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Disgardium #8
Enemy of the Inferno
After returning to Cali Bottom and the wider world of Disgardium, Alex realizes that the Demonic Games were a vacation compared to the problems he now faces.
He has to help the beta players stuck in the Nether and decide what to do with his friends who ‘betrayed’ him; identify a real traitor and prepare for the citizenship tests; and reach the Inferno to obtain Coals of Hellflame and destroy the Nucleus, whose legates, now free, have gained new powers thanks to the pantheon of dark gods who have joined the Destroying Plague. And as it turns out, there’s more to the third Sleeping God than meets the eye…
He has to help the beta players stuck in the Nether and decide what to do with his friends who ‘betrayed’ him; identify a real traitor and prepare for the citizenship tests; and reach the Inferno to obtain Coals of Hellflame and destroy the Nucleus, whose legates, now free, have gained new powers thanks to the pantheon of dark gods who have joined the Destroying Plague. And as it turns out, there’s more to the third Sleeping God than meets the eye…
629 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 2, 2021
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About the author
Dan Sugralinov
67 books266 followersDan Sugralinov grew up in a small working-class town on the Russian border with Kazakhstan. It’s a miracle he survived his childhood games of hide-and-seek in the surrounding building sites complete with perilous rebar structures and flooded foundation pits.
Ever since he learned to read at the age of five, he couldn’t put a book down. Reluctant to earn himself the name of a conceited nerd, he concentrated on playing soccer which allowed him to become friends with the town’s toughest kids.
In 1995, he graduated with honors, entering the St Petersburg Academy of Engineering and Economics where he studied business creation. He must have done something right because in the years that followed, he first worked on TV and radio just to get the taste of it, then opened his first successful business followed by several more. In between, he started writing and playing video games, winning the St Petersburg Mortal Kombat championship and becoming runner-up for Starcraft and Warcraft 3. He is a 14-times champion in Quake, Quake 2 and Quake 3 as well as the world’s ex-#1 in the World of Warcraft.
In 2004, he wrote his first motivational novella The Bricks which to date has garnered him over 3,000,000 readers online alone.
In 2014, Russia’s leading publishers of business literature Mann, Ivanov & Ferber published a revised and extended edition of his book, The Bricks 2.0.
In 2015, Dan discovered the existence of LitRPG. He devoured everything that had been written in that genre until he finally decided he too could write similar books.
In summer 2017, he published his first book in the subgenre of realRPG: Level Up.
Dan Sugralinov is a consummate gamer, a multiple MMORPG champion and the world’s ex-#1 in the World of Warcraft. He is also a successful businessman and author of books on marketing and business organization. His first LitRPG series Level Up took Russia by storm in 2017. Its English translation is about to be released on Amazon.
Ever since he learned to read at the age of five, he couldn’t put a book down. Reluctant to earn himself the name of a conceited nerd, he concentrated on playing soccer which allowed him to become friends with the town’s toughest kids.
In 1995, he graduated with honors, entering the St Petersburg Academy of Engineering and Economics where he studied business creation. He must have done something right because in the years that followed, he first worked on TV and radio just to get the taste of it, then opened his first successful business followed by several more. In between, he started writing and playing video games, winning the St Petersburg Mortal Kombat championship and becoming runner-up for Starcraft and Warcraft 3. He is a 14-times champion in Quake, Quake 2 and Quake 3 as well as the world’s ex-#1 in the World of Warcraft.
In 2004, he wrote his first motivational novella The Bricks which to date has garnered him over 3,000,000 readers online alone.
In 2014, Russia’s leading publishers of business literature Mann, Ivanov & Ferber published a revised and extended edition of his book, The Bricks 2.0.
In 2015, Dan discovered the existence of LitRPG. He devoured everything that had been written in that genre until he finally decided he too could write similar books.
In summer 2017, he published his first book in the subgenre of realRPG: Level Up.
Dan Sugralinov is a consummate gamer, a multiple MMORPG champion and the world’s ex-#1 in the World of Warcraft. He is also a successful businessman and author of books on marketing and business organization. His first LitRPG series Level Up took Russia by storm in 2017. Its English translation is about to be released on Amazon.
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August 15, 2021I would like to clarify about the plot of the 8th book. It ends without completing the arc because the 8th and 9th books are parts of the same book. Due to the large size, Enemy of the Inferno had to be divided into two volumes. It was the same with the 4th and 5th, 6th and 7th books.
Sorry if this book didn't live up to your expectations.
Sorry if this book didn't live up to your expectations.
April 22, 2022
Combined review for books 1-9 as I read them all before writing the review:
Certainly an interesting setting, both the world outside as well as the game. Sugralinov has setup and interesting and a little frighteningly plausible future where ai and robotics has progressed to the point to make most humans unnecessary. To keep people busy, and give them work, they've created a ubiquitous online game that people are required to play for a certain amount of time each day when their young, and when their older they can earn money through. Most people are just wage slaves though, restricted to pointless mining or other menial jobs. This book focuses on he higher echelons and the MC doing his best to raise the poorer people's standard of living.
A lot of questions are starting to rise about not just the game but the nature of actual reality as some things seem to bleed through. There's a bit of SOMA happening at one point too. All and all very engaging and I can't wait for more.
Certainly an interesting setting, both the world outside as well as the game. Sugralinov has setup and interesting and a little frighteningly plausible future where ai and robotics has progressed to the point to make most humans unnecessary. To keep people busy, and give them work, they've created a ubiquitous online game that people are required to play for a certain amount of time each day when their young, and when their older they can earn money through. Most people are just wage slaves though, restricted to pointless mining or other menial jobs. This book focuses on he higher echelons and the MC doing his best to raise the poorer people's standard of living.
A lot of questions are starting to rise about not just the game but the nature of actual reality as some things seem to bleed through. There's a bit of SOMA happening at one point too. All and all very engaging and I can't wait for more.
August 5, 2021
“This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
I am not going to share my reasoning, thoughts on the book, or any opinions that would influence your decision to read it. I am simply saying that I liked it. I would like you to read it and make your own decision. After all, you are a much better judge of what you will like than anyone here.
I will happily discuss the book with you on Goodreads if you are so inclined. As always, I am open to debates and arguments, but also vain enough to seek acknowledgement, so feel free to roast me or applaud my efforts. Either is acceptable, because if you are paying attention to me then you are at least considering the book. And THAT my friends is exactly why you see my comments here.
Cheers
I am not going to share my reasoning, thoughts on the book, or any opinions that would influence your decision to read it. I am simply saying that I liked it. I would like you to read it and make your own decision. After all, you are a much better judge of what you will like than anyone here.
I will happily discuss the book with you on Goodreads if you are so inclined. As always, I am open to debates and arguments, but also vain enough to seek acknowledgement, so feel free to roast me or applaud my efforts. Either is acceptable, because if you are paying attention to me then you are at least considering the book. And THAT my friends is exactly why you see my comments here.
Cheers
August 10, 2021
A bit slow but still amazing
A bit also paced in my eyes when reading this but it still contained all the fun and excitement as the other books. Our MC returns from the demonic games but already has to deal the piling problems which arise either from the destroying plague or hes feeling towards hes friends and there betrayal and return to him, all before he makes hes way into the inferno where he learns that a whole new system regulates the world with something called chao a replacement of management where it is measured by stars instead of levels. Scyth in order to achieve hes goal has to learn how to fight as a demon and move up the ranks to get to the capital city where he can find the coals.
A bit also paced in my eyes when reading this but it still contained all the fun and excitement as the other books. Our MC returns from the demonic games but already has to deal the piling problems which arise either from the destroying plague or hes feeling towards hes friends and there betrayal and return to him, all before he makes hes way into the inferno where he learns that a whole new system regulates the world with something called chao a replacement of management where it is measured by stars instead of levels. Scyth in order to achieve hes goal has to learn how to fight as a demon and move up the ranks to get to the capital city where he can find the coals.
September 9, 2021
2/3 of the book is just finishing the last book
It honestly seems several points that he's just trying to get the word count up because he's writing about pointless things a good chunk of the time. And then when you finally get going with the storyline of what's.......well what's supposed to be the main plot line of this book It just ends. Author decided to make a book out of a side campaign and now he's no longer in control of the pacing of the book.
It honestly seems several points that he's just trying to get the word count up because he's writing about pointless things a good chunk of the time. And then when you finally get going with the storyline of what's.......well what's supposed to be the main plot line of this book It just ends. Author decided to make a book out of a side campaign and now he's no longer in control of the pacing of the book.
February 19, 2022
I received a review copy of this book.
I guess the story had to be told, but to be honest, this book was nowhere as good as the previous books in the series. A lot of wandering around, fighting with other soldiers, and generally being rather mondane, despite the circumstances he found himself in. I'm sure the next book(s) will be more interesting. Really didn't enjoy this one very much, but I'm guessing it laid the groundwork for some interesting things to come.
I guess the story had to be told, but to be honest, this book was nowhere as good as the previous books in the series. A lot of wandering around, fighting with other soldiers, and generally being rather mondane, despite the circumstances he found himself in. I'm sure the next book(s) will be more interesting. Really didn't enjoy this one very much, but I'm guessing it laid the groundwork for some interesting things to come.
August 10, 2021
Noo Don't stop now!
I love it! A fantastic read cover to cover. You are killing me with your cliff hanging! I already pre ordered the next book!
I love it! A fantastic read cover to cover. You are killing me with your cliff hanging! I already pre ordered the next book!
August 12, 2021
Lazy ending
I’m not a fan of cliff hangers and especially not bad ones. The story is good but I just felt like this time this entry in the series was telephoned in.
I’m not a fan of cliff hangers and especially not bad ones. The story is good but I just felt like this time this entry in the series was telephoned in.
September 3, 2021
I think Dan forgot the end was coming…
And suddenly had to end the book, because that was a rather lame cliffhanger at the end. Otherwise, interesting read.
And suddenly had to end the book, because that was a rather lame cliffhanger at the end. Otherwise, interesting read.
October 28, 2021
a good addition
Overall well written and The inferno story arc is a fun addition. If you have read the rest get excited for this one.
Overall well written and The inferno story arc is a fun addition. If you have read the rest get excited for this one.
January 27, 2022
Yep....things are moving forward :) Still fun to read :)
July 16, 2022
Solid
This book keeps up a good pace throughout, and I never felt bored reading what was coming next. Well done
This book keeps up a good pace throughout, and I never felt bored reading what was coming next. Well done
November 27, 2023
Another good book in the series.
December 9, 2023
Ahhhhhh!
I am happy to see the other sides view of the demon side. There are always two sides to a story.
I am happy to see the other sides view of the demon side. There are always two sides to a story.
August 29, 2021
Still got it
Can’t wait for the next one although this one seems to kind of end abruptly. I like when we get to see completely new areas
Can’t wait for the next one although this one seems to kind of end abruptly. I like when we get to see completely new areas
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