Barbecue. Brats. Beer. Backstabbing.
Okay, maybe your Labor Day get togethers are better than mine. If you’re into a little R and R, let me add one more B-word to the list.
Books. Here’s a list of for your perusal on this three-day weekend as ordained by the great congress of 1894.
If you’re looking for a new series to start, take a look at my Freshmen Friday list.
Wolf in the Void, The Grand Game by Tom Elliot
From Amazon,
A House established. A Wolf on the run. And with his foes multiplying, can Michael accomplish all that he must?
Michael has taken the Game by the throat. No longer content to lurk in the shadows, he has started down a path that will inevitably bring him into conflict with the Powers.
But the Powers are no easy foes. Nor are they Michael’s only adversaries.
Other enemies stir. Some confront him openly, while others watch patiently from the sidelines. A lone wolf no more, and with many of his own pieces in play, Michael may find himself more exposed than he believes.
The stakes are high. And the schemes of the players convoluted.
Evading entanglement will not be simple. Avoiding the ire of the Powers will be even harder. And escaping the attention of beings beyond his ken may well be impossible. Can Michael trace a delicate balance between obscurity and strength? Or will his dreams for House Wolf end in ashes?
Follow Michael on his epic journey and find out!
Book 5 of the series.
Published September 1, 2023.
Kindle Unlimited, 682 pages
Not yet available on Audible.
Awaken Online: Timeless by Travis Bagwell.
From Amazon:
A world in ruins. A bleak future. A last chance at salvation.
The world of Awaken Online has been transformed. Gloria Bastion’s attempt to destroy the game world failed, yet she unleashed a power that has brought the former avatars forward in time. And accompanying them are their cities and armies. Creatures, warriors, and mages from a time when the game world was fresh and new… but also more savage and unrelenting.Our heroes now face a bleak situation. They have nowhere to go, their cities and people are under attack, and they face an army of angry travelers – the very same people that came to watch the end of the game world. Needless to say, things are looking bad…
That is, until a new character emerges. Arcadia Landrey – the earth avatar. Her account has just been unfrozen and with that comes an opportunity. One she poses to none other than Jason.
Their future might look dire.
But perhaps redemption can be found in the past…
Book 11 of the series.
Released on September 1, 2023.
Kindle Unlimited, 801 pages
Not yet available on Audible.
Clover City: Rise of the Mystic Mage by Jay Boyce
From Amazon,
Armed with memories of her impending past, Ash bids farewell to Lotus Lake and sets her sights on conquering the crows of Clover City. However, her knowledge and newfound lease on life comes with a twist—each decision she makes sets off a chain reaction of consequences, revealing that there’s far more to her future than even she expected.
Navigating the world of Elysium guided by her vast experience and wits, Ash works to forge new friendships while evading the pitfalls that trapped her in unhealthy spirals. Armed with luck, clever tricks, and overpowered spells, she’s on a quest to live a better life.
She’s ready to show everyone what a Mystic Mage is truly capable of, using everything she has to accumulate wealth, grow her power, and murder the murders.
Second book of the series.
Publisehd September 1, 2023.
Kindle Unlimited, 395 pages
Not yet available on Audible.
Double-Blind 2: Gilded Tower by J. McCoy
From Amazon,
Corruption. Power struggle. Malevolent deities.
All this is topped off by a mysterious golden tower that appeared overnight, drawing adventurers from far and wide.
Still recovering from the events of Transposition and struggling with his nature, Matt sets out to rescue his best friend from the clutches of the mysterious organization that kidnapped him.
He’ll need every trick in the Rogue’s playbook to stay ahead of the game, using infiltration, cunning, and his unique Ordinator ability to outthink and outmaneuver stronger and better-connected foes.
With both new players and the remaining fragments of government in pursuit, playing both sides comes with the territory, and leaning into his alternate identity’s villainous image will be key.
Of course, there’s the obvious question: How long can you play the villain before you become one?
Second book fo the series.
Published on August 30, 2023
Kindle Unlimited, 942 pages
Audible, 13 hours and 15 minutes
The Infinity Construct by Burkley Orion Smith
From Amazon,
Ash is back, and more screwed than ever –
Join our reluctant hero and his growing band of ragtag friends as they journey through the Heartlands of Infinity into a world filled with ancient fae, drunken dwarves, haughty elves, and a wide variety of strange and magical curiosities.
After the Corruptor tracks him back to Darkwood Village, Sabashton finds himself forced to hold off an entire army by himself while his friends rush to help the terrified villagers. With nowhere else to turn, the townsfolk are forced to hide in the only place left for them to run – his, soon-to-be over-crowded, magical glade.
While Will deals with a town full of confused, displaced refugees, Ash and the rest of the crew flee into the uncivilized lands north of Stonebourne. Far beyond the protection of the Empire’s enchanted roads – they find potential allies among the reclusive, woodland fae. But before he can earn the trust of Queen Tressaria and her fairy kingdom, Sabashton must face the deadly ‘Trial of Immortals’.
With the future of Infinity on the line – Ash will do whatever he can to become strong enough to reach the key buried inside the deepest levels of Hell before the Corruptor does. The only problem is, the more powerful he becomes, the more power he’s starting to crave.
-WARNING, PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED-
This book contains adult language, graphic violence, and suggestive material that may not be suitable for minors.
Book 2 of the series.
Published on August 31, 2023.
Kindle Unlimited, 424 pages
Audible, 11 hours and 58 minutes.
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