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Der 13. Paladin #5
The Isles of the Cutlass Sea
Ahren can hardly believe his luck. His apprenticeship finally comes to an end, and Khara’s interest in him is growing by the minute. He and his companions leave the Southern Jungles and sail westwards, this time in search of two Paladins, who are apparently living a peaceful existence on one of the Isles of the Cutlass Sea. Yet their quest proves full of difficulties, for a war among the pirates has transformed the Cutlass Sea into a bubbling cauldron, hiding its own tragic drama. While Ahren and his friends do their utmost to win over the two Paladins in their attempts to defeat HIM, WHO FORCES, the High Fang, SVEN, is nearing the consummation of his fiendish plan.
480 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 1, 2020
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About the author
Torsten Weitze
50 books221 followersI was born in Krefeld, Germany in 1976 and still live there under the caring eyes of my wife and two Norwegian Forest cats. Originally a publishing salesman, I couldn't resist the lure of writing, and after over a dozen years of playing the gamemaster in pen-and-paper groups, not to mention reading hundreds of fantasy novels, I decided to finally try to write a story myself that I thought might be worth telling. And so my novel Ahren was published in Germany, the first in the best-selling series The 13th Paladin.
When I am not creating new worlds and stories, I like to relax by playing pen-and-paper and story rich video games, reading or binging on TV series. I also practise Jiu Jitsu and the art of handling ancient Japanese weapons like the Katana or the Bo Staff.
When I am not creating new worlds and stories, I like to relax by playing pen-and-paper and story rich video games, reading or binging on TV series. I also practise Jiu Jitsu and the art of handling ancient Japanese weapons like the Katana or the Bo Staff.
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October 26, 2021
Für mich persönlich von der Handlung der beste Teil bis dato (I-V). Trotz Vorhersehbarkeit schafft es Torsten Weitze geniale Kniffe und Stränge in die Geschichte einzuweben, welche für mich persönlich unerwartet waren. Das Setting ist erfrischend und die Charaktere wie immer stark geschrieben.
Ganz klare Empfehlung (Für die gesamte Reihe natürlich.)
Ganz klare Empfehlung (Für die gesamte Reihe natürlich.)
April 3, 2022
3,5
Über weite Strecken nicht mein Lieblingsteil, da ich kein Fan von diesen Karibik-Geschichten und Affen bin. Die Storyline der unglücklich verliebten Paladine hat mir dann aber sehr gefallen und das Ende war dann auf eine andere Weise als sonst dramatisch. So habe ich dann doch Lust, weiterzuhören. Mit der Hoffnung, dass Svens Geschichte nun weniger langweilig wird.
Über weite Strecken nicht mein Lieblingsteil, da ich kein Fan von diesen Karibik-Geschichten und Affen bin. Die Storyline der unglücklich verliebten Paladine hat mir dann aber sehr gefallen und das Ende war dann auf eine andere Weise als sonst dramatisch. So habe ich dann doch Lust, weiterzuhören. Mit der Hoffnung, dass Svens Geschichte nun weniger langweilig wird.
August 3, 2024
4,5 Sterne 🌟
Ahrens Lehrzeit geht zu Ende und Kharas Zuneigung zu ihm scheint mit jeder Minute zu wachsen. Von den südlichen Dschungeln aus segeln die Gefährten westwärts und sind dabei gleich zwei Paladinen auf der Spur, die auf einer der Inseln der Klingensee ein friedliches Leben führen sollen. Doch die Suche erweist sich als schwierig, denn ein Krieg unter Piraten verwandelt die Klingensee in einen Hexenkessek. Während Ahren und seine Freunde alles daran setzen, die zwei Paladine für ihr Vorhaben zu gewinnen, gegen IHN, DER ZWINGT, in den Kampf zu ziehen, kommt der Hochfang Sven der Vollendung seines teuflischen Plans immer näher.
Auch dieser Band hat mir wieder sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Sehr unterhaltsam, sehr schnellvorbei ohne langweilig zu sein. Lieblings-Charakter der Wolf Culhen. Eine Reihe, die mir tatsächlich immer mehr ans Herz wächst. 🥰
Kann nur nochmal wiederholen, dass das wirklich eine tolle Reihe ist.
Schade, dass sie so wenig Aufmerksamkeit bekommt...
Ahrens Lehrzeit geht zu Ende und Kharas Zuneigung zu ihm scheint mit jeder Minute zu wachsen. Von den südlichen Dschungeln aus segeln die Gefährten westwärts und sind dabei gleich zwei Paladinen auf der Spur, die auf einer der Inseln der Klingensee ein friedliches Leben führen sollen. Doch die Suche erweist sich als schwierig, denn ein Krieg unter Piraten verwandelt die Klingensee in einen Hexenkessek. Während Ahren und seine Freunde alles daran setzen, die zwei Paladine für ihr Vorhaben zu gewinnen, gegen IHN, DER ZWINGT, in den Kampf zu ziehen, kommt der Hochfang Sven der Vollendung seines teuflischen Plans immer näher.
Auch dieser Band hat mir wieder sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Sehr unterhaltsam, sehr schnellvorbei ohne langweilig zu sein. Lieblings-Charakter der Wolf Culhen. Eine Reihe, die mir tatsächlich immer mehr ans Herz wächst. 🥰
Kann nur nochmal wiederholen, dass das wirklich eine tolle Reihe ist.
Schade, dass sie so wenig Aufmerksamkeit bekommt...
May 12, 2022
Hauptcharakter entwickelt sich pro Buch immer weiter, aber sobald er eine Freundin hat, fängt er an dumme Entscheidung zu treffen und labert konstant über sie. Hoffentlich ist die Beziehung bald rum.
July 12, 2021
“Let’s see, you’re: hideously disfigured? Blaming me for the consequences of your criminal actions? Vowing revenge at any cost? Great. Here’s some food and enough gold to get you to the dark lord’s fortress. I’ll see you again when you’ve built up your evil power! Superb.”
The Sven part is rather annoying. Also this is what, book five, and they’ve found like two of the paladins. I’m out.
The Sven part is rather annoying. Also this is what, book five, and they’ve found like two of the paladins. I’m out.
January 22, 2019
Völlig überhypte Never-Ending-Story! Fällt es eigentlich niemanden auf, dass drei Tage nach Erscheinen bei Amazon 30 (!) fünf Sterne Rezensionen auftauchen... und alle am gleichen Tag! Wie viel das wohl gekostet hat?
February 15, 2019
Nach dem recht soliden vierten Band verschlägt es Ahren und seine Freunde in die Klingensee, einem Teil des Ozeans, auf dem ein Haufen Inseln rumliegen, zwischenen denen sich sehr viele Piraten verstecken. Irgendwo in diesem Bereich sollen die nächsten zwei Paladine zu finden sein.
Bisher waren die beiden Stärken der Reihe der Weltenbau mit seinen faszinierenden Details und Konzepten und die Charaktere, die einer gewissen Tiefe nicht entbehren und dem Leser gut vermittelt werden. Letzteres ist auch in diesem Buch vorhanden, ersteres nicht.
Stattdessen kommt eine neue Dimension hinzu: eine psychologisch-ethische. Fast alle Paladine sind inzwischen mehrere Jahrhunderte alt und vom Krieg geprägt, auch wenn dieser schon lange zurückliegt. Das hinterlässt Spuren, von denen nicht alle wieder verschwinden.
Ich hoffe sehr, dass die folgenden Romane diesen Aspekt nicht vergessen, denn er macht einiges her. So viel sogar, dass ich glatt behaupten würde, dieses Buch könnte ein Wendepunkt für die Reihe sein, weg vom primären Entdecken der Welt und hin zum Fokus, die Paladine irgendwie wieder kampftauglich zu machen, mit der Welt nur noch als Schauplatz, nicht als eine der Attraktionen.
Zusammenfassend gibt es zwar Details, die mir an "Die Inseln der Klingensee" nicht gefallen haben, aber es ist ein gutes Buch, das Lesespaß bereitet und der Reihe vielleicht eine neue Richtung gibt.
Eine ausführlichere Rezension gibt es hier: www.aweneibner.at
Bisher waren die beiden Stärken der Reihe der Weltenbau mit seinen faszinierenden Details und Konzepten und die Charaktere, die einer gewissen Tiefe nicht entbehren und dem Leser gut vermittelt werden. Letzteres ist auch in diesem Buch vorhanden, ersteres nicht.
Stattdessen kommt eine neue Dimension hinzu: eine psychologisch-ethische. Fast alle Paladine sind inzwischen mehrere Jahrhunderte alt und vom Krieg geprägt, auch wenn dieser schon lange zurückliegt. Das hinterlässt Spuren, von denen nicht alle wieder verschwinden.
Ich hoffe sehr, dass die folgenden Romane diesen Aspekt nicht vergessen, denn er macht einiges her. So viel sogar, dass ich glatt behaupten würde, dieses Buch könnte ein Wendepunkt für die Reihe sein, weg vom primären Entdecken der Welt und hin zum Fokus, die Paladine irgendwie wieder kampftauglich zu machen, mit der Welt nur noch als Schauplatz, nicht als eine der Attraktionen.
Zusammenfassend gibt es zwar Details, die mir an "Die Inseln der Klingensee" nicht gefallen haben, aber es ist ein gutes Buch, das Lesespaß bereitet und der Reihe vielleicht eine neue Richtung gibt.
Eine ausführlichere Rezension gibt es hier: www.aweneibner.at
March 11, 2021
Binge reading
I got lost in time reading these books . I binge read the first 5 books and now i am waiting really impatiently for the 6th and 7th books to be finished translated to English and published.
I'm really wishing i could read German so i wouldn't have to wait to continue this epic
I will not ruin the story so i will just say i really recommend this series to everyone who likes any genre of fantasy books from michael j sullivan to game of thrones to Stephen aryan to Dave wilmarth or Brandon sanderson to name a few
. If you like any of these authors you will love getting stuck into this story.
I have about 30 books in my kindle reader and 430 in my audible app but although I always leave a star rating out of all those purchases I have left less than 10 written reviews so I hope that this will more than telling you about the story and ruining the plot for you will say all that needs to be said about highly recommending this series to all readers of exciting action fantasy.
Tony mc
I got lost in time reading these books . I binge read the first 5 books and now i am waiting really impatiently for the 6th and 7th books to be finished translated to English and published.
I'm really wishing i could read German so i wouldn't have to wait to continue this epic
I will not ruin the story so i will just say i really recommend this series to everyone who likes any genre of fantasy books from michael j sullivan to game of thrones to Stephen aryan to Dave wilmarth or Brandon sanderson to name a few
. If you like any of these authors you will love getting stuck into this story.
I have about 30 books in my kindle reader and 430 in my audible app but although I always leave a star rating out of all those purchases I have left less than 10 written reviews so I hope that this will more than telling you about the story and ruining the plot for you will say all that needs to be said about highly recommending this series to all readers of exciting action fantasy.
Tony mc
May 10, 2022
Ahren is on his Forest Guardian long week test by following the river until he meets up with the other at the mouth of the river. Then they continue their journey toward the Cutlass Sea to the two paladins: Fiska and Aluna. Finding them is the easy part, getting them to resolve their differences and work together so they can join the other paladins was very difficult. Ahren and Kara have the most heartrending conflict to face.
I wonder if the fact that the others companions (ancients, paladins, etc.) are so old is the reason that Ahren’s has better ideas and advice. They can’t think out-of-the-box.
Footnote: 1) The narrator’s voice of Kara doesn’t sound right. It sounds like she’s always whispering even when she’s talking normally, loudly or even giggling. Makes her sound too sweet than she really is. And towards the second half of there are several skips, blips and repeats in the narration.
Fave scenes: Ahren’s fight with the big spider, Cullen & Celsina play fighting, Ahren & Falk flying from ship to ship and Kasobo retrieving the armor.
I wonder if the fact that the others companions (ancients, paladins, etc.) are so old is the reason that Ahren’s has better ideas and advice. They can’t think out-of-the-box.
Footnote: 1) The narrator’s voice of Kara doesn’t sound right. It sounds like she’s always whispering even when she’s talking normally, loudly or even giggling. Makes her sound too sweet than she really is. And towards the second half of there are several skips, blips and repeats in the narration.
Fave scenes: Ahren’s fight with the big spider, Cullen & Celsina play fighting, Ahren & Falk flying from ship to ship and Kasobo retrieving the armor.
March 7, 2021
I think
There is too much travel and not enough plot. The books need more suspense, more lines of action that come to fruition later. Some more success, especially strategic and added power for Aiden. Maybe magic, that would be fun. I'm having a hard time liking the wolf. He needs more humility. I'm not sure but there is too much individual ego there to create a bond. To much competition and desire for being the winner at the expense of his co-partner. Maybe it's the put down humor that is keeping me from really seeing a true bond in that relationship. Over all it's a great story. Beautifully written. It's the length of time between when something really happens to move the story forward, that I began to have trouble with. Still potential to pull these books into an extrordinarly good series.
There is too much travel and not enough plot. The books need more suspense, more lines of action that come to fruition later. Some more success, especially strategic and added power for Aiden. Maybe magic, that would be fun. I'm having a hard time liking the wolf. He needs more humility. I'm not sure but there is too much individual ego there to create a bond. To much competition and desire for being the winner at the expense of his co-partner. Maybe it's the put down humor that is keeping me from really seeing a true bond in that relationship. Over all it's a great story. Beautifully written. It's the length of time between when something really happens to move the story forward, that I began to have trouble with. Still potential to pull these books into an extrordinarly good series.
December 6, 2020
Pleasantly added to the collection
I wasn’t sure what to expect honestly in the beginning, and now I wait (impatiently) for each book to come out! These books are extremely well written and pull you into wanting more from each page! The character building and emotional complexity of each character is what I like best about the 13th Paladin series. Can’t wait for spring when the next addition comes out!
I wasn’t sure what to expect honestly in the beginning, and now I wait (impatiently) for each book to come out! These books are extremely well written and pull you into wanting more from each page! The character building and emotional complexity of each character is what I like best about the 13th Paladin series. Can’t wait for spring when the next addition comes out!
February 7, 2021
Great read
This has to be the best in the series so far! Lots happening and plenty of action and suspense. Kept me up most nights as I couldn't wait to see what happened next. Well written and thought out. Have been reading fantasy fiction for over 25years and this series has to be one of my favourites can't wait to read next one.
This has to be the best in the series so far! Lots happening and plenty of action and suspense. Kept me up most nights as I couldn't wait to see what happened next. Well written and thought out. Have been reading fantasy fiction for over 25years and this series has to be one of my favourites can't wait to read next one.
January 7, 2024
Ongoing tale continues to pull you in
Very creative turns in the storyline, with lots of action and suspense, making it hard to put down. The well meaning lead characters are extraordinary, and at the same time very human, as they address their huge challenges . Looking forward to the next book!
Very creative turns in the storyline, with lots of action and suspense, making it hard to put down. The well meaning lead characters are extraordinary, and at the same time very human, as they address their huge challenges . Looking forward to the next book!
July 29, 2025
Oh man, what a ride! Pirates, sea monsters, more pirates, a monkey stealing armor from a dark one, and a quest to save two estranged lovers from the depth of their self-destruction. Ahren is finally graduated as a forest guardian, and his relationship with Kahra couldn't be better, but will the tales of the two estranged lovers be too much for their burgeoning relationship?
December 8, 2025
Another great book by Torsten Weitze
I am 5 books in and enjoying every page! What a great adventure, I love the diversity in characters, and all of the various relationships within. I strongly recommend picking up book 1 if you are thinking about starting this series!!! Book 6 here I come.
I am 5 books in and enjoying every page! What a great adventure, I love the diversity in characters, and all of the various relationships within. I strongly recommend picking up book 1 if you are thinking about starting this series!!! Book 6 here I come.
February 13, 2020
Ist ein wirklich gelungener 5 Band der 13.Paladin Reihe. Hatte mehrere unerwartete Wendungen. Habe mich vor dem Lesen schon auf ein spannendes Abenteuer und einer 5 Sternen bewertertung, wie bei den vorherigen Teilen eingestellt. Und wurde wiedermal nicht enttäuscht. Absolut zu empfehlen.
April 18, 2020
Bei der Suche nach den anderen Paladinen, macht die Truppe gute Fortschritte, zudem ereignen sich noch sehr emotionale Momente.
Wer bis hier alle Bücher gelesen hat, wird auch nicht mehr aufhören, bis die Geschichte in hoffentlich noch vielen kommenden Bänden und Stunden ein Ende findet.
Wer bis hier alle Bücher gelesen hat, wird auch nicht mehr aufhören, bis die Geschichte in hoffentlich noch vielen kommenden Bänden und Stunden ein Ende findet.
December 25, 2020
Great Adventure
I have read all books in this series and this book like previous before was fun to read. Good action and was interesting to see how Athens cohorts powers of magic or sword fighting came into play. Look forward to next book.
I have read all books in this series and this book like previous before was fun to read. Good action and was interesting to see how Athens cohorts powers of magic or sword fighting came into play. Look forward to next book.
December 29, 2020
Highly Entertaining!!!
Read the entire series! You will love it! The characters are very well thought out and excellent sword and sorcery tales!!! Can’t wait to read the next one!!!
Read the entire series! You will love it! The characters are very well thought out and excellent sword and sorcery tales!!! Can’t wait to read the next one!!!
January 16, 2021
On a negative note, the identity of two paladins was pretty obvious.
However, as a welcome change, it was good to see how the two characters build up.
The simians and undersea people added lot of readworthy pages to the book
Only bad part is now I must again wait for the next book.
However, as a welcome change, it was good to see how the two characters build up.
The simians and undersea people added lot of readworthy pages to the book
Only bad part is now I must again wait for the next book.
January 17, 2021
Excellent
This series of books keeps you from putting them down and they are really realistic as the heroes are just as flawed as the villains and don't always come through without injuries.
This series of books keeps you from putting them down and they are really realistic as the heroes are just as flawed as the villains and don't always come through without injuries.
January 17, 2021
The Thirteenth Paladin
Excellent story line, characters on a constant path of growth, both mental and physical. Intense, very descriptive action sequences. Characters are all like able, with the exception of Sven.
Excellent story line, characters on a constant path of growth, both mental and physical. Intense, very descriptive action sequences. Characters are all like able, with the exception of Sven.
March 25, 2021
Love this series!!
I was not sure when I started the first book. Now I can't wait for the next one to come out. I would recommend these books for anyone who loves adventure, monsters, evil bad guys and battles.
I was not sure when I started the first book. Now I can't wait for the next one to come out. I would recommend these books for anyone who loves adventure, monsters, evil bad guys and battles.
April 12, 2021
A brilliant tale
Once I read the first book I was hooked. Truly a favorite of mine. A series that keeps you focused on your screen for the whole day. When I buy a house I'd buy the hard copies to showcase this series of Ahren.
Once I read the first book I was hooked. Truly a favorite of mine. A series that keeps you focused on your screen for the whole day. When I buy a house I'd buy the hard copies to showcase this series of Ahren.
January 15, 2025
TW: Animal Abuse
This one took a really interesting path for character development and relationships. I feel like it focused much more on the romantic side of things, which I've enjoyed but isn't quite what I was wanting from this series. Onto the next!
This one took a really interesting path for character development and relationships. I feel like it focused much more on the romantic side of things, which I've enjoyed but isn't quite what I was wanting from this series. Onto the next!
January 2, 2026
The Isles of the Cutlass Sea is such a fantastic adventure. The 13th Paladin is one of the best young adult fantasy series written. Thankfully, the translation from the original German is easy to understand.
December 3, 2020
Great story.
Amazingly well written the characters are more than your typical coming of age characters. There is so much here to enjoy. Read the series
Amazingly well written the characters are more than your typical coming of age characters. There is so much here to enjoy. Read the series
December 4, 2020
Great book!
This series is great adventure for the mind! It completely takes you in and the characters are well thought out I think! Another great installment to a great series!
This series is great adventure for the mind! It completely takes you in and the characters are well thought out I think! Another great installment to a great series!
December 23, 2020
Great story!!!!
Loved it! This story pulls you in and keeps you in! From the beginning to the most recent book. Can’t wait for the next one.
Loved it! This story pulls you in and keeps you in! From the beginning to the most recent book. Can’t wait for the next one.
January 19, 2021
Thoroughly ejnoyable
I'm loving this series. The story moves along nicely. The characters are believable. I'm looking forward to the next one
I'm loving this series. The story moves along nicely. The characters are believable. I'm looking forward to the next one
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