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Publisher's summary
Oric Rune, A Player Killer with nothing left to lose, wants nothing more than to avenge the villagers of Ducat, who were butchered before his very eyes by the Drachma Killers. But with the people of the Rune Lands encroaching on the southern cities of Unigaea, and something brewing in the sky that could prove fatal to the entire online world, Oric must make the choice between personal vengeance, and becoming the hero he is destined to be. Joining him on his epic journey are a giant Tagvornin wolf, a mute Solar Mage, and a cunning illusionist named Sam Raid.
Do not miss this powerful LitRPG fantasy trilogy, by the author of Fantasy Online and The Feedback Loop series!
Though Jeff Hays has already partnered with Harmon Cooper in two other LitRPG series, this first installment of the Last Warrior of Unigaea, marks the first official production under the Soundbooth Theater audiobook production label, narrated by the One Man Theater himself, and introducing singer/songwriter Annie Ellicott in her audiobook debut as Sam Raid!
Jeff Hays has built a name for himself by creating immersive experiences out of his productions, blurring the line between audiobooks and audio drama, with distinct, convincing character voices, pristine recording, and special effects, to add depth and dimension. This year, Jeff has made it his mission to serve some of the best authors in the LitRPG genre, including William D. Arand, and Blaise Corvin, and has dedicated himself to giving a voice to all the worlds of the Proxima Galaxy. If you enjoy The Last Warrior of Unigaea, don't miss Harmon and Jeff's other Audible forays into LitRPG: The Feedback Loop Series, and Fantasy Online! Oric Rune will return in the next installment of The Last Warrior of Unigaea, and Fantasy Online: Polynya!
The Soundbooth Theater team for this production:
Jeff Hays - Narration, Characters, Production Supervision
Annie Ellicott - The Voice of Sam Raid
Dalton Lynne - Proofing
Alex Tate - Production, Editing, Mastering
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- Kevin
- 08-25-17
A great book, well thought out sorry
I really enjoyed this book. the story was well thought out and I really liked the characters. the only part I did not like was the insta kill sounds, a bit too much but that could just be my tastes. having a female voice was a nice touch
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- Michelle
- 09-11-17
Great start to a new LitRPG series
The Last Warrior of Unigaea Written by Harmon Cooper is a new book in the LitPRG genre. If you do not know what this is, let me explain. LitRPG is a fairly new genre that mainly consists of story and characters based in either a Virtual reality world, MMO game (Massively Multiplayer Game Online Game - Like World of Warcraft), or other similar RPG (Role Playing Game).
The story follows Oric Rune as he lives in the world of Unigaea as a special class of character called a "Player Killer". This class is universally hated and untrusted by other players and NPC's (Think computer controlled characters) alike. Oric chooses this profession in order to be able to seek revenge on other "Player Killer" characters who had previously wronged him in the game. While he is on his quest he discovers another threat that is threatening his new world of Unigaea and must make a decision to ignore this threat or to put off his mission of revenge and face this new threat for the sake of the virtual world that he loves.
Harmon Cooper drops us into the world of Unigaea without any explanation of how this world works. We do learn a few things such as in Unigaea when you die, your character is DEAD and you must start completely over as a new character. We also learn that Oric in real life has opted to be "Perma logged" into this game. How or why is never explained. To me, these things are both a blessing and a curse. Other books in this genre that I have read have the tendency to explain these things as if they were explaining to someone who has no idea how video games or RPGs work at all and tend to go a little TOO into the details to the point that it is too much. Pretty much these days most people get the concept of Virtual Reality, Video Games and such. If not, then this genre is probably not for you.
On the other hand, it would be nice to have some more information than is provided in this book. I get the feeling that this book is in the same universe as other books by Harmon Cooper such as Fantasy Online and if I had read those books then I would have a better understanding.
Overall, I was still able to enjoy the story. The pace was a bit slow at first (never too slow though), and picked up nicely by the end. I found myself not wanting to put the story down and finding excuses to find time to jump back in!
The narration by Jeff Hays and Annie Ellicott was done very well! I enjoyed how the game voices had effects on them and how the character of Sam Raid was performed by Annie Ellicott. The dual roles really lent a great contrast to the experience!
** I received this book free of charge from the author / narrator / publisher in exchange for an unbiased review. **
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- Truffle
- 08-19-17
Another amazing LitRPG book by Harmon Cooper
In The Last Warrior of Unigaea we follow Oric Rune as he tries to level up to take revenge on a guild of PKers that destroyed his city and killed his people while he does everything possible to avoid death because unlike other worlds in the Proxima if you die in this one you lose everything and have to start over by making a new character. This book may be shorter then his others but its filled with the same level of snarkiness and humor that we have come to expect for players in Coopers Universe. This is an extremely enjoyable listen due to the writing and the amazing narrator.
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- LITRPG Audiobook Reviews
- 02-25-18
Can a Player Killer make good?
I was first introduced to Harmon Cooper with his latest book, Fantasy Online: Hyperborea. I loved it, an so, when I saw this book I snatched it up and man am I happy I did. First, it has my favorite narrator, Jeff Hays rocking the kasbah with his prestigious pipes. Seriously, this cat is the Lon Chaney of vocal emission. He is the hunchback and Esmeralda, The Phantom and Christine! Mel Blanc channeled his unborn spirit. Get the idea? Annie Ellicott holds her ground with Jeff, too, so she must be amazing as well. The production of this audio is like a space shuttle launch. good Stuff.
Harmon, on the other side of the coin, provides them with a powerful story. It is full of action, suspense, and surprises. He takes an unlikely character (a player killer) and makes him a hero. His comrades (RAID) are great, and make for a fun adventuring party. I can see why I liked Fantasy Online: Hyperborea so much. The man can craft a tale in the way Da Vinci could slap some paint on a canvas. You won't want to stop listening once you get rolling through the book, and you may get irritated when real life intrudes upon your story.
I'll be getting the next two books ASAP.
So should you.
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- Midwestbonsai
- 09-11-17
Cooper is quickly making himself a name in LitRPG
If you have enjoyed any of Harmon Cooper’s other books within the Proxima Galaxy, including Feedback Loop and Fantasy Online, you need not read any farther as you will want to pick up “The Last Warrior of Unigaea”; the latest release giving us a look at another online world taking place within the same universe. However, this book is a bit darker and grittier than his previous ones as it centers around our main character who is an infamous player killer; and he likes it that way. Not only are we fortunate enough to have Jeff Hays return to narrate this book, as he has with the others Proxima Galaxy series, we are also privileged to get a second narrator by way of Annie Ellicott voicing the character of Sam Raid. Even though Harmon is able to write so prolifically and Jeff is able to narrate anything thrown at him, it was a pleasant surprise having someone accompanying his narration. This book becomes more of an audio drama than simply an audiobook narration. In my opinion, Cooper is maturing in his storytelling talent as this book seemed to be more character driven and less comedic, but there is still a fair amount of humor in this book so don’t worry. I liked it, and if you are a fan of the Literary Role Playing Game (LitRPG) genre, I believe you will also find this book quite interesting.
Even though the book seems a bit short at first, it did not feel that way while listening. In no way did I feel cheated by the amount of content provided. This book aligns closely with the other books in the Proxima Galaxy series; only Fantasy Online was nearly twice as long as his other books. I will say that when you finish a book and want to start the next, it was a good book. The book felt deeper and grander than many of the other LitRPG books I have previously read. It had some highly emotional portions, yet did not lack any of the expected humor from this author. Another unique and fun world containing: orcs, dwarfs, walrus, majestic griffins, sea dragons and vampiric mermaids; yes, you read that correctly. You will like the many different character stats and where each of the characters apply them; infamy is best statistic based on our main character. There are numerous “Instakill” events flowing throughout the book. There are both big and small battles needing to be won, and a few surprises along the way. I found that due to the main character being a flagged player killer, his only trustworthy companions are his pet wolf and his fractured sword. You will find that this man is one who truly loves both of his companions, yet there is room for more along the way.
I enjoyed the continued tie-ins with the other Proxima Galaxy worlds. We are treated to spicy dragon wings and some special ale that comes with its own side-effects when consumed. However, we are also given a few newer and somewhat tasty options including fresh seagull enjoyed by many. There continues to be struggles between both the physical and virtual worlds as we have seen in other books from the universe. We are also provided some views into those who are perma-players (they cannot exit the game), regular players, and players who upon death are inserted into the game. There are also many unique and interesting non-player characters or NPCs you will experience during the journey. The main character continues to struggle with his own selfish desires of vengeance against his newer struggle of self-sacrifice because of the actions of another character. The author did an exceptional job of telling the character’s backstories by providing multiple flashbacks telling us why they are the way they are today. I liked having a bit of a break from the virtual world and these provided it.
The books narration by Jeff Hays and Annie Ellicott was first-rate. The book had the feel of a full audio drama, but did not contain the extra sound effects some do not like in their audiobooks. The audio was professionally produced and it did not contain any audio artifacts that may distract you while listening; volume inconstancies, page turns, or swallows. Apart from one character in the book, Sam Raid voiced by Annie Ellicott, Jeff Hays voiced all the other characters. As expected of his narrations, all the characters were given unique voices and personalities bringing them to life while listening. Annie Ellicott, for a narration debut, also did a wonderful job voicing this one character. I look forward to any new releases by The Soundbooth Theatre team and wish them the best of luck in all their future endeavors.
For younger readers or parents, as with Cooper’s other books, be aware this one also contains vulgar language, sexual subject matter including a few aspects of crude humor and innuendos. If any of this type of material offends you, I would not recommend the book or series to you.
In summary, if you are a fan of past Cooper books, picking up this one for a listen is a no brainer. His story telling and writing has continued to improve over time. This book feels more focused and character driven instead of simply being event driven. If you like the LitRPG genre, Cooper is quickly making himself a name as one who bubbles to the top when asked for some of the best authors in the category. Keep up the good work!
Audiobook was provided for review by the narrator.
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- Michael Reynolds
- 08-17-17
Great book, outstanding narration
What made the experience of listening to The Last Warrior of Unigaea the most enjoyable?
Jeff Hays narration and intensity with his reading was great. The moment that Annie Ellicott stepped in was a bit jarring, BUT that's only because it happened so late in the narration. I would strongly love to hear MORE from her and this ensemble style in the future.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Wolf was quite probably my favorite character. Being a nonverbal character, I got to hear the descriptions of his actions more clearly in my mind. He brings a slight comedic tone to certain points in the book.
What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Alternating voice for the characters. While I would have supplemented with my own voice, I think the narrators are able to more precisely hit those tones due to direction from the author.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
There is a point toward the middle of the book when Orick's viewpoint of his quest strengthens and his justification for vengeance changes that was particularly gripping. I think Jeff did a great job of capturing that with his voice.
Any additional comments?
This was a great listen. I normally don't care for present tense, but this may have won me over.
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- Quella
- 12-20-17
A great start to a new series
If you have enjoyed any of Harmon Cooper’s other books within the Proxima Galaxy, including Feedback Loop and Fantasy Online, you need not read any farther as you will want to pick up “The Last Warrior of Unigaea”; the latest release giving us a look at another online world taking place within the same universe. However, this book is a bit darker and grittier than his previous ones as it centers around our main character who is an infamous player killer; and he likes it that way. Not only are we fortunate enough to have Jeff Hays return to narrate this book, as he has with the others Proxima Galaxy series, we are also privileged to get a second narrator by way of Annie Ellicott voicing the character of Sam Raid. Even though Harmon is able to write so prolifically and Jeff is able to narrate anything thrown at him, it was a pleasant surprise having someone accompanying his narration. This book becomes more of an audio drama than simply an audiobook narration. In my opinion, Cooper is maturing in his storytelling talent as this book seemed to be more character driven and less comedic, but there is still a fair amount of humor in this book so don’t worry. I liked it, and if you are a fan of the Literary Role Playing Game (LitRPG) genre, I believe you will also find this book quite interesting.
Even though the book seems a bit short at first, it did not feel that way while listening. In no way did I feel cheated by the amount of content provided. This book aligns closely with the other books in the Proxima Galaxy series; only Fantasy Online was nearly twice as long as his other books. I will say that when you finish a book and want to start the next, it was a good book. The book felt deeper and grander than many of the other LitRPG books I have previously read. It had some highly emotional portions, yet did not lack any of the expected humor from this author. Another unique and fun world containing: orcs, dwarfs, walrus, majestic griffins, sea dragons and vampiric mermaids; yes, you read that correctly. You will like the many different character stats and where each of the characters apply them; infamy is best statistic based on our main character. There are numerous “Instakill” events flowing throughout the book. There are both big and small battles needing to be won, and a few surprises along the way. I found that due to the main character being a flagged player killer, his only trustworthy companions are his pet wolf and his fractured sword. You will find that this man is one who truly loves both of his companions, yet there is room for more along the way.
I enjoyed the continued tie-ins with the other Proxima Galaxy worlds. We are treated to spicy dragon wings and some special ale that comes with its own side-effects when consumed. However, we are also given a few newer and somewhat tasty options including fresh seagull enjoyed by many. There continues to be struggles between both the physical and virtual worlds as we have seen in other books from the universe. We are also provided some views into those who are perma-players (they cannot exit the game), regular players, and players who upon death are inserted into the game. There are also many unique and interesting non-player characters or NPCs you will experience during the journey. The main character continues to struggle with his own selfish desires of vengeance against his newer struggle of self-sacrifice because of the actions of another character. The author did an exceptional job of telling the character’s backstories by providing multiple flashbacks telling us why they are the way they are today. I liked having a bit of a break from the virtual world and these provided it.
The books narration by Jeff Hays and Annie Ellicott was first-rate. The book had the feel of a full audio drama, but did not contain the extra sound effects some do not like in their audiobooks. The audio was professionally produced and it did not contain any audio artifacts that may distract you while listening; volume inconstancies, page turns, or swallows. Apart from one character in the book, Sam Raid voiced by Annie Ellicott, Jeff Hays voiced all the other characters. As expected of his narrations, all the characters were given unique voices and personalities bringing them to life while listening. Annie Ellicott, for a narration debut, also did a wonderful job voicing this one character. I look forward to any new releases by The Soundbooth Theatre team and wish them the best of luck in all their future endeavors.
For younger readers or parents, as with Cooper’s other books, be aware this one also contains vulgar language, sexual subject matter including a few aspects of crude humor and innuendos. If any of this type of material offends you, I would not recommend the book or series to you.
In summary, if you are a fan of past Cooper books, picking up this one for a listen is a no brainer. His story telling and writing has continued to improve over time. This book feels more focused and character driven instead of simply being event driven. If you like the LitRPG genre, Cooper is quickly making himself a name as one who bubbles to the top when asked for some of the best authors in the category. Keep up the good work!
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- Tess
- 09-11-17
First for me..
If you could sum up The Last Warrior of Unigaea in three words, what would they be?
This is the first time i've ever listened to anything like this. It's like VR/RPG in book form. And it was amazing. I couldn't stop listening to it. I would really love to actually have this as a game. Would recommend it to anyone who loves VR and RPG games
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- Jared
- 09-05-17
LitRpg From a Pk's view.
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Good book that is a refreshingly new take on the whole litrpg fad by asking a simple question "Is there a good reason for someone to be a player killer?".
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The book follows our main character who is a social outcast in his chosen virtual world for the sole reason that his starting class was that of a player killer. With his wolf companion by his side he starts on an adventure of revenge that gets derailed rather quickly, though mind you I don't at all say this as a negative part of the book. While the world its set in is nothing too special, often just putting checks in the box to most rpg game tropes, there are a few interesting things that it dose to separate its world from other. The book doesn't frontload you with too many characters that stick around but the few who do can get varying degrees of interesting and hilarious.
Narrator
Jeff Hays as usual brings his stellar performance to the table and knocks it out of the park as expected. His co-narrator Annie Ellicott dose excellent as well though it was a bit jarring to go half the book with just Jeff then have a different voice for a single character all of the sudden. At this point I'm starting to hope the man reads something less than stellar so I can stop sounding like a hype man.
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- Mary Karowski
- 09-04-17
LITRPG and the proxima world are Amazing!
Yet another amazing LITRPG novel in a proxima world. This series does not disappoint. you can lick it up anywhere though there are crossovers between worlds and subtle water eggs hidden within each that refer to the others. The concept is wonderful, the writing is exceptional and the narration truly brings it to life. Highly highly recommend each and every one of them! I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.
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