First in Fantasy

First in Fantasy

In the best fantasy audiobooks, the history, atmosphere, strange and wonderful lands, and characters immerse you in a world that leaves reality behind. But with so many new fantasy audiobooks released each month, how do you know which one to commit your time to? That's where we come in. The First in Fantasy podcast is your chance to discover your next favorite fantasy audiobook. In each episode we present a first chapter from a new or upcoming fantasy audiobook. If you love it, we'll provide links to the books and audiobooks. And if you don't like it? Well, there are plenty of other audiobooks available, and with our next episode, we'll happily be there to introduce you to a new world, new characters, and a new fantasy experience. Hosted by George Turner, First in Fantasy is brought to you ad-free by In Shambles Productions.

Episodes

April 25, 2024 24 mins
In this episode we present the first chapter of Dark Woods, Deep Water, a dark fantasy tale inspired by Slavic folklore written by Jelena Dunato and narrated by Charlene Sanderson and Barnaby Edwards.
Love this chapter? Buy the full audiobook here.
Want to know more about the author? Check out their website here.

In the depths of a remote forest, an enchanted castle preys on unwary travellers.

The servants of the Goddess Morana sacrifi...
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In this episode we present the first chapter of The Exiled Queen, a Roman era historical fantasy written by Roxana Arama and narrated by Calliope.
Love this chapter? Buy the full audiobook here.
Want to know more about the author? Check out their website here.

Rome is marching. Cities and temples are falling. On the outskirts of the empire, Princess Andrada convinces her father to tutor her as his heir despite a taboo against women ru...
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In this episode we present the first chapter of A Caged & Restless Magic, a fantasy adventure written and narrated by Emmie Christie. 

Love this chapter? Buy the full audiobook here.
Want to know more about the author? Check out their website here.

Saida is a fox-shifter who gardens magic in each of the five Sense-enhanced worlds, but the Vision world’s magic is fading fast. She must find and transplant magic from the other worlds...
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April 4, 2024 11 mins
This episode contains explicit language.

In this episode we present the first chapter of Bill The Vampire, an irreverent comic fantasy written by Rick Gualtieri and narrated by Christopher John Fetherolf

Love this chapter? Buy the full audiobook here.
Want to know more about the author? Check out their website here.

THERE ARE REASONS WE FEAR THE NIGHT. HE’S NOT ONE OF THEM.

Loud-mouthed gamer Bill Ryder thought the dice had finally roll...
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March 28, 2024 20 mins
In this episode we present the first chapter of The Halfblood War, an epic fantasy written by L. Deni  Colter and narrated by Jim Harbourne.

Love this chapter? Buy the full audiobook here.
Want to know more about the author? Check out their website here.


The Halfblood War is a sweeping epic fantasy of love and war, prejudice, and acceptance.

Tirren, heir to the ruler of Thiery, has raised his half-Elven son in a land that hates and fea...
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In this episode we present the first chapter of The Feather and the Lamp, a comic fantasy written by L. N. Hunter and narrated by Katie Thompson.

Love this chapter? Buy the full audiobook here.
Want to know more about the author? Check out their website here.

The Feather and the Lamp is a comic fantasy which will appeal to readers of Terry Pratchett or Tom Holt. Daydreamer Imperceptibility Happenstance is catapulted into a series of e...
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