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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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About this listen

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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Adventure Dark Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Space Opera

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will buy the next one now, take my money.
really like this full character. good story fantastic potential. really can't wait for the next...

excellent start on something amazing.

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Brilliant, Gayou has really come into his own. Even Bray has added a mystery spice

I'm hooked, just real me.

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An instant new favourite for me, I've read (and listened to) thousands of fantasy and sci-fi novels.

This easily slips into my TOP 10.

Udo is a super-intersting character - the sheer number of WTF moments in the novel had me guessing throughout.

If you're not a fan of coarse language this isn't for you - for me it just made it much funnier.

Superb.

Wow, just wow.

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Great story, loads of references towards what's to come. leaves you intrigued.
well done Mr Gayou again and not forgetting Mr Bray as well.
well worth the credit, hell, I'd pay full price for this one!!

excellent

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Absolutely amazing story and read by the best narrator. Couldn’t stop listening! Can’t wait for the follow up

Astounding

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