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Death's Mantle #3
Death's Mantle 3
Everything is about to change for Lucian North.
With a series of death dates looming, Lucian needs to get creative to save his brother and his family. He will have to call upon his friends and former foes to get the job done, which will open him up to more complications, Lucian plunging head first into issues that have been plaguing the Progenies of Light and Death for thousands of years. Lucian will have to get creative, and there will come a point where he will have to get ruthless.
The sudden passing of someone close to him leaves Lucian in a tailspin, only exacerbated by a confession he’s made that rocks the very foundation he is building. Picking up the pieces, Lucian has no other choice but to move forward, to level up once and for all, and to kill the parasite that plagues his brother and has extended itself to his family, or lose it all. Because that is what is at stake here.
With one false move, Lucian risks not only his family, not only the lives of those he cares for in the spiritual realm, but also his very existence.
Death’s Mantle is a dark fantasy LitRPG series written by Harmon Cooper, the best-selling GameLit author of Way of the Immortals , House of Dolls , Cherry Blossom Girls , The Feedback Loop , and Monster Hunt NYC . It was inspired by the anime Parasyte , the comic book series Sandman and Spawn, On a Pale Horse , and the Tibetan Book of the Dead . This is the third and final book in the series.
With a series of death dates looming, Lucian needs to get creative to save his brother and his family. He will have to call upon his friends and former foes to get the job done, which will open him up to more complications, Lucian plunging head first into issues that have been plaguing the Progenies of Light and Death for thousands of years. Lucian will have to get creative, and there will come a point where he will have to get ruthless.
The sudden passing of someone close to him leaves Lucian in a tailspin, only exacerbated by a confession he’s made that rocks the very foundation he is building. Picking up the pieces, Lucian has no other choice but to move forward, to level up once and for all, and to kill the parasite that plagues his brother and has extended itself to his family, or lose it all. Because that is what is at stake here.
With one false move, Lucian risks not only his family, not only the lives of those he cares for in the spiritual realm, but also his very existence.
Death’s Mantle is a dark fantasy LitRPG series written by Harmon Cooper, the best-selling GameLit author of Way of the Immortals , House of Dolls , Cherry Blossom Girls , The Feedback Loop , and Monster Hunt NYC . It was inspired by the anime Parasyte , the comic book series Sandman and Spawn, On a Pale Horse , and the Tibetan Book of the Dead . This is the third and final book in the series.
477 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 22, 2020
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About the author
Harmon Cooper
143 books367 followersHarmon Cooper is the author of over sixty fantasy works. His bestselling series include Pilgrim, War Priest, Cowboy Necromancer, and Tokens and Towers.
His series, The Feedback Loop, is one of the earlier GameLit works first published in 2015. An earphone award winner for the series Death's Mantle, Harmon won the LitRPG/GameLit Audiobook of the Year award for Sacred Cat Island, narrated by Legends and Lattes author Travis Baldree.
Harmon write progression fantasy, cultivation fantasy, and LitRPG/GameLit.
His series, The Feedback Loop, is one of the earlier GameLit works first published in 2015. An earphone award winner for the series Death's Mantle, Harmon won the LitRPG/GameLit Audiobook of the Year award for Sacred Cat Island, narrated by Legends and Lattes author Travis Baldree.
Harmon write progression fantasy, cultivation fantasy, and LitRPG/GameLit.
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May 25, 2020
If you've followed this series from the start, you are in for a treat. If you haven't read it, please don't start here as you'll spoil everything for yourself. This was an action-packed, twisty-turny, intelligent, emotive explosion of a finale.
I adored this series and, if I am honest, I wondered how the author was going to tie-up all the stories and little details. I really shouldn't have worried, as they were done to my complete satisfaction (and THAT is saying something, as I am NOT easily pleased), and finished absolutely beautifully too.
As this is Harmon Cooper I am talking about, the characters are full to bursting (particularly Lucian), the storylines are excellent, and the reader is able to 'feel' his love for his family and his 'angel', his courage to stand up for what is right, his frustration and heartbreak at his family's new death date, and the seemingly indestructibility of his brother's parasite.
The author writes stories in which we can see the parallels in our 'real world' of 2020. These are well done and completely sound in my mind. I was very close to tears many, many times. Thank you, Mr Cooper, for this fantastic series. I'm very sad that it has ended, but I'm very happy that I have read and enjoyed it.
I chose an eARC of this book, which I then voluntarily read and honestly reviewed. All opinions are my own.
I adored this series and, if I am honest, I wondered how the author was going to tie-up all the stories and little details. I really shouldn't have worried, as they were done to my complete satisfaction (and THAT is saying something, as I am NOT easily pleased), and finished absolutely beautifully too.
As this is Harmon Cooper I am talking about, the characters are full to bursting (particularly Lucian), the storylines are excellent, and the reader is able to 'feel' his love for his family and his 'angel', his courage to stand up for what is right, his frustration and heartbreak at his family's new death date, and the seemingly indestructibility of his brother's parasite.
The author writes stories in which we can see the parallels in our 'real world' of 2020. These are well done and completely sound in my mind. I was very close to tears many, many times. Thank you, Mr Cooper, for this fantastic series. I'm very sad that it has ended, but I'm very happy that I have read and enjoyed it.
I chose an eARC of this book, which I then voluntarily read and honestly reviewed. All opinions are my own.
April 17, 2023
Čím je kniha naivnejšia, tým som sarkastickejší. Teraz (možno) nebudem. Celá séria sa dá opísať veľmi jednoducho: zomrel som - som Smrť a zabíjam...väčšinou parazitov (stále mi dajú po papuli, mám na to vrany, robotov a trojnožky, aby ma bránili, vedia trafiť parazitov do oka a tým ich zabiť, ja to väčšinou neviem, preto dostávam po papuli, aj keď technicky viem, ako na to) a po pár dňoch som majster sveta, čo vie všetko lepšie ako stároční Smrťovia - väčšinu z nich po dvoch týždňoch premôžem - bijem sa s Anjelmi (stále dokola), nikto nevyhráva, ale je to akčné - staviam zbrane (viem si ich vymyslieť zo vzduchu, ale kvôli naťahovaniu strán sa tvárim, že ich staviam) - keď nestaviam zbrane, vymýšľam kávu, čokoládu, pizzu (nemusím jesť, ale strany treba niečím nahnať) - keď už neviem, aké zbrane postaviť (všetci sú bez laserov a techniky silnejší ako ja, ale ja mám robota, ktorého síce stále rozbijú, ale mám ho), tak sa hrám počítačové hry (ešte som nezažil knihu, kde je 8 x 3-5 strán venovaných tomu, ako postava hrá počítačovú hru, alebo sa jej o tom sníva). Ešte že som si túto sériu nekúpil, škoda peňazí. Ups, asi som bol sarkastický. A aby som nezabudol, na striedačku s týmto všetkým dorazím 25x na pláž a 20x skontrolovať brata. Toľko cestovania. Síce sa viem teleportovať kamkoľvek, aj do pivnice, kde je brat väčšinu času, ale vždy sa teleportujem na jeho dvor. Som ucho, ale vidím parazitov, ktorých ostatní Smrťovia väčšinou nevidia a hoci je to môj takmer hlavný nepriateľ, za celú sériu sa nedozviem, prečo to tak je. A vlastne ani prečo trápia ľudí a anjelom je to jedno. A keď mi dôjdu nápady a nechce sa mi cestovať na bratov dvor, na konci si vymyslím vojnu Smrťákov proti Anjelom, ktorú zastavím jednou vetou a ktorú konšpiračne podporuje niekto z úzadia, hoci zabudnem vyriešiť, kto by to mohol byť. Tak toto boli v skratke tri knihy dokolečka dokola a moja najdlhšia recenzia.
June 20, 2024
I picked up the Omnibus version, so I was kindof committed to finishing the series, even though many of my gripes were present in the first and second books.
I will start with some positives: I always give a finished series +1 stars since having a conclusion is somewhat rare nowadays. The third star is entirely based on the world itself being somewhat interesting to read about (e.g. - Unique concept/Magic-like system).
Now for the bad... I really don't have nice words to say about the characters, their overall development, the romance, etc. So I am just gonna say it bluntly. This didn't work and it read like a teenager/shut-in describing his idolized fantasy woman, the number of times everybody just decided to play video games was "at best" an unnecessary distraction from the main story for padding, and "at worst" cringe-inducing cutscenes that served to make the MC appear more childish.
So here we have a MC that is mid twenties and acts like a teenager (heart condition, yada yada)... And somehow this dude wooed an angel that has lived through multiple lifetimes, has experienced extreme hardships during several of them, and probably understands herself enough to recognize what she actually values in a partner? Like... Pizza, videogames, and abject lies of ommision is pretty much the only thing that has really changed between the 2-3rd book regarding their relationship... and somehow she falls desperately in love!!! Bleh... *throws hands in the air*
W.e. - Honestly wish goodreads had correctly labeled this as YA before I had the misfortune of picking it up. I really don't like YA.
I will start with some positives: I always give a finished series +1 stars since having a conclusion is somewhat rare nowadays. The third star is entirely based on the world itself being somewhat interesting to read about (e.g. - Unique concept/Magic-like system).
Now for the bad... I really don't have nice words to say about the characters, their overall development, the romance, etc. So I am just gonna say it bluntly. This didn't work and it read like a teenager/shut-in describing his idolized fantasy woman, the number of times everybody just decided to play video games was "at best" an unnecessary distraction from the main story for padding, and "at worst" cringe-inducing cutscenes that served to make the MC appear more childish.
So here we have a MC that is mid twenties and acts like a teenager (heart condition, yada yada)... And somehow this dude wooed an angel that has lived through multiple lifetimes, has experienced extreme hardships during several of them, and probably understands herself enough to recognize what she actually values in a partner? Like... Pizza, videogames, and abject lies of ommision is pretty much the only thing that has really changed between the 2-3rd book regarding their relationship... and somehow she falls desperately in love!!! Bleh... *throws hands in the air*
W.e. - Honestly wish goodreads had correctly labeled this as YA before I had the misfortune of picking it up. I really don't like YA.
June 26, 2020
Death's Mantle continues it's unusual take on Death with battles against parasites, angels, and even other Deaths. This is a fun, entertaining, and quirky series with Game Lit elements. Definitely adult/ mature readers only though (the high schoolers would probably enjoy it, but it's got lots of violence, sexual content, and language).
This is book 3, so read the first two books first. It works better that way.
I received a complimentary advance copy of this book. This is my honest and voluntary review.
This is book 3, so read the first two books first. It works better that way.
I received a complimentary advance copy of this book. This is my honest and voluntary review.
October 9, 2020
Moving
This series resonated with me. I have family who suffer with addiction. Depression. Anger. . . Could the things that torment us be some kind of demonic entity? Dose Devine intervention come in the form of a person passed on fighting to save other's? Who knows but what a brilliant way to look at this ugly truth.
This series resonated with me. I have family who suffer with addiction. Depression. Anger. . . Could the things that torment us be some kind of demonic entity? Dose Devine intervention come in the form of a person passed on fighting to save other's? Who knows but what a brilliant way to look at this ugly truth.
October 20, 2021
Really fun series!!
Okay, I'm just going to admit it. I got very caught up in this series. At first, the characters seemed a little two dimensional, but once they story got started good that changed completely. I found myself caring deeply about the characters. You owe it to yourself to read this series.
Okay, I'm just going to admit it. I got very caught up in this series. At first, the characters seemed a little two dimensional, but once they story got started good that changed completely. I found myself caring deeply about the characters. You owe it to yourself to read this series.
January 18, 2022
I really enjoyed these 3 books. I always leave a review for a series rather than an individual book. I loved the creative idea's behind Lucian's powers and how a child of the 21st century would actually use these abilities compared to someone born many years ago. I can only imagine how different some Deaths would be in a few hundred years! Awesome idea's, Thanks for the good read Harmon Cooper.
May 29, 2020
More please
Loved it. I would love to read more of these. It was fun. Adding fantasy and a gamer world was perfect. I would enjoy seeing these same characters again if you decide to write anymore.
Loved it. I would love to read more of these. It was fun. Adding fantasy and a gamer world was perfect. I would enjoy seeing these same characters again if you decide to write anymore.
December 28, 2020
Great!
Terrific read. Wonderful conception and storytelling. I really enjoyed these books and the way death and life were portrayed. Hopefully you will write some books about the other characters and their history.
Terrific read. Wonderful conception and storytelling. I really enjoyed these books and the way death and life were portrayed. Hopefully you will write some books about the other characters and their history.
July 9, 2020
A great series...Deserves a great ending,and it was!! Thanks for the fun read,MR COOPER!
July 19, 2020
Great
Original story line very well written and barely (like one of two) spelling errors
Definitely worth a read go team harmon!
Original story line very well written and barely (like one of two) spelling errors
Definitely worth a read go team harmon!
September 7, 2020
Excellent end to the series
Closing up the series we have a book that keeps to its earlier books full of great characters and fun, action, and feeling. Well done
Closing up the series we have a book that keeps to its earlier books full of great characters and fun, action, and feeling. Well done
February 21, 2021
Epic Conclusion!
Wow!! I love the way this trilogy played out! It's been quite the journey for angels and demons alike! I love the conclusion!
Wow!! I love the way this trilogy played out! It's been quite the journey for angels and demons alike! I love the conclusion!
April 29, 2021
This book reminds you to cherish your family.
This book gave me the feels, which you know for this genre is pretty impressive. I couldn’t help but root for Lucian the whole time.
This book gave me the feels, which you know for this genre is pretty impressive. I couldn’t help but root for Lucian the whole time.
September 24, 2023
Not the most exciting ending, but satisfying nonetheless. 👍🏽👍🏽
January 5, 2025
A good conclusion to the series.
July 11, 2025
this was a very good read.
May 30, 2020
Halo Reaper
This book was phenomenal, easily best in series. The new weapons was a blast literally. It’s like a shooter/love story
This book was phenomenal, easily best in series. The new weapons was a blast literally. It’s like a shooter/love story
May 12, 2023
This third book surpasses other 2 with its wild action sequences and love life of the protagonist. All the things Lucian was facing has been tied perfectly in this book. From his brothers problems to dark and light worlds colliding with each other. This was an action-packed from the first page till the end. Characters in the story are placed very very carefully and defined to the perfection.
I would like to thank author for such amazing trilogy. I'll definitely miss this series.
I would like to thank author for such amazing trilogy. I'll definitely miss this series.
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