The Shadow of the Torturer
Narrated by Jonathan Davis
The Book of the New Sun, Book 1
- Length
- 12 hrs 7 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Audible Studios
In "The Shadow of the Torturer," the first installment of Gene Wolfe's four-volume epic, we follow Severian, a young apprentice in the Guild of Torturers on the planet Urth. His journey takes a dramatic turn when he is exiled for displaying mercy towards one of his victims, marking the beginning of a profound and transformative experience. This tale sets the stage for an exploration of morality, power, and the complexities of human emotion.
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