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The Aussie Mana Apocalypse #3
Conviction
No BBQ fork. No giant wombat. No way out.
Clapped in irons, Keat Walker is thrown in the Eureka Stockade dungeon. Debuffed, without his powers, can Keat figure out a way to game the system?
In Broken Hill, the Gap Year Six are under siege. The Five Scoundrels, an alien mercenary force, gives them an ultimatum. Hand over Broken Hill, or be broken. From the West, a monster horde swells out of the desert, cane toad goblins, ogres, and worse. No leader, no army, and facing impossible odds, the Gap Year Six has one message for the invaders.
Welcome to Australia, dickheads.
You’ll love this litRPG western that brings the first arc of the Aussie mana apocalypse to its conclusion. So where the heck are ya?
Clapped in irons, Keat Walker is thrown in the Eureka Stockade dungeon. Debuffed, without his powers, can Keat figure out a way to game the system?
In Broken Hill, the Gap Year Six are under siege. The Five Scoundrels, an alien mercenary force, gives them an ultimatum. Hand over Broken Hill, or be broken. From the West, a monster horde swells out of the desert, cane toad goblins, ogres, and worse. No leader, no army, and facing impossible odds, the Gap Year Six has one message for the invaders.
Welcome to Australia, dickheads.
You’ll love this litRPG western that brings the first arc of the Aussie mana apocalypse to its conclusion. So where the heck are ya?
320 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 20, 2021
About the author
Christopher J. Timms
11 books30 followersChris is a GP in Australia and passionate about burnout prevention. He finds writing a powerful tool to de-stress and be able to serve patients better.
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November 24, 2021
Great series. The Gap Year 6 group is definitely living up to the name. Discovering adventure and themselves. This series has developed into everything I wanted
from a litrpg based on Australia. There is so much untapped lore, history and mythology to lean on. I'm definitely learning alot. In the first book I was hoping for more mutated animals and it definitely delivers. I'm still hoping there will a recreation Great Emu war or the adventures Priscilla Queen of the desert. Just lean into the campiness! Overall great book. I will definitely be reading the next one and I hope this series gets an audiobook! I want to hear the colloquialisms and idioms in their natural accent.
from a litrpg based on Australia. There is so much untapped lore, history and mythology to lean on. I'm definitely learning alot. In the first book I was hoping for more mutated animals and it definitely delivers. I'm still hoping there will a recreation Great Emu war or the adventures Priscilla Queen of the desert. Just lean into the campiness! Overall great book. I will definitely be reading the next one and I hope this series gets an audiobook! I want to hear the colloquialisms and idioms in their natural accent.
July 25, 2021
Great fun with an Aussie flair
All the books in this series are fun adventures with clean, likable characters and laugh out loud moments. Book three continues to delight, and the author’s growth as a writer shines through as we get multiple plots coming together in a way we haven’t quite seen before.
The series overall and this installment in particular will satisfy any LitRPG fan, folks who like ripping fun adventure stories, and all of us who have fantasized about riding dinosaurs into battle. Or wombats!
All the books in this series are fun adventures with clean, likable characters and laugh out loud moments. Book three continues to delight, and the author’s growth as a writer shines through as we get multiple plots coming together in a way we haven’t quite seen before.
The series overall and this installment in particular will satisfy any LitRPG fan, folks who like ripping fun adventure stories, and all of us who have fantasized about riding dinosaurs into battle. Or wombats!
December 31, 2022
DNF. Rated book 2 at 3 stars, so I thought I'd try book 3. Didn't like the characters or writing enough to push through.
A lot of the LitRPG elements also don't make much sense (damage, levels, etc seem arbitrary and how brand new characters are able to basically win fights against what should be higher level / significantly more experienced characters isn't explained or justified - other than plot armor).
A lot of the LitRPG elements also don't make much sense (damage, levels, etc seem arbitrary and how brand new characters are able to basically win fights against what should be higher level / significantly more experienced characters isn't explained or justified - other than plot armor).
August 28, 2021
Keeps getting better
This is the third of the series and the momentum keeps building. Great to find an Aussie-themed litrpg. Believable characters, a crazy, fast-paced plot, heaps of Oz-isms, barely bearable puns and just an all-round upbeat, time-eating read. So glad I found Chris Timms - I’ll be hunting down his other books!
This is the third of the series and the momentum keeps building. Great to find an Aussie-themed litrpg. Believable characters, a crazy, fast-paced plot, heaps of Oz-isms, barely bearable puns and just an all-round upbeat, time-eating read. So glad I found Chris Timms - I’ll be hunting down his other books!
August 5, 2021
Litrpg. On the Barbie
OK probably not the most awesome Australian reference but real stakes great characters good system stuff and gives insight into the different world that is Australia
OK probably not the most awesome Australian reference but real stakes great characters good system stuff and gives insight into the different world that is Australia
August 26, 2021
Fun first arc conclusion
Very Australian. That’s what I’ll say about this series. I think that’s a big pro though, it hits fun beats and is an enjoyable entry in a rich (albeit silly) world.
Very Australian. That’s what I’ll say about this series. I think that’s a big pro though, it hits fun beats and is an enjoyable entry in a rich (albeit silly) world.
December 16, 2023
I listened to the first three volumes of the Aussie Mana Apocalypse as audiobooks. I was crying laughing the entire series! Some of the best books I’ve read in over a decade. The author's humor and comedic timing is impeccable. The voice narrator had sound effects that were remarkable!
December 19, 2021
Action plus
The third book in the Aussie Mana Apocalypse sees the scene returning to far western NSW (Australia). The Gap Year Six battle with many monsters and weird critters. The plot moves along nicely with more action than you could poke a stick at. Great read!!
The third book in the Aussie Mana Apocalypse sees the scene returning to far western NSW (Australia). The Gap Year Six battle with many monsters and weird critters. The plot moves along nicely with more action than you could poke a stick at. Great read!!
July 22, 2022
Ridiculous fun
Fun with rh Theymes! Fun with colorful imagery Turning lit RPG up on It's head.. Seriously, we need a lot more humor just like this.
Fun with rh Theymes! Fun with colorful imagery Turning lit RPG up on It's head.. Seriously, we need a lot more humor just like this.
January 9, 2023
Very good one sitting read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like LitRPG and progression type of books with apocalypse type themes
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like LitRPG and progression type of books with apocalypse type themes
September 11, 2025
Great book
Stellar work once again from C.J. Timms. Lots of action and adventure, magic and monsters. Looking forward to the next one!
Stellar work once again from C.J. Timms. Lots of action and adventure, magic and monsters. Looking forward to the next one!
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