Author: George R.R. Martin | Narrator: Roy Dotrice
Runtime: 47h 34m | Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Grimdark, Political Intrigue, War, Tragedy, Court Intrigue
The Seven Kingdoms are divided by revolt and blood feud. In the northern wastes, a horde of hungry, savage people steeped in the dark magic of the wilderness is poised to invade the Kingdom of the North.
Widely heralded as the undisputed zenith of George R.R. Martin’s landmark fantasy saga, *A Storm of Swords* plunges the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros into total, catastrophic war. With King Joffrey Baratheon holding the Iron Throne through the ruthless cunning of his grandfather Tywin Lannister, Robb Stark’s northern rebellion begins to fray from internal betrayals and broken marriage vows. Meanwhile, at the colossal Wall of ice, Jon Snow infiltrates Mance Rayder’s wildling host while an ancient supernatural winter gathers in the Haunted Forest, Jaime Lannister embarks on a humbling cross-country trek alongside Brienne of Tarth, and across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys Targaryen marches through Slaver’s Bay with an army of Unsullied warriors and three growing dragons.
On audio, Martin’s relentlessly paced forty-seven-hour epic becomes an all-consuming, addictive headphone obsession that commands your every waking hour. The shocking suddenness of the Red Wedding, the thrilling trial by combat between Oberyn Martell and the Mountain, and Tyrion Lannister’s explosive trial for regicide hit with breathtaking visceral impact when voiced aloud. Positioned as the towering centerpiece of our A Song of Ice and Fire collection alongside A Game of Thrones and A Clash of Kings, this monumental performance turns ruthless medieval intrigue into an unforgettable auditory rollercoaster that redefines the possibilities of modern dark fantasy.
Delivering nearly forty-eight hours of peerless narrative velocity for a single monthly token, this release represents one of the greatest credit-to-hour bargains in the entire history of digital audio. Martin balances sprawling military maneuvers against intimate, agonizing character betrayals where no protagonist is safe and every moral choice carries devastating consequences. Spending a single credit on this monumental doorstopper provides weeks of high-octane entertainment that will keep you glued to your headphones through every commute and chore, proving why this book remains the undisputed high-water mark of modern grimdark and epic fantasy.
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)
The late Roy Dotrice—whose monumental performance earned a Guinness World Record for the most character voices voiced by an individual—gives a titanic, unforgettable performance. Dotrice commands hundreds of distinct regional accents, capturing Tyrion’s sardonic wit, Tywin’s chilling aristocratic gravel, and Arya’s fierce, desperate grit with astonishing theatrical stamina across forty-seven hours. His pacing during the harrowing climax of the Red Wedding is electrifying and tragic in equal measure. Supported by clean, balanced acoustic mastering, this epic recording stands as a monumental achievement in fantasy voice acting.
*Note: Narrators may differ across regional releases and audiobook editions.