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First Orcish Era #1
Becoming the Orc Chieftain
Isiah Hunter is a regular teenager who spends his free time with his friends, goofing around and playing video games. Life wouldn’t be so bad if he didn’t have to deal with the school bully who’s on a mission to make his life and that of his gang a living hell.
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As new leader of the Boneseeker tribe, Kurdan has risen to power by killing the previous orc chieftain, but his position is fragile. With enemies lurking in every corner, who’s to say how long he’ll be able to hold onto the mantle before someone else challenges him and robs him of his reckless ambitions?
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When Isiah stumbles upon a strange necklace at the flea market, he accidentally triggers a spell that ties his spirit to Kurdan’s. From now on, the destiny of the young man and the orc will be intertwined. Every time one of them will go to sleep, he will find himself transported into the head of the other where he will experience a world totally alien to him.
If, at first, they will resist this intrusion into their mind, they will quickly learn that they have much to gain from helping each other out…
*****
As new leader of the Boneseeker tribe, Kurdan has risen to power by killing the previous orc chieftain, but his position is fragile. With enemies lurking in every corner, who’s to say how long he’ll be able to hold onto the mantle before someone else challenges him and robs him of his reckless ambitions?
*****
When Isiah stumbles upon a strange necklace at the flea market, he accidentally triggers a spell that ties his spirit to Kurdan’s. From now on, the destiny of the young man and the orc will be intertwined. Every time one of them will go to sleep, he will find himself transported into the head of the other where he will experience a world totally alien to him.
If, at first, they will resist this intrusion into their mind, they will quickly learn that they have much to gain from helping each other out…
- GenresFantasy
328 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 3, 2018
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August 22, 2021
I read a sampler before getting the book and thought this would be an awesome read. It was good, but it wasn't awesome. Not sure if I'll read the next book when it comes out.
October 10, 2018
I could really do without all the religious crap in this one. I realize it's used as a prop to further the story, and that's fine, but I've never liked books where religion was involved, especially where one tries to ram the religion of their choice down your throat, never have liked that sort of thing, and this book just makes me entirely too uncomfortable with it's zealous nonsense, there's enough of that sort of thing going on in the world for real, (which is why I really don't like watching the news), but to have it injected into something I'm reading for fun just irks the hell out of me. Keep the religion and politics out of it, and just tell a good story dammit!
That crap aside, the story isn't a bad one, and religious fervor notwithstanding, it's actually one I'd enjoy reading under normal circumstances. Some typos and grammar errors, but considerably fewer than some books in this Genre, though I must take issue with it's classification as LitRPG, there is no level progression, no stats, and in general, no skills at all. Gamelit, sure, vampir level up (maybe), but having a single skill level up (which is actually only gaining control of said skill) doesn't give the book the right to be called LitRPG, I'd call it gamelit with a fantasy slant more than anything else, I guess the folks classifying this book just threw it into the LitRPG genre, because they couldn't figure out where else to put it.
If you're hunting for a decent story, and a bit of fun, then this might be a book you could find that in, but if you're actively hunting for a LitRPG story, then give this one a pass.
That crap aside, the story isn't a bad one, and religious fervor notwithstanding, it's actually one I'd enjoy reading under normal circumstances. Some typos and grammar errors, but considerably fewer than some books in this Genre, though I must take issue with it's classification as LitRPG, there is no level progression, no stats, and in general, no skills at all. Gamelit, sure, vampir level up (maybe), but having a single skill level up (which is actually only gaining control of said skill) doesn't give the book the right to be called LitRPG, I'd call it gamelit with a fantasy slant more than anything else, I guess the folks classifying this book just threw it into the LitRPG genre, because they couldn't figure out where else to put it.
If you're hunting for a decent story, and a bit of fun, then this might be a book you could find that in, but if you're actively hunting for a LitRPG story, then give this one a pass.
July 8, 2018
Awesome but one mistake
I loved almost everything about this story. The concept of an orc and human bonding through being connected by telepathy-ish was fun. The only problem I had is that you neglected researching about Islam. I am pretty sure their God’s name is Allah and that there is no one named “Satan” in their religion. The readers can tell who the “god” is and who the “Satan” is through adjectives like “the great” and “the terrible.”
I loved almost everything about this story. The concept of an orc and human bonding through being connected by telepathy-ish was fun. The only problem I had is that you neglected researching about Islam. I am pretty sure their God’s name is Allah and that there is no one named “Satan” in their religion. The readers can tell who the “god” is and who the “Satan” is through adjectives like “the great” and “the terrible.”
May 25, 2019
This book was a nice and surprising read, i liked the dynamic between the main characters Isaiah and Kurdan, particularly how they influence each other down the line. The take one the story's orc was a nice one, and I liked how their mentaility affects their performance. However, there's a clear religious and inclusive angle in the book however, so that may put off some people, it didn't do much for me. There's also part of the prose that's slow and a bit crude, however the scenes and emotions the book has, are amazing.
September 1, 2018
Fresh and Fascinating
A fresh concept, sharing the lives of two very different characters - making them both grow and become more. Providing solid insights on the issues and limitations of each world is a nice bonus.
Very well written and edited, with solid action and drama. A surprising finish that can take us interesting places. I look forward to reading more. Recommended.
A fresh concept, sharing the lives of two very different characters - making them both grow and become more. Providing solid insights on the issues and limitations of each world is a nice bonus.
Very well written and edited, with solid action and drama. A surprising finish that can take us interesting places. I look forward to reading more. Recommended.
July 19, 2018
Amazing
This book was great, the 2mc are integral to this story so the author did an amazing job in their creation, the plot so far is a refreshing change from what ive been reading so far. Ill give this book 8/10 because of bits i dont like but that i recognize are integral to the story. Ill pick up the next book for sure.
This book was great, the 2mc are integral to this story so the author did an amazing job in their creation, the plot so far is a refreshing change from what ive been reading so far. Ill give this book 8/10 because of bits i dont like but that i recognize are integral to the story. Ill pick up the next book for sure.
July 13, 2018
Very original!
I'm pretty sure I've not read anything quite like this. Very entertaining, and made me think a bit as well. The characters are interesting, yet they need filled out a but more I feel. Lots of mystery, ferocious battles, and gory evil to be had! Read this!
I'm pretty sure I've not read anything quite like this. Very entertaining, and made me think a bit as well. The characters are interesting, yet they need filled out a but more I feel. Lots of mystery, ferocious battles, and gory evil to be had! Read this!
August 8, 2018
Becoming the Orc Chieftain
Incredible story
Fresh storyline
Action from start to finish
Absolutely amazing adventure intertwining 2 different worlds and characters that was well thought through
Incredible story
Fresh storyline
Action from start to finish
Absolutely amazing adventure intertwining 2 different worlds and characters that was well thought through
August 14, 2018
Refreshing change from tired old plots
I quite enjoyed the Orc and human mind bond. A few mistakes but nothing horribly distracting from the overall story. I want the continuation of the story now! :)
I quite enjoyed the Orc and human mind bond. A few mistakes but nothing horribly distracting from the overall story. I want the continuation of the story now! :)
October 15, 2019
Amazing
This might not have been a litrpg, but this was still an amazing book. You learned with the Orc as he tried to change his tribe and become more civilized and watched as Isiah became more brutal and dangerous, truly a work of art.
This might not have been a litrpg, but this was still an amazing book. You learned with the Orc as he tried to change his tribe and become more civilized and watched as Isiah became more brutal and dangerous, truly a work of art.
July 9, 2018
Great book
Gotta love it.
Good story really feel for the characters great world building really awesome,
When can I read the next one please
Gotta love it.
Good story really feel for the characters great world building really awesome,
When can I read the next one please
July 9, 2018
Damn
Dis a gud book. Tis very nice, liked it.10/10 will read again. Loved it very pleasing, liked the religion parts. All in all gud book.
Dis a gud book. Tis very nice, liked it.10/10 will read again. Loved it very pleasing, liked the religion parts. All in all gud book.
July 12, 2018
Impressive
I like. I like a lot. Great development and fun pacing. I can't wait to read the next book in this new series.
I like. I like a lot. Great development and fun pacing. I can't wait to read the next book in this new series.
July 14, 2018
Very good
It has an interesting idea of binding fantasy and current times.
I really enjoyed it and look forward to the next books.
It has an interesting idea of binding fantasy and current times.
I really enjoyed it and look forward to the next books.
July 18, 2018
Intriguing
This book was not what I expected it to be, but it was still an interesting and compelling story. I fully recommend it.
This book was not what I expected it to be, but it was still an interesting and compelling story. I fully recommend it.
August 2, 2018
Plenty
There's plenty of action in this story the built up is strange its a mixture virtual reality with 50/50 of reality with supernatural God's all over the ending go figure?
There's plenty of action in this story the built up is strange its a mixture virtual reality with 50/50 of reality with supernatural God's all over the ending go figure?
August 2, 2018
Surprisingly good and it looks bigger than 329 pages
August 12, 2018
Something different
I enjoyed this book. It was different from what you usually find out there with a bit of depth while not taking itself too seriously. A good read
I enjoyed this book. It was different from what you usually find out there with a bit of depth while not taking itself too seriously. A good read
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June 13, 2019wondering when book 2 of this series is coming out! its really good u all should give it a try for a great taste of the warhammer WAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHH
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