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Worldship: Udo the Digger

Worldship, Book 1

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Worldship: Udo the Digger

By: Joshua Gayou
Narrated by: R.C. Bray
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Their world isn't quite what it seems. It might not be a world at all...

Udo's biggest problem isn't being a digger (that's low class), or staying drunk (that's damn expensive), or avoiding the Dwergaz (they're monsters), or even pissing off the supposed Gods.

It's that his reality...well, it isn't what he thought.

And now, he can't even afford to drink because his so-called friend Nicz is cutting into his business, digging up tin, iron, and copper. So Udo forms a new plan: clay. After all, clay jars are used to store everything: meat, herbs, and, his personal favorite, ale.

But in his hunt for clay, Udo drills too far, is captured by the Dwergaz, and brought to the goddess Ing - or what he believes is a goddess. As Udo digs deeper into his world, and not just by digging holes, what he discovers is far beyond mountains and gods and monsters.

There may be other worlds beyond his. Worlds surrounding other stars. In fact, his own home may not be a world at all.

Udo the Digger bends the tropes of science fiction and fantasy into a wild adventure that will amuse and surprise even veterans of both genres. It's perfect for fans of Arthur C. Clarke's Rama, Horizon Zero Dawn, Aurora, and Book of the Long Sun.

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Udo the underdog , you will like him straight away

I just didn't want the story of Udo to end thoroughly enjoyed this story
all the way through I look forward to the next chapter in Udo's tale and can't wait for the next book
as always R C Bray brilliantly brings Udo and the other characters to life
by far my favorite narrator

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love Gayou and R.C. Bray but...

The story didn't seem to go anywhere. The story was interesting, just too drawn out. I enjoyed the main character, the giant I kinda kept forgetting he was a part of the story even though he seemed to be an important part. I'll definitely check out the 2nd book to see where everything goes.

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Gayou just gets better and better with each book!

I really enjoyed this. The concept and the characters are outstanding! Joshua Gayou excels at character introduction and development. R.C. Bray's performance was wonderful, as always!

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You can’t go wrong with RC Bray!

You can’t go wrong with RC Bray! This is an interesting series and I look forward to see where they take book 2.

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Interesting but Vulgar Story

First of all, I wasn't prepared for the foul language throughout this book. If it was a TV show, it would definitely by TV-MA, Strong Language, Sexual Situations, and references to rape.

It's more fantasy than SciFi but that is yet to be determined in the next few books as only hints of something more modern are dropped during Udo's story telling by an as of yet unseen automation system (???). The performance by RC Bray, is amazing, of course. He personified Udo exactly as how I imagined him to be. Oddly enough, the author does an accurate rendition of European life for a common peasant during the dark ages. The attitudes of people towards certain professions is described as though the author conducted a significant amount of research into that particular topic. It was fascinating and almost accurate to how stratified their lifestyles were in Europe. Overall, it wasn't what I expected and the grotesque amount of foul language and encounters with prostitutes for Udo were unsettling for me and I will not likely continue the series.

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Damn

Another astounding performance by R.C. and exceptionally well written story by Gayou. I can hardly wait for book 2!

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It's a setup!

All jokes aside, this book is a setup for what I hope will be a an incredible series!

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Amazing but not for kids

It's an amazing, brutal and sad tale told by a vulgar and honest man. Reminiscent of Gene Wolfe's Book of the New Sun series, I enjoyed this as much as those and I look forward to more of Udo's story...

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Just fantastic

I’m no writer but I love well written stories. Joshua Gayou does it again, he has written a story that I got drawn into, care about the characters and keeps my interest with every word. Do yourself a favor and buy every book this man writes, you won’t be disappointed.

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When is Book two Going to be ready????

Very good listen.. Unique and I cant wait to be escorted through this world.. When is the next Book scheduled?
would recommend.

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