Viridian Gate Online: Cataclysm, Crimson Alliance, The Jade Lord

Viridian Gate Online #1-3

by James A. Hunter

If the destruction of Earth and extinction of humanity were imminent, how far would you go to survive? Would you kill your body to save your mind?

Jack Mitchel is willing to risk everything to survive the apocalypse— including his essential humanity. 

An EMT in 2042 San Diego, Jack knows he won't survive the impact of the massive asteroid hurtling towards Earth. After all, he's not one of the handful of lucky lottery winners scheduled for rescue. But he did luck into a NexGenVR capsule, which means Jack can risk a one-way trip to the virtual reality world of Viridan Gate Online, a completely immersive online multiplayer fantasy role-playing game, or RPG. 

The transition to Viridian Gate Online (V.G.O) is irreversible, and will kill Jack's corporeal form. And once players transition fully into the world of V.G.O., the risks aren't over—from cutthroat fellow players to greedy developers eager to replicate the wealth discrepancies of Earth in virtual reality, V.G.O. is just as dangerous as the 'real world' was. If Jack can’t game the system, he’s going to be trading in a quick death for a long, brutal one…

LitRPG books combine tropes and themes from role-playing games with sci-fi and fantasy elements to tell a unique story that's exciting and super-relevant to today's world. Jack's adventures in a cutthroat virtual reality fantasy world will grip fans of Blackmirror, Ready Player One, and The Stormlight Archive alike. With over 200,000 copies sold, this is one series you don't want to miss!

Included in this box set:

Cataclysm (VGO Book 1)

Crimson Alliance (VGO Book 2)

The Jade Lord (VGO Book 3)

Genres: Fantasy

768 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 9, 2019

About the author

James Hunter is a full-time ink slinger, a member of SFWA, and the bestselling author of Vigil Bound, Rogue Dungeon, Shadowcroft Academy, Bibliomancer (The Completionist Chronicles Expanded Universe), and the litRPG epic Viridian Gate Online! In addition to writing, James also runs Shadow Alley Press, an industry leader that specializes in publishing LitRPG, Fantasy, and selection Science Fiction.

James is a former Marine Corps Sergeant, combat veteran, and pirate hunter (seriously). He’s also a member of The Royal Order of the Shellback—’cause that’s totally a real thing. And a spaceship captain, can’t forget that. Okay … the last one probably isn’t true. When not writing or spending time with family, James occasionally finds time to eat and sleep.

Find out more about James Hunter at www.ShadowAlleyPress.com

Reviews

[Sarah Graesyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great books, premier LitRPG: but editing errors

I love this series and it is truly a LitRPG treasure however there are several editing errors throughout it that could have been easily caught with some more careful editing that had me having to put the book down for a little bit so that I could step away and remember that I was reading for pleasure and not for my job as a professional editor.

[Colin Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed these. The story develops at a good pace as each book goes along and definitely leaves you wanting more.

[Stephen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun series

This is a great series where your class is as perfect for you as possible, but the new world isn't quite as perfect as your class. With twists and turns and one inside contact and one nice act can completely change everything. Even the little things count on big ways here in VGO.

[Noah Sturdevant · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite LitRPG/GameLit series

James has found a way to make a game world real, for the characters and for us. Choices have consequences, but the books don’t forget to include the fun of living in a game.