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The Butcher of Gadobhra #3
Sailing the Smokey Seas: A LitRPG Adventure
Old Joe had hinted about the strange place called the Great Sea of Smoke, but Ozzy hadn't imagined he'd take a one-way trip there and be trapped in the elemental planes between Fire and Sky.
He'll have to fight his way home with a fellow castaway named Woodrat and their ramshackle raft. The Smoke is a harsh place where only the strong survive.
That works for Ozzy.
He'll be punching with one fist of iron and one fist of steel, pounding anything in his way. He and Woodrat might only be starving castaways now, but someone needs a couple of legendary Captains for an impossible mission.
The Butcher will be carving a path of destruction across the seas, leading to a confrontation that will shake even the Gods of this place.
Book 3 of this isekai LitRPG adventure by Walrus King, the bestselling author of Tunnel Rat.
Crammed with stats, power progression, a fully-developed cast of characters, deep worldbuilding, and a healthy blend of action and humor, it's perfect for fans of Dakota Krout, Michael Chatfield, and RinoZ.
He'll have to fight his way home with a fellow castaway named Woodrat and their ramshackle raft. The Smoke is a harsh place where only the strong survive.
That works for Ozzy.
He'll be punching with one fist of iron and one fist of steel, pounding anything in his way. He and Woodrat might only be starving castaways now, but someone needs a couple of legendary Captains for an impossible mission.
The Butcher will be carving a path of destruction across the seas, leading to a confrontation that will shake even the Gods of this place.
Book 3 of this isekai LitRPG adventure by Walrus King, the bestselling author of Tunnel Rat.
Crammed with stats, power progression, a fully-developed cast of characters, deep worldbuilding, and a healthy blend of action and humor, it's perfect for fans of Dakota Krout, Michael Chatfield, and RinoZ.
765 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 13, 2026
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May 28, 2026
Walrus King's progressive fantasy 'Sailing the Smokey Seas' continues its unpredictable ways.
While in a ferocious fight, main character Ozzy turns into smoke and goes into the Smoke--a sea of smoke between the Realms of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Ozzy's world is called 'the Conjunction'.
All magical rules and conventions are reset in this realm. Everyone has fire, smoke, and fuel, which they burn in their furnace. Even Ozzy.
Further, there is a rigid hierarchy of order in this world between Captains, First Mates, and Crew.
And Ozzy knows none of it. But he's on a tiny raft with a tiny sailor called Woodrat, who's close to death.
And they help each other.
Highly recommended, even without reading the preceding two novels.
While in a ferocious fight, main character Ozzy turns into smoke and goes into the Smoke--a sea of smoke between the Realms of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Ozzy's world is called 'the Conjunction'.
All magical rules and conventions are reset in this realm. Everyone has fire, smoke, and fuel, which they burn in their furnace. Even Ozzy.
Further, there is a rigid hierarchy of order in this world between Captains, First Mates, and Crew.
And Ozzy knows none of it. But he's on a tiny raft with a tiny sailor called Woodrat, who's close to death.
And they help each other.
Highly recommended, even without reading the preceding two novels.
May 13, 2026
A glorious and expansive universe!
This setting is so great. It has RL and in-game but there are layers upon layers (and, as someone who has read ahead in Tunnel Rat, even MORE layers). The characters are interesting and the smallest bits of lore foreshadow major mindset upheavals. Circles within circles and turtles all the way down (although the Great A’Tuin does not appear in these books, fans of his will enjoy much of this writing).
This setting is so great. It has RL and in-game but there are layers upon layers (and, as someone who has read ahead in Tunnel Rat, even MORE layers). The characters are interesting and the smallest bits of lore foreshadow major mindset upheavals. Circles within circles and turtles all the way down (although the Great A’Tuin does not appear in these books, fans of his will enjoy much of this writing).
June 4, 2026
light contract work
This is a light and happy adventure. With so many characters and story lines it is easy to read a chapter or two and then go about your day which is good and bad. Without Ozzy’s pirate adventure the book would have been too light in content to be worth it. It is good when the story lines converge but they were pretty open ended this book. Some more hearty fare is needed in the future.
This is a light and happy adventure. With so many characters and story lines it is easy to read a chapter or two and then go about your day which is good and bad. Without Ozzy’s pirate adventure the book would have been too light in content to be worth it. It is good when the story lines converge but they were pretty open ended this book. Some more hearty fare is needed in the future.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Read as being written on a web source and love how the story is progressing.
May 16, 2026
Such a good series.
Powered through this in roughly a day, it was so good as always. Can't wait to read more in this setting.
Powered through this in roughly a day, it was so good as always. Can't wait to read more in this setting.
May 24, 2026
Rollicking Ride
One of the best litrpgs out there. Engaging characters and a great storyteller. Very much looking forward to the next book.
One of the best litrpgs out there. Engaging characters and a great storyteller. Very much looking forward to the next book.
May 26, 2026
Great Book
Another great book. Mostly it's Ozzys journey but it is a good one. Can't wait for volume 4. The world is constantly getting bigger.
Another great book. Mostly it's Ozzys journey but it is a good one. Can't wait for volume 4. The world is constantly getting bigger.
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