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High Table Hijinks #3
Land of Drunken Pharaohs
The Hunt reborn. A killer on the loose. Dry mysteries in pour taste.
Marcus, the new Huntsman of the Wild Hunt, has just had his first job shoved into his lap by one of the High Table Council. Someone—or some thing—is dropping the mangled bodies of supernatural creatures into the streets of Cairo.
The High Table staff in the sandy city have been scrambling to sus out the perpetrator before their cover is blown to the Normies. Now, traveling back to the same continent where he found Galaxy, they also have a chance to figure out what happened to the cat. That’s not a chance to be missed.
The sands may change, shift, and hide a great deal, but the Hunt is on the prowl in the land of Drunken Pharaohs.
Marcus, the new Huntsman of the Wild Hunt, has just had his first job shoved into his lap by one of the High Table Council. Someone—or some thing—is dropping the mangled bodies of supernatural creatures into the streets of Cairo.
The High Table staff in the sandy city have been scrambling to sus out the perpetrator before their cover is blown to the Normies. Now, traveling back to the same continent where he found Galaxy, they also have a chance to figure out what happened to the cat. That’s not a chance to be missed.
The sands may change, shift, and hide a great deal, but the Hunt is on the prowl in the land of Drunken Pharaohs.
- GenresFantasyUrban Fantasy
307 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2021
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April 13, 2022
While it didn't really hit the high note that I half-expected it to, the third book in the trilogy was still a satisfying read.
I'm not quite sure I appreciated the whole reveal that Marcus was . I liked him better the way he was. Plus, Galaxy being Galaxy, the potential was all there anyway.
Even so, the battles and adventures, even with the OP help of the mantle of the Huntsman, were pretty cool.
I'm still satisfied.
I'm not quite sure I appreciated the whole reveal that Marcus was . I liked him better the way he was. Plus, Galaxy being Galaxy, the potential was all there anyway.
Even so, the battles and adventures, even with the OP help of the mantle of the Huntsman, were pretty cool.
I'm still satisfied.
December 1, 2021
KU Review
This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
As the title says this is a review for Kindle Unlimited and as such is a reflection of my enjoyment of the book and in no way reflects cost to value analysis. I hate trying to define my enjoyment and describe facets of it that would appeal to someone else. It is simply not my style. But for the sake of those fishing for clues:
Character development: very good
Game elements: minimal
Harem elements: none yet, but he keeps flirting with the idea
Tone: good blend of seriousness and humor in a modern supernatural setting - took me a bit to recognize the tie in to his other series. Nice touch.
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
This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
As the title says this is a review for Kindle Unlimited and as such is a reflection of my enjoyment of the book and in no way reflects cost to value analysis. I hate trying to define my enjoyment and describe facets of it that would appeal to someone else. It is simply not my style. But for the sake of those fishing for clues:
Character development: very good
Game elements: minimal
Harem elements: none yet, but he keeps flirting with the idea
Tone: good blend of seriousness and humor in a modern supernatural setting - took me a bit to recognize the tie in to his other series. Nice touch.
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
October 10, 2021
Book three
Mistakes: Honestly I can't call this litrpg. Not even light litrpg. You only see stats once. No real loot either.
Plot: A lot of nothing. Sure they learned a lot and killed some bad guys. They even rescued one of the djinn, however they had to immediately turn her to stone. Yes they got paid for finding the killer. That is pay, not loot.
Characters: Thankfully we didn't have to waste time on any sex.
5/10 either more stats or lots more loot, or more of both.
Mistakes: Honestly I can't call this litrpg. Not even light litrpg. You only see stats once. No real loot either.
Plot: A lot of nothing. Sure they learned a lot and killed some bad guys. They even rescued one of the djinn, however they had to immediately turn her to stone. Yes they got paid for finding the killer. That is pay, not loot.
Characters: Thankfully we didn't have to waste time on any sex.
5/10 either more stats or lots more loot, or more of both.
October 13, 2021
Great continuation
Loved how much the series has progressed, while the second book took place in another world this book took place on Earth and u got to see how the fantasy world enveloped the modern world. Loved how the the huntsman power has progressed as well as how each character own story have progressed. Each time you get answer or part of an answer, you get more questions. Can't wait to read more
Loved how much the series has progressed, while the second book took place in another world this book took place on Earth and u got to see how the fantasy world enveloped the modern world. Loved how the the huntsman power has progressed as well as how each character own story have progressed. Each time you get answer or part of an answer, you get more questions. Can't wait to read more
October 6, 2021
On the Hunt once more
Chris has done it again, bringing us another amazing tale to take us from these trying times.
The pacing and story drive were perfect, along with the wild left turns brought by Chris, himself.
All this makes "Land of Drunlen Pharaohs" a fantastic addition to an already wonderful series
Chris has done it again, bringing us another amazing tale to take us from these trying times.
The pacing and story drive were perfect, along with the wild left turns brought by Chris, himself.
All this makes "Land of Drunlen Pharaohs" a fantastic addition to an already wonderful series
December 30, 2021
More hijinks at The Table and beyond.
Third book in the series and the crossover with Chris John’s previous series is now explicit. Curious if there will be more or if it mostly incidental.
There felt like a few logic jumps and jarring transitions. But overall nice way to push forward the story and add some new elements.
Third book in the series and the crossover with Chris John’s previous series is now explicit. Curious if there will be more or if it mostly incidental.
There felt like a few logic jumps and jarring transitions. But overall nice way to push forward the story and add some new elements.
October 8, 2021
Well Chris did it again.
This is a great series tying back into his first series. So if you are behind, I would recommend catching up quick! And if you haven't started the series yet.. go now.
This is a great series tying back into his first series. So if you are behind, I would recommend catching up quick! And if you haven't started the series yet.. go now.
February 7, 2024
Great mystery!
This was a quick read and seemed more of a bridge between major arcs. Marcus got some answers but even more questions about himself and Galaxy. I’m looking forward to continuing the adventure.
This was a quick read and seemed more of a bridge between major arcs. Marcus got some answers but even more questions about himself and Galaxy. I’m looking forward to continuing the adventure.
October 8, 2021
It just keeps getting better!
Another engaging installment, you won’t be able to put it down. This series is exactly what LitRPG should strive to be.
Another engaging installment, you won’t be able to put it down. This series is exactly what LitRPG should strive to be.
October 10, 2021
I really enjoyed this book. I look forward to the next I. The series. The MCs is gaining in strength and the support characters are developing nicely.
October 18, 2021
Woot great book.
Really wanted to know what happened to the rest of the marines.
That was a let down.
I bet I know who was in the brig
Really wanted to know what happened to the rest of the marines.
That was a let down.
I bet I know who was in the brig
October 24, 2021
Arguably better than the Axe Druid series. Who am I kidding? It's not, but on the same high level...
November 9, 2021
Very good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like LitRPG and progression type of.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like LitRPG and progression type of.
November 18, 2021
good
I’m really enjoying this series, I really think that the world building is interesting and the characters entertaining. Looking forward to the next book.
I’m really enjoying this series, I really think that the world building is interesting and the characters entertaining. Looking forward to the next book.
May 3, 2022
As good as this series is so far, there is an epicness that it is lacking. Def glad to get King Zack more in the mix, I need to know how his story turns out. 👍🏾👍🏾
December 7, 2022
Edit:
Second pass in 2022
Still quite enjoyable, especially when doing a relisten. The nits below didn't bother me as much but I was also coming into this remembering some of the weaker points ahead of time so they didn't bother me.
I still love the type of world and the method for how the magical and non magical world's integrate and the allusions to the origin of all things.
Will recommend as a fun read
Original below from mid 2021
Rating is more of a 3.5 but let's get the good stuff first
More shenanigans for the team as they get used to being in the wild hunt. More information on Galaxy's background, Zeke/Chris, and the hunt for Arden's family continues.
I did have some issues with this book:
1: there seemed to be a focus at the beginning on doing a "the story so far" but a at least 1 time in the book (this one stands out I think there was one more) things are brought up out of context that were also not in the recap e.g. some experiment with the weapon named Reaper (may have been explained in this book but didn't find it in the 5 mins surrounding the mention) ;
Second: to the timespan, even with magic involved and the stuff they've all been through doesn't seem believable (even with the suspension of disbelief for the story as a whole) be the end of this book it's revealed that the entirety of the MCs knowledge of this world has taken place in a couple of weeks. The relationships , and I'm pretty sure the number of sleeps described don't track with that timeframe.
{I'd recommend retconning this to a couple of months}
Overall still fun but those nits were quite annoying
Second pass in 2022
Still quite enjoyable, especially when doing a relisten. The nits below didn't bother me as much but I was also coming into this remembering some of the weaker points ahead of time so they didn't bother me.
I still love the type of world and the method for how the magical and non magical world's integrate and the allusions to the origin of all things.
Will recommend as a fun read
Original below from mid 2021
Rating is more of a 3.5 but let's get the good stuff first
More shenanigans for the team as they get used to being in the wild hunt. More information on Galaxy's background, Zeke/Chris, and the hunt for Arden's family continues.
I did have some issues with this book:
1: there seemed to be a focus at the beginning on doing a "the story so far" but a at least 1 time in the book (this one stands out I think there was one more) things are brought up out of context that were also not in the recap e.g. some experiment with the weapon named Reaper (may have been explained in this book but didn't find it in the 5 mins surrounding the mention) ;
Second: to the timespan, even with magic involved and the stuff they've all been through doesn't seem believable (even with the suspension of disbelief for the story as a whole) be the end of this book it's revealed that the entirety of the MCs knowledge of this world has taken place in a couple of weeks. The relationships , and I'm pretty sure the number of sleeps described don't track with that timeframe.
{I'd recommend retconning this to a couple of months}
Overall still fun but those nits were quite annoying
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