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An Unexpected Hero

A LitRPG Adventure

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An Unexpected Hero

By: Rhett C. Bruno, Jaime Castle
Narrated by: Jeff Hays, Annie Ellicott, Justin Thomas James, Ian M. Walker
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Some men are born heroes. Others have heroism thrust upon them…

Sorry... Really? Thrust? Anyway, Danny Kendrick was a down-on-his luck performer who always struggled to find his place. He certainly never wanted to be a hero. He just hoped to earn a living doing what he loved.

That all changes when he pisses off the wrong guy and gets sucked into a fantasy realm straight out of a Renaissance Fair.

Getting used to a new world is tough. It’s even tougher when you’re surrounded by axe-wielding barbarians, super hot elf assassins, strange magic, and a System AI that seems as interested in causing trouble as helping... or maybe just wasn't interested in being assigned yet another companion in the first place.

Danny must adapt fast, turn on the charm, and learn to embrace his given Class if he hopes to master it and survive this dangerous new place.

But he has a knack for finding trouble. Gifted what seems like an innocent ancient lute after making a questionable deal with a Hag, Danny becomes the target of mysterious factions who seek to claim its power.

It's up to him, Screenie, and his new barbaric friend, Curr, to uncover the truth and become the heroes nobody knew they needed. And maybe, just maybe, Danny will finally find a place where he belongs. Perhaps, even where he'll thrive.

Jump into this fantasy isekai LitRPG Adventure filled with unforgettable characters, loveable companions, unlikely heroes, slow-build power progression, slice-of-life elements, and plenty of laughs. It's perfect for fans of Dungeon Crawler Carl, Off to be the Wizard, and Kings of the Wyld!

Come for the adventure. Stay for the laughs.

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Critic Reviews

"Is it funny? No. It's effing hilarious!"—Matt Dinniman, author of Dungeon Crawler Carl

"A fun and musical take on isekai LitRPG. I'm loving it!"—J.M. Clarke, author of Mark of the Fool

"A rollicking good time, and now I know where my ulna is."—Eric Ugland, author of The Good Guys

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Yes a good work in all respects. Story is simple and fun,production is very good, and of course well worth the purchase. I will be coming back for the next one. ps minimal swearing, low sex content etc :)

Good eay listening fun

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This book is straight up AWESOME! I definitely recommend. The book starts off funny and gets funnier as it travels down and epic road! Bards, brutal fights and elf babe's. This book is and absolute banger.

Holy Wow batman!

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good idea to use the full production stuff available and add music etc. BUT... the main character and companion are just too annoying and insipid for way too long. By the second half I was fast forwarding chunks and in the end I didn't really care about what happened. worth a listen but definitely not a series (if it becomes one) that I would invest in. Certainly has potential but only if the author realises a 'Chandler styled character' in friends works because he is only a small but of the show.

Yeah... in the end it was average

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it starts a little slow and the character development takes a fair while and isnt super extensive all in all its okay the performance was good will get the second installment on release

great second half

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Jeff Hays and Soundbooth Theater team never disappoints. What would've been an average story was elevated to a great story due to the performance, music and sound effects.

Simply amazing

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