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How to Defeat a Demon King in Ten Easy Steps

By: Andrew Rowe
Narrated by: Suzy Jackson, Steve West
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For thousands of years, there has been a cycle: a Demon King rises and conquers, and a Hero is reborn a hundred years later to defeat him. Each time, civilizations are ground to dust beneath the Demon King's hordes, but humanity has remained secure in the belief that a Hero of legend will always save them. There's just one slight problem. It's only been 23 years since the Demon King's latest rise, and this time, he's already conquered more than half the world. If humanity simply waits for the Hero's return, there may be no world left for him to save.

And so, Yui Shaw sets out with an ambitious plan. A 10-step plan.

She'll find a way to obtain the Hero's legendary sword. She'll earn obscure classes, gain levels, and increase her skills. She'll travel to the meticulously-crafted dungeons that seem designed for one specific Hero to complete. And, if she's truly (un)fortunate, she might even find a fairy.

She might not be a Hero - but if she can fake it long enough, she might still be able to save the world.

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I loved the story it did seem a bit short but on the other hand I liked it so much I keept making reasons to listen to it

a good short story

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This book is a fantastic homage to adventure RPGs everywhere, but most especially a certain green tunic wearing, silent, blond, elven-esque hero. Fabulous story, had me laughing at the in jokes so frequently and the narration is top notch. Favourite audio book so far, and I have ADORED all of Rowe's books so far.

Best Rowe yet

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If you don't know what OoT means this may not be the title for you. For those in the know there are plenty to keep you entertained. Highly recommended.

Ode to OoT

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loved it something different definitely something I would love to listen to some more

very interesting listen

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I really enjoyed this audiobook. Fantastic characters with great performances. Going by the title, seemed a bit like a Japanese light novel and it certainly gave off that vibe while listening to it. The settings is a Fantasy video-game like world, complete with levels, skills, and EXP (experience) points. Andrew is certainly familiar with them and there's plenty of references to them, primary The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time. Highly recommend to any fans of it, or just gaming in general.

Gaming Fantasy

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Hilariously original in an unoriginal way, it puts the thoughts in my head when I play zelda and dragon quest or any of those amazing gems from my childhood onto a page. The blunt fusion of terms for the names and skills gives a great captain america "I understood that reference" feeling. The demon lord was the best, amazing "actor".
Exactly what I needed.

Best thing I have read this year.

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This is so good it can be a game ask someone to make a video game based on this audiobook DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To me this is number 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Video game

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while the whole things are not exactly in 10 steps, bit misleading there, but it s still such a great story.

combining element from Zelda, Dragon quest (mainly those 2) and some other JRPGs. it does provide a breadth of fresh air into the genre even with similar rpg elements.

funny story and fantastic character

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great story with awesome voice acting and characters. Very akin to modern day anime and manga.

fantastic

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I listened to this with my 7yo daughter who loved it. it's very good for younger kids

Great for a young audience.

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