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Heretical Fishing: A Cozy Guide to Annoying the Cults, Outsmarting the Fish, and Alienating Oneself

Heretical Fishing, Book 1

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Heretical Fishing: A Cozy Guide to Annoying the Cults, Outsmarting the Fish, and Alienating Oneself

By: Haylock Jobson
Narrated by: Heath Miller
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A world abandoned by the gods, mystifying cosmic forces, unimaginable power for those willing to ascend, and a hero who would rather . . . go fishing???

When summoned to a fantastical world and granted powers by a broken System, most freshly minted protagonists would strap on their big-boy boots and get ready for their stats to start climbing. But Fischer isn't like most MCs. In fact, he doesn't want to be a hero at all.

Fame? Fortune? Power? He had enough of all that in his old life. Discovering forbidden fishing techniques and petting every cute animal that comes within scritching distance? Now that's a good time.

Unfortunately for Fischer, cosmic forces rarely care for mortal feelings. He's hounded on all sides by inept cults, conspiring nobles, and more magical misunderstandings than those of a preteen relationship. Even his dutiful pet crab is firing energy blades like an anime antagonist.

So grab your fishing rod and a good snack, and pet your dog for me. The catch of a lifetime awaits!

The first volume of the laugh-out-loud LitRPG adventure series—a #1 Rising Star on Royal Road with over three million views—now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!

©2024 Paige Haylock Jobson (P)2024 Podium Audio Action & Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Fishing Paranormal Feel-Good Funny Witty

Critic Reviews

“I can’t think of a single story I’d rather get truck-kun’d (truck-kunned?) into than [that of] the vivid, lush world portrayed in Heretical Fishing, especially if I can hang out with Fischer and his gang. . . . The best book I’ve read this year.” —Matt Dinniman, author of Dungeon Crawler Carl
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If you like Beware of Chicken, you will love this. And also .... Heath Miller, who could ask for more. Can't wait for the next in the series.

So funny and sweet

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while I am 90% sure this was written by a famous author in the LitRPG/PF under a new name, I found it very refreshing.
since I like the previously mentioned author's writing, I enjoyed this immensely. it was a lighter, almost slice of life version of what I'm used to. looking forward to more in the series.

breath of fresh air

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It's heath Millar once again doing an exceptional performance of an absolutely fantastically written book. 10/10

Just buy it already

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This was a great listen, fantastic voice acting and amazing story.

loved it. cannot wait till the next.

Great listen

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Quite enjoyable. Lovely cozy story, not over complicated with stats thank goodness. Can’t wait to listen to next book.

Entertaining story

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Love love love!! Absolutely everything about this book is fantastic, I couldn’t not stop listening and I downloaded the second one as soon as I finished it! The way this story is read is so entertaining and had me giggling and laughing and wanting more and more!
I was also so excited to learn that the Author is a local Gold Coaster, right down the road from me :) Read it/listen to it, do it!

Couldn’t stop listening!!

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This is one of the more typical cultivation stories but with the twist of the main POV character wanting nothing at all to do with anything except relaxing which shows a method of approaching cultivation that is usually ignored for a more action approach

Typical Cultivation Story

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I'm piggy backing on another review about it being refreshing because I think it is the best way to describe this book! I found myself laughing and giggling more times than I can remember and use of everyday aussie slang was done to perfection! really really enjoyed this book and I'm absolutely stoked to start the next! Heath Miller did an amazing job with the narration also, I feel like he captured the characters personalities perfectly!

Such a refreshing story!

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I don't like fishing. I have absolutely no interest in it. I barely even eat seafood! This was fracking amazing though. Cozy, funny, crazy shenanigans going on all over. Just fantastic 👏

Unexpectedly Fantastic

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I started listening by accident after finishing another book. It "hooked" me immediately and I didn't stop listening until I had finished it. Helped me stay positive through the birth of my first child, Brilliant. I love it.

Brilliant

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