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Realm of Arkon #7
The Mists of Erantia
Roman was never supposed to escape the locked plane that was his prison. And yet, somehow the impossible task became possible with the help of new friends, and despite the tricks of old enemies. Too intrepid was the demon driven by the fury of battle, the sorrow of defeat, the bonds of unbreakable friendship and the longing for his beloved…
But when gods themselves join the fray, the chances of victory fall from slim to none. Just don’t tell that to Roman, better known as Krian the Prince of Craedia, or to his friends, for their will to fight for the realm they now call home is inexhaustible, and fight they will to the bitter end…
But when gods themselves join the fray, the chances of victory fall from slim to none. Just don’t tell that to Roman, better known as Krian the Prince of Craedia, or to his friends, for their will to fight for the realm they now call home is inexhaustible, and fight they will to the bitter end…
302 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 17, 2018
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About the author
G. Akella
28 books191 followersGeorgy Smorodinsky.
44 years old, live in Moscow, married with three daughters. Akella has been my game nickname for almost 17 years. My love affair with the MMORPG genre began with Ultima Online, and I played WoW from its release date. My main classes are Warrior, Rogue and Death Knight. Back in vanilla WoW I made Grand Marshall with my warrior, for those who still remember what that is. Throughout WoW’s existence I was present for the slaying of roughly 70-80% of raid bosses; in those encounters, I was the main tank about half the time. In vanilla, I was the guild master of Shadow Angels on the Executus server. The guild had approximately 250 members, with an average of 80 people online every day. Sometimes I led raids to MC and BWL (for those who remember, in vanilla raid groups maxed out at 40). I also spent some time playing Star Wars: The Old Republic. Presently I’m playing Black Desert.
Patch 17 is my first book. I had never written anything before it. I was inspired to start writing after reading D. Rus, A. Vasilev, R. Mikhaylov and V. Mahanenko. I wanted to create a world that lived by the game’s rules, to write a book that even gamers would enjoy reading. The same gamers who killed skeletons at the Vesper graveyard, stormed castles in Lineage 2, battled in Alterac Valley, and spent months chipping away at Nefarian and the Lich King.
Of utmost importance to me are: the logic of the game world, the immersion factor (for readers to feel as if they’re part of this world), and logical behavior of the book’s characters. So far so good, it would seem. Five of the books in the series are finished. Book three is in the process of being published. The first two books have sold out their initial print run, and more are being printed. The reviews from critics and fan feedback grow better with each new book. I sincerely hope that you will get to read book two of the series, The Cursed Princedom, in February.
Oh, and one day I dream of visiting San Francisco, the city where Patch 17 begins. Thank you, everyone, and happy reading.
Georgy Smorodinsky (Akella)
44 years old, live in Moscow, married with three daughters. Akella has been my game nickname for almost 17 years. My love affair with the MMORPG genre began with Ultima Online, and I played WoW from its release date. My main classes are Warrior, Rogue and Death Knight. Back in vanilla WoW I made Grand Marshall with my warrior, for those who still remember what that is. Throughout WoW’s existence I was present for the slaying of roughly 70-80% of raid bosses; in those encounters, I was the main tank about half the time. In vanilla, I was the guild master of Shadow Angels on the Executus server. The guild had approximately 250 members, with an average of 80 people online every day. Sometimes I led raids to MC and BWL (for those who remember, in vanilla raid groups maxed out at 40). I also spent some time playing Star Wars: The Old Republic. Presently I’m playing Black Desert.
Patch 17 is my first book. I had never written anything before it. I was inspired to start writing after reading D. Rus, A. Vasilev, R. Mikhaylov and V. Mahanenko. I wanted to create a world that lived by the game’s rules, to write a book that even gamers would enjoy reading. The same gamers who killed skeletons at the Vesper graveyard, stormed castles in Lineage 2, battled in Alterac Valley, and spent months chipping away at Nefarian and the Lich King.
Of utmost importance to me are: the logic of the game world, the immersion factor (for readers to feel as if they’re part of this world), and logical behavior of the book’s characters. So far so good, it would seem. Five of the books in the series are finished. Book three is in the process of being published. The first two books have sold out their initial print run, and more are being printed. The reviews from critics and fan feedback grow better with each new book. I sincerely hope that you will get to read book two of the series, The Cursed Princedom, in February.
Oh, and one day I dream of visiting San Francisco, the city where Patch 17 begins. Thank you, everyone, and happy reading.
Georgy Smorodinsky (Akella)
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May 16, 2020
We're back to Krian / Roman now finally together, at least briefly, with Max and his sister. Though, of course, things happen, big happenings are afoot, and everything looks to be changing. Ends a bit on a Max cliffhanger, so hopefully we see what happens in the next book.
It had been a while since I had read the last, but I purchased the final three books in the series at some point, and have had them sitting un-foldered on my kindle since then. I'll be alternating between them, library books, and KU books for the next while, in the hopes of finishing off several things between now and the start of summer classes on June 8.
It had been a while since I had read the last, but I purchased the final three books in the series at some point, and have had them sitting un-foldered on my kindle since then. I'll be alternating between them, library books, and KU books for the next while, in the hopes of finishing off several things between now and the start of summer classes on June 8.
April 17, 2018
Great story as usual but there were a lot more errors than usual
Been hooked on this series since patch 17 was first released. I've enjoyed following Roman and Max and was excited to see them finally meet in the game. Though now, I'm concerned that they won't meet again. The end of the book didn't say one way or the other, but hinted that one of our protagonists has met the final death.
Been hooked on this series since patch 17 was first released. I've enjoyed following Roman and Max and was excited to see them finally meet in the game. Though now, I'm concerned that they won't meet again. The end of the book didn't say one way or the other, but hinted that one of our protagonists has met the final death.
April 22, 2018
Awww come on!!! How can you do that to us! What happens to MAX what happened to him come on you got to tell us. Come on. Come on. Come on. Come on... Alright my moment of what the hell over with. This book is a great continuation of the story. I love how the family is finally together again! Now we just have to get Roman's Lady out of his head and in the flesh so that every one can get in on their epic conversations.
April 22, 2018
A great addition to the series
Another great story to add to the series. It felt a little like a cross-over episode in 2 tv series rather than a pulling together of the 2 main story arcs, but s thoroughly enjoyable one. Both main arcs were advanced in this book although the primary focus was Krian. I highly recommend it to anyone who has enjoyed any other book from the series.
Another great story to add to the series. It felt a little like a cross-over episode in 2 tv series rather than a pulling together of the 2 main story arcs, but s thoroughly enjoyable one. Both main arcs were advanced in this book although the primary focus was Krian. I highly recommend it to anyone who has enjoyed any other book from the series.
April 19, 2018
Wow
Another great addition to the series. Now, an unbearable wait for the next book. For those who have not read this series I highly recommend that you do. It's definitely one of my favorites.
Another great addition to the series. Now, an unbearable wait for the next book. For those who have not read this series I highly recommend that you do. It's definitely one of my favorites.
April 23, 2018
Good book
Great continuation to the story my only complaint is these books have less game elements than the 4 beginning books and I wish they were still as meaty in stats and loot as the earlier ones but other than that good continuation.
Great continuation to the story my only complaint is these books have less game elements than the 4 beginning books and I wish they were still as meaty in stats and loot as the earlier ones but other than that good continuation.
May 2, 2022
The sections with Max were never my favorite.
I just found the characters annoying. So dumping them into the Roman part of the story dragged the whole thing down for me. All the interactions felt stale by this point. It is all very "rinse and repeat".
I just found the characters annoying. So dumping them into the Roman part of the story dragged the whole thing down for me. All the interactions felt stale by this point. It is all very "rinse and repeat".
April 18, 2018
Arggghhhhhh
Need the next book.
Goram you G.Akella did not put the book down from start to finish.
I love reading your books.
As well as visting your worlds
Thank you pal.
Grant
Need the next book.
Goram you G.Akella did not put the book down from start to finish.
I love reading your books.
As well as visting your worlds
Thank you pal.
Grant
April 21, 2018
Epic!
The scale of this series is crazy! Truly epic fantasy and storytelling! I highly recommend this to any fan of LitRPG.
The scale of this series is crazy! Truly epic fantasy and storytelling! I highly recommend this to any fan of LitRPG.
April 23, 2018
Another awesome one
I love this series. It gets better and better. Thank you so much for creating such a unique and fun story.
I love this series. It gets better and better. Thank you so much for creating such a unique and fun story.
April 29, 2018
Yup
I really hate being forced to review. Good series. Good read. Waiting for the rest of the story. Can't wait.
I really hate being forced to review. Good series. Good read. Waiting for the rest of the story. Can't wait.
December 17, 2018
Great
Excellent read and a must for any who have read the series. I very much enjoy the story and it's direction. Ok to the next book!
Excellent read and a must for any who have read the series. I very much enjoy the story and it's direction. Ok to the next book!
June 12, 2019
Another one down
Good book, very surprising ending. The most suspenseful ending yet. Can’t wait to read the next one!!! I wonder if he survives....
Good book, very surprising ending. The most suspenseful ending yet. Can’t wait to read the next one!!! I wonder if he survives....
January 25, 2020
Fast paced and story seems to have significance in the larger scheme of things. But action sequences seems lackluster compared to previous iterations and need better editing or writing.
March 12, 2024
Another fun read as usual. some cross-over events here and there.
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