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In the System #6
The Return
The next book of the series! The Choice (In the System Book #7) LitRPG
The preparations are complete and the chess pieces have been placed on the board. Ivan Susanin and the other players are returning to the Celestial City of Sar, the destroyed goblin capital, in the final battle for the Altar and the legacy of the Great Y. These events will decide whether Earth survives this war or becomes yet another world ground down by the System. Defeat is unacceptable, but the chance of victory is slim.
Although the goblins are vulnerable to firearms, the undead hordes know no fear and seem endless, unlike the store of ammunition. There are deserters among the Earthlings, while emissaries of foreign gods force their way through the thinning barrier.
The allies must act quickly, but the mutual trust is gone. After all, only one god can gain the power of the Great Y and become the head of the Pantheon. Ivan has his own thoughts on the matter. The beacon he had once placed in the center of the city still works. The alliance he is part of imposes certain obligations, but also allows him to act as he sees fit. It is a chance to reach the temple first and make a Choice. For the sake of humanity and for his own benefit.
The preparations are complete and the chess pieces have been placed on the board. Ivan Susanin and the other players are returning to the Celestial City of Sar, the destroyed goblin capital, in the final battle for the Altar and the legacy of the Great Y. These events will decide whether Earth survives this war or becomes yet another world ground down by the System. Defeat is unacceptable, but the chance of victory is slim.
Although the goblins are vulnerable to firearms, the undead hordes know no fear and seem endless, unlike the store of ammunition. There are deserters among the Earthlings, while emissaries of foreign gods force their way through the thinning barrier.
The allies must act quickly, but the mutual trust is gone. After all, only one god can gain the power of the Great Y and become the head of the Pantheon. Ivan has his own thoughts on the matter. The beacon he had once placed in the center of the city still works. The alliance he is part of imposes certain obligations, but also allows him to act as he sees fit. It is a chance to reach the temple first and make a Choice. For the sake of humanity and for his own benefit.
397 pages, Hardcover
Published July 11, 2023
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About the author
Petr Zhgulyov
19 books13 followersAlthough an avid reader from an early age, Petr had never tried to write a book himself until he began his IT studies. This is when he discovered Russia’s biggest online writing community, Samizdat. His first book received a warm welcome from his online readership and Petr even got a letter from a traditional publisher showing interest in his book. But when Petr accepted their proposal, he didn’t receive a reply. He never heard from them again.
A few years later, already an IT professional, Petr wrote another book and sent the manuscript out to publishers. This time, it was rejected. In those days, writers were only considered “proper authors” if they worked with traditional publishers; all others were branded as amateurs.
For the next five years, Petr didn’t write much but did a lot of reading instead. That’s why the arrival of the new genre of LitRPG, followed by RealRPG, immediately piqued his interest. A few more years down the road, and Petr realized it was probably the right moment to get back into writing. If it didn’t work now, then he’d call it a day.
By then, Russia had seen the arrival of online writing portals which allowed authors to sell their books directly to their readers, bypassing traditional publishing houses. Petr quit his day job and started a new book. This time it was RealRPG. Readers immediately noticed his City of Goblins, leaving thousands of comments and positive rankings. The following installments consolidated his success, securing the new series’ place among the leaders of the new genre.
They say that three is a charm – it certainly was for Petr, who can now pursue his passion for writing full time. And now you too have a unique opportunity to read his books in other languages.
A few years later, already an IT professional, Petr wrote another book and sent the manuscript out to publishers. This time, it was rejected. In those days, writers were only considered “proper authors” if they worked with traditional publishers; all others were branded as amateurs.
For the next five years, Petr didn’t write much but did a lot of reading instead. That’s why the arrival of the new genre of LitRPG, followed by RealRPG, immediately piqued his interest. A few more years down the road, and Petr realized it was probably the right moment to get back into writing. If it didn’t work now, then he’d call it a day.
By then, Russia had seen the arrival of online writing portals which allowed authors to sell their books directly to their readers, bypassing traditional publishing houses. Petr quit his day job and started a new book. This time it was RealRPG. Readers immediately noticed his City of Goblins, leaving thousands of comments and positive rankings. The following installments consolidated his success, securing the new series’ place among the leaders of the new genre.
They say that three is a charm – it certainly was for Petr, who can now pursue his passion for writing full time. And now you too have a unique opportunity to read his books in other languages.
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June 9, 2024
I received a review copy of this book.
The Return is book number 6 in this series, and if you've liked the other books in the series, then this one should be no exception. There's a whole lot of fighting going on, though there's not a whole lot new skills introduced in this one, though there are a few. There's the attempt to take over a temple, but that's still ongoing when the book ends (I don't think I'm spoiling anything with that reveal), and the main character is learning all kinds of new things the undead in the city can/are willing to do to win. It's a book that doesn't progress the story a whole lot, but it does provide a whole lot of background information, along with a boatload of strategy used by both the undead, and the current players trying to complete the mission. It's worth the read if you're enjoying the series up to this point.
The Return is book number 6 in this series, and if you've liked the other books in the series, then this one should be no exception. There's a whole lot of fighting going on, though there's not a whole lot new skills introduced in this one, though there are a few. There's the attempt to take over a temple, but that's still ongoing when the book ends (I don't think I'm spoiling anything with that reveal), and the main character is learning all kinds of new things the undead in the city can/are willing to do to win. It's a book that doesn't progress the story a whole lot, but it does provide a whole lot of background information, along with a boatload of strategy used by both the undead, and the current players trying to complete the mission. It's worth the read if you're enjoying the series up to this point.
July 14, 2023
Book six
I received an ARC of this book in order to check for translation errors from Russian to English.
I felt like some of the excitement has been lost from this series. That doesn't mean it wasn't good. It was. I feel like there are just some missed opportunities to do more with the cards and world building. Could have maybe gone deeper with the political aspects.
I did send in a list of mistakes that I found. I'm hoping that they got fixed before publishing. If not I'm sure they will be soon.
7/10 Still looking forward to the next book!
I received an ARC of this book in order to check for translation errors from Russian to English.
I felt like some of the excitement has been lost from this series. That doesn't mean it wasn't good. It was. I feel like there are just some missed opportunities to do more with the cards and world building. Could have maybe gone deeper with the political aspects.
I did send in a list of mistakes that I found. I'm hoping that they got fixed before publishing. If not I'm sure they will be soon.
7/10 Still looking forward to the next book!
March 31, 2024
The series just gets worse and worse
I won't be reading anymore books in the series it's just very slow progression which I normally enjoy but this really drags its feet in each level is very little advancement..
I won't be reading anymore books in the series it's just very slow progression which I normally enjoy but this really drags its feet in each level is very little advancement..
August 14, 2023
Very good one sitting read
I enjoyed this book and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action and dragons.
I enjoyed this book and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action and dragons.
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