The Dungeon Slayer

The Dungeon Slayer, Book 1

By: Konrad Ryan

Narrated by: Austin Rising

Mankind has been under attack for 50 years by the awesome power of bosses and monsters who are the denizens of dungeons.

Monsters started these attacks when a mystical beast named Raekast appeared and threatened the world, eradicating human life from several continents. Raekast threatened all human life until a mysterious ceremony called "Rebirth" unlocked the hidden potential of humans strong enough to repel and defeat her. Raekast’s final, desperate act caused dungeons to spawn across the globe. The greatest of these dungeons is known as Titan. Dungeons are a threat to humanity and nature alike. Powerful reborn humans known as "Slayers" enter their dangerous depths to kill the monsters and bosses that live within and retrieve treasure, items and more.

Tad Harrington, a video-game-loving 16-year-old high school student, was bullied relentlessly throughout his life. Tad’s Rebirth date has come. His last hope is to be reborn a slayer strong enough to enter the toughest dungeons where a life of power and luxury could await him.

When things don’t go according to plan, Tad finds out he has a special Rebirth, one that can level up and grow stronger by defeating monsters. Starting from level one, how high can Tad climb? Can he overcome the challenges and become the ultimate dungeon slayer?

©2020 Konrad Ryan (P)2021 Podium Audio

Great book based on Solo Leveling

The world of this series is based on Solo Leveling, where dungeons need destroying and no one levels (though improves through gear and better utilization of skill). As such, I think this story is quite an improvement over the initial concept in the overarching plot and character interactions. it isn't really an overpowered, perfect main character hiding his strength, but more like someone given the opportunity to grow through hardship and sort of feeling their way around making mistakes along the way.

One of the best parts of this series is actually one of the most annoying in the beginning. The MC starts out horribly unlikeable even in his narration in his own head, and how well the author evolved this aspect of the story and the conclusion of what was going on is truly unique to this story and ended up being my favorite part of this first book.

I like the concept. good foundation for a great story. I enjoyed the story.

I think some scenarios need more description and context. It would make the characters deeper.

Really enjoyed the story.

Been a pretty good story. Reminds me of Solo Leveling. The narrator isn't the greatest at a broad spectrum of voices but I would say it's average compared to others.

Enjoyable with some great dungeon monsters

Great monsters Cool idea of a world and the character needs to be a bit darker

Fun idea!

I’m really enjoying lit rpg books. This series is off to a great start! Really enjoyed the first one, can’t wait to listen to the last few. Had a few chuckles, for sure, and some near to tears moments too! But not too close to tears, it’s definitely more of a fun action fantasy, than an emotional tear jerker. And of course, Austin Rising is an amazing narrator. I’d listen to him watch paint dry. Haha. The main character isn’t unlikeable in my opinion, he just has room to grow- but that’s how all heros start! That’s why it’s so fun to follow their journey to greatness.