“The Killing Fog” is the first book in “The Grave Kingdom” series by Jeff Wheeler. It follows the story of Bingmei, a young warrior who must navigate a dangerous and mystical world to protect her people and discover her true destiny.
In the world of “The Killing Fog,” magic has been outlawed and those who possess it or practice it are hunted by the Emperor’s soldiers. Bingmei’s people, the Huojin, are the last free tribe in the Empire and must live in hiding to avoid persecution.
When Bingmei’s village is attacked by the Empire’s soldiers, she is taken under the wing of an old sage named Saker. Together with a motley group of companions, they set off on a quest to find the lost city of Yeshin, where it is said that Bingmei can gain the power to defeat the Emperor and his armies.
As they journey through the mystical and dangerous world of “The Killing Fog,” Bingmei and her companions face many challenges and dangers, including deadly mist that can kill without warning, malevolent spirits that haunt the forest, and warring factions vying for power.
Throughout the book, Bingmei must come to terms with her own abilities as a warrior and as a person of magic, and learn to trust her instincts and her companions as they navigate their way through a treacherous and hostile landscape.
“The Killing Fog” is a thrilling and immersive adventure that blends action and magic with political intrigue and complex character relationships. It sets the stage for a larger story arc that promises to delve deeper into the world of “The Grave Kingdom” and the mysteries that surround it.
The Killing Fog / The Grave Kingdom, Book 1, Audiobook Online By: Jeff Wheeler
The bestselling author of The Wall Street Journal of the Kingfountain series evokes an epic, adventure world of ancient mythology and magic as a young woman’s battle with infinite evil begins.
Surviving a battle school, orphaned Bingmei belongs to a group of mercenaries hired by a local ruler. Now, the nobleman and collector of rare antiquities, has entrusted Bingmei and his skilled crew with a perilous mission: brave the dangers of the wilderness to retrieve their treasures. a lost palace buried in a glacier valley. But upsetting its graves has a price.
Echion, the emperor of the Grave Kingdom, the ruler of darkness, the Dark Dragon, was long buried. Now Bingmei has accidentally awakened him and must answer to a legendary prophecy. Destroying the dark lord before he reclaims the kingdom of the living is her legacy. Killing Bingmei before she finishes it is Echion’s.
Cast into the role of an unprepared savior, spurred on by a rebellious prince, and possessed of a magic that was her destiny, Bingmei knew what she had to do. But what does she have to risk to honor her ancestors. Bingmei’s fateful choice is one that neither her friends nor her enemies can predict, as the dark battle for control of Echion unfolds.
I love Jeff Wheeler. but seriously everyone who loves fantasy should do. But I just love the new narrator Emily Woo Zellar. She is a great choice for telling this story. Her diverse voice for each character and the emotion she puts into those characters is just amazing.
Jeff Wheeler has created an exciting and mysterious new world. Emily Woo Zeller as the narrator is a great choice. She really brings the story and the characters to life. Can’t wait for the next book in this series.
