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The Heroic Villain

By: Charles Dean
Narrated by: Jeff Hays, Annie Ellicott, Justin Thomas James, Anneliese Rennie
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Although he was once the promising young CEO of a successful corporation, Lucas abandoned everything he knew and retreated from both the real world and his demanding life following a horrific accident. In order to cope with tragic loss, he began spending his time in virtual reality, lazing about in the sun, and living a carefree life.

When he learns that his escapist paradise is being threatened and is about to disappear, however, Lucas is once again forced to take action and do what he does best: take charge. With newfound purpose, Lucas desperately begins making plans that will not only save the world that he has come to love but also propel him back into the spotlight once again - only this time as the villain.

In this GameLit LitRPG adventure, Lucas overthrows local lords, assumes command of the evil Imperium’s forces, and begins designing a dungeon that no player would ever want to miss out on. As he struggles to evolve his monsters and create an entourage of minions in order to become the greatest villain ever, however, Lucas realizes that things aren’t going to be as easy as they initially seemed.

Dave Willmarth, writer of the Greystone Chronicles: "A great start to a new series from a master storyteller! The MC being more of an anti-hero is a new twist for Charles, and I’m really enjoying it!"

This book is brought to you from the author of the Litrpg series War Aeternus, The Bathrobe Knight and Merchant of Tiqpa.

©2019 Charles Dean (P)2019 Charles Dean
Action & Adventure Fantasy Sword & Sorcery Fiction LitRPG

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I enjoyed this book, as a LITRPG fan, I'd class this as a softer side, really enjoyable though.
The main character Luke is really likable, his side kicks are great and compliment the whole story.
I'm quite sure there will more to come from the Heroic Villain.
Great narration.

The heroic villain.

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really, really enjoyed this audiobook.

great characters and a very engaging story.

hoping for more of the same in volume two!

superb

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this book was a truly great listen and flew by as I enjoyed it so much 😁 deffo recommend.

great story with brilliant characters

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Makes me excited for a sequel, despite the overused tropes in this book.

Kinda tired of the dark and broody characters who lost their loved ones, only to never acknowledge and engage with a love interest 😒

The atmosphere music is too inconsistent to be welcome and ends up being frustrating. The sound effects weren't bad and don't mind the continual use I suppose.

And that spider voice was so annoying that I almost dropped it right there....

A great setup for a possible sequel

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really enjoyed the story. Loved the use of sound effects and music. I see there are a some people in the reviews that wernt that into it but Imo it was fantastic. I felt it really added to the emersion for me at least. Hope to hear more like it in the future.

great performance

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