The Hero Slayers: A LitRPG Adventure

The Hero Slayers, Book 1

By: O. S. Marrow

Narrated by: Gary Furlong

When a Hero goes bad, it's up to a thief to stop him, in this big-hearted and witty fantasy adventure that's perfect for fans of role-playing games.

Working-class thief Styk thought heroes were to be admired. Then one tried to kill him, and the attempt on his life left the town of Plainside burned to the ground, hundreds dead. Given a chance at a new life by a mysterious stolen artifact, Styk sets his sights on justice. OK, more like revenge.

But if he's going to take down a near-immortal adversary, Styk will need two things: a decent team and a damn good plan. When he stumbles across the dysfunctional Hero Slayers—a team comprised of a brazen sorcerer, a vain elf, an old orcish warrior, and a barbarian with a heart of gold—the battle is on.

While Styk levels up new skill trees, he and his crew track down their powerful enemy, facing cultists, monsters, and much, much worse along the way. But what is it that a Hero would kill for? And might it have something to do with the enigmatic artifact burning a hole in Styk's pocket?

The first volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series—with more than 600,000 views on Royal Road—now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!

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Enjoyable escape

Narrator did a fantastic job.

World building for litrpg was above average, as you listen you feel there are gaps, but then they are semi explained/partially filled as the story progresses.

Character development was far above average for litrpg, this does not mean it was great. I'll be following this series and author, I think they can be great with time.

For litrpg this is a win, and worth the time.

spineless mc, manipulative side character

what makes the story annoying to get past the first few chapters is the sorceress, she is not likable and manipulative, that alone makes me Leary then the mc, is a coward, a bit whiney. as a fantasy escape who wants to envision themselves as that. I got it on whim, but it's not for me. to be fair I did not get past chapter 7, about an hour and half. others may like it.