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Pilgrim #4
Pilgrim 4
With new powers come vicious new foes.
Danzen Ravja is determined to rebuild Sunyata and will stop at nothing to accomplish this task. He doesn’t want his demon father’s throne, nor does he want anything to do with his former life as a ruthless assassin for the Diyu Brotherhood.
But his brother, Nomtoi, has other plans.
Jealous of the attention their father pays to Danzen, Nomtoi frees seven of the worst, most demonic beings in existence from the depths of Diyu to thwart Danzen’s quest.
It’s going to take everything Danzen and his companions have to stop the evils his brother has unleashed. Danzen will need to continue cultivating his echo, unlocking new potentials, and he’ll also need to make a decision that could ripple through his life in ways he can’t yet comprehend. Should he risk it all and team up with an old foe, someone cutthroat enough to help Danzen combat anything his brother will throw at him? Or should he play it safe and attempt to stop Nomtoi on his own?
Only time will tell.
Danzen Ravja is determined to rebuild Sunyata and will stop at nothing to accomplish this task. He doesn’t want his demon father’s throne, nor does he want anything to do with his former life as a ruthless assassin for the Diyu Brotherhood.
But his brother, Nomtoi, has other plans.
Jealous of the attention their father pays to Danzen, Nomtoi frees seven of the worst, most demonic beings in existence from the depths of Diyu to thwart Danzen’s quest.
It’s going to take everything Danzen and his companions have to stop the evils his brother has unleashed. Danzen will need to continue cultivating his echo, unlocking new potentials, and he’ll also need to make a decision that could ripple through his life in ways he can’t yet comprehend. Should he risk it all and team up with an old foe, someone cutthroat enough to help Danzen combat anything his brother will throw at him? Or should he play it safe and attempt to stop Nomtoi on his own?
Only time will tell.
- GenresFantasy
422 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 15, 2021
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About the author
Harmon Cooper
143 books369 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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November 17, 2021
The author continues to write excellent books in this series. Which I'm very pleased about as I love every single book that has been released. There is nothing that I thought, ooh, that doesn't quite fit in there. But, yes, I may be a wee bit biased as Harmon Cooper is one of my favourite writers.
Our Pilgrim of the title, Danzen Ravja, is still having difficulties trying to live his life without some person, yokai, or other being jumping out at him. Now that he has decided to rebuild Sunyata - as his mother would've wanted - he needs all the help he can get. Enter Danzen's jealous brother, Nomtoi, who wants to kill him so that he can control him in the afterlife, and take his father's place on the throne. Danzen doesn't even want to rule, but Nomtoi isn't the brightest of buttons and refuses to believe him. Nomtoi is very, very strong and there's just no way our Pilgrim can hope to deal with him on his own. Even worse, Nomtoi has freed seven demons from the pits. Seven chances to kill Danzen. These things could be any one or any thing...
This is a fantastic story with its twisty and turny rollercoaster ride constantly moving up and down, then keeping you right on the edge and holding your breath until you are released and tipped over the top screaming. Once you start this book, I can guarantee that you'll get annoyed if you have to put it down. The fight scenes are really detailed and you really feel like you are in Danzen's shoes. The worldbuilding and cultivation continues to inspire. The characters now feel like my friends, however our (characters' and readers') judgement may be impaired when it comes to certain beings. Can we believe them? Should we? Enjoy!
Our Pilgrim of the title, Danzen Ravja, is still having difficulties trying to live his life without some person, yokai, or other being jumping out at him. Now that he has decided to rebuild Sunyata - as his mother would've wanted - he needs all the help he can get. Enter Danzen's jealous brother, Nomtoi, who wants to kill him so that he can control him in the afterlife, and take his father's place on the throne. Danzen doesn't even want to rule, but Nomtoi isn't the brightest of buttons and refuses to believe him. Nomtoi is very, very strong and there's just no way our Pilgrim can hope to deal with him on his own. Even worse, Nomtoi has freed seven demons from the pits. Seven chances to kill Danzen. These things could be any one or any thing...
This is a fantastic story with its twisty and turny rollercoaster ride constantly moving up and down, then keeping you right on the edge and holding your breath until you are released and tipped over the top screaming. Once you start this book, I can guarantee that you'll get annoyed if you have to put it down. The fight scenes are really detailed and you really feel like you are in Danzen's shoes. The worldbuilding and cultivation continues to inspire. The characters now feel like my friends, however our (characters' and readers') judgement may be impaired when it comes to certain beings. Can we believe them? Should we? Enjoy!
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December 2, 2021Great book
Stellar work once again from Harmon Cooper! Lots of action and adventure, demons and yokai. Looking forward to the next one!
Stellar work once again from Harmon Cooper! Lots of action and adventure, demons and yokai. Looking forward to the next one!
August 22, 2024
I was 75% of the way through this book and was trying to psych myself up to at least finish it when I realised that if you have to do that, then it's probably best that you don't.
The writing has been on the wall for me with this series for a while now, but I've been too stubborn to realise it. After an excellent opening novel that was a character-driven story about an assassin finding peace in an unlikely situation and fighting his hardest to make that way of life permanent, this series has settled into a videogame story rhythm. I'm talking about the kind of story that involves each key plot point branching off into sidequests that delay any meaningful forward progression of the story, but gives the protagonist something to do for a couple of chapters. It's a formula that works in a video game because the experience of playing the game has equal, if not more, importance than the story in video games. In a novel, though, this slows the pacing down in all aspects of the story, and when you only have a story to enjoy, that's not a good thing.
To be fair, there were elements of this story style in book one, but alongside this storytelling method was an absolute truckload of world-building, character introductions, character growth, and basically all of the ingredients that go into telling a good story. In that scenario where so much is happening with every chapter, even when on sidequests, the story is still progressing forward at a meaningful pace, so it's not so much of a bother. After that first book though, this is no longer true, and the series suffers for it.
So overall, I'm going to give this one a 3-star rating. I might have given it a two if I was rating my enjoyment of the story, but I think that mileage will vary on this one based on your storytelling tastes. I'm a story-first kind of reader, wanting to read a well-told story above all else. However, I know some people can just enjoy being part of a world and enjoy it for what it is without needing that story progression. For those readers, this series will hit much harder than it has with me.
The writing has been on the wall for me with this series for a while now, but I've been too stubborn to realise it. After an excellent opening novel that was a character-driven story about an assassin finding peace in an unlikely situation and fighting his hardest to make that way of life permanent, this series has settled into a videogame story rhythm. I'm talking about the kind of story that involves each key plot point branching off into sidequests that delay any meaningful forward progression of the story, but gives the protagonist something to do for a couple of chapters. It's a formula that works in a video game because the experience of playing the game has equal, if not more, importance than the story in video games. In a novel, though, this slows the pacing down in all aspects of the story, and when you only have a story to enjoy, that's not a good thing.
To be fair, there were elements of this story style in book one, but alongside this storytelling method was an absolute truckload of world-building, character introductions, character growth, and basically all of the ingredients that go into telling a good story. In that scenario where so much is happening with every chapter, even when on sidequests, the story is still progressing forward at a meaningful pace, so it's not so much of a bother. After that first book though, this is no longer true, and the series suffers for it.
So overall, I'm going to give this one a 3-star rating. I might have given it a two if I was rating my enjoyment of the story, but I think that mileage will vary on this one based on your storytelling tastes. I'm a story-first kind of reader, wanting to read a well-told story above all else. However, I know some people can just enjoy being part of a world and enjoy it for what it is without needing that story progression. For those readers, this series will hit much harder than it has with me.
July 13, 2022
Another hit
As with the previous novels in this series - the story arc keeps getting better!
The MC and SCs are continuing to grow and change in satisfying ways, both personally and interpersonal.
The world that the MC inhabits is detailed and continuing to grow and expand in its background and inhabitants.
If there is one thing I might be disappointed with - there needs to be a map of this world.
Disclaimer - I received a copy for a review.
As with the previous novels in this series - the story arc keeps getting better!
The MC and SCs are continuing to grow and change in satisfying ways, both personally and interpersonal.
The world that the MC inhabits is detailed and continuing to grow and expand in its background and inhabitants.
If there is one thing I might be disappointed with - there needs to be a map of this world.
Disclaimer - I received a copy for a review.
November 15, 2021
Another good book.
The author continues to go deep in the Asian mythology of the yoki. The world building is extremely well done and very in-depth with lots of character development as the book unfolds. The action scenes are interesting and well written. Overall it was another very entertaining story. I was given a advanced copy of this book for my honest opinion of this book.
The author continues to go deep in the Asian mythology of the yoki. The world building is extremely well done and very in-depth with lots of character development as the book unfolds. The action scenes are interesting and well written. Overall it was another very entertaining story. I was given a advanced copy of this book for my honest opinion of this book.
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November 15, 2021Love the series
Another wonderful Pilgrim book for the series, with so many events and challenges facing our team as they attempt to bring all the remenants together. With so many others coming together in opposition and as lines are drawn then their is so much action and page turning thrills this just highlights what was already a great series.
Another wonderful Pilgrim book for the series, with so many events and challenges facing our team as they attempt to bring all the remenants together. With so many others coming together in opposition and as lines are drawn then their is so much action and page turning thrills this just highlights what was already a great series.
November 15, 2021
Pilgrim4
I can’t tell you how much I enjoy the pilgrim
Books number 4 is packed with action comedy some
Despair and as usual iron resolve you will
Thoroughly enjoy this latest installment!
I can’t tell you how much I enjoy the pilgrim
Books number 4 is packed with action comedy some
Despair and as usual iron resolve you will
Thoroughly enjoy this latest installment!
November 17, 2021
Great story
Excellent continuation of the story, some sad moments but the novel left me feeling like the end of the road is near. Not much I can say without spoilers. If you’ve read the previous three novels and liked them I’m sure you’ll love this one.
Excellent continuation of the story, some sad moments but the novel left me feeling like the end of the road is near. Not much I can say without spoilers. If you’ve read the previous three novels and liked them I’m sure you’ll love this one.
July 28, 2022
Well worth it
Fun, light, and gripping. I just recently stumbled upon lit RPG but ive found it to be a great escape. Ive loved all of pilgrim so far. Just named our new cat neko after jelmay the bakaneko. Thank you to the author.
Fun, light, and gripping. I just recently stumbled upon lit RPG but ive found it to be a great escape. Ive loved all of pilgrim so far. Just named our new cat neko after jelmay the bakaneko. Thank you to the author.
December 14, 2022
Continued greatness
I like the way that each ark of the book is broken down into parts with there own chapters. The journey so far is great. World building and the cultivation system is coming along.
I like the way that each ark of the book is broken down into parts with there own chapters. The journey so far is great. World building and the cultivation system is coming along.
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August 28, 2024The writing quality has not improved and the opening chapters have been tedious for their repetition of key details and general first-draft writing for self rather than readers impression. Time to set this series aside for good, I think.
November 19, 2021
It's fine, same as the previous books. Though I wonder what the author plans next regarding Soko. The character has been inconsistent the past 2 books.
November 21, 2021
Excellent read
Yet another fine book by Harmon Cooper. The Danzen Ravja series is quite good and this book is no exception to that.
Yet another fine book by Harmon Cooper. The Danzen Ravja series is quite good and this book is no exception to that.
November 24, 2021
Epic Continuation!
I love seeing all the adventures that Pilgrim endures! Wonderful upgrades, and plenty of traveling! So many enemies to fight, and so little time!
I love seeing all the adventures that Pilgrim endures! Wonderful upgrades, and plenty of traveling! So many enemies to fight, and so little time!
February 13, 2022
Loved it
This has become one of my favorite reads... I fell in love with the characters and journey. I can t wait until #5.
This has become one of my favorite reads... I fell in love with the characters and journey. I can t wait until #5.
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August 22, 2022
Good next in th series book.
February 15, 2023
This is still a decent enough series. 👍🏽👍🏽
July 14, 2025
Ratings: - 4 stars
April 19, 2022
Author Harmon Cooper keeps amping up the stakes as his epic fantasy series continues. Ex-assassin Pilgrim faces tougher and tougher opponents. Now he's facing the seven greatest evils from Hell. One of them is a half-human, half-demon like him.
But that's not all. Once he retired from killing people, he built friendships, for the first time in his life. Anytime his murderous demon half-brother or his far worse father, the king of hell, want to force him to do something, they merely have to threaten his friends.
In his spare time, he's trying to save the world from hell.
But that's not all. Once he retired from killing people, he built friendships, for the first time in his life. Anytime his murderous demon half-brother or his far worse father, the king of hell, want to force him to do something, they merely have to threaten his friends.
In his spare time, he's trying to save the world from hell.
May 16, 2022
The Pilgrim series really is one of my favourites, it is thoroughly engrossing and like I've mentioned in previous reviews - it reads like an anime, or a mix of a Japanese type Skyrim game. At least in my mind.
This book, has the same failings as the others - namely the decision making of Danzen and crew as well as the superfluous words that the author copies and pastes in almost every passage. They are unnecessary and make the reader out to be stupid - he will list out something that a character is referring to although it is quite clear what they are speaking about.
It also has the good parts that are common in this series. There's plenty of drama, expertly crafted characters and world. Plenty of humour but also some broody soul searching. There's some romance which I abhor, but that is just me not liking romance in books and TV. Lets see what the next 'arc' will bring, there have been quite the developments in this book.
This book, has the same failings as the others - namely the decision making of Danzen and crew as well as the superfluous words that the author copies and pastes in almost every passage. They are unnecessary and make the reader out to be stupid - he will list out something that a character is referring to although it is quite clear what they are speaking about.
It also has the good parts that are common in this series. There's plenty of drama, expertly crafted characters and world. Plenty of humour but also some broody soul searching. There's some romance which I abhor, but that is just me not liking romance in books and TV. Lets see what the next 'arc' will bring, there have been quite the developments in this book.
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