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The Godling Chronicles #5
Madness of the Fallen
Some secrets are best left forgotten. Some names never spoken. In the depths of Shagharath, a creature of great and terrible power awaits. For countless millennia it has languished in its prison. Now the time has come at last for it to unleash vengeance and ruin upon the world. As Gewey prepares for his final battle, his courage and strength will be tested as never before. Now he will see that the world is not always as it may appear. And he will discover that common ground can be sometimes found…even with a deadly foe.
Duration: 12 hours 26 minutes
Duration: 12 hours 26 minutes
13 pages, Audible Audio
First published February 7, 2014
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About the author
Brian D. Anderson
47 books691 followersKnown as one of the O.G. independent authors of the 2010-2012 indie explosion, Brian D. Anderson gained massive popularity right out of the gate with his debut series, The Godling Chronicles. His follow-up series, Dragonvein, was just as popular, Book One becoming a Top Five Finalist on Audible.com for Fantasy Book of the Year in 2015 – becoming the very first independent to reach the finals. But Anderson was far from finished.
After co-authoring Akiri with Steven Savile (Warhammer, Pathfinder, Dr. Who, and Sherlock Holmes) Anderson became the first independent author in history to secure a six-figure audio only deal for his highly anticipated two-book sequel of The Godling Chronicles.
Anderson continued with his indie career with The Vale series. But even after twenty novels, he felt there was more to accomplish. So he secured a three-book deal with Tor Books for The Sorcerer’s Song series.
When not writing, Brian D. Anderson divides his time enjoying his friends and family at home in the sleepy little southern town of Fairhope, Alabama, and riding atop his Harley Davidson, dubbed The Mighty Puck, traveling the country from convention to convention, meeting fans and signing books.
After co-authoring Akiri with Steven Savile (Warhammer, Pathfinder, Dr. Who, and Sherlock Holmes) Anderson became the first independent author in history to secure a six-figure audio only deal for his highly anticipated two-book sequel of The Godling Chronicles.
Anderson continued with his indie career with The Vale series. But even after twenty novels, he felt there was more to accomplish. So he secured a three-book deal with Tor Books for The Sorcerer’s Song series.
When not writing, Brian D. Anderson divides his time enjoying his friends and family at home in the sleepy little southern town of Fairhope, Alabama, and riding atop his Harley Davidson, dubbed The Mighty Puck, traveling the country from convention to convention, meeting fans and signing books.
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December 29, 2019
The Godling Chronicles: Madness of the Fallen, Book 5
By: Brian D. Anderson
Narrated by: Derek Perkins
This book really moves fast and so much happens to all groups! A lot happens but I can't say anything, it would spoil the book. Very exciting! Book four was slow but this is very fast moving!
Wonderful storyline, characters, and dialogue.
Great narration!
By: Brian D. Anderson
Narrated by: Derek Perkins
This book really moves fast and so much happens to all groups! A lot happens but I can't say anything, it would spoil the book. Very exciting! Book four was slow but this is very fast moving!
Wonderful storyline, characters, and dialogue.
Great narration!
March 22, 2014
What a fantastic adventure. I love The Godling Chronicles, and read the books aloud to my Foster Daughter, who has special needs. Prior to finding this series, my child was obsessed with the Horrid Henry books for children, and unfortunately, acted out the stories. I have to say that I only started reading the Godling Chronicles out of desperation, after going on a holiday with her, and forgetting her favourite Horrid Henry book which was part of her bedtime routine. The first night was Hell, as she rocked and wailed through my narration. By the 2nd night, when Kaylia was introduced into the tale, she misheard the name, and related it to her own, and since that night, she was hooked. I've read the series to her several times over, but the tale stays fresh for her. I also love it. It's refreshing to read a story without the usual contrived shock tactics.
March 24, 2014
Although I enjoyed reading this book I was disappointed to discover that it did not conclude at the fifth instalment as the synopsis would suggest. I realise that authors get attached to their characters and the world that they create. I would hope that Mr Anderson would consider an ending soon. I would be confident that his imagination would allow him to create new world or new scenarios for his characters to exist in. How about it Brian?
January 11, 2015
the adventure continues
Thoroughly entertaining...building to an exciting finish. These stories are very readable & fun..just the kind of story to transport you to another reality. A great antidote for the rotten news all around.
Thoroughly entertaining...building to an exciting finish. These stories are very readable & fun..just the kind of story to transport you to another reality. A great antidote for the rotten news all around.
October 12, 2014
Very good book
I started reading this series because it was a free book. The book quickly grows on you and the storyline is very captivating. I have read many books and this is one of my favorite ones. I recommend this to anyone that likes fiction.
I started reading this series because it was a free book. The book quickly grows on you and the storyline is very captivating. I have read many books and this is one of my favorite ones. I recommend this to anyone that likes fiction.
January 21, 2016
A good read .... It's not highbrow or George R R Martin by any stretch of the imagination but it does kill a few days and its easy to read and follow. In saying that I do like this series and can't wait for the next book.
January 24, 2015
awesome read
I really love it. The author put a lot of effort into it it's real good recommend all ages read it
I really love it. The author put a lot of effort into it it's real good recommend all ages read it
February 12, 2015
Twist and turns
Many different groups come together and many separate. This book takes you in many directions and by the end joins the coalition back together.
Many different groups come together and many separate. This book takes you in many directions and by the end joins the coalition back together.
May 26, 2015
Amazing
Another wonderfully written book!!!! Amazing twists and turns. Great characters and fantastic friendships, heartwarming love!!! A must read for everyone!!
Another wonderfully written book!!!! Amazing twists and turns. Great characters and fantastic friendships, heartwarming love!!! A must read for everyone!!
May 23, 2014
Wonderful....couldn't put it down. when's the next one?
January 11, 2018
Decent instalment to the series
This book was a decent instalment to the godling chronicles. It moved along at a good pace and has left enough questions needing answers to make me buy the next book asap.
This book was a decent instalment to the godling chronicles. It moved along at a good pace and has left enough questions needing answers to make me buy the next book asap.
August 14, 2021
Good book
This is another strong installment to the series, well written fast paced with decent surprises and while it seems it did not advance the story to much in the end you realize it does nicely.
This is another strong installment to the series, well written fast paced with decent surprises and while it seems it did not advance the story to much in the end you realize it does nicely.
February 4, 2024
This book started very well.....but after reading about 50% of the book I started to loose interest. It all felt a bit fragmented. I can not really explain the exact reason, but I really had to force myself to finish this one....
Not as good as the previous books.
Not as good as the previous books.
March 11, 2017
Fantastic Read!
I was first introduced to the author, Brian Anderson, when I thought, mistakenly, that he was the author who was chosen to complete the Wheel Of Time series by Robert Jordan: an author that I adored and avidly waited for the next book from with bated breath. It wasn't "him"! Wrong author! But what a happy accident when I downloaded this author instead! I downloaded the first book in this series "to try". I was lost. I couldn't read each offering fast enough and was constantly worried that I would eventually come to...the "last" book in the series. Eventually, inevitably, I did reach the end, but oh what an adventure. I ended up reading his Dragonvein series "and" the Godling Chronicles series too!
This Series will definitely deliver for you that oh so elusive reading nirvana! This book is perfect for young adults to adults.
I was first introduced to the author, Brian Anderson, when I thought, mistakenly, that he was the author who was chosen to complete the Wheel Of Time series by Robert Jordan: an author that I adored and avidly waited for the next book from with bated breath. It wasn't "him"! Wrong author! But what a happy accident when I downloaded this author instead! I downloaded the first book in this series "to try". I was lost. I couldn't read each offering fast enough and was constantly worried that I would eventually come to...the "last" book in the series. Eventually, inevitably, I did reach the end, but oh what an adventure. I ended up reading his Dragonvein series "and" the Godling Chronicles series too!
This Series will definitely deliver for you that oh so elusive reading nirvana! This book is perfect for young adults to adults.
August 31, 2015
The Godling Chronicles has finally arrived into its final few laps. The pace of the story has picked up. Introduction of Malek was a bit of a detour but it surely opened up new possibilities. Also, this is the first installment of this series that has a sub plot that evolves on its own and culminates while the underlying story is also developing. And that felt nice. There is excitement about how things will unfold and the right build up to climax makes this one an interesting read.
The story now moves into the final stages and Madness of the Fallen is just the right vehicle to take it there. There is a sense of anticipation that this book has built that makes sixth and final book more exciting a prospect. Yet another really endearing aspect of this installment is the way Kaylia has emerged as strong a character as Geewe and Geewe's godhood has not overshadowed her.
This installment of the series also has presented scenarios that are more complex than the simple right and wrong framework in which the story was mostly progressing in the first 4 parts. The internal conflict that Lee faces in this book makes for an interesting read and gives layers to characters that were missing so far in this series. I will go with a 4 out of 5 rating for this installment and am eagerly awaiting diving into the final chapter of this series
The story now moves into the final stages and Madness of the Fallen is just the right vehicle to take it there. There is a sense of anticipation that this book has built that makes sixth and final book more exciting a prospect. Yet another really endearing aspect of this installment is the way Kaylia has emerged as strong a character as Geewe and Geewe's godhood has not overshadowed her.
This installment of the series also has presented scenarios that are more complex than the simple right and wrong framework in which the story was mostly progressing in the first 4 parts. The internal conflict that Lee faces in this book makes for an interesting read and gives layers to characters that were missing so far in this series. I will go with a 4 out of 5 rating for this installment and am eagerly awaiting diving into the final chapter of this series
July 21, 2015
Pretty good. There are too many relationships going on within this story, they're getting distracting. I'd prefer to have seen a major character or two die by this point in the story. I like most of the characters, though Gewey and Kaylia are losing depth to me, much as I loved Kaylia at the beginning, I almost wished Brian had killed her or the baby off, for the emotional drama. (I'm glad they're both alive for their sakes, and hopefully Kaylia will do something great again before the story's over) I find Felsaphel (spelling?) is one of my favorite characters, as well as The High Lady, and Lee Starfinder. He has remained a high point of the series.
To many people laugh at their own and each others' lackluster humor throughout the series, and there are far too many "moans of pleasure," but I'm getting cranky from over repetition, and most authors do that a little. Over all the story is fascinating, and I'm looking forward to what should be an excellent climax.
To many people laugh at their own and each others' lackluster humor throughout the series, and there are far too many "moans of pleasure," but I'm getting cranky from over repetition, and most authors do that a little. Over all the story is fascinating, and I'm looking forward to what should be an excellent climax.
July 26, 2016
Another great book in the series. I was rather surprised the first God escaped, I was hoping to see his interactions with the old woman. However it was played out nicely, except I'm wondering what the point of it was. I don't know how much Gewey learned. He learned a little bit more strength, but nothing that could really turn the tide too much I don't believe. Very clever way to defeat their enemy, and now I'm really looking forward to the next book, and I hope the author takes us back into the hell with the old woman and the god returning. I'd love to see that. The story is going good, a few good people falling, and others moving on. This is a fun tale to read, and the audiobook is done fantastically. Look forward to finishing the series.
March 13, 2016
This book, in my opinion, is the best so far of the series. There were a couple of scenes where some of our more favoured characters are faced with very hard situations (trying to not go into spoiler territory) and it literally made me a little teary, and not just once. That doesn't happen often, so well played Brian. There is no greater achievement in writing (IMO) when you as a reader, get so caught up in the characters' lives that you forget for a little while that they aren't real people and you feel real emotions for them.
But I kind of wish that the series ended with this great book. As it hasn't I really hope that the finally book lives up to this volume.
But I kind of wish that the series ended with this great book. As it hasn't I really hope that the finally book lives up to this volume.
August 15, 2015
Madness of the Fallen
I am not sure if this is necessarily needed for The Godling Chronicles. How many books can you bring out of a tale of two foes? Now I must go on to book six.
I am not sure if this is necessarily needed for The Godling Chronicles. How many books can you bring out of a tale of two foes? Now I must go on to book six.
November 5, 2015
Still liking the series
Things are moving toward the expected conclusion. Some plot lines wrapped up in this book. I'm glad to see not everything has to be resolved in book 6.
Things are moving toward the expected conclusion. Some plot lines wrapped up in this book. I'm glad to see not everything has to be resolved in book 6.
May 2, 2017
A very good intermediate plot to a great series ...
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