The Hidden Institute

Rising above your station can be deadly. Cliffy is a child born on the streets of a Neo-Victorian world. Witnesses to a murder, he blackmails a nobleman, receiving a unique bribe. In exchange for his silence, the nobleman introduces him to the Malcolm Rutherford Holden Institute of Regentrification. There, Cliffy learns to walk, talk, and act like a nobleman, so that he may infiltrate high society. But that type of fraud is punishable by death, and when Cliffy uncovers a plot to assassinate a head of state, he's hunted by more than just the aristocracy. Royal intrigue, daring escapes, sub-dermal machines, and bear polo. A grand adventure in a not-so-distant world.

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Optomist1000

Fantastic story

The story was so much fun I look hearing more from this author, a definite must read, or must listen!
Recycler4570

Excellent!

This is a very original story with likable and believable characters and lots of humour.
Nem1234

Interesting premise

I really liked all the characters and the play on traditional roles in science fiction.
happy brit in the usa

Thank you!

I've been searching for a good audio for a while now and this came along and saved me! I am rescued from my tedious/mundane life and be transported right there! It's fun so far! Halfway through :)
froggieiv

Excellent

I downloaded this podcast at the recommendation of a friend. Even just reading the description on the main page made me excited, and the podcast did not disappoint. The story pulled me in immediately, with well developed characters and a fun and interesting plot. Brand Gamblin also does a good job reading his story, making each character easy to identify without overdoing it. I would recommend this to anyone.
gaitmaster

A great story

I do listen to alot of audio books and this is a gem . Hooked me fast and kept my attention well worth a listen to and definitely worth 5 stars thanx for all your hard work
Crazzy426

A star in podcast darkness

This was a well read and written story. Give it two episodes and you will be hooked.
Podioluver

Great listen

Well written story and very well read. The characters voices are distinct, and are easily distinguished from one another.
phyoxium

Thoroughly enjoyable.

Interesting world and a nice tension between technology and society. I felt the love interest came a little too easily, and the ending was slightly cheesy, but overall it’s a thoroughly enjoyable listen.
Shana & Alex Gorondy

Great!

Awesome Story!
Fitziane

Excellent!

I really enjoyed this. The setting, character development and plot lines are well thought out and come together seamlessly. The production is excellent as well, and the author's reading is superb. This was an excellent podcast and I'm looking forward to hearing and reading more from this author. Well done, old chap!
Amber_Jewel

Highly Recommend

I downloaded this novel before taking a long car trip and it not only kept me awake and interested but I did not want the trip to end. When I reached my destination before the end of the book I did not want to put the ipod down. Great character development, I loved learning the background details of the world while watching the story unfold. Good narration and pacing. Quite enjoyable to listen to. I was almost put off by some violence at the beginning of the story but it is worth it to keep going and see what became of the characters. My thanks for many hours of enjoyment from a gifted storyteller.
Blairisbuffy

Great

Very original plot and well written.
Thunderchild70

Well done sir!

Thoroughly enjoyable. Unusual subject matter, very well constructed tale. Thanks for posting.
Robin's IPhone

Awesome

Good story
kjones00

Superb

Grade-A audiobook in every way. Fresh, engaging storyline that picks up right away, likable characters, some good plot turns, and a satisfying ending. The author really connects you with the characters and setting, and that bumps a good story to a great one. Production values are top notch as well. Author has a clear, dynamic voice, volume level is perfectly consistent through the whole book, and no annoying recaps/chit chat to pad out the episodes. Highly recommended...a new gem in the iTunes ranks. I look forward to more from this author.

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