The Mad Elf

A LitRPG Adventure

By: Ned Caratacus

Narrated by: P.J. Ochlan

"Are you still alive? Then you're still learning."

Era Gualtieri lives his life on permanent hard mode. His right leg is gone, his hometown was bombed into toxic waste, and he's elvish in an age when pointy ears are the mother of all "kick me" signs. He's spent the past four years hopping trains and shoplifting just to survive, with only his flying sword to keep him safe.

Now, he's suddenly the only guy on the planet who's legally allowed to stop the new Dark Lord.

But Era's in no mood to bail out. Besides, his new government-appointed comrades (the edgiest sorceress in the food court, and a healer who's all heart and zero percent brains) wouldn't stand for such nonsense.

But there's an ancient conspiracy lurking at the heart of the whole Dark Lord fiasco, keeping the world in a cycle of constant violence for profit. Era's determined to get to the bottom of it, even if it means being branded an outlaw for the rest of his life.

Give a Gualtieri two paths to choose, and he'll take the third.

Neverstone: Mad Elf is a zany love letter to JRPGs far and wide. Thrilling, morbidly hilarious, and character-driven - what else can you ask for from a LitRPG Adventure?

©2021 Ned Caratacus (P)2021 Tantor

Better as You Go

P.J. Ochlan brings the entire cast of characters to life with unique and colorful voices for everyone, which is a relief since the the ensemble is quite large and diverse.
The story starts a bit slow for my taste, but once it gets moving, there is a sense that there is a whole world within it. We only get to scratch the surface of this world, but it's clear there is more to it than we see, and that makes it feel more real.
I was not fond of the narrative style, however. I felt it pulled me out of the immersion in a jerky and irregular pattern and it made me far to aware that I was listening to a story being told, rather than experiencing it. Towards the end, it becomes a bit more evident as to why, but I still didn't care for that aspect of it, much.
I'm on the fence as to whether I will continue with the next book, or if I've had my fill or this world. I like the characters and I like where the story seems to be headed, but I don't know that I want to spend the time jumping in and out of immersion for it.

I not sure

It took me almost a whole book to figure out what was going on if the next book wasn't free I don't think I would buy it but we'll see

Super fun!

Snarky, clever, funny and weird. Love it! If you like Discount Dan, DCC or Sneaky Barbarian, you will thoroughly enjoy this. On to book 2!
Would be a great anime.

it's a lot of fun!!!

It's hilarious, creative, well written and i learned a lot about the genre, i absolutely recommend it!!!

Can’t stop laughing - this is awesome!

Wow, this book is hilarious. It’s very strange (insert horse elemental, and that’s just getting started), but as you fall into this incredibly creative world, you also bust up laughing along the way.

This is my first PJ Ochlan narrated audiobook, but it won’t be my last. His ability to hit the snark and comedic tone is perfect. I’m so glad I bought this book!