Crown of War and Shadow

In "Crown of War and Shadow," the first installment of the Kingdoms of the Compass series by best-selling author J.R. Ward, listeners are introduced to Sorrel, a mystical outcast burdened by a curse amid a failing kingdom besieged by demons. As she embarks on a perilous journey across the Badlands to return the Queen's crown, she strikes a dangerous deal with Merc, a brooding mercenary with his own secrets. The tale unfolds with themes of forbidden desire, courage, and betrayal, drawing the audience into a richly imagined fantastical world brought to life by narrator Stina Nielsen's captivating performance.