An Unexpected Hero

A LitRPG Adventure

By: Rhett C. Bruno, Jaime Castle

Narrated by: Jeff Hays, Justin Thomas James, Annie Ellicott, Ian M. Walker

Some men are born heroes. Others have heroism thrust upon them?

Sorry... Really? Thrust? Anyway, Danny Kendrick was a down-on-his luck performer who always struggled to find his place. He certainly never wanted to be a hero. He just hoped to earn a living doing what he loved.

That all changes when he pisses off the wrong guy and gets sucked into a fantasy realm straight out of a Renaissance Fair.

Getting used to a new world is tough. It's even tougher when you're surrounded by axe-wielding barbarians, super hot elf assassins, strange magic, and a jaded System that doesn't appear interested in being charged with yet another companion.

Danny must adapt fast, turn on the charm, and learn to accept his given Class if he hopes to master it and survive this dangerous new place.

But he has a knack for finding trouble. Gifted what seems like an innocent ancient lute after making a questionable deal with a Hag, Danny becomes the target of mysterious factions who seek to claim its power.

It's up to him, Screenie, and his new barbaric friend, Curr, to uncover the truth and become the heroes nobody knew they needed. And maybe, just maybe, Danny will finally find a place where he belongs. Perhaps, even where he'll thrive.

Jump into this fantasy isekai LitRPG Adventure filled with unforgettable characters, loveable companions, unlikely heroes, slow-build power, progression, and plenty of comedy. It's perfect for fans of Dungeon Crawler Carl, Scott Meyer's Off to be the Hero, and This Trilogy is Broken!

Come for the Adventure, stay for the Laughs!

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Critic reviews

"Is it funny? No. It's effing hilarious!"—Matt Dinniman, author of Dungeon Crawler Carl

"A fun and musical take on isekai LitRPG. I'm loving it!"—J.M. Clarke, author of Mark of the Fool

"A rollicking good time, and now I know where my ulna is."—Eric Ugland, author of The Good Guys

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Only a few hours in and it’s great. Soundbooth theater is always top notch. Tons of my favorite authors and narrators have recommended it.

Incredible performance!

I followed this on Jeff Hays' cold reads, and couldn't wait to get the final audio. The performance is absolutely incredible. The writing is witty. It's a tiny bit less zany than Dungeon Crawler Carl, but if you like DCC, I think you'll love this.

A unique and fun twist in the LITRPG genre.

It doesn’t use the genre of LITRPG as a crutch, but instead unlocks the potential lock in the genre. It’s is well written with witty and intriguing characters. I don’t normally recommend audio books, but I highly recommend this book if you want an enjoyable story.

What a ride

amazing book. amazing production, amazing amazing! Great characters, good world building and fantastic humor throughout.

Interesting story, MC is eh

Honestly the story was a good concept, especially the grumpy Screenie. However, the main character didn't need to be so objectifying. Like, come on man don't be gross.

Danny and Curr's Journey

this has been an exceptional listen, I've enjoyed every moment of it. there's a chapter later on during some fights that is a little bit too much with the sound effects of the guitar in my opinion but otherwise throughout the book I've found it incredibly entertaining and can't wait for the next book.

don't sleep on Danny's and Curr's adventure, and an annoying thieving halfling named Garvis.

Give this book a chance, if you're into litrpg's sometimes it feels a bit over the top with some profanities but it's an amazing balance overall and an incredible fun journey to go through

Absolutely worth the hype!

I pre-ordered this book on the reviews of authors I very much enjoy and the powerhouse narration I knew would be included. In every single way, it surpassed my expectations. I cannot wait for the next adventure! Also, anyone not experiencing the audiobook is really missing out on amazing immersion and an awesome set of performances, and the overall story experience. Soundbooth Theater ROCKS! Also, bravo to both of these authors. I really needed the escape, and it was absolutely mission accomplished. Next, please?

Screenie for the win

This one was a little bit of a slow starter for me but once things got moving I ripped right through it. If you like Frank from the Ripple system you will enjoy Screenie. Full of nods and little easter eggs this should turn into a fun series

A lot of fun!

The narration took this to a whole new level (duh—Soundbooth Theater is amazing). Well, well worth the listen. Even though I wanna slap Garvis (who doesn’t?), I’d happily listen to his spin-off :)

This is a lot of fun

i enjoyed this book over all, it had parts that made me laugh and for the most part it had really good pacing a little slow in the middle but other than that it was worth the listen.