Heretical Fishing: A Cozy Guide to Annoying the Cults, Outsmarting the Fish, and Alienating Oneself

Heretical Fishing, Book 1

By: Haylock Jobson

Narrated by: Heath Miller

A world abandoned by the gods, mystifying cosmic forces, unimaginable power for those willing to ascend, and a hero who would rather . . . go fishing???

When summoned to a fantastical world and granted powers by a broken System, most freshly minted protagonists would strap on their big-boy boots and get ready for their stats to start climbing. But Fischer isn't like most MCs. In fact, he doesn't want to be a hero at all.

Fame? Fortune? Power? He had enough of all that in his old life. Discovering forbidden fishing techniques and petting every cute animal that comes within scritching distance? Now that's a good time.

Unfortunately for Fischer, cosmic forces rarely care for mortal feelings. He's hounded on all sides by inept cults, conspiring nobles, and more magical misunderstandings than those of a preteen relationship. Even his dutiful pet crab is firing energy blades like an anime antagonist.

So grab your fishing rod and a good snack, and pet your dog for me. The catch of a lifetime awaits!

The first volume of the laugh-out-loud LitRPG adventure series—a #1 Rising Star on Royal Road with over three million views—now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!

©2024 Paige Haylock Jobson (P)2024 Podium Audio

Critic reviews

“I can’t think of a single story I’d rather get truck-kun’d (truck-kunned?) into than [that of] the vivid, lush world portrayed in Heretical Fishing, especially if I can hang out with Fischer and his gang. . . . The best book I’ve read this year.” —Matt Dinniman, author of Dungeon Crawler Carl

Fan fishing tastic

I loved this audio book. Heath Miller knocked it out of the park. It's a nice slice of life story, laid back and a pleasure to listen to. I can't wait for book 2 to see where it goes. 🦀

Better than it has any right to be

A fun and entertaining story that sweeps you away. Either you like this type of story or you dont. if you, then you will be entertained.

Fun and Charming Book

I really enjoyed the casualness of the book, the desire to just chill and make friends is very fun. Nice to read about a strong character who just wants to be at peace.

My only criticism is that I actually really enjoy stat reading and would of liked its inclusion.

The voice acting was very good and definitely a voice I'll be looking into more.

kindness and gratitude

it was a little slow to start with but a very sweet story be interesting to see if the author decides to take it to book two

this was super good

might not be for everyone but I loved it a new twist on cotivation with a peaceful second Chance of life it's a hart tugging book not a constant fighting book and the main characters pet / friends will have you wishing you had a pet Crab and otter 🦦 top 25 books for sure fore me