An Unexpected Hero

A LitRPG Adventure

By: Rhett C. Bruno, Jaime Castle

Narrated by: Jeff Hays, Annie Ellicott, Justin Thomas James, Ian M. Walker

Some men are born heroes. Others have heroism thrust upon them…

Sorry... Really? Thrust? Anyway, Danny Kendrick was a down-on-his luck performer who always struggled to find his place. He certainly never wanted to be a hero. He just hoped to earn a living doing what he loved.

That all changes when he pisses off the wrong guy and gets sucked into a fantasy realm straight out of a Renaissance Fair.

Getting used to a new world is tough. It’s even tougher when you’re surrounded by axe-wielding barbarians, super hot elf assassins, strange magic, and a System AI that seems as interested in causing trouble as helping... or maybe just wasn't interested in being assigned yet another companion in the first place.

Danny must adapt fast, turn on the charm, and learn to embrace his given Class if he hopes to master it and survive this dangerous new place.

But he has a knack for finding trouble. Gifted what seems like an innocent ancient lute after making a questionable deal with a Hag, Danny becomes the target of mysterious factions who seek to claim its power.

It's up to him, Screenie, and his new barbaric friend, Curr, to uncover the truth and become the heroes nobody knew they needed. And maybe, just maybe, Danny will finally find a place where he belongs. Perhaps, even where he'll thrive.

Jump into this fantasy isekai LitRPG Adventure filled with unforgettable characters, loveable companions, unlikely heroes, slow-build power progression, slice-of-life elements, and plenty of laughs. It's perfect for fans of Dungeon Crawler Carl, Off to be the Wizard, and Kings of the Wyld!

Come for the adventure. Stay for the laughs.

©2024 Aethon Books (P)2025 Aethon Audio

Critic reviews

"Is it funny? No. It's effing hilarious!"—Matt Dinniman, author of Dungeon Crawler Carl

"A fun and musical take on isekai LitRPG. I'm loving it!"—J.M. Clarke, author of Mark of the Fool

"A rollicking good time, and now I know where my ulna is."—Eric Ugland, author of The Good Guys

This is how it's done!

For me, LitRPG can be hit or miss, but Bruno and Castle knock this one out of the park! Not only is the story interesting and fun, but it's hilarious and the narration is great. I wish more books were like this one.

Immersive! Funny! Adventure! It’s been too long my friends!

Alright, this book, is amazing. My heart was laughing and enjoying this immediately, probably one of the best litrpg.

Yes, buy this, listen to this. Get the authors to finish the next installment please!!!! I need more!!!

Fun series

This is a fun series about a bard. It's a little slower than some of thebother litrpgs out there but it is well worth the listen

Another fun story with Soundbooth Theater!

This was a fun story with memorable, likeable characters (and some a little cliché). I could take or leave the haughty elves, but I loved the other characters! The storyline is original and fun, with a good twist at the end that provided a nice lead into the next in the series without a cliffhanger. I enjoyed the nods to other litrpg authors throughout the book, and as usual Soundbooth Theater brought the whole thing together to make it a joy to listen to!

Fun!

Pretty good! Better than I expected since lit RPGs can be a hit or miss, but with the characters’ personalities, writing style, funny real world references and the amazing cast I’d say this one’s a winner. Great job!!