Not my normal listen, but it’s great!

I’ve really enjoyed this book. It’s not the sort of thing I would pick to listen to but I saw a post on Facebook and loads of people said how good it is.
They weren’t lying!

This book draws you in and moves along at a decent pace with plenty of twists and turns in it. It’s a good mix of sci-fi and fantasy but it really works.

Starting book 2 now after purchasing extra credits just to be able to continue the ride!

Ps, probably the first time I’ve read something on Facebook which turned out to be accurate haha

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Great scifi/fantasy combination

I received a free copy of the audiobook from the Narrator in exchange for an honest review.
Which is this:

Bad Luck Charlie is an engrossing combination of science fiction and fantasy, encompassing space travel through wormholes, new planets, magic and, of course, dragons. The story is of Charlie and his crew as they crash land on an alien world and try to survive before being kidnapped by slave traders (well the title does mention his bad luck).

The book is populated with engaging and entertaining characters, with plenty of humour. The pace of the story is great, as Charlie progresses from lowly slave to something rather better (without giving details away) and I liked the descriptions of the alien's use of magic instead of technology. References are made to Arthur C Clarke's famous quote that "any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" - which works both ways in this book - Charlie doesn't believe that the aliens' magic is not in fact a form of technology.

Gary Bennett does an excellent job narrating. He has a pleasant voice that I enjoyed spending time in the company of, with enough distinctive voices to enable the characters to be distinguished.

All in all this is a hugely entertaining story and I look forward to spending more time with these characters.

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fun fun fun

prepare to become deeply attached to this reluctant hero , bad luck Charlie indeed

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a wonderful book

completely enjoyable, narrator is wonderful. love the mix of science fiction and fantasy, cannot wait to start the next book

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The Dogs

Best audio book EVER!!!!!!
Bringing the two worlds of human tech and magic together in this manner, genius

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Read by hal from 2010 film Lol

Good enjoyable yarn glad I stuck with it.
I had to increase the narration to x1. 2 as the guys voice was so sonorous!! All I kept hearing in my head was the AI from 2010 " good morning dave".

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Nothing is as expected

This is the first book I have read / listened to by Scott Baron and to be honest I really didn't know what to expect as the cover dodnt give a lot away. I went into the book completely blind and was shocked by just how quickly I got caught up in the story. It was completely different to what I thought it would be in a good way. I love the humour within the chapter names and in some sense it reminded me of books such as hitchhiker's guide and discworld. Just the quirky humour contained within. Charlie is such a likeable character and you want him to succeed but he has to be the most luckiest people that has ever existed. Nothing is as expected so many twists and turns . it's just one of those books that has to be experienced first hand. I was given this book by the author/narrator in return for an honest and unbiased review

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great book

loved this book balanced everything so well cant wait to carry on ther series 😁

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Magic and Magical Charlie

At first I thought this book would be ok, not the science fiction I'm used to
But I must admit that it has surprised me to say the least, I could not put it down, a Galaxy full of aliens, and magic and wonders for a man from earth , Charlie new nothing of magic on earth.
Scott Baron you have brought magic to us through Charlie, I thank you, can't wait to get the next book.

I'm not great at writing Reviews so pls forgive me.

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good fun

I received a free copy and I would like to commend this series. the story line is great, handled with humour and affection for the characters. The narration is not intrusive to the story line but the characters are easy to identify. I could list the qualities but actions speak louder than words. I have purchased much of the series as ebooks, and have all the audiobooks currently available. I intend getting the whole series and investigating the authors other series. an absolute pleasure.

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