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World of Chains

The Wayward Bard

Book 1
4.5
(5 Ratings)
By: 
Lars M.
Narrated By: 
Justin Thomas James
Publisher: 
Soundbooth Theater
Length: 12h 45m
Release Date: 
October 31, 2023

Synopsis

Daniel's guide to early retirement: Intercept illegal money transfer from mafia boss. Hide out in a super-exclusive full-immersion virtual reality game until the heat is off. Roll a bard. Max out charisma. Live it up. Profit. With all the pesky planning out of the way, Daniel set out to realize his ultimate dream: gaining enough money to buy a tropical island and spend his days playing the violin and RPGs. What could possibly go wrong? Disclaimer: There shall be no harems in this series. Overpowered, perfect protagonists will not be tolerated, and excessive cursing will result in donations to the swear jar.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.5
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4.4
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4.8
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4.2
out of 5
5 Ratings
4 Jul, 2026
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Very enjoyable listen

The three book series is one of my new favorites! The writing is smooth, engaging and clear. The voice acting is on point without excessive emoting. Funny and engaging! I now only hope SBT can publish the next 3 volumes.
6 Jun, 2024
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Refreshing take

Solid and refreshing take on the genre!
23 Nov, 2023
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A quirky bit of fun

I enjoyed the concept of the main character being a bard. It brought a bit of novelty to the story. They incorporated a bit of music into the performance, which was a fun element. I hope they develop this further in the subsequent books. There was nothing especially spectacular about the story or the performance, but somehow I felt that the whole was greater than the sum of the parts. At the very least, I'm going to continue with the next book to see where things are going.