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Heretical Fishing: A Cozy Guide to Annoying the Cults, Outsmarting the Fish, and Alienating Oneself

Heretical Fishing, Book 1

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A world abandoned by the gods, mystifying cosmic forces, unimaginable power for those willing to ascend, and a hero who would rather . . . go fishing???

When summoned to a fantastical world and granted powers by a broken System, most freshly minted protagonists would strap on their big-boy boots and get ready for their stats to start climbing. But Fischer isn't like most MCs. In fact, he doesn't want to be a hero at all.

Fame? Fortune? Power? He had enough of all that in his old life. Discovering forbidden fishing techniques and petting every cute animal that comes within scritching distance? Now that's a good time.

Unfortunately for Fischer, cosmic forces rarely care for mortal feelings. He's hounded on all sides by inept cults, conspiring nobles, and more magical misunderstandings than those of a preteen relationship. Even his dutiful pet crab is firing energy blades like an anime antagonist.

So grab your fishing rod and a good snack, and pet your dog for me. The catch of a lifetime awaits!

The first volume of the laugh-out-loud LitRPG adventure series—a #1 Rising Star on Royal Road with over three million views—now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!

©2024 Paige Haylock Jobson (P)2024 Podium Audio Action & Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Fishing Funny Paranormal Feel-Good Witty

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“I can’t think of a single story I’d rather get truck-kun’d (truck-kunned?) into than [that of] the vivid, lush world portrayed in Heretical Fishing, especially if I can hang out with Fischer and his gang. . . . The best book I’ve read this year.” —Matt Dinniman, author of Dungeon Crawler Carl
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I love the chill, not-constant-combat of this book, the relationships between characters and the light-hearted fun that this is

Exactly what I want.

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a treat from start to end, funny and endearing while avoiding so many cliches, keeping jt fresh and new while never straying from "normality"

a heartwarming feel good must listen

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I love books like this where its about magic but at the same time its just another slice of life. This book is very similar to another book that I enjoy called "Beware of the chicken". Finally it's narrated by Heath Miller and if you know that name you already know how great the book would be.

Perfect slice of life

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I loved this book, the characters were entertaining, and the story made me laugh out loud in places. Great narrator, which makes it easy to listen to. Just downloaded the next in the series.

Entertaining

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written with a gentle touch, read very well by Mr Miller. Really enjoyed the twist on the genre.

a refreshing good read

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