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The Dragon's Gambit

Underkeeper, Book 1

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The Dragon's Gambit

Written by: Hankthemoose
Narrated by: Daniel Thomas May
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Every mage wants to be an adventurer . . . if they can afford it.

Bernt might have graduated from the Mage Academy, but not everyone has the money or connections to launch a prestigious career as a mage.

Bernt finds himself working in the city sewers as an Underkeeper among the other rejects of Halfbridge's magery. He may spend more time unclogging pipes than fighting monsters, but hey, it's a stable job, and that's what counts. With the help of his unregistered soul-devouring demonic familiar, he'll save enough to launch his career as an adventurer—just as soon as he can afford some proper gear.

When a dungeon unexpectedly opens beneath Halfbridge, it's the golden opportunity he's been looking for to get ahead. But when a simple dungeon raid goes wrong, Bernt finds himself on the front lines of a battle against an ancient foe. To survive, he'll need to master everything at his disposal, from his pyromancy to the growing bond with his demonic familiar.

For most, waging a war in the sewers is a nightmare.

For Bernt, it's just another workday.

©2024 Hankthemoose (P)2025 Tantor Media Action & Adventure Dragons & Mythical Creatures Fantasy
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This was so good I bought the second book halfway during the listen.

After reading the premise and seeing the name of the author I thought FOR SURE this was gonna be another book about an asinine magical orphan prodigy who trips over his own massive balls and become overpowered through a series of fortunate events. But there is a SUPRISING but welcome depth to the book that I hope the author expands more on. The MC is a bit boring but I prefer that to a over the top jack ass. The world building and political play by play is good enough to keep me interested and doesn't drown you In irrelevant minutiae. Hearing how characters problem solve and tackle challenges was probably my favorite part of the book to be honest.

The narrator did a very good job too no real complaints.

Definitely worth the credit.

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