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Monster Hunter Memoirs: Grunge (Book 1) - Action-Packed Fantasy Novel for Adults | Perfect for Gaming Enthusiasts & Urban Fantasy Lovers
Monster Hunter Memoirs: Grunge (Book 1) - Action-Packed Fantasy Novel for Adults | Perfect for Gaming Enthusiasts & Urban Fantasy Lovers

Monster Hunter Memoirs: Grunge (Book 1) - Action-Packed Fantasy Novel for Adults | Perfect for Gaming Enthusiasts & Urban Fantasy Lovers

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TWOMULTIPLE NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHORS TEAM UP TO EXPAND LARRY CORREIA'S MONSTER HUNTER UNIVERSE!When Marine Private Oliver Chadwick Gardenier is killed in the Marine barrack bombing in Beirut, somebody who might be Saint Peter gives him a choice: Go to Heaven, which while nice might be a little boring, or return to Earth. The Boss has a mission for him and he's to look for a sign. He's a Marine: He'll choose the mission. Unfortunately, the sign he's to look for is "57." Which, given the food services contract in Bethesda Hospital, creates some difficulty. Eventually, it appears that God's will is for Chad to join a group called "Monster Hunters International" and protect people from things that go bump in the night. From there, things trend downhill. Monster Hunter Memoirs is the (mostly) true story of the life and times of one of MHI's most effective—and flamboyant—hunters. Pro-tips for up and coming hunters range from how to dress appropriately for jogging (low-profile body armor and multiple weapons) to how to develop contacts among the Japanese yakuza, to why it's not a good idea to make billy goat jokes to trolls. Grunge harkens back to the Golden Days of Monster Hunting when Reagan was in office, Ray and Susan Shackleford were top hunters, and Seattle sushi was authentic. About Larry Correia and the Monster Hunter International series: “[E]verything I like in fantasy: intense action scenes, evil in horrifying array, good struggling against the darkness, and most of all people—gorgeously flawed human beings faced with horrible moral choices that force them to question and change and grow.”—Jim Butcher “[A] no-holds-barred all-out page turner that is part science fiction, part horror, and an absolute blast to read.”—Bookreporter.com “If you love monsters and action, you’ll love this book. If you love guns, you’ll love this book. If you love fantasy, and especially horror fantasy, you’ll love this book.”—Knotclan.com “A gun person who likes science fiction—or, heck, anyone who likes science fiction—will enjoy [these books]. . . The plotting is excellent, and Correia makes you care about the characters…I read both books without putting them down except for work . . . so whaddaya waitin’ for? Go and buy some . . . for yourself and for stocking stuffers.”—Massad Ayoob “This lighthearted, testosterone-soaked sequel to 2009's Monster Hunter International will delight fans of action horror with elaborate weaponry, hand-to-hand combat, disgusting monsters, and an endless stream of blood and body parts.”—Publishers Weekly About Black Tide Rising series entry Under a Graveyard Sky by John Ringo: “. . .the thinking reader’s zombie novel. . . Ringo fleshes out his theme with convincing details … the proceedings become oddly plausible.”—Publishers Weekly “If you think the zombie apocalypse will never happen, if you’ve never been afraid of zombies, you may change your mind after reading Under a Graveyard Sky. . .Events build slowly in the book at the outset, but you can’t stop reading because it’s like watching a train wreck in slow motion: inexorable and horrible. And the zombie apocalypse in these pages is so fascinating that you can’t stop flipping pages to see what happens next.”—Bookhound About John Ringo: “[Ringo’s work is] peopled with three-dimensional characters and spiced with personal drama as well as tactical finesse.”—Library Journal “. . . Explosive. . . . fans. . .will appreciate Ringo’s lively narrative and flavorful characters.”—Publishers Weekly “. . . practically impossible not to read in one sitting . . . exceedingly impressive . . . executed with skill, verve, and wit.”—Booklist “Crackerjack storytelling.”—Starlog

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Grunge is a collaboration between Larry Correia and John Ringo in the Monster Hunter International Universe.Chad is gifted with extraordinary language talents, high intelligence, music talents and shooting skills. Partly to enrage his mother he enrolls in the US Marine Corps and his entire platoon (including Chad) is killed in the 1980s truck bomb attack in Lebanon. Except Chad meets St. Peter and is given the opportunity to go back to Earth to use his talents to fight for Good. Peter explains that if Chad returns life will not be easy and that he will have a lot of suffering. But Chad is a Marine who knows his duty and returns to literally fight the "good fight." Peter tells Chad to look for a sign from God, "57" where he is needed to fight evil.One problem, every Heinz Ketchup package in the world has "57."This is a very fast paced monster hunting book. If you liked the earlier books in the series you are highly likely to enjoy "Grunge." I could not put it down and finished it in one day.There are some major differences between Grunge and the other Monster Hunter novels. The obvious differences are that John Ringo is a co-author, the protagonist is not a Shackleford, Owen Pitt or Franks. But this novel has major differences compared to the other MHI novels.The book is an organization of short stories organized as major diary entries and tips to other monster hunters. There are multiple short stories within the book but no over-arching antagonist that the hero is fighting against. This is not a bad thing, but it is a very different organization from the other Monster Hunter books. All of the stories are entertaining, fast paced and have lots of action once Chad is developed and becomes a monster hunter. But the stories could each be taken separately. All take place in the 1980s or early 1990s.The other MHI books do not discuss sex and dating at all, or do so in an oblique fashion where the protagonist is searching for true love and someone to settle down with. Not Chad. Chad is an inveterate Romeo looking for another one night (or month long) fling with a single female. His philosophy is "I'm a monster hunter and won't live long. Enjoy life, fight for good, and don't leave a widow and children to morn your passing." Chad hits on every attractive, unmarried female in the book. This is in sharp contrast to the earlier MHI novels where the hero was looking for true love (Owen, Earl) or cannot really have much earthly love (Franks). Ringo's moral philosophy is that if you are putting your life on the line for the greater good, God will forgive you sins of the flesh. Ringo expressed this philosophy in several previous books (Princess/Queen of Wands) and others.Grunge also takes on explicit themes of morality and Christianity. The other MHI books except for Nemesis do not stress this theme as much. Owen Pitt is fighting for Good - but does not think much about religion or going to church. Chad in Grunge goes from atheist to a formal Christian conversion and his moral philosophy shapes his actions (except sins of the flesh). All of this is worked into Chads character and is part of his internal motivation - so this is a positive thing from a character development standpoint. But this is definitely a "Ringo" and not a "Correia" view of organized religion.Chad is a multidimensional character with considerable flaws. But you will root for him to succeed and crush evil.If you are a social justice warrior, think commies had good intentions but did not get things quite right, or hate firearms and fighting you will hate Monster Hunter Grunge even more than the other MHI novels.In sum, highly recommended for lovers of action-horror who are not Social Justice Warriors who hate a good action piece.