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Death by Cliché
by Bob Defendi
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Pub Date
May 30 2016
| Archive Date
Jul 04 2016
Description
To Sartre, Hell was other people. To the game designer, Hell is the game.
Damico writes games for a living. When called in to rescue a local roleplaying game demo, Damico is shot in the head by a loony fan.
He awakens in a game. A game full of hackney’s tropes and clichéd plots. A game he was there to save, run by the man who murdered him just moments ago. A game that has just become world-swap fantasy. Damico, to his horror, has become the heart of the cliché.
Set on their quest in a scene that would make Ed Wood blush, Damico discovers a new wrinkle. As a game designer, he is a creative force in this broken place. His presence touches the two-dimensional inhabitants. First a peasant, then a barmaid, then his character’s own father…all come alive.
But the central question remains. Can Damico escape, or is he trapped in this nightmare? Forever.
Wait, what? This is a comedy?
Ignore all that. Death by Cliché is a heartwarming tale of catastrophic brain damage. Share it with someone you love. Or like. Or anyone at all. Buy the book.
Based on a true story.
We asked several respected authors and editors for quotes about the podcast audiobook Death by Cliché. These are some of their replies:
“Where are you taking me, and why can’t I open this door?”
-Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of Blood of the Cosmos.
“I totally didn’t just make up this quote without reading the book.”
-Dan Wells, Author of The Devils Only Friend
“I told Bob I would heartily recommend this book, and he said I could have Mister Whiskers back.”
-Dan Willis, Coauthor of Dragons of the Confederacy
To Sartre, Hell was other people. To the game designer, Hell is the game. Damico writes games for a living. When called in to rescue a local roleplaying game demo, Damico is shot in the head by a...
Description
To Sartre, Hell was other people. To the game designer, Hell is the game.
Damico writes games for a living. When called in to rescue a local roleplaying game demo, Damico is shot in the head by a loony fan.
He awakens in a game. A game full of hackney’s tropes and clichéd plots. A game he was there to save, run by the man who murdered him just moments ago. A game that has just become world-swap fantasy. Damico, to his horror, has become the heart of the cliché.
Set on their quest in a scene that would make Ed Wood blush, Damico discovers a new wrinkle. As a game designer, he is a creative force in this broken place. His presence touches the two-dimensional inhabitants. First a peasant, then a barmaid, then his character’s own father…all come alive.
But the central question remains. Can Damico escape, or is he trapped in this nightmare? Forever.
Wait, what? This is a comedy?
Ignore all that. Death by Cliché is a heartwarming tale of catastrophic brain damage. Share it with someone you love. Or like. Or anyone at all. Buy the book.
Based on a true story.
We asked several respected authors and editors for quotes about the podcast audiobook Death by Cliché. These are some of their replies:
“Where are you taking me, and why can’t I open this door?”
-Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of Blood of the Cosmos.
“I totally didn’t just make up this quote without reading the book.”
-Dan Wells, Author of The Devils Only Friend
“I told Bob I would heartily recommend this book, and he said I could have Mister Whiskers back.”
-Dan Willis, Coauthor of Dragons of the Confederacy
A Note From the Publisher
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NOTE: If the file was archived and you cannot find it in your Kindle, please read the instructions, which will help you to find the title in the your Kindle Storage place:...
A Note From the Publisher
NOTE: If the file was archived and you cannot find it in your Kindle, please read the instructions, which will help you to find the title in the your Kindle Storage place: https://netgalley.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/94557-my-netgalley-file-isn-t-on-my-kindle-anymore-and
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Paperback |
| ISBN |
9781620076576 |
| PRICE |
$16.99 (USD)
|
Additional Information
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Paperback |
| ISBN |
9781620076576 |
| PRICE |
$16.99 (USD)
|
Average rating from 5 members
Featured Reviews
Joyce G, Reviewer
The story begins with a bang with the main character Damico getting shot in the head by Carl a disgruntled writer of D & D games. Damico wakes up inside of a D & D game and the proceeds to try figure out if he is dead or not. He team up with a band of people intent on stopping Hraldolf from destroying the world. Omar, Gorthander, Arithian, Jurkand and Lotianna who seems to be love interest although she keeps changing personalities depending on who is playing her in real life.
The story gets a little repetitive at times but still enjoyable. There was a lot of tongue in cheek type humor which was very much in the style of Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams.
I was given a free digital copy from the publishers for an honest opinion of this book.
Reviewer 237563
I enjoyed reading Death By Cliche more than I had hoped. I was concerned about a book about clichés was going to be funny at first, but tedious after the initial guffaws were done, but I was pleasantly surprised.
The humor, fantastic writing, and wit kept up throughout.
Featured Reviews
Joyce G, Reviewer
The story begins with a bang with the main character Damico getting shot in the head by Carl a disgruntled writer of D & D games. Damico wakes up inside of a D & D game and the proceeds to try figure out if he is dead or not. He team up with a band of people intent on stopping Hraldolf from destroying the world. Omar, Gorthander, Arithian, Jurkand and Lotianna who seems to be love interest although she keeps changing personalities depending on who is playing her in real life.
The story gets a little repetitive at times but still enjoyable. There was a lot of tongue in cheek type humor which was very much in the style of Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams.
I was given a free digital copy from the publishers for an honest opinion of this book.
Reviewer 237563
I enjoyed reading Death By Cliche more than I had hoped. I was concerned about a book about clichés was going to be funny at first, but tedious after the initial guffaws were done, but I was pleasantly surprised.
The humor, fantastic writing, and wit kept up throughout.
