The Two Week Curse: A LitRPG Fantasy Series

The Ten Realms, Book 1

By: Michael Chatfield

Narrated by: Neil Hellegers

Second Edition

Erik West is an ex-combat medic. He and his best friend, marine recon sniper Jimmy "Rugrat" Rodriguez, have been thrown into another world. They've become one of the "cursed". Now they have to figure out this fantasy world, where cultivation, skills, and abilities must be grown...or death awaits.

Ascension is just around the corner, whatever that means. But they'll need to master magic and temper their bodies to survive. In a world where your personal strength is your greatest value, Erik and Rugrat have to start from the bottom. But they've cut their teeth in conflicts all across Earth and honed their skills over years of training while creating a bond and upholding their honors and oaths.

It's not a question of if they are ready for the 10 realms, but instead are the 10 realms ready for them?

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©2018 Michael Chatfield (P)2022 Michael Chatfield

Above average.

The narrator is OK. He makes most characters sound the same. He is still far better than a lot of others Ive listened to.

The story isnt bad and the author doesnt beat stats to death like many others do. Overall its worth a listen.

Fun but too long

People on Earth are randomly afflicted with “The Two Week Curse,” an illness that causes them to disappear about two weeks after contracting it. Unbeknownst to humanity, the curse doesn’t kill its victims. Rather, it transports them to another world. This is revealed in the first 15% of the book, so it’s not a spoiler. Why this occurs and where they go you will have to discover in your own.

Eric and Rugrat, two ex-special forces soldiers turned contractors, contract the curse and are transported away. Before leaving they discover the curse has given them each a HUD (heads up display) menu with statistics and abilities listed., similar to those found in RPG video games. They tinker with their abilities here on Earth, and develop them on the new world they emerge on. There they use their military discipline to quickly adapt to their new world and circumstances.

This seems like the beginning of a very good series. The only problem is that it is too long-winded. There is a bunch of “fill.” The main plot line is very entertaining though.

I have become a big fan of Neil Hellegers. His narration is lively and pleasing to listen to. He adds flavor to the characters who seem to need just a bit to distinguish them from becoming background.

love it

this is my favorite book series as a veteran I can relate to both Eric and Rugrat especially since I have been in the same situations as them before they went to the 10 relms.

new favorite author

wonderful talented writing has coming up age feel with mixture of experienced warriors worth two credits

Very enjoyable

I enjoy the leveling and varying voices for the different characters. Overall story and depth is good.