The King of Gems

By: Jim Cronin

Narrated by: Jack de Golia

Dragons, monsters, and stranded aliens. Dr. Anthony Kennan is a renowned astrophysicist and master player in the King of Gems video simulation game. But will his knowledge and skills be enough when he encounters the Chandrans, alien beings who have been trapped in the game? This story by Jim Cronin combines the best of both science fiction and fantasy worlds where Star Trek meets Dungeons and Dragons meets Ready Player One in a new and epic science fiction novel.

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Gaming to a different level

Imagine a world where reality and gameplay merge into one world. This is it! The story is complete with aliens, dragons, monsters, and more! The main character, Dr. Anthony Kennan is an astrophysicist with a penchant for gaming. He must try to save aliens trapped within his game before it is too late!

The author, Jim Cronin blends game play and science fiction into a captivating story with rich and fascinating characters. The storyline flows smoothly and quickly. Character development is thorough and well done. The blending of several genres with exciting and vibrant details further enriches the storyline. The story itself is fun, and the characters and situations are thrilling.

The narrator, Jack de Golia, deepens the narrative by vividly portraying each character’s essence through an engaging performance. His delivery is precise, consistent, and engaging. He imbues every character with an expressive and distinct voice.

Overall, this is an engaging book that brings sci-fi, gaming, action, and adventure together into one storyline!

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