Songs of the Dead

by Brandon Sanderson; Peter Orullian

with Jack Ayres (Narrator)

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Book 1 of The Strata Wars

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Pub Date 16 Jun 2026 | Archive Date 23 Jun 2026

Bolinda Audio

Sci Fi & Fantasy

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Description

A brilliant urban fantasy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, and author and musician Peter Orullian.

When Jack Solomon, a struggling American musician who works in London's West End, is killed, he awakens to a new reality in which light and music are used to create magic and where living eras of the past sprawl beneath modern London, layer upon layer, all the way back to recorded history.

Jack soon discovers that many of those who reside in the stratums of London's past have grown angry with the present world, and that their anger is being channelled by a powerful society of magic wielders who can cross the realms between life and death, between the present and the past. A past where the dead are sowing revolution against the living, and all of history is at stake ...

Welcome to the Strata Wars.

A new urban fantasy series that explores the underbelly of London's rock scene, perfect for fans of Ben Aaronovitch, Joe Abercrombie and Jim Butcher

A brilliant urban fantasy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, and author and musician Peter Orullian.

When Jack Solomon, a struggling American musician who works in London's...

Advance Praise

'A headbanging beginning to what could be a remarkable urban fantasy series.' Kirkus Reviews

'Sanderson's touch is evident in the complexity of the magic system, and Jack's journey of discovery is an entertaining diversion, with plenty of conflict to drive sequels.' Booklist

'A headbanging beginning to what could be a remarkable urban fantasy series.' Kirkus Reviews

'Sanderson's touch is evident in the complexity of the magic system, and Jack's journey of discovery is an...

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EDITION	Audiobook, Unabridged
ISBN	9781038055071
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DURATION	15 Hours, 44 Minutes

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Featured Reviews

Reviewer 2007451

Thank you to NetGalley for this audiobook arc

I was very excited as this is one of my anticipated reads.

Everything about this book was intriguing, beautifully written and hard core metal. As a metal lover and a book lover in fantasy these combination I wish more people do write.

Some of the main character reminds me of Mafuyu Sato from Given by Kizu Natsuki which is one of my favourite manga / anime of all time (I’ve watched it like more than 20 x) specifically the singing scene that is later in the book.

With the audiobook I highly recommend listening to it. I felt like I was in a tv show or a movie. Jack toning of different voices captured each character in their own ways. I hope Jack does more audio books in the near future.

Peter did an amazing job I will be definitely reading more of his works.