A Starbrite Man: A Cyberpunk LitRPG

Slumrat Rising, Book 1

De: Warby Picus

Narrado por: Todd Haberkorn

In a magical dystopia, one young man would sell his soul to save his siblings—and the Starbrite Corporation is buying—in this all-too-real urban fantasy.

Seventeen-year-old Truth Medici scavenges for scraps to eat; weathers his parents' abuse; and battles derelicts, killer pimps, and demons in the soul-crushing stretch of desperation he calls home. Even the cops steer clear of the toxic Harban slums.

But just across the canal live the magical elite, with their wealth, flying carpets, gorgeous mages, and custom spell beasts, all thanks to the patronage of the almighty Starbrite Corporation. Getting there, and taking his three vulnerable siblings with him, is Truth's only dream.

When Truth's performance on the Starbrite Aptitude Test surpasses all expectations, it's the start of a new life. Granted use of the System Astrologica, his access to spells, cultivation tonics, and knowledge—not to mention real food—is limitless. But in Harban, even dreams come with a price tag . . .

Turns out, something more than power has been implanted in Truth. Something beyond his control. As the motto goes, "A Starbrite Man Is Always Ready." But for what? Truth is about to find out. Because he's not just fighting to break free from the slums and save himself and his sibs anymore. Now he's fighting the world itself.

The first volume of the hit cyberpunk fantasy series—with more than 900,000 views on Royal Road—now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!

©2023 Warby Picus (P)2023 Podium Audio

amazing and original work of art

something new and unique that hits all of the good aspects of a litrpg series

Outstanding

Got this one on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. Great world building and writing with just a sprinkle of litrpg. Would highly recommend.

The System

I loved this book! Very well written and the audio performance was stellar. Anyone even slightly interested in the genre should love this in its entirety. I just finished this one and am on my way to purchasing the next book in the series! Thanks to everyone involved and I highly recommend this series to everyone.

First half awesome

But it went downhill about halfway through. It could have been real good but the author couldn’t do it. The grim dystopian first half was 5 star. Can’t get next book because it’s not that good.

kept me interested

well rounded story. couldn't put it down really enjoyed the cyber punk aspect. a must listen.