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The Ninth Realm by Michael Chatfield
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAvegaaren Academy.Where heroes compete, legends are born and the heart of the Imperium’s might.Erik and Rugrat’s abilities will be pushed to the limit, honing their skills and allowing them to grow in new ways, ways they might not have thought of before.They stand to gain more than simple strength, and more power... -
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Land of Pain by Kirill Klevanski
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHis name is Hadjar Darkhan, and he still follows the call of his dragon heart.The War Games ended a few months ago, and the various generals of Darnassus, led by the Emperor, realized that just the disciples of the best martial arts Schools and even the smaller, lesser schools wouldn’t be able to strengthen the Darnassian Army enough to prepare it for what was coming... -
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High Gloom by Eric Ugland
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt all comes down to this: kill or be corpsed.Clyde Hatchett has known he’s had a corpse-king inside him, slowly trying to take over his body and raise an army of undead for a while now... -
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Skull and Thrones by Eric Ugland
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe continuing adventures of the rogue Clyde Hatchet in the Imperial capital of Glaton... -
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![The Tenth Realm by Michael Chatfield]()
The Tenth Realm by Michael Chatfield
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDevourer, Ravager. Titles of a forgotten enemy, a distant memory.Now freshly reborn in stark reminders of burning flame and blood.The tenth realm has been lost, and Akran’s hordes of devourers and ravagers have been loosed upon the lower realms. Dealing the reclusive and powerful Imperium has taken a serious blow... -
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Mark of the Founder by James T. Callum
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Founders were the first Marked, and they used those powers to build kingdoms, subjugate the land, and enrich themselves. And they will not suffer another to join their ranks.Lost in a world with Levels, stats, and monsters, Hal fights to survive in an unforgiving land and escape execution from its rulers.Ingenuity and courage won’t be enough...Categorized as:
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Uru's Third Temple by A.F. Kay
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRuwen’s life is inside out, literally. Trapped in the Spirit Realm by a hostile god’s magic, Ruwen’s spells, abilities, and skills no longer work. Worse, his secret Cultivation ability is now blindingly evident.A critical clue, given to Ruwen during the betrayal, makes him question the motives behind the treachery and offers a path home... -
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The Fourth Secret by A.F. Kay
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWith the third temple restored, Ruwen must now prevent an imminent invasion of the southern border.But Ruwen’s new city is in shambles. If he doesn’t quickly fortify the walls and revive an army capable of stopping his enemies, he has no chance of surviving the coming onslaught.Running out of time and facing a lack of resources, Ruwen is forced to bargain for allies and take an unwanted new class... -
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Scamps & Scoundrels by Eric Ugland
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsJust yesterday, Ben was a neckbeard weeb with a weakness for Red Bull and tendies. Today, he's got a new name, a new face, and a new body, and he's watching the Glaton City Guard fight a twenty-foot-tall ooze that crawled forth from the sewers...Categorized as:
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琅琊榜 by 海宴
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA historical fiction novel story revolving around a high-ranking military officer named Lin Shu. This gifted young man achieved distinquished military status before he completed his his teenager years. Throughout the course of his service his troops were framed and obliterated by a scheming political rival. With no alternative but to flee, Lin changed his name and identity...Categorized as:
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Cultivating Chaos 2 by William D. Arand
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAsh’s life is anything but normal these days.Having unlocked his Dantian, he’s grown in power. Grown to the point where he has others that depend on him for that power.In this world of martial arts, only the strong and the ruthless survive.Everyone else is merely a stepping stone on their path of Cultivation, or an obstacle to be overcome.Or knocked down...Categorized as:
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![Castle of the Noobs by Ryan Rimmel]()
Castle of the Noobs by Ryan Rimmel
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsJim and his shoulder demon have survived everything the world has thrown at them. So far. However, there is an encroaching war between two great kingdoms. In between the two armies stands an ever-growing town, led by a Noob... -
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Lord of the Mists by 我吃西红柿, Ren Wo Xing
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis is the eighth of eight fantasy novels comprising the translation of the seminal 'Coiling Dragon Saga' [盘龙] by famous Chinese author Wo Chi Xi Hong Shi [我吃西红柿], originally hosted on www.wuxiaworld.com. This authorized translation created by Ren Woxing and published by Wuxiaworld Limited... -
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Gods of Yulan by 我吃西红柿, Ren Wo Xing
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsClan Baruch has risen to be among the most preeminent powers of Yulan, and Linley Baruch has become one of the most powerful of Saints, but this is not enough. The Necropolis of the Gods is opening once more, while the dangerous prison realm Gebados is stirring as well. The winds of fate are blowing, and both Linley and the Yulan Continent shall be forever changed by them... -
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Darkness by Aaron Oster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe competition between the Scions of Safaia and the Ancient Cavern Beast Furea is about to begin. Thrown into the tournament, Roy finds that there are more than a few challengers who outclass him. The secret to victory lies between the pages of an ancient book and newly-awakened senses he does not fully understand. All the while, a sinister voice not belonging to Geon whispers in his mind...Categorized as:
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![You're Going Down by Jason A. Cheek]()
You're Going Down by Jason A. Cheek
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsJason only has a handful of days left to complete his Nightmare quest. While running recon on his people’s ancestral home, he discovers that failing his Nightmare quests means more than just losing his NPCs; it means the fall of the entire region. To stop the wave of destruction and complete his quest, Jason will have to find a way to take on a horde of goblins numbering in the thousands...Categorized as:
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![For The Guild by Michael Chatfield]()
For The Guild by Michael Chatfield
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAfter four months of training, Party Zero is ready to join up with the Stone Raiders and test out their newfound power. Forces have their eyes on the Stone Raiders for their own reasons. The Stone Raiders and Party Zero will be vital to the plans of higher powers and the future of Emerilia. They just have to survive long enough to make it there... -
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The Mountain Valley War: 2nd Dive Concludes by M.A. Carlson
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThrown into a conflict beyond the scope of anything Bye-bye ever imagined, he will be tested in ways he never imaged. Whether that means stopping a war or just taking the girl he likes on a date, he certainly has his work cut out for him. Tensions are rising and if Bye-bye and his friends can’t put a stop to a brewing war, Anvilton and Hammerton might just destroy each other...Categorized as:
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The Endless Savanna: 3rd Dive by M.A. Carlson
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsChaos has found a way to strike at the real-world. And now Bye-bye has just one week to return to the World Tree or more players will be made to suffer the same real-world consequences. Hoping to find answers, Bye-bye races across the country to the headquarters of the Seed Inc., the makers of the World Tree Online. Back in the World Tree, the Endless Savanna awaits...Categorized as:
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![Reincarnation of the Strongest Sword God: Book 7 - Hunted by Lucky Old Cat]()
Reincarnation of the Strongest Sword God: Book 7 - Hunted by Lucky Old Cat
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe seventh installment of “Reincarnation of the Strongest Sword God” sees Shi Feng’s core members ambushed by Dark Star, but Shi Feng is able to save his allies through the aid of the Seven Luminaries Ring. In this book, Shi Feng will meet both new and old enemies alike, both causing him and his core members undeniable trouble...Categorized as:
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![The Planar Wars by 我吃西红柿, Ren Wo Xing]()
The Planar Wars by 我吃西红柿, Ren Wo Xing
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is the seventh of eight fantasy novels comprising the translation of the seminal 'Coiling Dragon Saga' [盘龙] by famous Chinese author Wo Chi Xi Hong Shi [我吃西红柿], originally hosted on www.wuxiaworld.com. This authorized translation created by Ren Woxing and published by Wuxiaworld Limited... -
![Reincarnation of the Strongest Sword God: Book 8 - Destroyer of Immortality by Lucky Old Cat]()
Reincarnation of the Strongest Sword God: Book 8 - Destroyer of Immortality by Lucky Old Cat
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this eighth book of Reincarnation of the Strongest Sword God, Shi Feng's perseverance is put to the test as he finally finds the path to the next evolution of his class and abilities at the tip of a sword. With the answers he seeks, he will find more questions and challenges that will either destroy him or lift him closer to greatness...Categorized as:
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![The Curse of Hurlig Ridge: 1st Dive by M.A. Carlson]()
The Curse of Hurlig Ridge: 1st Dive by M.A. Carlson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn the future, androids have taken over most jobs, leaving humans with little to do and even less to motivate them. Enter the World Tree Online, a fully immersive virtual reality experience. Join Byron in his first 30 days of a non-stop fantasy adventure in the cursed province of Hurlig Ridge, a land filled with monsters, mysteries, murderers and treasure...Categorized as:
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![Benvari Mountains by Michael Chatfield]()
Benvari Mountains by Michael Chatfield
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAs the fight for Boran-al’s Citadel draws to a close Dave’s learned one important lesson. To protect what he cares for, he’s going to have to become stronger. He can’t just sit back in Cliff-Hill and take things easy. Emerilia is filled with danger as well as possibilities. It’s time Dave became a Master Smith... -
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![CivCEO 4 by Andrew Karevik]()
CivCEO 4 by Andrew Karevik
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe time is now. Ever since he first set foot in Liora, Charles had to suffer the Tradesmen’s criminal practices, but now is the time for him to strike back and take them down for good.But as our dear Champion gets ready to make his move, his plans are smashed to bits...Categorized as:
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![The Four Divine Beasts by 我吃西红柿, Ren Wo Xing]()
The Four Divine Beasts by 我吃西红柿, Ren Wo Xing
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Infernal Realm has proven to be even more dangerous than its name suggested, but luck and skill has allowed Linley Baruch and his family to survive everything it has thrown at them. It is time for him to cross the Starmist Sea to Indigo Prefecture in search of his Azure Dragon ancestors. But he must beware - the Four Divine Beasts clan is but a pale shadow of itself, hated by many... -
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The Infernal Plane by 我吃西红柿, Ren Wo Xing
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis is the fifth of eight fantasy novels comprising the translation of the seminal 'Coiling Dragon Saga'. Peace has come to Yulan. The chaos brought forth by Gebados has been quelled, while Linley has ascended to become a demigod. Now, he is finally ready to follow in the footsteps of his Baruch ancestors and venture into the deadly Infernal Plane, one of the four legendary Higher Planes.. -
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![달빛 조각사 10 by Heesung Nam]()
달빛 조각사 10 by Heesung Nam
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHaving turned into an undead, Weed now has to fight a dragon, and claim the ancient treasures of the ancient Nipelheim empire. Tenth book in the series... -
![Con đường đế vương 11 by Heesung Nam]()
Con đường đế vương 11 by Heesung Nam
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWeed and his friends journey to the world of the... -
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Eminent Domain by R.J. Shoke
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis is the way the world ends — Not with a whimper, but a bang. It was the only thing running through Cedrick Jonkheer’s mind when the alien pylons made landfall.The Intergalactic Imperium used their right of Eminent Domain to appropriate the planet to build a goddamned highway…and all Jonx got was a sarcastic AI and some superpowers.The end of times came and mankind was not prepared... -
![Fame That Rocks the Ninth Mountain. The Path to True Immortality by Er Gen]()
Fame That Rocks the Ninth Mountain. The Path to True Immortality by Er Gen
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI Shall Seal the Heavens is currently one of the most popular xianxia stories in China. It is about a failed young scholar named Meng Hao who gets forcibly recruited into a Sect of Immortal Cultivators. In the Cultivation world, the strong prey on the weak, and the law of the jungle prevails. Meng Hao must adapt to survive... -
![Immortal Ancient Builds a Bridge Leaving the Ninth Mountain by Er Gen]()
Immortal Ancient Builds a Bridge Leaving the Ninth Mountain by Er Gen
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI Shall Seal the Heavens is currently one of the most popular xianxia stories in China. It is about a failed young scholar named Meng Hao who gets forcibly recruited into a Sect of Immortal Cultivators. In the Cultivation world, the strong prey on the weak, and the law of the jungle prevails. Meng Hao must adapt to survive... -
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Wind by Aaron Oster
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter escaping Doragon’s clutches, Roy finds himself stranded in the Windblight, a harsh desert under the control of a rival clan – one that won’t think twice about tossing him in their fighting arena to pay off a perceived debt.Meanwhile, Aika, Ferry, and Hermit face their own problems in the form of retribution from the Itachi clan... -
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Water by Aaron Oster
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThree months have passed since the eccentric Hermit agreed to take Roy and Aika on as students. Now, the time has come for them to leave the forest and return to civilization. Neither Roy nor Aika know what to expect in the Itachi capital, but with their powerful teacher by their sides, they reluctantly agree to venture into the city... -
![The Commander's Tale by Dean Henegar]()
The Commander's Tale by Dean Henegar
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsColonel James Raytak is about to die. The 93-year-old combat veteran is living his last days in a nursing home; his only hope for survival is an experimental Medpod life support system controlled by an Artificial Intelligence. Co-developed by the world’s largest gaming company, Qualitranos the Artificial Intelligence will also control the soon to be released game Limitless Lands... -
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New Horizons by Michael Chatfield
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAlliances and enemies are made, but the Stone Raiders keep their promise. They swore to themselves they would bring the Aleph back to Emerilia. Secrets, powerful creatures and a hidden civilization wait for the Stone Raiders in the abandoned Aleph facilities and cities... -
![Awaken Online: Retribution by Travis Bagwell]()
Awaken Online: Retribution by Travis Bagwell
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsA side quest adventure in the same world as the best-selling Awaken Online series. This story takes place after the end of Awaken Online: Precipice. Riley’s real-life took a nosedive after her confrontation with Alex. The girls at school torment her and she feels powerless to do anything about it... -
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Hero of Thera by Eric S. Nylund
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBE A HERO IN THE ULTIMATE GAME Are you a top-rated gamer? Then you might have the skills to play the Game … where players are sponsored by actual demon lords, gods and goddesses, or Lovecraftian nightmares. Enter Thera, a real kingdom at the crossroads of many other worlds, but with all the augmented-reality interfaces, character progression, and game mechanics that players know and love...Categorized as:
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Oblivion's Promise by M.H. Johnson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's real. All of it. A realm of blasters, spaceships, and magic. A universe where people really can increase in skill and power, becoming so much more than they once were. All it takes is the locked potential of every foe you slay, their stories becoming your own...Categorized as:
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![The Second Sect by Tao Wong]()
The Second Sect by Tao Wong
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNot All Injuries Heal TrueWu Ying saved his master from the machinations of the dark sect but was gravely injured during the process. His body has changed, his bloodline awakened and his cultivation compromised. Physicians and healers at the Verdant Green Water can do nothing for him.Forced to travel to a new sect for healing, Wu Ying might find opportunity in his distress...Categorized as:
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Downfall And Rise by Nathan A.Thompson
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDisabled. Disgraced. Defiant. When a sports injury ruins his body and his memory, Wes Malcolm loses his scholarship and his place in the world. After every treatment fails, he is forced to consider that his future and dreams may be lost. But the next time he sleeps, he winds up in another world with its own rules...Categorized as:
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Opposition by Dean Henegar
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe drums of war sound in the Limitless Lands as Commander Raytak continues his quest to unite Hayden’s Knoll under the banner of the Imperium. Narbos the Grimm prepares his forces to invade, seeking new power from an ancient evil as he tries to wrest control of the zone from Raytak and his friends...Categorized as:
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Mixing It Up by Jason A. Cheek
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe adventure continues where the action left off. Jason and his new friends are thrust into the breech as he quickly finds himself in conflict with Goblins, Beasts, and Players alike. Hitting up the local dungeon, Jason discovers that his longtime nemeses have joined the game and are seeking to take over the server as they’ve done in MMORPGs’ past...Categorized as:
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Retribution by Dean Henegar
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsAs the medpod continues to repair his time-ravaged body in the real world, Colonel Raytak’s foes inside the game world of Limitless Lands execute their carefully-laid schemes, seeking his ruin. Wrongfully accused of treason, Raytak finds himself a prisoner of the Imperium he serves... -
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Shaman's Revenge by Vasily Mahanenko
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe adventures of the Shaman continue!Daniel Mahan, the legendary Shaman of the Barliona game world, has served his sentence in virtual reality. Eleven months of adventures and battles in exchange for eight years in prison isn’t a bad trade-off. And yet Barliona refuses to relinquish its grip on the Shaman so easily, erasing the boundary between his two realities... -
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The Sparrow by Edward Brody
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter accepting the fact that he will never know his old reality again, Gunnar looks forward toward building a new life inside Eden's Gate. It's time to form a guild, gather resources, and earn the acceptance of the Edgewood inhabitants. If only things were that easy..Categorized as:
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Nova Terra: Titan by Seth Ring
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTrapped in his own body by a debilitating medical condition, Xavier Lee seeks reprieve from his giant-sized problems through full immersion into the game world of Nova Terra. Billed as the first true alternate reality, Nova Terra runs parallel to the real world and promises to fulfill the fantasies and desires of those who dare plunge into its mysterious depths... -
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Demon City by Kirill Klevanski
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBest Seller#1 in Asian Myth& Legend eBooks#1 Fantasy Adventure Fiction#1 Dark Fantasy Horror#1 Dyspopian Science Fiction#1 Superhero Science FictionNot everyone managed to survive the bloody battle. The strong, the brave, the courageous, and the good all fell with honor. The war spared few and took away many of the best.. -
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Sentenced to Troll 3 by S.L. Rowland
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe ancient portals have been unlocked, restoring fast travel to Isle of Mythos.No longer the outsider, Chod enjoys his newfound acceptance as a hero and troll. New lands and adventures await with the promise of gold and glory. But every opportunity offers the chance of misfortune.Several portals still remain closed, hiding dire threats behind their veils of dark energy...
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