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Orconomics: A Satire

The Dark Profit Saga, Book 1

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Orconomics: A Satire

By: J. Zachary Pike
Narrated by: Doug Tisdale Jr.
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Professional heroes kill and loot deadly monsters every day, but Gorm Ingerson's latest quest will be anything but business as usual.

The adventuring industry drives the economy of Arth, a world much like our own but with more magic and fewer vowels. Monsters' hoards are claimed, bought by corporate interests, and sold off to plunder funds long before the Heroes' Guild actually kills the beasts. Of course, that's a terrible arrangement for the Shadowkin; orcs, goblins, kobolds, and their ilk must apply for to become Noncombatant Paper Carriers (or NPCs) to avoid being killed and looted by heroes.

When Gorm Ingerson, a Dwarven ex-hero with a checkered past, stands up for an undocumented goblin, he inadvertently singles himself out for recruitment by a prophet of the mad goddess to undertake a suicidal quest. But there's more to Gorm's new job than an insane prophecy: Powerful corporations and governments have shown an unusual interest in the quest. If his party of eccentric misfits can stop fighting each other long enough to recover the Elven Marbles, Gorm might be able to turn a bad deal into a golden opportunity.

©2014 John Zachary Pike (P)2016 John Zachary Pike Fantasy Humorous
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loved it.
made me want to know more start to finish. if you like Terry pratchett you will enjoy this humor.

funny and unique

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bought on a whim because it was cheap. thoroughly enjoyed and got the next 2 titles upon finishing. Terry Pratchett vibes but a touch more heavy/dark, just a touch.

definately helps with the DCC withdrawals if that's what you're after as well.

this book should be more popular than it is.

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Great characters, great writing, great plot, and very well read. If you're a fan of D&D this is a must-read/listen.

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This is a great fantasy read with well developed characters, an interesting world, and a good dose of humour over a substantive story.

Excellent

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I felt like I had a laugh and learnt something at the same time. Good listen

Funny and different

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