Reborn as a Dark Lord

The Tavernkeeper's Guide to Rejecting Evil, Befriending Orcs, & Cooking Exceptional Hot Wings

By: Timothy W. Long

Narrated by: John Pirhalla

From the scourge of the realm to its most beloved tavern owner. This Dark Lord is ready for change.

Vincent Logan's day couldn't get any worse. Fired from his corporate day-job, almost dying of a heart attack, and then suddenly thrust into the body of the recently defeated Dark Lord Morthisal?

Talk about a career change.

Now, trapped in a fantasy world with powers he can barely control and a reputation that precedes him (in all the wrong ways), Vince has to navigate a post-war kingdom that wants nothing more than to see him dead. But he's got other plans.

Armed with nothing but his wits, a few magical artifacts, and an insatiable craving for chicken wings, Vince sets out to open the most unlikely business venture for a former evil overlord.

His mission? To buy a tavern and create the best hot wings the kingdom has ever tasted.

Welcome to this cozy fantasy tale of reinvention, camaraderie, and the universal truth that a good plate of hot food can solve almost anything. It's perfect for fans of Heretical Fishing, Legends & Lattes, and A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking!

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Critic reviews

"A hilarious, sauce-stained isekai with the right amount of flavoring."—Matt Dinniman, author of Dungeon Crawler Carl

Hilarious

Really enjoyed this one. Can't wait for more! Part slice of life, part adventure, absolutely full of fun characters.

Perfection

Complete enjoyment and the story i didn't know I needed. Thank you for letting us live a full life through your stories.

Pursuring the Dream

Not a warrior, but a Chef. This is a very enjoyable story with interesting characters in a magical setting. I'm looking forward to the sequal.

EXCELLENT LitRPG. Got 2 listen

Follow Verex as he is reborn as a Dark Lord in a wonderfully crafted world. Only 2 hide as a human. Great characters including Verex the main character, Lady Churl a goblin, Seraphina a half elf & many more including Orcs.
Excellent narration.
You must listen/read.

Perfect slice of life Isekai!

I loved this book! I listen to a lot of military sci-fi, so this was a wonderful change of pace! Great mix of characters and wonderful chemistry/interaction between a large (and growing) cast. I also loved the chef/tavern owner spin; as it gives the story a natural way to introduce and integrate characters and side stories. The narrator was wonderful; low key and absolutely spot on! Looking forward to a sequel.