The Dragon's Gambit

Underkeeper, Book 1

By: Hankthemoose

Narrated by: Daniel Thomas May

Every mage wants to be an adventurer . . . if they can afford it.

Bernt might have graduated from the Mage Academy, but not everyone has the money or connections to launch a prestigious career as a mage.

Bernt finds himself working in the city sewers as an Underkeeper among the other rejects of Halfbridge's magery. He may spend more time unclogging pipes than fighting monsters, but hey, it's a stable job, and that's what counts. With the help of his unregistered soul-devouring demonic familiar, he'll save enough to launch his career as an adventurer—just as soon as he can afford some proper gear.

When a dungeon unexpectedly opens beneath Halfbridge, it's the golden opportunity he's been looking for to get ahead. But when a simple dungeon raid goes wrong, Bernt finds himself on the front lines of a battle against an ancient foe. To survive, he'll need to master everything at his disposal, from his pyromancy to the growing bond with his demonic familiar.

For most, waging a war in the sewers is a nightmare.

For Bernt, it's just another workday.

©2024 Hankthemoose (P)2025 Tantor Media

give this book a try amazing!

Amazing character development, lovable, losers, very entertaining, nonstop, draws you, and I’m very happy with this book more than worth a credit!

Unsatisfying

while i definitely liked the book there was very little reason to root for Bernt. He wasn't particularly special in any way, i thought maybe when doing his investment he'd use the demon blood and that's when it'd take a turn but he didn't.

Bernts a moron

This was interesting, the main character is stupid, but the story and side characters carries the story on. interesting world building going on too. Decent story for older young adults I think

main character is an idiot but everything else is good.

Bernts cooks grilled cheeses at night. Frankly the author making the main character this dumb is a rough read. especially since the side character are the ones making good decisions. not the worst read and the world building is okay.





example/spoiler the main character is given really powerful books that are very expense and will make him very powerful for free from his mentor. first thought are to complain about it. many more things like this throughout the book.

Great story and premise.

The story is well fleshed out and the plot really kept my attention. I do want to mention that it doesn't end up in any expected direction and that had me pleasantly surprised. Looking forward to listening to what comes next. Excellent narration as always by Daniel Thomas May.