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Pilgrim #6
Pilgrim 6
A former assassin. A forbidden knowledge. The ultimate quest.
Danzen Ravja never was the type to feel as if he'd figured it all out. Yet as his group heads west to collect Sunyata remnants with the hopes of using them to rebuild a fallen heaven, Danzen at least assumes that he is on the right path.
But fate has other plans for the former assassin, especially after Danzen comes into contact with a fallen angel who knows more about rebuilding Sunyata than he's letting on.
To accomplish the tasks set out for him, from collecting mysterious relics to combating the Seven Evils unleashed by his demonic brother, Danzen is going to have to rely on the cultivated power through his echo. How far can he push it? Will he reach the point where he can dissolve the stone?
The final Evils are going to challenge Danzen in a way that he's yet to be challenged, requiring his strength, his focus, and his cunning to stop them from killing his companions.
Fatal mistakes will be made if he isn't careful.
Pilgrim is a bestselling progression fantasy/cultivation series inspired by the Witcher books and games, John Wick films, the Inuyasha anime, the Preacher comics, and the movie Yojimbo.
Danzen Ravja never was the type to feel as if he'd figured it all out. Yet as his group heads west to collect Sunyata remnants with the hopes of using them to rebuild a fallen heaven, Danzen at least assumes that he is on the right path.
But fate has other plans for the former assassin, especially after Danzen comes into contact with a fallen angel who knows more about rebuilding Sunyata than he's letting on.
To accomplish the tasks set out for him, from collecting mysterious relics to combating the Seven Evils unleashed by his demonic brother, Danzen is going to have to rely on the cultivated power through his echo. How far can he push it? Will he reach the point where he can dissolve the stone?
The final Evils are going to challenge Danzen in a way that he's yet to be challenged, requiring his strength, his focus, and his cunning to stop them from killing his companions.
Fatal mistakes will be made if he isn't careful.
Pilgrim is a bestselling progression fantasy/cultivation series inspired by the Witcher books and games, John Wick films, the Inuyasha anime, the Preacher comics, and the movie Yojimbo.
- GenresFantasy
461 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 24, 2022
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About the author
Harmon Cooper
146 books372 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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July 28, 2022
Jelmay gets some power.
Overall it was another good installment in the series. The yoki continue to get me searching on the Internet about them. In many ways the yoki remind me of the show Grimm that always had me looking up the lore about the different creatures in the series. The book had a lot of reflection in it as the MC seems to struggle with himself at times. I was provided an advance copy of the book for my unbiased review.
Overall it was another good installment in the series. The yoki continue to get me searching on the Internet about them. In many ways the yoki remind me of the show Grimm that always had me looking up the lore about the different creatures in the series. The book had a lot of reflection in it as the MC seems to struggle with himself at times. I was provided an advance copy of the book for my unbiased review.
July 31, 2022
Pilgrim 6 by Harmon Cooper. Any anime fan will appreciate this storyline. The myths turned real are far eastern and unrecognizable to most of those not up on anime. I, being in that “most” category, had to learn as I went while Harmon painted a picture of an assassin that wants to, basically, rebuild heaven (Sunyata for you anime folks). One great feature that Harmon gives in this series is a recap of what has happened in the previous books. Especially helpful when you have read many books between your last Pilgrim story or to remind you of the far eastern terminology. This series has really grown on me. Book 6 finds the protagonist becoming vastly more powerful, more deadly than any human could ever be. It could be because he is half-demon, but really it’s his unrelenting need to be constantly improving, to be ready for anything. And his powers are seemingly becoming god-like. Unfortunately, anything in this reality can be very, very dangerous. How can an halfbreed restore balance to the earth? He will need help, and he’ll get it (bakeneko, kitsune, and all kinds of other yokai). But will it be enough? The road is very long and his journey is just starting but this particular assassin will succeed or die trying. I am already jonesing for the last in the series, book 7. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
July 26, 2022
Another classic work from the pen of Harmon Cooper. This series just gets better and better.
I love the way that each book more deeply explores Danzen's echo cultivation and how he utilises this. At times this feels spiritual and emotional. He's coming on beautifully, but he's still not strong enough to meet his half-brother and full-demon, Nomtoi, in battle over their mutual father's Diyu throne. Not that he wants the throne anyway, although his late mother and others thought that being inside Diyu would be the best way to rebuild Sunyata. Danzen's personal jury is still out on that one...
The Seven Evils set free by Nomtoi are sure to drop in when Danzen least expects them - however these have a certain artistic flair about them - and there are appearances from old Yokai, new Yokai, sect members, clan members, ex-classmates, ex-teachers, old enemies, new enemies, old friends, new friends, and we say "goodbye" to an old acquaintance. The fight scenes are exquisite.
As you would expect from this author, the writing and world building are superb. Overall, an excellent book, and an incredible continuing series. I LOVE IT! Roll on book seven!
I love the way that each book more deeply explores Danzen's echo cultivation and how he utilises this. At times this feels spiritual and emotional. He's coming on beautifully, but he's still not strong enough to meet his half-brother and full-demon, Nomtoi, in battle over their mutual father's Diyu throne. Not that he wants the throne anyway, although his late mother and others thought that being inside Diyu would be the best way to rebuild Sunyata. Danzen's personal jury is still out on that one...
The Seven Evils set free by Nomtoi are sure to drop in when Danzen least expects them - however these have a certain artistic flair about them - and there are appearances from old Yokai, new Yokai, sect members, clan members, ex-classmates, ex-teachers, old enemies, new enemies, old friends, new friends, and we say "goodbye" to an old acquaintance. The fight scenes are exquisite.
As you would expect from this author, the writing and world building are superb. Overall, an excellent book, and an incredible continuing series. I LOVE IT! Roll on book seven!
January 20, 2023
Each book explores Danzen's echo cultivation more and how he utilises this. However, he's still not strong enough to meet his half-brother and full-demon, Nomtoi, in battle over their father's throne in Diyu. Not that Danzen wants the throne anyway, although his late mother and others thought that being inside Diyu would be the best way to rebuild Sunyata. Danzen's personal jury is still out on that one...
The Seven Evils set free by Nomtoi are sure to drop in when Danzen least expects them - however these have a certain artistic flair about them - and there are appearances from old Yokai, new Yokai, sect members, clan members, ex-classmates, ex-teachers, old enemies, new enemies, old friends, new friends, and we say "goodbye" to an old acquaintance. The fight scenes are exquisite.
Harmon’s world building and writing skills are brilliant. Each time I think it’s the best book ever, and then he publishes the next. Hope this series goes on for a long while.
The Seven Evils set free by Nomtoi are sure to drop in when Danzen least expects them - however these have a certain artistic flair about them - and there are appearances from old Yokai, new Yokai, sect members, clan members, ex-classmates, ex-teachers, old enemies, new enemies, old friends, new friends, and we say "goodbye" to an old acquaintance. The fight scenes are exquisite.
Harmon’s world building and writing skills are brilliant. Each time I think it’s the best book ever, and then he publishes the next. Hope this series goes on for a long while.
July 26, 2022
Strength to Strength
Our hero just seems to get better and better as he fights against a seemingly unstoppable barage of enemies. This particular book was even better as I enjoyed the increasing distances from our usual valley and the different variety of areas and further yokai we are discovering.
Not sure how many more we have to go as the world just seems to deepen the further we get engrossed into it. Some great character development and surprises especially in this one that i enjoyed immensely.
Our hero just seems to get better and better as he fights against a seemingly unstoppable barage of enemies. This particular book was even better as I enjoyed the increasing distances from our usual valley and the different variety of areas and further yokai we are discovering.
Not sure how many more we have to go as the world just seems to deepen the further we get engrossed into it. Some great character development and surprises especially in this one that i enjoyed immensely.
July 26, 2022
This is a great series. I keep thinking Pilgrim can't get any better and then it does. Love the action, the characters and the world with a real hell and possible heaven to restore. Cooper keeps the action going and the secrets coming. Love Danzen's friends and maybe a few enemies. I have learned a lot about yokai as well. Now I can understand some of my kids' remarks about their anime stories. I really do enjoy this series.
May 21, 2025
Getting worse.
Basically the dynamics are the same in every book and it is not surprising to see fewer and fewer reviews as the story goes on. The writing could use an editor as there are several passages that are badly written. The MC ,the strong silent type, is not that developed, and both he and his surrounding cast are boringly predictable, the bakeneko in particular.
Basically the dynamics are the same in every book and it is not surprising to see fewer and fewer reviews as the story goes on. The writing could use an editor as there are several passages that are badly written. The MC ,the strong silent type, is not that developed, and both he and his surrounding cast are boringly predictable, the bakeneko in particular.
July 31, 2022
Blood guts gore.
The traveling in this series of books reminds me of the chapters in the book "Das Boot" where the sailors spent the majority of time doing nothing. Danzen and his increased power is becoming more dramatic and exciting in the battle sequences.
The traveling in this series of books reminds me of the chapters in the book "Das Boot" where the sailors spent the majority of time doing nothing. Danzen and his increased power is becoming more dramatic and exciting in the battle sequences.
April 25, 2023
As the story of Pilgrim progresses, the more entrenched in the story I become. This book moves faster than the previous two, which is great. More character building and world building. New enemies, and a father who wants his sons past to become his hallmark to succeed him as the ruler of Daiyu.
July 28, 2022
Loved it
Another great read. Tons of action and yokai goodness. Of course jelmay the shape changer is back as well to help
Another great read. Tons of action and yokai goodness. Of course jelmay the shape changer is back as well to help
August 6, 2022
Another awesome read.
Mr. Cooper continues to weave a compelling storyline. I cannot wait for the next book. I just wish it would be published tomorrow!
Mr. Cooper continues to weave a compelling storyline. I cannot wait for the next book. I just wish it would be published tomorrow!
August 12, 2022
Good next installment
This is a good next installment in this series. Looks like I'll have to get the next one too. I have to see this to the end.
This is a good next installment in this series. Looks like I'll have to get the next one too. I have to see this to the end.
February 21, 2023
This is still a decent series. 👍🏽👍🏽
March 11, 2023
Good series so far. I will continue this series
August 15, 2022
Author Harmon Cooper keeps his hero, Pilgrim, also known as Danzen, busy fighting ever greater adversaries. Each of the seven evils released from hell is more powerful than the last and he barely defeated the last one. Three evils remain.
This is aside from the assassin contract on his life, and his former assassin partner, who has allied herself with him, but isn't trustworthy. Then they begin finding actual artifacts necessary to rebuild heaven. Each one is defended by angels more powerful than Pilgrim.
His mission of rebuilding Heaven keeps getting sidetracked by rescuing people and cities he cares about. How will he manage?
Read and find out.
This is aside from the assassin contract on his life, and his former assassin partner, who has allied herself with him, but isn't trustworthy. Then they begin finding actual artifacts necessary to rebuild heaven. Each one is defended by angels more powerful than Pilgrim.
His mission of rebuilding Heaven keeps getting sidetracked by rescuing people and cities he cares about. How will he manage?
Read and find out.
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