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Nothing but Bones #1
Nothing but Bones
After the exodus of all life, our galaxy is left empty and desolate.
But in the absence of life, undead energy surges.
Millennia after the last humans fled the galaxy only the dead are left to roam the earth.
On this barren wasteland, Solus awakens. With no memories or even a personality, he is cast into a dangerous world.
He will need to learn fast if he is to keep his new existence, for he is not alone.
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Post-apocalyptic, Undead, Sci-fi, LitRPG
But in the absence of life, undead energy surges.
Millennia after the last humans fled the galaxy only the dead are left to roam the earth.
On this barren wasteland, Solus awakens. With no memories or even a personality, he is cast into a dangerous world.
He will need to learn fast if he is to keep his new existence, for he is not alone.
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Post-apocalyptic, Undead, Sci-fi, LitRPG
- GenresLitrpg
464 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 8, 2020
About the author
John Carrarn
16 books22 followersJ. Carrarn is a forty-year-old husband, and father of one who lives in the Netherlands. Most of the day, he sits behind a computer, solving software problems. For over thirty years, he has been spending his free time reading whatever fantasy and sci-fi he could get his hands on, from Tolkien to Dan Simons’ Hyperion. If he wasn’t reading, he was playing fantasy and sci-fi games.
Nowadays, the time he doesn’t read or write books, he spends with his wife and son, hits the gym, or cooks Italian food.
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Nowadays, the time he doesn’t read or write books, he spends with his wife and son, hits the gym, or cooks Italian food.
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
June 17, 2020
If I'm being completely honest, I don't usually go in for game-lit, it's not really my cup of tea. I find the stat lists and gaming terminology tedious, it breaks the immersion. That, however, is not the case here. I am happy to say that I quite enjoyed this book. It is light on the aforementioned stat lists and terminology and the story is well thought out and paced.
The concept of a long dead civilizations liberated undead servants, who are now free to find their own destiny amongst the ashes was especially appealing. The world-building in particular is skillfully done. And hey, If what you're looking for is action and epic battle scenes, this has you covered.
Definitely a recommended read for fans of apocalyptic science fiction, fantasy and game-lit.
The concept of a long dead civilizations liberated undead servants, who are now free to find their own destiny amongst the ashes was especially appealing. The world-building in particular is skillfully done. And hey, If what you're looking for is action and epic battle scenes, this has you covered.
Definitely a recommended read for fans of apocalyptic science fiction, fantasy and game-lit.
July 7, 2021
An interesting twist on the genre
I wasnt too sure about this at first. I mean, a sentient skeleton in a dead world didnt really strike me as a great premise. I was happily surprised though! Our MC, Solus, goes through a lot of growth over the course of the book. And while there are a few times in the story that I was a little "ehh" about some of the minor points, overall it was a fun read. Definitely picking up book 2. I'm very curious to see how Solus and the others evolve in the next book!
I wasnt too sure about this at first. I mean, a sentient skeleton in a dead world didnt really strike me as a great premise. I was happily surprised though! Our MC, Solus, goes through a lot of growth over the course of the book. And while there are a few times in the story that I was a little "ehh" about some of the minor points, overall it was a fun read. Definitely picking up book 2. I'm very curious to see how Solus and the others evolve in the next book!
June 14, 2020
Bone town
Rating: 4/5
Pretty good undead litrpg. Main Character is slightly OP but most of the powers given to the undead seemed to be overpowered in some regard. Some of the fight scenes seemed repetitive so I found myself putting down the book at certain points but that wasn’t an indication of bad writing...just natural lull points. I would read the next book if it was a book 2.
Cover: 3/5
Narration: N/A
Favorite Line: N/A
Rating: 4/5
Pretty good undead litrpg. Main Character is slightly OP but most of the powers given to the undead seemed to be overpowered in some regard. Some of the fight scenes seemed repetitive so I found myself putting down the book at certain points but that wasn’t an indication of bad writing...just natural lull points. I would read the next book if it was a book 2.
Cover: 3/5
Narration: N/A
Favorite Line: N/A
October 19, 2023
No es la primera historia que leo donde el personaje principal es un esqueleto o un "no muerto"(undead).
Sin embargo en esta historia ya no hay seres humanos en la Tierra. Se desarrolla millones de años en el futuro y al parecer no hay seres vivos, ni siquiera plantas. La historia mas parece una obra de ciencia ficción que de fantasía.
Primero de una serie de tres.
Sin embargo en esta historia ya no hay seres humanos en la Tierra. Se desarrolla millones de años en el futuro y al parecer no hay seres vivos, ni siquiera plantas. La historia mas parece una obra de ciencia ficción que de fantasía.
Primero de una serie de tres.
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July 4, 2020
Book one
Mistakes: I didn’t find any, but I found the story to be rather dry at times.
Plot: Humans have abandoned earth, don’t worry though. The undead have taken their place.
Characters: Found it hard to connect with anyone.
6/10
Mistakes: I didn’t find any, but I found the story to be rather dry at times.
Plot: Humans have abandoned earth, don’t worry though. The undead have taken their place.
Characters: Found it hard to connect with anyone.
6/10
July 5, 2020
Gave up
I only read 10% of this book but gave up. Starting the MC out solo just made things incredibly boring. I did not delve deeply into this book so other reviews may have better insight.
I only read 10% of this book but gave up. Starting the MC out solo just made things incredibly boring. I did not delve deeply into this book so other reviews may have better insight.
June 17, 2020
an amazing book
this book was fantastic and one of the biggest things about it is tht it is loooooooong and now im done
this book was fantastic and one of the biggest things about it is tht it is loooooooong and now im done
June 30, 2020
Solid book all round.
A little dry to start but once it gets going it sweeps you up. The end is a bit abrupt but hopefully the next one will balance out a bit better.
A little dry to start but once it gets going it sweeps you up. The end is a bit abrupt but hopefully the next one will balance out a bit better.
June 30, 2020
Awesome!
A very enjoyable read. The premise of the story is both compelling and original. Thank you for your efforts! Look forward to the next.
A very enjoyable read. The premise of the story is both compelling and original. Thank you for your efforts! Look forward to the next.
July 13, 2020
Persevere
It takes a couple of chapters to get used to the concept but once it gets going it’s a good story. Hopefully there will be book 2.
It takes a couple of chapters to get used to the concept but once it gets going it’s a good story. Hopefully there will be book 2.
August 5, 2020
I enjoyed it
It was worth the price.but, I will not be getting the next one as it's not to my taste wish you the best of luck my friend.
It was worth the price.but, I will not be getting the next one as it's not to my taste wish you the best of luck my friend.
May 17, 2021
This is unique
A skeleton is awakened into consciousness in a devastated world with an array of possible futures and self manifestations. Try it!
A skeleton is awakened into consciousness in a devastated world with an array of possible futures and self manifestations. Try it!
September 10, 2020
It's fine, but nothing unique
This reads like it was a web serial, or should have been. The plot doesn't have a specific rhythm or flow to it and the characters are extremely one-dimensional. The beginning was interesting and caught my attention, but once the societal aspect emerged I enjoyed it much less.
This reads like it was a web serial, or should have been. The plot doesn't have a specific rhythm or flow to it and the characters are extremely one-dimensional. The beginning was interesting and caught my attention, but once the societal aspect emerged I enjoyed it much less.
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