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The Doomsayer Journeys #2
The Chained Immortal
"There's far too little good comic fantasy out there. Wetherell's Doomsayer series is not only consistently funny all the way through, but it's a fast-paced, world-is-at-stake adventure too. Any fan of the genre will want to read this." - Robert Bevan, Critical Failures
A young volunteer, an immortal adventurer, a professional kleptomaniac. These are all that stand between the planet Bersch and its seemingly inevitable destruction. Fugitives from a despotic government, the trio will have to brave raging giants, savage birdmen and half-naked warrior princesses if they want to save the world...
The Chained Immortal is the second book in The Doomsayer Journeys.
A young volunteer, an immortal adventurer, a professional kleptomaniac. These are all that stand between the planet Bersch and its seemingly inevitable destruction. Fugitives from a despotic government, the trio will have to brave raging giants, savage birdmen and half-naked warrior princesses if they want to save the world...
The Chained Immortal is the second book in The Doomsayer Journeys.
174 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 28, 2012
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About the author
Steve Wetherell
38 books45 followersSteve Wetherell has written for Maxim, Cracked and CBS Local, and is a regular on the Authors and Dragons podcast. He is affiliated with Falstaff books and wrote the fantasy comedy series The Doomsayer Journeys, which he'd love you to read. He lives in Northamptonshire, England, and enjoys beer, rock music and writing about himself in the third person.
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Writes primarily as Steve Wetherell. Some covers say "Steven Wetherell."
(source: Amazon)
Writes primarily as Steve Wetherell. Some covers say "Steven Wetherell."
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November 1, 2021
I love Steven Wetherell.
I read very little of what he wrote, buy still. He's my favorite writer from the Authors and Dragons podcast, which kept my driving to and from work extremely enjoyable the last couple of years .
Wetherell has a unique, witty voice (both when he writes and when he's adventuring in the podcast) which makes reading/listening to him very enjoyable.
This second installment in the trilogy had some great moments, many predictable ones, and, I'm sad to say, some awkward and clanky ones.
But the charm is undeniable. The Pratchett/Adams influences are very dominant- but this is what they are - influences. This story is entirely his.
Funny, quirky and unique indy scifi/fantasy story which I highly recommend.
I read very little of what he wrote, buy still. He's my favorite writer from the Authors and Dragons podcast, which kept my driving to and from work extremely enjoyable the last couple of years .
Wetherell has a unique, witty voice (both when he writes and when he's adventuring in the podcast) which makes reading/listening to him very enjoyable.
This second installment in the trilogy had some great moments, many predictable ones, and, I'm sad to say, some awkward and clanky ones.
But the charm is undeniable. The Pratchett/Adams influences are very dominant- but this is what they are - influences. This story is entirely his.
Funny, quirky and unique indy scifi/fantasy story which I highly recommend.
April 20, 2016
Ok, first of all, I loved the series of books.
However I think the breaks between the books is slightly odd and personally I think it would work better as a duo, rather than a trilogy.
For example, there is a key part in the book where the adventurer meets a man in a cell (this is not a spoiler as it gives nothing away)
This would be a much better start for the second book than the current one. As it begins a new chapter in the story.
However I appreciate that the split might be due to financial/marketing reasons and appreciate the author wants to get paid.
Other than that, enjoyable story, with enjoyable characters.
However I think the breaks between the books is slightly odd and personally I think it would work better as a duo, rather than a trilogy.
For example, there is a key part in the book where the adventurer meets a man in a cell (this is not a spoiler as it gives nothing away)
This would be a much better start for the second book than the current one. As it begins a new chapter in the story.
However I appreciate that the split might be due to financial/marketing reasons and appreciate the author wants to get paid.
Other than that, enjoyable story, with enjoyable characters.
August 17, 2020
This is the next instalment of Wetherell brilliant series. Wetherell uses a very a very similar comedy and writing style to such book series like Red Dwarf and Terry Pratchett. Very British and fun and it isn’t afraid to poke fun of other adventurer books.
Plot:
After getting thrown in jail for warning people about their incoming doom, Bip meets the first volunteer, Handen. We discover what happened to Haden after the events of the first book and his struggle with immortality. The pair escape and begin a journey towards the capital where they plan to tell the Emperor about the Big Ball of Death that is coming ever closer towards the planet.
Characters:
Bip. Bip hasn’t changed much since the first book. He's a boy on an impossible task that may not mean anything. But he has a goal and that’s all that a real hero needs.
Handen. The Immortal has lived for a thousand years. In the first book we have seen him slowly get closer towards the Capital, helping other towns and communities along the way. Now he's a tired man who just wants things to end the story and finally die.
Azron makes his return. A functional rogue he steals everything with a smile and finds himself on the run with Bip. I would have liked more with Azron's character development rather than just as a convenient plot tool but the party really needed a good thief.
Xharon is the girl of the party. She makes me think if Daphne from Scooby Doo was trying for a role as Red Sonya. She wants to be a competent warrior but ends up as a damsel in distress most of the time.
What I like:
Decent comedy, a nice second book, and both Bip and Handen's storylines have connected.
What I don’t like:
I don’t think that there is anything not to like about this book. It does feel like a road trip book but that’s not a bad thing.
Plot:
After getting thrown in jail for warning people about their incoming doom, Bip meets the first volunteer, Handen. We discover what happened to Haden after the events of the first book and his struggle with immortality. The pair escape and begin a journey towards the capital where they plan to tell the Emperor about the Big Ball of Death that is coming ever closer towards the planet.
Characters:
Bip. Bip hasn’t changed much since the first book. He's a boy on an impossible task that may not mean anything. But he has a goal and that’s all that a real hero needs.
Handen. The Immortal has lived for a thousand years. In the first book we have seen him slowly get closer towards the Capital, helping other towns and communities along the way. Now he's a tired man who just wants things to end the story and finally die.
Azron makes his return. A functional rogue he steals everything with a smile and finds himself on the run with Bip. I would have liked more with Azron's character development rather than just as a convenient plot tool but the party really needed a good thief.
Xharon is the girl of the party. She makes me think if Daphne from Scooby Doo was trying for a role as Red Sonya. She wants to be a competent warrior but ends up as a damsel in distress most of the time.
What I like:
Decent comedy, a nice second book, and both Bip and Handen's storylines have connected.
What I don’t like:
I don’t think that there is anything not to like about this book. It does feel like a road trip book but that’s not a bad thing.
October 26, 2015
The misadventures of an unlikely savior of an equally unlikely doomed world facing annihilation by an even more unlikely means continues in the second volume where Bip the psyentist finds some odd allies includes a man cursed with immortality and, perhaps worse, with heroism, and a professional thief who takes great pride in his craft, and later on, a self-styled warrior princess who’s read way too many comic books.
We also get our first look at the imperial madman who I’m guessing to be the villainous ruler of this doomed planet and likely the heroes’ chief obstacle. The supposedly devilish secondary antagonist not so much, since his attempts on the heroes backfire more often than not.
But while the humor continues, the story remains a middle book, with the most impressive antics I suspect saved up for the finale.
We also get our first look at the imperial madman who I’m guessing to be the villainous ruler of this doomed planet and likely the heroes’ chief obstacle. The supposedly devilish secondary antagonist not so much, since his attempts on the heroes backfire more often than not.
But while the humor continues, the story remains a middle book, with the most impressive antics I suspect saved up for the finale.
October 3, 2019
Brilliant writing - it's got everything
I give five stars for the amount of existential musings paired with excellent comedy. I truly enjoyed this span of genres and particularly enjoy Handen's internal thoughts and mannerisms. Well written.
I give five stars for the amount of existential musings paired with excellent comedy. I truly enjoyed this span of genres and particularly enjoy Handen's internal thoughts and mannerisms. Well written.
June 11, 2016
Great Series
I really enjoy reading a good adventure book now through in some laughs and good characters and here you have a great series. Two thumbs up.
I really enjoy reading a good adventure book now through in some laughs and good characters and here you have a great series. Two thumbs up.
April 25, 2017
Still Enjoying This Series
I think that Wetherell hit his stride in this book. Azron is a hilarious character and a nice addition to the quest. What started out as a quest for Bip has evolved in to a decent party.
If you're in the mood for romp, this series will fill that void.
I think that Wetherell hit his stride in this book. Azron is a hilarious character and a nice addition to the quest. What started out as a quest for Bip has evolved in to a decent party.
If you're in the mood for romp, this series will fill that void.
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