Author: George R.R. Martin | Narrator: Roy Dotrice
Runtime: 48h 55m | Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Grimdark, Political Intrigue, Dragons, Adventure
In the aftermath of a colossal battle, the future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance.
Running concurrently with and expanding past the events of its predecessor, *A Dance with Dragons* refocuses George R.R. Martin’s canvas on the saga’s most beloved central power players. In the ancient, baking city of Meereen, Queen Daenerys Targaryen discovers that ruling a rebellious population of freed slaves is far harder than conquering it, as shadowy Harpy assassins terrorize her streets and her three grown dragons become dangerously untamed. At the frosty northern Wall, Lord Commander Jon Snow faces assassination threats from within his own brotherhood as he makes controversial pacts with wildlings, Bran Stark communes with the ancient Three-Eyed Crow deep beyond the Wall, and in the frozen ruins of Winterfell, a disguised Theon Greyjoy endures horrifying psychological torment under the sadistic Ramsay Bolton.
On audio, the colossal scope and icy atmospheric dread of Martin’s fifth volume become an all-consuming auditory journey of unmatched scale. The relentless crunch of snow beneath the marching armies of Stannis Baratheon, Tyrion Lannister’s cynical drunken wanderings across Essos with mysterious sellswords, and Daenerys’s explosive flight upon Drogon’s black wings detonate in your headphones with cinematic grandeur. Positioned as the crowning summit of our A Song of Ice and Fire collection alongside A Game of Thrones and A Storm of Swords, this forty-nine-hour recording represents one of the most ambitious listening challenges anywhere in literature.
Delivering nearly forty-nine hours of dense, prestige fantasy for a single monthly token, this release provides staggering credit value that will comfortably anchor your daily listening routine for months. Martin weaves intricate political conspiracies, harrowing survival marches, and mind-bending supernatural prophecies that culminate in some of the most jaw-dropping cliffhangers in modern fiction. Investing a credit in this colossal doorstopper guarantees an unforgettable, multi-layered listening experience that rewards close attention and deepens your appreciation for the greatest modern epic fantasy cycle ever committed to the spoken word.
A Song of Ice and Fire Reading Order: • A Game of Thrones (Book 1 – 33h 48m) • A Clash of Kings (Book 2 – 37h 12m) • A Storm of Swords (Book 3 – 47h 34m) • A Feast for Crows (Book 4 – 31h 10m) • A Dance with Dragons (Book 5 – 48h 55m) • The Winds of Winter (Book 6 – Forthcoming) • A Dream of Spring (Book 7 – Forthcoming)
In his final performance before his passing, legendary narrator Roy Dotrice tackles Martin’s most massive volume with heroic vocal stamina and dramatic flair. Dotrice captures Jon Snow’s weary northern discipline, Daenerys’s imperial burden, and Tyrion’s razor-sharp gallows humour across forty-nine colossal hours. His portrayal of the broken, shivering Reek is an astonishing masterclass in voice acting that aches with tragedy. The audio mastering is clean and balanced, ensuring that every whispering weirwood tree, clashing blade, and roaring dragon lands with pristine clarity and dramatic force.
*Note: Narrators may differ across regional releases and audiobook editions.
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