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But, in an endless, ever-changing dungeon cobbled together from twisted carnivals, abandoned shopping malls, janky laundromats, and condemned insane asylums, getting a bit of shut-eye is harder than it sounds.
Dan has accidentally "Noclipped" into the Backrooms—a bizarro, extra-dimensional Alice-in-Wonderland world, overrun with horrific nightmare creatures known as the Dwellers. No one ever gets out. Hell, forget about leaving, if Dan wants to survive the week, he's going to need to harness the strange game-like magic of the Backrooms, make some very sketchy allies, and carve out a little safe haven to call his own.
And he's going to need to do it fast because Dan is being hunted. The Flayed Monarch of the 999th floor has marked him for death and no one walks away from the Skinless Court with their hide intact...
“The book is a f***ing delight. I enjoyed the absolute hell out of it and think it's an excellent use of pop culture to make something fun and horrific and awesome.” – Eric Ugland, Author of the Good Guys and Bad Guys
“Buckle up, buttercup! James Hunter takes you on a balls-to-the-wall adventure that's as insane as it is awesome.” – Jez Cajiao, Author of Arise and Rise of Mankind
"Discount Dan is a fun, fast-paced read with awesome game mechanics, surprising humor, and a brutal adventure you won’t want to put down!" – Dakota Krout, Author of Completionist Chronicles, Full Murder Hobo, and The Divine Dungeon
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I’ve never actually read a litRPG before. It’s a genre that has intrigued me, but I’ve never picked up a book in the genre until now and Discount Dan by James Hunter has proved to be an enjoyable introduction to the genre.It is difficult to describe the literary genre that Discount Dan sits in. Set in a sprawling mall-like world called the Backrooms, it resembles somewhat of an eclectic mix between fantasy, horror and apocalyptic science fiction. This works well, because speculative fiction that blurs the lines between science, fantasy and horror is a particular interest of mine. This mix gives Discount Dan a unique setting that feels fresh and interesting with each discovery made in it.The story follows the eponymous Dan as he attempts to set up a convenience store to help new Delvers traverse the Backrooms and make a bunch or money (or tokens) in return. It's a really interesting premise that is not often seen in fantasy. Dan is a charming character and provides enough humour to be entertaining, but Croc can be a little over the top sometimes.The novel sometimes relies too heavily on memes and references to get a few cheap laughs and I found myself skipping over a lot of the ability and achievement descriptions. I know that they are probably a staple of the litRPG genre, but they started to get a little repetitive. I'm not entirely sure that litRPG is for me, but even so, I can tell a lot of love went into this novel.Discount Dan is a novel with tons of heart and a great read for anyone looking for a eclectic mix of litRPG, humour, and horror.I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.