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  • An Echo of Things To Come: Licanius, Book 2
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James Islington (Author), Michael Kramer (Narrator), Podium Audio (Publisher)
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The second book in the acclaimed Licanius Trilogy by James Islington.

In the wake of a devastating attack, an amnesty has been declared for all Augurs - finally allowing them to emerge from hiding and openly oppose the dark forces massing against the land of Andarra. As the Augur Davian and his new allies hurry north toward the ever-weakening Boundary, however, fresh horrors along their path suggest that their reprieve may have come far too late.

His ally in the Capital, the new Northwarden, contends with assassins and politicians and uncovers a dangerous political secret. Meanwhile, their compatriot Asha begins a secret investigation into the disappearance of the Shadows.

And Caeden races against time to fulfill his treacherous bargain with the Lyth, but as more and more of his memories return, he begins to realize that the two sides in this ancient war may not be as clear-cut as they first seemed....

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  1. Book 2 of 3
    The Licanius Trilogy
  2. Listening Length
    26 hours and 28 minutes
  3. Author
    James Islington
  4. Narrator
    Michael Kramer
  5. Audible release date
    Aug. 22 2017
  6. Language
    English
  7. Publisher
    Podium Audio
  8. ASIN
    B074MJGR65
  9. Version
    Unabridged
  10. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Book 2 of 3 The Licanius Trilogy
Listening Length 26 hours and 28 minutes
Author James Islington
Narrator Michael Kramer
Audible.ca Release Date August 22 2017
Publisher Podium Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B074MJGR65
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  • Josh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in Canada on June 16, 2025
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    The best series I've ever read. Also the first. But amazing never the less.
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  • Morgan Rae
    4.0 out of 5 stars Solid!!!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 17, 2025
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    This is an incredibley complex high fantasy but I am loving it! Did not expect some of the twists. There are lots of POVs which i generally love but it did impact flow and pacing a little bit for me. Some pieces of the plot have finally connected for me and while at times I've struggled with some of the names/concepts book 2 has a glossary and character list!! Also starts with a recap!! Im definitely interested in the ending and diving right in!
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  • Mollie
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Sequel
    Reviewed in Canada on June 15, 2020
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    This was an excellent sequel. It helped to flush out some of my remaining questions from the first book, while still introducing many more. The scope of this story is crazy. Everything is connected and intertwined in ways I wasn't anticipating. It raises really interesting questions around fate and free will while being grounded in this epic fantasy battle.

    It follows the same structure as the first book, following Caeden, Davian, Asha, and Wirr. They are all working towards the same goal of strengthening the boundary, but each plays a very different role. Compared to the first book, it does get off to a bit of a slow start. There is a lot of time spent with Caeden reliving snippets of his memory and I found this to be quite confusing. Although I think this was intentional as Caeden himself is questioning everything he learns. About halfway through the book things really started coming together and making more sense. Something I wanted more of from the first book was more Davian and Asha interaction which we didn't really get but I remain hopeful for the third book. I had one other issue with how some of the characters basically walk into a trap for no good reason, but overall I really enjoyed this book. Usually, I can predict the plot twists in a book, but this book really kept me on my toes. I'm extremely curious to see how the the story ends in the final book, especially after the epilogue scene in this one.
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  • Robert Lychak
    5.0 out of 5 stars great story
    Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2024
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    very indeph capturing my attention
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  • Shane Brewer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good series
    Reviewed in Canada on May 21, 2025
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    Good series all in all
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  • Mark Wiebe
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as 1st
    Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2022
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    -Main characters were not together nearly as much as the 1st book. Hard to do in a Trilogy, but it was definitely noticeable
    -Caedan chapters were exposition fests. Mostly flashbacks with characters that we barely know, so the bonds and betrayals in these chapters feel weak, because they're so disconnected from the current storyline.
    -Taeris was one of the best, most mysterious characters in book 1, he was a ghost in book 2.
    -But it's still an interesting story, that I'm interested in finishing.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really Enjoyed
    Reviewed in Canada on March 12, 2020
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    The second book in the series did not disappoint, was hard to put down, the story just grows more intriguing and the characters are even more developed. Good. Read.😀
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  • Shynes
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2023
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    Liked it but too many jumps..It was as though thousands of years had to be compressed into one book..Very difficult...
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  • TS Chan
    5.0 out of 5 stars An incredible sequel that ticked all the right boxes
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2020
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    An Echo Of Things To Come is an incredible sequel that keeps you invested in the characters, building the story with stunning revelations until you're sitting there staring at the last page disbelievingly, and desperate for the next and final book.

    I sympathise with those who read An Echo of Things to Come way before the arrival of the concluding volume. I couldn't have imagine what it felt like to have to wait two years after an ending like that. My review could only offer fairly broad strokes of why I think this book was so amazing; to say more would be to spoil it for others. While I continued to notice influences from Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time, there was no doubt that Islington had managed to make The Licanius Trilogy completely his own. It was inspired, but not derived.

    Say what you will about James Islington, I'd say that the man has audacity. After reading two books of The Licanius Trilogy, I would consider it possibly the most ambitious debut trilogy that I've ever read. I'd even say that this is classic epic fantasy at its finest. It is grand in scope and has a well-designed magic system, a fascinating world with its mysterious history and lore, well-written characters, and a complex but focussed plotline. The story never wavered from its primary plot. Hence, even though An Echo of Things to Come felt like a middle book, it was an excellent one. It gradually sets the scenes and progresses the arcs of the main characters towards the world-at-large peril that was mentioned since the first book.
    "The lesser of two evils, or the greater good. Get a good man to utter either of those phrases, and there is no one more eager to begin perpetrating evil."

    More importantly, history of thousands of years past were also gradually unveiled - events and moments which consequences brought us to this current storyline. It is complex, mind you, as the the there are many twists and turns along the way. But it was also accessible; information was not so much deliberately obscured but also not known to the main characters, so you learn as they did. The author also included a summary at the beginning of the book - both to recap the pertinent history which was made known in the previous book and the story so far. While there were a few more action scenes in this volume, it was definitely not the driving force in this series, and I found this to be a good thing for this particular narrative where well-crafted expositions and character arcs are more crucial than great action scenes. The writing was also noticeably more polished in this sequel, and I would expect that it'll keep getting better when we get to the concluding volume.
    "We can't start mistaking what we can do for what we have the right to do."

    All those above made a great book, but what made it amazing is how much I cared about the characters. We still have the four main characters, Davian, Asha, Wirr and Caeden, and each of their POV chapters were engaging to read. The first three young adults I've mentioned above have grown so much since the first book, and it's wonderful to see them holding their own as each of them had to face different challenges. Asha, in particular, had the most unexpected and interesting character arc in this book.
    "It doesn't matter how wrong he is, so long as he thinks he is right. A man who believes is the worst of enemies. A man who believes is more dangerous than anything."

    Now, we get to Caeden and this is where I was rendered speechless. Caeden's story was hands-down the most compelling of them all, and it packed some serious emotional heft. Every single one of his POV chapter was either heart-breaking or shocking, or sometimes both, as he regained his memories of who he really was. This also meant that there are a lot of flashbacks in this book, but I found each one to be necessary, interesting and important to really develop and flesh-out the characterisation of Caeden. I even had to take breaks after some of his chapters, to digest what I've just read and to recover from the emotions it brought forth. Without a doubt, he is my favourite character in the series for his arc was the most fascinating, captivating and emotionally powerful.

    The Licanius Trilogy is well on its way to being one of my all-time favourites. The Shadow of What Was Lost started it off with a promise, that it will be one of the best debut epic fantasies I've read in recent years. An Echo of Things to Come reinforced that Islington would very likely be fulfilling that ambitious and audacious promise in a truly epic finish to come.
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  • Eve
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2025
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    Second book of the trilogy didn’t disappoint, it was brilliant, love the plot twists at the end again. I love how these books are straightforward, no unnecessary side stories just to fill the story or make the book longer. Really enjoying this series.
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  • Salomao Salim Neto
    5.0 out of 5 stars Same as the 1st, well written and clever
    Reviewed in Brazil on September 8, 2023
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    Well written as the 1st book, likable characters and clever plot. Some may argue that the main characters are too good-guys/girls but i like it, positivity being in short supply lately.
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  • Souparno Mukherjee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Epic fantasy phenomenal series!
    Reviewed in India on July 14, 2025
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    Part 2 of the Licanius trilogy is not as dark or brutal as book 1 or 3. The mood is lighter and the story involves multiple timelines and characters. There's a lot going on throughout the book particularly for the augurs and Caeden as he has more and more visions of his past. For the first time in this book we get a glimpse of the extent of the boundary. Fantasy with time travel is not recommended for anyone who's reading Fantasy novel for the first time but I thoroughly enjoyed this series. Character development was not the best but again this is James iIslington's first novel he will only get better. Book 2 of Licanius trilogy is perfect stage set for final chapter The light of all that falls.
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  • Client d'鶹
    5.0 out of 5 stars Très bonne suite
    Reviewed in France on September 20, 2019
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    Suite très efficace au Shadow of What was Lost. On y retrouve les mêmes 4 personnages, directement à la suite des évènements du premier volume. Encore une fois, ça ressemble à du Robert Jordan en plus péchu : l'action ne s’arrête jamais. Aussi, les personnages ont une petite part d'ombre qui n'est pas désagréable dans ce genre d'ouvrage. Plus qu'à la hauteur des promesses du premier tome, cette suite met la barre un peu plus haut. J'ai hâte de lire la suite.
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