About this Event
Join Rainy Day Books at Unity Temple to celebrate book three in the He Who Fights With Monsters series with Travis Deverell and Jeff Hays!
"Exciting, hilarious, irreverent, and action-packed." —Matt Dinniman (New York Times bestselling author of Dungeon Crawler Carl)
Event Logistics
This event takes place in Unity Temple's Sanctuary and includes a conversation between Travis and Jeff, a brief reading by Jeff, and an audience Q&A.
Doors Open - Event doors open at 6:00 p.m. While you may queue outside the venue, no access to the event space will be granted ahead of this time. If you have any accessibility concerns that preclude you from standing in line, please reach out to [email protected] to arrange a separate entry.
Signed Books - The primary event book, book three in the series, Hero, will be PRE-SIGNED by Travis, and you will receive your pre-signed book upon check-in.
Additional Signed Books - There are add-on ticket options to purchase books one and two of the He Who Fights With Monsters series. These will be available for pickup at our event. Time permitting, we will prioritize these pre-ordered copies in our pre-signing.
Limited Signing/Personalization Line (MUST HAVE AN ADD-ON TICKET) - There will be a limited signing/personalization line, and access is available through an add-on Eventbrite ticket. The add-on is free and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Travis will sign and personalize ONE book per signing line ticket (this can be a book bought on-site or a book brought from home). Signing details are subject to change depending on author and publisher needs. MAKE SURE TO SELECT THE ADD-ON IF YOU WANT TO BE A PART OF THE SIGNING LINE.
ADA Accessibility - This event is hosted in the historic Unity Temple. While the Sanctuary space is ADA accessible, some seats are not (including the entire balcony). We offer specific ADA tickets to meet attendees' needs. Please read through the ticket options carefully if you have any concerns. You may also reach out to [email protected] for one of our staff members to personally assist you with your ADA needs.
The Book
He Who Fights With Monsters, Book 3: Hero
Jason Asano is loving life as a interdimensional kung-fu wizard. But he's about to learn that newfound power comes at a price in the third installment of the witty and magic-fueled He Who Fights With Monsters series—now with a bonus short story exclusive to this deluxe hardcover edition.
For all that Jason knows, life is amazing. But he's about to learn that all his new power, wealth, and influence comes at a price.
Riding high on success, he and his team are looking to the future, preparing themselves for the challenges to come. Nothing, however, could prepare him for the lessons his enemies have to teach. When magic is involved, the stakes can be even greater than life and death.
While Jason’s personal enemies make plans, the greater foes plaguing his new home have been pushed to the brink. With one powerful card left to play, they are on a collision course with Jason and his team. With no one to help and more than their lives on the line, Jason and his companions must fight with more monsters than ever in the race to grow stronger. With an invincible enemy already anticipating them, they will learn that sometimes winning the battle is more important than surviving it.
Continue the adventure in the third volume of the multi-million-copy best-selling LitRPG epic where a snarky underdog takes on everything from corrupt aristocrats to literal gods in He Who Fights With Monsters, Book 3: Hero.
About the series: An isekai culture clash is unleashed as a laid-back Australian finds himself in a very serious world. See him gain suspiciously evil powers through a unique progression system combining cultivation and traditional LitRPG elements. Enjoy a weak-to-strong story with a main character who earns his power without overshadowing everyone around him, with plenty of loot, adventurers, gods and magic. Rich characters and world-building offer humor, political intrigue and slice-of-life elements alongside lots of monster fighting and adventure.
The Author
Travis Deverell was working on a very boring academic paper when he realised that writing about an inter-dimensional kung fu wizard would be way more fun. He lives in Australia. Sometimes he goes by Shirtaloon.
The Moderator
Jeff Hays is the narrator of Dungeon Crawler Carl, a producer and narrator of more than 400 audiobooks, and Founder & CEO of Soundbooth Theater. His narration style is lauded for it’s tremendous range and immersive quality.
Initially inspired by his passion for music, Jeff was in his mid-twenties when he found his true calling: using his voice to tell stories. He strives to make his characters memorable and believable; and his excellent comedic timing along with his ability to speak directly to the listener – rather than merely reading aloud – immediately set him apart as a creative force in the industry. With more time and higher-profile projects, Jeff was able to begin to experiment with and incorporate his other talents, blending illustrative sound effects and evocative music into his productions.
It was discovering the opportunity to design a deeper experience with sound that led him to start this company, and to hold SBT’s audiobooks to the highest possible standards. Immersion is the primary design goal behind his audiobooks, and he encourages his whole team to adopt this philosophy.
Please Note: There are no refunds for this event. If you are unable to attend, your book will be available for pickup at Rainy Day Books starting the following day. If you are not local, we can arrange for shipping upon request. Thank you for your support!
We will hold your event book in-store for a maximum of 6 months following the event. If you have not retrieved your book in that time period, it will be donated.
Event venue & nearby stays
Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 West 47th Street, Kansas City, United States
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