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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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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.

©2019 Aethon Books (P)2020 Audible, Inc. Adventure Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Space Opera
Excellent Character Development • Unique World Building • Engaging Storytelling • Rich Detailed Setting • Complex Hero
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I just didn't want the story of Udo to end thoroughly enjoyed this story
all the way through I look forward to the next chapter in Udo's tale and can't wait for the next book
as always R C Bray brilliantly brings Udo and the other characters to life
by far my favorite narrator

Udo the underdog , you will like him straight away

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The story didn't seem to go anywhere. The story was interesting, just too drawn out. I enjoyed the main character, the giant I kinda kept forgetting he was a part of the story even though he seemed to be an important part. I'll definitely check out the 2nd book to see where everything goes.

love Gayou and R.C. Bray but...

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I really enjoyed this. The concept and the characters are outstanding! Joshua Gayou excels at character introduction and development. R.C. Bray's performance was wonderful, as always!

Gayou just gets better and better with each book!

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You can’t go wrong with RC Bray! This is an interesting series and I look forward to see where they take book 2.

You can’t go wrong with RC Bray!

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I have more questions than answers, but that is exactly what series starter should be!

wonderfully Crafted story!

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This was an excellent book. I believe that makes 6 in a row for Mr. Gayou. Highly recommended.

Loved it

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My god wow

This story hit me in so many ways ... I am still shook

Wow

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- Josh here

I have been a fan of Josh's writing ever since I stumbled across his Commune series. R.C. Bray brought me to him but Josh's writing ability kept me hooked. This story was no different and definitely had me intrigued the entire time.

Udo was a very enjoyable character although I will say I was really drawn to his pet, Ambrosius. I related to Udo in a number of scenes throughout the book, maybe not to the level of his experiences but definitely a bit, and watching his outcome change later in the book was awesome. I will say that the "log insertions" kinda confused me at first but then I started to come to certain ideas about the story later on.

I can't wait to see what happens next after the ending of this book. It really paints an entirely different picture for you on Udo's future when you hear the last few chapters, to include the epilogue.

Bray, well, is Bray. He is an awesome narrator and is how I stumbled upon Josh.

This is a fantastic story that I can't wait to continue.

I really dug this story!

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A fun Experience. also.. as a strait man i want to bear R.C. Bray's babies. keep up the good work skippy.

Yep

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very interesting, it starts as a magicless Medieval Fantasy, and when you become engrossed in the world and it's character, Arthur C Clark's axim of "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." comes into play delightfully.

very good, sci-fi under the skin

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