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Luck Stat Strategy
- Secret of the Old Ones, Book 1
- Narrated by: Jeff Hays
- Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction
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- kanundra
- 28-02-17
Fantastic!.... more please!
This genre is fast becoming something I'm really starting to enjoy. These books take me back to my youth where some of the best times of my life where involved rpg and more with my friends.
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I never like looking over 'synopsis' or other bits of information and I did know that Blaise had posted parts of this on his site and even with his paetron. I've done my homework since I listened to Delvers, besides following Jeff's Soundbooth Theatre and hearing parts of this audio over on there. So I'd some idea on what I was getting into even though I started it straight after a sci-fi.
This story starts off with some great action, there's no slow build, we're literally thrown in at a point where some people might think our MC’s already won the online game, so what am I reading on for, but don't be fooled.
The deep world building and rich descriptions shine in here from that first few scenes, and I have to admit, that I thoroughly enjoyed this a lot more than his first novel. Maybe this is because as with everyone we all grow as writers the more we actually write. I don't know, it just seems to me that there's much more passion in here.
Where Blaise takes the MC from the opening is not only very interesting, but it’s also a journey that you go on with Trent/Vale inside the game and out of it because this is a very well balanced novel, with defined scenes from both parts of his life.
As the plot develops the contrast and reality of what happens to Trent in-game soon crosses over to his real life. These scenes to me really added to sympathising with him, his friend Bart and in the situation that they soon find themselves in together inside the game.
I found there were several nice plot twists and turns that I hadn’t guessed were coming. The other characters that were brought in, added not only the gaming mechanics that come with the genre, but they brought with them their own purpose, agendas and reasoning. This changed things up a lot and Trent had to make some quick decisions. I could get behind his way of thinking for some, but there was also one thing he missed and it came back to bite him in the backside.
Overall, so far this has been one of the most enjoyable books in this genre that I’ve had the pleasure of listening too. Jeff delivers on so many levels that he’s very hard not to enjoy. I think his female characters are so believable I find it hard to not picture another person in the booth with him doing the recording. (having seen it for myself I know his voices are all his own) and the accents are divine.
An excellent audiobook and the start of a series that I really think is going places. If you’ve not already checked it out on amazon, go do so now.
Thank you for the entertainment, and hurry up with more!
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- A. J. Bishop
- 27-03-18
Great story!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
It hits a ton of different levels from Lovecraft lore to steampunk to RPG gamers, it will hold a lot of intrest.
What other book might you compare Luck Stat Strategy to, and why?
Many of LitRPG books honestly but it stands out as it's own thing due to its unique world and system flavour.
Id recommend reading some Lovecraft too to catch the references.
What about Jeff Hays’s performance did you like?
Well spoken and beautifully preformed!
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It made me smile and kept me interested from start to finish, though the most pressing thought is that the main character is an ass XD
Any additional comments?
As stated above the main character is an ass and treats other people as such for a good bit of the book, if you can get over that its a great read!
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- despie
- 20-03-17
Good book!
Overall a good book, enjoyed this book over the author's other litrpg novel. Main character is an interesting individual with a good supporting cast
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- Ray Johnson
- 22-01-18
A great beginning!
First of all, anything that Jeff Hays reads is elevated to a level few narrators provide their books. Secondly, Blaise Corving is one b@d@ss writing mofo. Secret of the Old Ones hits points on so many levels that you simply cannot stop reading/listening. The characters are great, and the setting is perfect for anyone who is a lovecraftian fanatic. The only drawback to this book is that it is far too short. It makes you want more as soon as you are finished, but then so does his other series, Delvers, Inc. For storytelling that would make ErnestHemmingway jealous, and vocal characterizations so smooth you can't tell if Hays is an aged bourbon or a light jazz soloist GIVE THIS BOOK A TRY!!!!
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- John
- 21-03-17
Great read
This is a good book to read, I am just disappointed that it was so short. You get into the groove of the thing then boom ending
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- Xavier
- 17-02-18
My favorite litRPG of all times
I’ve listen to this book so many times. Literally it’s my favorite of all time can’t wait for the next one
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- Zakary
- 08-02-18
great book
this series is great. I have to say it's one of the better ones. much approved
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- Kindle Customer
- 18-01-18
Really Good!
Really good storyline, but way too short! I amlooking forward to hearing the next one!
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- Kindle Customer
- 16-01-18
yes luck is important
as a person that always makes characters with exceptionally good luck I really appreciate the fact that this character is luck is almost as good as mine
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- Ariana Hazzard
- 23-12-17
Great, but half a story!
This book was wonderful, but ended in what seemed like the middle of a chapter!
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- R. M. Mulder
- 25-10-17
I need more! Like RIGHT NOW!
This story was brilliantly written and the narration was superb. I got seriously sucked into the story. Now I need to know what happens next! Will Trent get his revenge? Who will be the mysterious new group member? I'm eagerly awaiting the next installment!
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- Theoldman
- 09-09-17
Great book!
Great book, I can not wait until the next book in the series is out.
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- Ryan A Jones
- 13-03-17
Better than expected
Story is short but very fast moving without feeling too rushed. Game dynamics are quite good, and I liked the real life components outside the game too. I hope book 2 comes soon!
1 person found this helpful