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The Secrets of Giantskarl Mountain #3
The Runesmith's Trials 3
Henshaw Tarley has been subdued and New Valley is now all mine to develop!
My plans are clear. First, I need to secure alchemical ingredients for Cynthia, my resident alchemist, so we can start making and selling potions. Secondly, I must find a wand maker to broaden the range of items we offer in the shop. Then, there’s the issue of that Magical Tattoo Parlor I want to set up… For that, I will need someone to teach me the basics of tattooing, so I can gain a rank or two and make full use of my new ability.
But it seems I can’t stay out of trouble long enough to make headway. I’m not even back from my trip to Rence that I’m thrown into some fairy lands and get stranded. I’ll soon discover that the Giantskarl is not the only dungeon in my neck of the woods, and that I will have to put everything on the line to get out of there in one piece.
But so is the life I chose, and I will do whatever it takes to build my Merchant Empire!
Join me for The Runesmith’s Trials, book 3!
My plans are clear. First, I need to secure alchemical ingredients for Cynthia, my resident alchemist, so we can start making and selling potions. Secondly, I must find a wand maker to broaden the range of items we offer in the shop. Then, there’s the issue of that Magical Tattoo Parlor I want to set up… For that, I will need someone to teach me the basics of tattooing, so I can gain a rank or two and make full use of my new ability.
But it seems I can’t stay out of trouble long enough to make headway. I’m not even back from my trip to Rence that I’m thrown into some fairy lands and get stranded. I’ll soon discover that the Giantskarl is not the only dungeon in my neck of the woods, and that I will have to put everything on the line to get out of there in one piece.
But so is the life I chose, and I will do whatever it takes to build my Merchant Empire!
Join me for The Runesmith’s Trials, book 3!
- GenresLitrpg
493 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 5, 2023
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February 3, 2024
Lost 2 stars for not understanding economics or economies of scale.
35,000 gold is a princily sum that would see a peasant's 20 generations live in the lap of luxury, and yet he same peasant prices his goods at 15,000 a pop??? Like what the actual fuck?
35,000 gold is a princily sum that would see a peasant's 20 generations live in the lap of luxury, and yet he same peasant prices his goods at 15,000 a pop??? Like what the actual fuck?
July 4, 2024
Interesting but not well put together
Honestly I really like the concept and most of the story but it gets so boring at times and it's not very consistent with the main character (mc) he is a peasant and refers to himself as a hick but uses very strangely educated words at times and then goes back to being an imbecile a naive one to boot. Also the story is not very well written as a good portion of it could have been written better, it's too busy here and there it's like oh I have a new idea I will just throw it in the book like an afterthought.
Honestly I really like the concept and most of the story but it gets so boring at times and it's not very consistent with the main character (mc) he is a peasant and refers to himself as a hick but uses very strangely educated words at times and then goes back to being an imbecile a naive one to boot. Also the story is not very well written as a good portion of it could have been written better, it's too busy here and there it's like oh I have a new idea I will just throw it in the book like an afterthought.
August 11, 2023
Not a story
I liked the first two books. They weren't great, but they were entertaining and felt fresh. This one didn't have a single coherent plot, let alone any engaging story.
Book 2 ended with a cliffhanger. Book 3 starts with a "oh, that? All good. Worked it out and now I'm off effing about." And the whole book continues in this vein. It's like reading someone's after action report: "This happened, then I went and did this. The results were good. Turns out this other thing happened in the meantime..."
It was baffling. Like I said, the first two books weren't going to win any awards, but this felt like a completely different writer, one that didn't much care about the book, or maybe had never heard of a conflict or rising action.
I liked the first two books. They weren't great, but they were entertaining and felt fresh. This one didn't have a single coherent plot, let alone any engaging story.
Book 2 ended with a cliffhanger. Book 3 starts with a "oh, that? All good. Worked it out and now I'm off effing about." And the whole book continues in this vein. It's like reading someone's after action report: "This happened, then I went and did this. The results were good. Turns out this other thing happened in the meantime..."
It was baffling. Like I said, the first two books weren't going to win any awards, but this felt like a completely different writer, one that didn't much care about the book, or maybe had never heard of a conflict or rising action.
May 1, 2026
Corruption
Third book in the series and this is the beginning of his actual shift from being a peasant. That said there is still plenty of dungeon adventure, steamy times with his dragon girlfriend, and deals to be negotiated. I liked the shift in perspective that is beginning to happen as he moves from nothing to holding more status. This is another example of the old adage “Heavy is the head that wears the crown” too much to do and not enough time. The change here is a move from doing it all yourself to leaning on others. This is the same growing pain that every small business faces as it takes off and really the point where the ability to get bigger is determined. Excited to see where the next two books takes us.
Third book in the series and this is the beginning of his actual shift from being a peasant. That said there is still plenty of dungeon adventure, steamy times with his dragon girlfriend, and deals to be negotiated. I liked the shift in perspective that is beginning to happen as he moves from nothing to holding more status. This is another example of the old adage “Heavy is the head that wears the crown” too much to do and not enough time. The change here is a move from doing it all yourself to leaning on others. This is the same growing pain that every small business faces as it takes off and really the point where the ability to get bigger is determined. Excited to see where the next two books takes us.
July 2, 2023
go go gadget Artemis!
I love a story where the protagonist starts with nothing and works their way up through daring, skill, and luck. Such is The Runesmith series.
Artemis is somehow a pheasant, even though his dad ran a successful business, has enough money to retire in the big city, and loan Artemis the seed money to start his own business.
The world building is pretty good, action abounds, and I looked forward to this 3rd book in the series. Keep it going Andrew, well done! Can’t wait till the next one!
I love a story where the protagonist starts with nothing and works their way up through daring, skill, and luck. Such is The Runesmith series.
Artemis is somehow a pheasant, even though his dad ran a successful business, has enough money to retire in the big city, and loan Artemis the seed money to start his own business.
The world building is pretty good, action abounds, and I looked forward to this 3rd book in the series. Keep it going Andrew, well done! Can’t wait till the next one!
September 24, 2024
Fun read and a great addition to the series.
I really enjoy the sheer amount of different thought processes and extent that the main character has to go through in order to progress in runesmithing and every other facet of life within Karlton and the dungeon.
I wish there was more action and adventure to be had within the book but I fully understand why there isn't a lot. The amount of thought and infrastructure that goes into advancement in this world is crazy amazing and this is truly where Andrew Karevik shines.
Highly recommended.
I really enjoy the sheer amount of different thought processes and extent that the main character has to go through in order to progress in runesmithing and every other facet of life within Karlton and the dungeon.
I wish there was more action and adventure to be had within the book but I fully understand why there isn't a lot. The amount of thought and infrastructure that goes into advancement in this world is crazy amazing and this is truly where Andrew Karevik shines.
Highly recommended.
June 12, 2023
This was over far to quickly.
This has a very fast pace that just grabbed you and ran full tilt downhill. The overall story is advancing well and I can't wait till the next one comes out.
This has a very fast pace that just grabbed you and ran full tilt downhill. The overall story is advancing well and I can't wait till the next one comes out.
August 1, 2023
Great series
I liked all the characters. The action was great. I. Liked how the main character developed over time. Lots of twists and turns.
I liked all the characters. The action was great. I. Liked how the main character developed over time. Lots of twists and turns.
October 12, 2025
Of all the places to end.
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