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Enora Online #3
The Plague Barrens
He's found her...
The Light Priestess stands in a room atop a fortress. Guards surround the installation.
Gemini has authored a scheme, but even if he manages to snag her from the grasp of the governor's men, he will have to guide his party into one of the most dangerous regions on the continent to keep from being followed. A place drained of life by demonic blight with black shards of glassy sand and the home of a long-dead elven city.
The Plague Barrens.
The Plague Barrens is book three of the Enora Online Series.
The Light Priestess stands in a room atop a fortress. Guards surround the installation.
Gemini has authored a scheme, but even if he manages to snag her from the grasp of the governor's men, he will have to guide his party into one of the most dangerous regions on the continent to keep from being followed. A place drained of life by demonic blight with black shards of glassy sand and the home of a long-dead elven city.
The Plague Barrens.
The Plague Barrens is book three of the Enora Online Series.
- GenresFantasyScience Fiction
331 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 28, 2019
293 people are currently reading
52 people want to read
About the author
Arlo Adams
26 books60 followersABOUT THE AUTHOR
Arlo Adams is a LitRPG Fantasy Author from North Carolina and the creator of the ever-expanding Enora Online Series.
The child of an IBMer in the 70s, his was one of the world's first families to have an in-home IBM PC, and the gaming started almost immediately. From "Adventure," the first text-based game developed for the PC by Microsoft, to the MMORPGs of yesterday and today, Arlo has played and geeked out over electronic entertainment most his life. Combined with his love of Dungeons and Dragons and rolling dice to determine the fates of his imaginary characters, LitRPG and Arlo make for a perfect match.
A fan of Tolkien, RR Martin, and too many others to list, he's been a fantasy and science fiction addict from a very young age. But it all started with Agatha Christie books and Arlo can't resist throwing expanding lore into his work to create mystery to keep the reader guessing.
A top-selling author in this burgeoning genre since his release of Gemini's Crossing in February of 2019, Arlo describes his constant readers as an evolved group of game & book lovers from all walks of life.
Arlo currently splits time between homes in North Carolina & Tennessee with his wife and a crooked-toothed dog named Ranger.
To sign up for Arlo's mailing list, go to https://layer2publishing.com/enora-on....
Make sure to follow Arlo on Goodreads!
Arlo Adams is a LitRPG Fantasy Author from North Carolina and the creator of the ever-expanding Enora Online Series.
The child of an IBMer in the 70s, his was one of the world's first families to have an in-home IBM PC, and the gaming started almost immediately. From "Adventure," the first text-based game developed for the PC by Microsoft, to the MMORPGs of yesterday and today, Arlo has played and geeked out over electronic entertainment most his life. Combined with his love of Dungeons and Dragons and rolling dice to determine the fates of his imaginary characters, LitRPG and Arlo make for a perfect match.
A fan of Tolkien, RR Martin, and too many others to list, he's been a fantasy and science fiction addict from a very young age. But it all started with Agatha Christie books and Arlo can't resist throwing expanding lore into his work to create mystery to keep the reader guessing.
A top-selling author in this burgeoning genre since his release of Gemini's Crossing in February of 2019, Arlo describes his constant readers as an evolved group of game & book lovers from all walks of life.
Arlo currently splits time between homes in North Carolina & Tennessee with his wife and a crooked-toothed dog named Ranger.
To sign up for Arlo's mailing list, go to https://layer2publishing.com/enora-on....
Make sure to follow Arlo on Goodreads!
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April 7, 2019
Even less story progression than book 2
Likely not going to read book 4 even if it is on KU. The MC is too dumb. The fight scenes are very repetitive. And the supporting characters lack definition. Not to mention that after 3 books we are only 10 days into this story.
Likely not going to read book 4 even if it is on KU. The MC is too dumb. The fight scenes are very repetitive. And the supporting characters lack definition. Not to mention that after 3 books we are only 10 days into this story.
August 25, 2019
Half baked slice of life and adventure
The MC is a pushover and total idiot. Supporting characters walk all over him, and we barely tolerate him just because the story is told from his perspective. I strongly see a whole lot of bias and this dilutes the story writing.
The MC is a pushover and total idiot. Supporting characters walk all over him, and we barely tolerate him just because the story is told from his perspective. I strongly see a whole lot of bias and this dilutes the story writing.
July 12, 2019
Dialog became cheesy and the plot/battles were rather meh
Disappointed with this book. Series started out decently but became progressively worse. The interactions are forced and do not flow well. Plot line was very simplistic and uninspired. Hard pass at this point.
Disappointed with this book. Series started out decently but became progressively worse. The interactions are forced and do not flow well. Plot line was very simplistic and uninspired. Hard pass at this point.
November 27, 2020
As Gemini’s team coalesces into an adventuring party, his true mission reveals itself
Gemini was sent in blind to a living world unlike any game world in VR that he’d ever played. Only now is he beginning to fathom the new truths of his virtual second life, his luck may be more method than random.
The team grows into their roles by the end of this adventure arc and we learn more of Enora and the real truth that NPCs are not what players would expect or think. Companions and pets have their own thoughts, desires, and motives; never forget that they have a depth never before seen in a game and woe be the player who forgets it.
Adventures await in this undiscovered world for those of good or ill will and Gemini has entered the ruins of the last player to enter this world 2 millennia ago. The only question is whether Gemini will stop resisting the guidance or begin to truly learn of his new world’s history, politics, rules, skills and classes! Oh and the governor won’t be stopping his quest for revenge anytime soon, but will the king step in to help?
Gemini was sent in blind to a living world unlike any game world in VR that he’d ever played. Only now is he beginning to fathom the new truths of his virtual second life, his luck may be more method than random.
The team grows into their roles by the end of this adventure arc and we learn more of Enora and the real truth that NPCs are not what players would expect or think. Companions and pets have their own thoughts, desires, and motives; never forget that they have a depth never before seen in a game and woe be the player who forgets it.
Adventures await in this undiscovered world for those of good or ill will and Gemini has entered the ruins of the last player to enter this world 2 millennia ago. The only question is whether Gemini will stop resisting the guidance or begin to truly learn of his new world’s history, politics, rules, skills and classes! Oh and the governor won’t be stopping his quest for revenge anytime soon, but will the king step in to help?
January 6, 2021
I’ve just spent a massive chunk of time addictively reading through the first two boxsets of the Enora Online series. Gotta live Kindle Unlimited as happily they’re available on KU. This stuff is freakin’ awesome and ridiculously addictive. It does just what great LitRPG is supposed to do, set up a logical excuse for how the character gets totally immersed into a virtual reality RPG world and then provide a fantastic adventure for that character which somehow logically provides RPG mechanics (the whole set of skills, advantages, ranking up etc.) in a way that totally works with the storyline. These stories, each of which ends in a totally satisfying “Happily Enough for Now” until the perfect HEA at the end of the last book in the 2nd boxset, were simply perfect. Perfect lead and supporting characters, all perfectly crafted, perfect world building, perfect storylines and perfect overall multi-book story arc. I more than highly recommend all of the books here, though it’s best to start with book 1 for maximum enjoyment.
February 17, 2022
Gemini is finally growing up
What, exactly, can Gemini do to prepare the world for the arrival of more Shenhua? I can understand the desire to balance past wrongs done by other players, but how can his presence and actions today impact the choices that players may make in the future? Will Enora limit their roles based on his decisions? Will he simply become powerful enough to police his people when they come?
I like how Gemini is adapting to his new reality. He is accepting that his old life is forever out of reach and that Enora is his new home. He is also realizing that immortality brings the responsibility that if he wants to be secure in his new home, he must secure his own peace.
What, exactly, can Gemini do to prepare the world for the arrival of more Shenhua? I can understand the desire to balance past wrongs done by other players, but how can his presence and actions today impact the choices that players may make in the future? Will Enora limit their roles based on his decisions? Will he simply become powerful enough to police his people when they come?
I like how Gemini is adapting to his new reality. He is accepting that his old life is forever out of reach and that Enora is his new home. He is also realizing that immortality brings the responsibility that if he wants to be secure in his new home, he must secure his own peace.
February 18, 2020
Weaker than the first two
This book was something of a disappointment to me. I felt that the depiction of the relationships between the characters it didn't ring true themselves. there were times when the actions seemed forced and didn't flow like they should have. Given all that, I still think the series has enough promise that I'm going to read the next book.
This book was something of a disappointment to me. I felt that the depiction of the relationships between the characters it didn't ring true themselves. there were times when the actions seemed forced and didn't flow like they should have. Given all that, I still think the series has enough promise that I'm going to read the next book.
March 26, 2021
So, we have a priestess to save, and then an escape, you guessed it, into the region known as the Plague Barens.
This episode also has a dungeon, filled with various demons, all the better to raise those pesky levels, at each encounter.
Yes, lots of drama, blood guts and gore, but it's so much fun!!!
This episode also has a dungeon, filled with various demons, all the better to raise those pesky levels, at each encounter.
Yes, lots of drama, blood guts and gore, but it's so much fun!!!
March 23, 2022
Now that's an ending!!!
Another good read and finally a well rounded ending. Good guys safe story at a good stopping point and a few plot lines ready for future development.
I have one issue with this book though. We had an apprentice, journeyman and adept wood worker in the middle of a forest and nobody can fix a wagon wheel...
I just can't shrug that one off.
Another good read and finally a well rounded ending. Good guys safe story at a good stopping point and a few plot lines ready for future development.
I have one issue with this book though. We had an apprentice, journeyman and adept wood worker in the middle of a forest and nobody can fix a wagon wheel...
I just can't shrug that one off.
March 5, 2019
Yes yes another great book
Yes yes, another great book. What, you want a cookie? Where is book 4? Did you think about how much it will suck waiting a year? Lol. Love it so far. Please don't start another series. Finish 7 book for this one
Yes yes, another great book. What, you want a cookie? Where is book 4? Did you think about how much it will suck waiting a year? Lol. Love it so far. Please don't start another series. Finish 7 book for this one
March 24, 2019
Really enjoyed the story!
Ive really enjoyed the story. By the end of the first book I was worried it was going to turn into a harem. By the second book, I was still holding out hope. Now it's confirmed. The story is great if you can get past the harem garbage.
Ive really enjoyed the story. By the end of the first book I was worried it was going to turn into a harem. By the second book, I was still holding out hope. Now it's confirmed. The story is great if you can get past the harem garbage.
March 25, 2019
I like elements of this series but the harem angle always gets me. Makes me feel like a teenager or a nonsexed adult is writing the book. Just comes across as awkward. Without these elements I would love this series.
April 5, 2020
Better and BETTER
The best thus far ... A typo or two ... LoL ... But the narrative moves you along at a brisk enough pace that you do not even notice them.
As Gemini expands his ' family ' he grows and the story just gets BETTER.
The best thus far ... A typo or two ... LoL ... But the narrative moves you along at a brisk enough pace that you do not even notice them.
As Gemini expands his ' family ' he grows and the story just gets BETTER.
July 7, 2020
Third times the Charm
Our team grows stronger and stronger as we gain more friends. The challenges are getting harder and harder, but in the end, we kick ass.
I enjoyed reading this book and can't wait for the next book in this series.
Read in 1 day
Our team grows stronger and stronger as we gain more friends. The challenges are getting harder and harder, but in the end, we kick ass.
I enjoyed reading this book and can't wait for the next book in this series.
Read in 1 day
July 16, 2021
I was really hoping these would get better.
I have been disappointed yet again. The focus on what is game mechanics and what is real world is off. The main character is foolish and does not come off as a gamer. The direction and side characters are forced and feel flat.
I have been disappointed yet again. The focus on what is game mechanics and what is real world is off. The main character is foolish and does not come off as a gamer. The direction and side characters are forced and feel flat.
November 8, 2021
Book 3 and going Strong
Another exciting addition to the story, not as fast paced as other stories but it's entertaining, solid, and full of great character, plot, and substance. Keep up the great work!
Another exciting addition to the story, not as fast paced as other stories but it's entertaining, solid, and full of great character, plot, and substance. Keep up the great work!
June 1, 2022
Great read
I recommend this book to all of you fans of litrpg . It fits the bill, you have an awesome ongoing story, great characters, and every once in while a tricky twist. Read it, you'll love it.😎
I recommend this book to all of you fans of litrpg . It fits the bill, you have an awesome ongoing story, great characters, and every once in while a tricky twist. Read it, you'll love it.😎
March 9, 2019
Need the next book
Send more books more and more I wish I could read the next book right now what great series thank
Send more books more and more I wish I could read the next book right now what great series thank
March 26, 2019
Awesome series
I’ve really enjoyed this series and this book was just as good if not better than the first two. Can’t wait for the next book!
I’ve really enjoyed this series and this book was just as good if not better than the first two. Can’t wait for the next book!
April 22, 2019
Level Up
The adventure continues with some dungeon diving. I’m happy that the story is progressing and our MC is finally getting some schooling. Looking forward to book 4
The adventure continues with some dungeon diving. I’m happy that the story is progressing and our MC is finally getting some schooling. Looking forward to book 4
June 23, 2019
Great series
Another great set of books and I can’t wait for more! Gemini and his crew are growing and I am ready to read more.
Another great set of books and I can’t wait for more! Gemini and his crew are growing and I am ready to read more.
December 30, 2019
Good story....good cadence.
This is a good addition to the storyline. Keeps with the canon of the rpg, but adds some interesting twists and turns.
This is a good addition to the storyline. Keeps with the canon of the rpg, but adds some interesting twists and turns.
January 27, 2020
Confusing
I suppose I picked the wrong time of day to read this. It seemed to take too much effort to make sense of it.
I suppose I picked the wrong time of day to read this. It seemed to take too much effort to make sense of it.
January 30, 2020
Better and better
More companions, a dungeon dive, and the story advances. The world is starting to get better fleshed out and it’s a fun read.
More companions, a dungeon dive, and the story advances. The world is starting to get better fleshed out and it’s a fun read.
March 2, 2020
Another great read
Do you like adventure? Do you like the unknown? Do you like escapism into a gameified world? Then this book is for you!
Do you like adventure? Do you like the unknown? Do you like escapism into a gameified world? Then this book is for you!
November 16, 2021
One a day..
I started these just days ago and I have to keep reading... I let my husband get ahead by 3 books but I might over take him.
I started these just days ago and I have to keep reading... I let my husband get ahead by 3 books but I might over take him.
January 29, 2022
Hooked on this series
If the rest of the books are similar in style to the first three I will definitely read all nine.
If the rest of the books are similar in style to the first three I will definitely read all nine.
May 8, 2021
I tried, but I can't stand the MC...
November 4, 2020
One more step up in the story of Enora. If you liked the previous two books, you will find that this one is even better.
May 8, 2020
I keep seeing book 2 when I download to read book 3
Amazing series beautifully portrayed and engaging experience very well written but I keep seeing book 2 after I have downloaded book 3 going to have to get Amazon support to fix the problem. One of the best books I've read this year in the first 2 books really trying to get book 3 but I see book 2 every time it loads book 3.. Keep the amazing series going..
Amazing series beautifully portrayed and engaging experience very well written but I keep seeing book 2 after I have downloaded book 3 going to have to get Amazon support to fix the problem. One of the best books I've read this year in the first 2 books really trying to get book 3 but I see book 2 every time it loads book 3.. Keep the amazing series going..
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