the author, and Laurel Lefkow is listed as the narrator.
Is this an abridged edition?
The listing identifies the audiobook version as unabridged.
What is the story about?
Mikira Rusel seeks to win Veradell’s dangerous Illinir horse race, while dealing with allies and rivals who have their own secrets and motives.
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