The Lion's Tusk (Shadow of the Leviathan) by Robert Jackson Bennett
Publication Date: July 28th 2026 by Brilliance Publishing
Pages: 38
Audio Book Length: 1hrs 14min
Narrator: Hannah Curtis
Source: Publisher
Rating: ★★★★
My
Thoughts:
As a fan of the Shadow of the Leviathan series, I
was excited to listen to this short mystery featuring Ana Dolabra as the
storyteller rather than the usual narrator, her assistant Din. Ana is clever
and has unraveled the most puzzling mysteries from the thinnest threads of
evidence. I loved getting a story from her point of view for a change.
While Ana and Din are enduring a long carriage ride, Ana
decides to pass the time by telling Din about a century-old mystery she solved
after reading the investigator’s reports. The case is both strange and
gruesome, centering on newlyweds who were murdered on their wedding night.
The Lion’s Tusk is a short listen, just one hour
and fourteen minutes, but it completely held my attention from beginning to
end. Hannah Curtis was a new-to-me narrator, and I thought she was wonderful as
Ana. Ana has always been a larger-than-life character to me, and Ms. Curtis
captured that perfectly. Her rich, low voice and pleasing accent made the
listening experience even more enjoyable.
The audio and e-copy available on Kindle Unlimited.
4 Stars
Book Description:
An eccentric detective turns to the fantastical to solve a cold case in a short story by the Hugo Award–winning author of The Tainted Cup.
On a long carriage journey with her assistant Din, brilliant investigator Ana Dolabra ponders a solution to an impossible crime that has remained unsolved for centuries. A lavish wedding for two noble scions of the Empire descended into chaos when the newlyweds were found murdered in their marriage bed. But Ana—an expert in ancient myths, awakened beasts, and magic—knows that nothing is impossible, only unimaginable.
Robert Jackson Bennett’s The Lion’s Tusk is part of the Magic & Mystery collection, puzzle-box mysteries from top fantasy authors. They can be read or listened to in one enchanting sitting.
