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The Dragon's Gambit

Underkeeper, Book 1

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The Dragon's Gambit

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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Well-written, well-narrated

Our MC is likeable, but not over-powered or apparently special in any way, other than having befriended a young demon. The story is basically an adventure story, not a progression fantasy, and our protagonist only gets slightly more powerful by the end of the book, although there is a foreshadowing of a more radical path he might take in the future.

Some reviews complain about the ending, but it's not really that odd. Yes, the author could have brought this story to a close a little more smoothly, but I don't think I would have noticed any awkwardness if others hadn't remarked on it. I look forward to the next book.

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Great pacing problematic ending

This story has some good pacing to it. Good storyline, it's just the ending you were left. Questioning, is this a series? I want to keep listening to it wasn't insular. As it should have been, it should have given more. I bought the main character to help get us ready for the next story. That really didn't happen. Everyone else we got something to help with the next chapter. Especially the enemy, but we're not rather getting that west. The main characters.
The ending felt more like it was the metal of a story, not the ending

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Great story and premise.

The story is well fleshed out and the plot really kept my attention. I do want to mention that it doesn't end up in any expected direction and that had me pleasantly surprised. Looking forward to listening to what comes next. Excellent narration as always by Daniel Thomas May.

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