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S.C. Culligan

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S.C. Culligan is a former molecular biologist turned high school science teacher who spends his days explaining the universe—and his nights trying to rewrite it. A lifelong gamer and science nerd, he blends a love of speculative fiction, systems thinking, and character-driven storytelling into genre-bending tales with heart.

His debut series, The Ascension Protocol, kicks off with NPC for Hire—a GameLit adventure set in a world that’s both home and battlefield, layered in code and consequence. It’s a story about second chances, stubborn misfits, and the fight to stay free inside a system that wants everyone on-script. Expect fast pacing, humor, and a trio of chaotic troublemakers doing their best to outwit the world that built them.

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Average rating: 4.0 · 46 ratings · 24 reviews · 1 distinct work • Similar authors
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NPC for Hire by S.C. Culligan
"Hold onto something while you read!

If you liked stuff like Ready Player One, The Matrix, or the television series Reboot, then this is for you! It's a fast and fun ride that makes you want to see more!"
NPC for Hire by S.C. Culligan
"I don't know why there are two, but it's worth leaving a review like this for both because it's worth it for others to experience this story.
The opening takes its time laying the foundation, but that world-building adds real depth to the story. Once " Read more of this review »
NPC for Hire by S.C. Culligan
"Whitty, sass-fueled AI companion? Check.
Galaxy sized network spanning adventure? Check.
Main character with meaningful growth? Check.
Pop-culture and gaming references galore? Check.
Incredible action with vivid descriptions? Check.
Legendary narrator? C" Read more of this review »
NPC for Hire by S.C. Culligan
"It's hire these NPCs. This is a satisfying sci-fi litrpg... I rooted for Fen the whole way and the author was good about leaving breadcrumbs for us to follow."
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Songs of the Dead by Brandon Sanderson
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Don't listen to the haters. This is a great book. If you look at the reviews, the common thread is "I was expecting a Brandon Sanderson novel." If you're just here for Brandon, you're going to be disappointed because Brandon had a light touch on this ...more
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“The avaricious man is like the barren sandy ground of the desert, which sucks in all the rain and dew with greediness, but yields no fruitful herbs or plants for the benefit of others.” - Zeno of Alea”
― S.C. Culligan, NPC for Hire

“The avaricious man is like the barren sandy ground of the desert, which sucks in all the rain and dew with greediness, but yields no fruitful herbs or plants for the benefit of others.” - Zeno of Alea”
― S.C. Culligan, NPC for Hire

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