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The Realms #6
Chaos Rising
Book 6 of the Bestselling Epic LitRPG series The Realms.
Even the gods fear the rise of chaos.
WAR IS COMING TO THE REALMS, and only Gryph and the power of his Godhead can prevent the apocalypse. With his loyal NPC Lex at his side, Gryph races to rescue a spy with information critical to the survival of his people.
A spy who happens to be Gryph’s younger sister.
But when an unknown foe rips Gryph from the Realms, Lex must lead a rag-tag bunch of companions to find the one man who can get Gryph back.
Their quest has barely begun, when Lex discovers that the Princes of Chaos have turned their malevolent eyes on the Mortal Realms. And where their gaze falls, destruction follows.
Can Lex and his allies prevent an extra-dimensional invasion in time to save Gryph? Or will chaos rise?
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LitRPG/GameLit is genre that incorporates gaming elements from tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder with epic RPG video games like The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim and MMO’s like World of Warcraft and sets them in a fantasy or science fiction setting. It generally has leveling, skill progressions, crafting and base building. If you’re new to LitRPG or GameLit, then The Realms is the perfect place to start. Prepare to lose sleep. You have been warned.
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The Realms - An Epic LitRPG/GameLit Fantasy Series. Suggested Reading Order
Barrow King The Lost City Killing Time Dead Must Die (A Side Quest) Scourge of Souls The Forsaken God Chaos Rising Ravaged Land (Coming in 2020)396 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 27, 2019
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About the author
C.M. Carney
20 books244 followersAfter reading an editorial claiming Dungeons and Dragons drove kids to worship dark forces in the sewers, C.M. Carney's mother immediately bought it for him. He was ten, and it's probably a good thing he was afraid of sewers. Since then he has been obsessed with reading, writing and playing all things fantasy and science fiction.
After spending nearly two decades working as a creative executive for an animation and SFX studio, C.M. decided to pursue his lifelong dream of writing and publishing novels and short stories.
He writes sci-fi, fantasy and LitRPG that run the gamut from epic to humorous. His first novel Barrow King: Book One of The Realms was published in February 2018 and has become a #1 Bestseller in Norse and Viking Myths and Legends and a #1 Bestseller in Role Playing and Fantasy Games.
He loves hearing from fans, like minded thinkers and anyone else who shares his dislike of sewers.
Facebook Group: C.M. Carney's Book Room (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15527...)
Email: chris@cmcarneywrites.com.
Website: www.cmcarneywrites.com. Keep up with new releases, other news and the occasional freebies.
After spending nearly two decades working as a creative executive for an animation and SFX studio, C.M. decided to pursue his lifelong dream of writing and publishing novels and short stories.
He writes sci-fi, fantasy and LitRPG that run the gamut from epic to humorous. His first novel Barrow King: Book One of The Realms was published in February 2018 and has become a #1 Bestseller in Norse and Viking Myths and Legends and a #1 Bestseller in Role Playing and Fantasy Games.
He loves hearing from fans, like minded thinkers and anyone else who shares his dislike of sewers.
Facebook Group: C.M. Carney's Book Room (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15527...)
Email: chris@cmcarneywrites.com.
Website: www.cmcarneywrites.com. Keep up with new releases, other news and the occasional freebies.
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March 23, 2020
This book was a slog. While it does, eventually, advance the main plot, it is just an excuse to spend time with the "F" team. Lex is great when he is nonexistent in a book, but this is Lex central. The whole book is just "I shouldn't be the leader." Even better is that no one SHOULD be following him. It's like making the royal ass wiper king because the old king is out of town.
There was a great story coming on Gryph/Finn's real world interactions, but instead we got this drivel as the mainline book. AFTER this book, he started writing interludes in this world, which is what this book is.
The better way to read this book is to just go "Gryph get's back from the real world and no one you know died", and save yourself the mental anguish of getting through this book.
If you really want to know what Smellify is, please read on, but it won't be worth it.
There was a great story coming on Gryph/Finn's real world interactions, but instead we got this drivel as the mainline book. AFTER this book, he started writing interludes in this world, which is what this book is.
The better way to read this book is to just go "Gryph get's back from the real world and no one you know died", and save yourself the mental anguish of getting through this book.
If you really want to know what Smellify is, please read on, but it won't be worth it.
December 29, 2019
450 pages of Lex. Sorry but this book barely moved the story forward and the MC was nowhere to be found. I love this series but please don’t do anymore Lex only books. The first one was bad enough.
September 30, 2020
Good follow up on an enjoyable series
Great continuation of the driving quest of the series with a GIANT twist in that the main hero (Gryph) has been kidnapped so his band of heroes are a side quest to rescue him. The fact that the Gryph is not present and the group is being led by Lex is slightly off putting but the story his action packed as usual. I’ve quickly read the first six books of this series and looking forward to the next but am having trouble finding any news on its publication.
Great continuation of the driving quest of the series with a GIANT twist in that the main hero (Gryph) has been kidnapped so his band of heroes are a side quest to rescue him. The fact that the Gryph is not present and the group is being led by Lex is slightly off putting but the story his action packed as usual. I’ve quickly read the first six books of this series and looking forward to the next but am having trouble finding any news on its publication.
January 5, 2020
Great book for supporting cast
Love the series and the author does a great job of progressing the story line while balancing the character progression. That being said, Gryph is my favorite and without him I can’t give 5 stars. Eagerly awaiting the next book so we can unravel the mystery that has been artfully left to tantalize the readers.
Love the series and the author does a great job of progressing the story line while balancing the character progression. That being said, Gryph is my favorite and without him I can’t give 5 stars. Eagerly awaiting the next book so we can unravel the mystery that has been artfully left to tantalize the readers.
December 1, 2019
Good read.
It's a good story, and what I was afraid would happen after the cliffhanger ending of book 5. We got a Lex story, that leaves us hanging on what exactly happens to Gryph. It continues the story well but I still want to know Gryph's story.
It's a good story, and what I was afraid would happen after the cliffhanger ending of book 5. We got a Lex story, that leaves us hanging on what exactly happens to Gryph. It continues the story well but I still want to know Gryph's story.
December 22, 2019
A little different
This was a bit of a slog for me. Although it advanced the main story it does so without its main character. Made it feel like another side quest. Looking forward to the next
This was a bit of a slog for me. Although it advanced the main story it does so without its main character. Made it feel like another side quest. Looking forward to the next
December 13, 2019
Alert
I hate trying to write reviews because there are really only pass/fail results for me. Did I make it all the way through? Yes? 5 stars. No? There would be nothing here to read. In all fairness, if an author holds my attention from page one to the end, they’ve done their job. Anything less than 5 stars is petty criticism from someone incapable of even doing the job let alone doing a better one.
So in respect for the author and their work, I am going to start pasting this along with a generic review I found somewhere. “This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
Cheers
I hate trying to write reviews because there are really only pass/fail results for me. Did I make it all the way through? Yes? 5 stars. No? There would be nothing here to read. In all fairness, if an author holds my attention from page one to the end, they’ve done their job. Anything less than 5 stars is petty criticism from someone incapable of even doing the job let alone doing a better one.
So in respect for the author and their work, I am going to start pasting this along with a generic review I found somewhere. “This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
Cheers
October 14, 2023
wow.
Ok I have to be brutally honest here. Compared to the other books preceding…this book sucked. I almost put it down and moved on to another series. It was difficult to complete and finish reading this, to put in mildly… Most people reading these books are looking for Gryff…not the really annoying Lex. This entire book seemed like a bullshit tribute to the few Lex fans out there. It also seemed like it was pushed, the entire storyline smelled of a contractual obligation to pump a book out. I do not recommend.
Ok I have to be brutally honest here. Compared to the other books preceding…this book sucked. I almost put it down and moved on to another series. It was difficult to complete and finish reading this, to put in mildly… Most people reading these books are looking for Gryff…not the really annoying Lex. This entire book seemed like a bullshit tribute to the few Lex fans out there. It also seemed like it was pushed, the entire storyline smelled of a contractual obligation to pump a book out. I do not recommend.
July 18, 2020
Chaos was a battle that didn’t really become relevant until later in the books, and by choosing to do that I didn’t take it as seriously. I do wish there was some notice or observation of chaos in Barrow King so that I could feel like I could observe the creatures from the very beginning. Nonetheless, the way they consume anyone’s mentality is interesting and something that could use some further delving into.
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April 5, 2023
great story, mistakes though
This book and story are great, I really enjoyed it. The book was a little different since the main protagonist was not present most of the book but still good. It had plenty of grammatical and punctual errors though like it was rushed potentially. Still has a great time reading it!
This book and story are great, I really enjoyed it. The book was a little different since the main protagonist was not present most of the book but still good. It had plenty of grammatical and punctual errors though like it was rushed potentially. Still has a great time reading it!
September 1, 2023
Mr. Carney is certainly growing as an author. The story itself is great. Like how we started focusing more directly on some different characters. My only issue is that those characters all have the same thoughts as Griff. WWGD is essentially their mantra. Also in Books 5 specifically started getting a little out of hand with the prompts again.
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November 29, 2019
Fun read, albeit chaotic...
Bit of a joke there, but it was a fun read. I like following Lex as a main character, so it was good to see his perspective throughout the novel.
I hope the next one follows Gryph again, but I had fun with Lex in this one.
Bit of a joke there, but it was a fun read. I like following Lex as a main character, so it was good to see his perspective throughout the novel.
I hope the next one follows Gryph again, but I had fun with Lex in this one.
December 22, 2019
Great addition
It’s an interesting addition to the book series, honestly my least favorite, but still continues the story. I’m excited about how it ended and what is to come in the next adventure.
It’s an interesting addition to the book series, honestly my least favorite, but still continues the story. I’m excited about how it ended and what is to come in the next adventure.
January 16, 2020
A well written addition
This book builds upon all the lore and world building that the prior books started, adding in all the usual fun, humor, magic, and great characters, leading to an excellent read. Cant wait to see where it goes next!
This book builds upon all the lore and world building that the prior books started, adding in all the usual fun, humor, magic, and great characters, leading to an excellent read. Cant wait to see where it goes next!
February 16, 2020
Slow to start, but worth the read.
This book was slow going for me in the beginning. But, it picked up the flow and ended amazingly. I am looking forward to the next installment.
This book was slow going for me in the beginning. But, it picked up the flow and ended amazingly. I am looking forward to the next installment.
March 15, 2020
Best Thus far
Enough twists to give you whiplash ... With more ups and downs than a rollercoaster ...
Lex becomes so much more and his mostly crew ... So much better ...
Thank you for this one ... Next !!! 😁😁😁
Enough twists to give you whiplash ... With more ups and downs than a rollercoaster ...
Lex becomes so much more and his mostly crew ... So much better ...
Thank you for this one ... Next !!! 😁😁😁
May 5, 2020
Meandering
Way off track, no longer interested in the rest of the series. Lex is the worst “leader” ever, not worth trying to sort through. Miraculous saves against all odds with no good reason for it over and over.
Way off track, no longer interested in the rest of the series. Lex is the worst “leader” ever, not worth trying to sort through. Miraculous saves against all odds with no good reason for it over and over.
May 7, 2020
I really do love these books. They have a great sense of humor (a requirement for my favorite books these days), an interesting story, good world building, and unique voices for each character. They're fun, smart, and interesting.
June 27, 2020
I thought this was a bit of a dud. I enjoyed the previous Lex book, but he was boring in this one and his one-liners were crap. And why do we have to constantly be told how bad everything smells? Surely chaos would sometimes smell nice, by random chance.
November 17, 2021
focus returns to Lex
The story shifts back to Lex with the rest of the party, all striving to find their lost leader. Things go awry - of course.
Small annoyance that the ebook had a couple clipped sentences.
The story shifts back to Lex with the rest of the party, all striving to find their lost leader. Things go awry - of course.
Small annoyance that the ebook had a couple clipped sentences.
November 26, 2021
A great book
Taking the main character out from the entire book seemed foolish and weird and then it worked to perfection. This book was amazing and vastly increased my appreciation for the other characters. Let’s go!!
Taking the main character out from the entire book seemed foolish and weird and then it worked to perfection. This book was amazing and vastly increased my appreciation for the other characters. Let’s go!!
December 6, 2019
A good book
Was a bit tough for me to get through and i also absolutely hated the ending with the cabal with 0 story behind it. Book is told through lex for the entire story.
Was a bit tough for me to get through and i also absolutely hated the ending with the cabal with 0 story behind it. Book is told through lex for the entire story.
January 26, 2020
Slow start, good finish
The beginning of this book was a bit slow to get some momentum going, narratively speaking, but once the plot picked up I was hooked. Good read!
The beginning of this book was a bit slow to get some momentum going, narratively speaking, but once the plot picked up I was hooked. Good read!
May 2, 2020
Couldn’t put doe
Love this series! I have been reading a lot of Lit rpg books and this series has been amazing. Read it.
Love this series! I have been reading a lot of Lit rpg books and this series has been amazing. Read it.
May 4, 2020
I am really enjoying this series.
October 12, 2021
Great series
Enjoying the books! A couple of chapters (6 & 29) have been truncated slightly but not by much. Looking forward to the next book.
Enjoying the books! A couple of chapters (6 & 29) have been truncated slightly but not by much. Looking forward to the next book.
April 7, 2022
Epic
Cool characters and story, some bad language and violence. Chaos creatures try to invade and the heroes blow up the portal.
Cool characters and story, some bad language and violence. Chaos creatures try to invade and the heroes blow up the portal.
April 17, 2025
A great entry however be warned the cliffhanger from the end of the last one doesn't quite get resolved
June 18, 2022
The book was okay but I felt the story has started to provide a groundhog day feel.
September 30, 2020
The two novels with Lex as the main character are definitely my LEAST favorite of the six... 'Chaos Rising is just somewhat better than that other one...
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