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A Hero's Choice: An Isekai LitRPG

I'm Not the Hero, Book 4

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A Hero's Choice: An Isekai LitRPG

By: Tommy Kerper, SourpatchHero
Narrated by: Nick Podehl
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A former nobody is about to become a major somebody—and learn it's not all it's cracked up to be—in the fourth installment of this LitRPG fantasy adventure.

Back when things were normal, Orrin the Timid tried saving his best friend, Daniel the Popular, from a runaway truck. But he failed, and the resulting crash landed them both in a world of magic, monsters, and levels. There, Orrin grew from a mild-mannered sidekick into a legit powerhouse, unlocking Administrator-level powers unlike anything else. Still, things are tough for the former zero.

First, the psychotic witch who recently tried to obliterate him just cut a deal to stay out of jail. Second, dealing with power and politics in Dey is becoming a major migraine. Third, the devious Hospital is dragging Orrin into its internal strife. And lastly, "hero" Daniel's just barely hanging on to his sanity, on the verge of turning into a raging, uncontrollable murder machine. Trying to keep it all together has Orrin at the end of his rope—physically, mentally, and mystically.

If all that wasn't enough, the Demon Lord is at the gates, prepping his Dark Horde to roll in and rain destruction on the people of Asmea. Meanwhile, Orrin has stumbled onto a mystery whose every unraveling thread could have far-reaching implications . . .

The fourth volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series—with more than 600,000 views on Royal Road—now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!

Tropes include: zero to hero, role reversal, unlikely hero, revenge of the nerds, and fog of war.

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Critic reviews

“A colorful, sweeping LitRPG about two best friends in a new world. One of my all-time favorites.” —Matt Dinniman, New York Times–bestselling author of Dungeon Crawler Carl

“One of the truest depictions of what it means to be best friends I’ve ever read.” —Erin Ampersand, author of Apocalypse Parenting

“Explores a duo of protagonists, creating a rather unique experience for the genre . . . [Their] dynamic is what makes I'm Not the Hero stand out . . . The fish-out-of-water trope that dominates LitRPG is still on full display here, but there’s a history with these two characters that provides an extra pull for audiences. Their relationship stretches far beyond their current circumstances, making all of their decisions feel even heavier and more important.” — Collider

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This was absolutely outstanding absolutely amazing and really loved how it ended. Really looking forward to book 5.

Outstanding

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by far the best! im so excited for the next book and hope it comes soon 🤞

why is this not a movie!

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Loved the story progression but when romance starts to get involved it completely takes me out of it. Probably just a personal preference but outside of that love it.

Not a fan of romance in Isekai

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enjoyed this book so much that I listen to it within the first day of listening to it highly recommend listening to the whole series

Great story

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This is some movie level stuff! Definitely the. East so far ! Waiting on the 4th August 😮‍💨

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