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NPCs

By: Drew Hayes
Narrated by: Roger Wayne
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What happens when the haggling is done and the shops are closed? When the quest has been given, the steeds saddled, and the adventurers are off to their next encounter? They keep the world running, the food cooked, and the horses shoed, yet what adventurer has ever spared a thought or concern for the Non-Player Characters?In the town of Maplebark, four such NPCs settle in for a night of actively ignoring the adventurers drinking in the tavern when things go quickly and fatally awry. Once the dust settles, these four find themselves faced with an impossible choice: pretend to be adventurers undertaking a task of near-certain death or see their town and loved ones destroyed. Armed only with salvaged equipment, second-hand knowledge, and a secret that could get them killed, it will take all manner of miracles if they hope to pull off their charade. And even if they succeed, the deadliest part of their journey may well be what awaits them at its end.

©2014 Andrew Hayes (P)2014 Tantor Action & Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Literature & Fiction Comedy Adventure LitRPG
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This book is every adventure you ever had with a hero who isn't a hero.

What did you like best about this story?

The characters.

Which character – as performed by Roger Wayne – was your favourite?

Thistle

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

For the D&D adventurer you aren't!

Any additional comments?

This book tugs at the heartstrings and the corners of your mouth.

D&D Love.

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I thoroughly enjoyed NPCs, and finished it in one sitting. Highly recommended, even if you've never played Dungeons and Dragons before.

excellent- even if you've never played d&d before.

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A bit of a light hearted way to tell a story based around exactly as the description describes, a bunch of nobody's from a tabletop RPG who get thrown in the deep end.
Although, watch out for that twist that turns this into something much bigger and more interesting!

Something a little different!

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Would you listen to NPCs again? Why?

great story with some slower section. A fun listen for any fans of roleplay or fantasy games.

Engaging and fun for any rollplay fans

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I'm not a gamer and this is not what I usually would listen to but I liked the idea of the story and I wasn't disappointed. It was easy listening while doing chores, gardening and while going for a walk, finished the book in 2 days.

not my usual genre

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This is the funniest gaming based adventure I have ever had the pleasure of being read to me. Cracking up laughing before the end of the first chapter

Nothing like this has ever happened before

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Excellent narration of a very good story. I don't play D and D but this made perfect sense to me.

Enjoyed it all

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This was a humorous, clever and exciting book. As a gamer, I could appreciate every aspect. may not be for those unfamiliar with gaming or d&d.
would love a other book like This one!

Entertaining and Fun

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Would you consider the audio edition of NPCs to be better than the print version?

Any book that can be listened to whilst in the car is a good version

What was one of the most memorable moments of NPCs?

Great characters that really captures the Dungeons and Dragons essence

Which character – as performed by Roger Wayne – was your favourite?

Grumph - he really felt and spoke like a half orc

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

very entertaining

Drew Hays does DnD

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I loved the intro and character development. The story did plateau a little for me; it was interesting but just not as charismatic as it's beginning. Still a great little read nonetheless.

Good enough for book two.

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