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Paths of Power #3
Initialization: Book 3
In the climactic conclusion to the Initialization trilogy, John and his resolute band venture into the heart of Colorado, their final destination. Their 700-mile-long journey, a quest to reunite with John’s family and establish their new home, safe from the horrors of the apocalypse, is nearly complete.Chaos is rising as humanity’s population continues to dwindle. Of those who remain, many seek to support and protect one another, the danger everyone faces bringing out the best in themselves. However, some of those who have survived and even thrived in the harsh new world, find in themselves a lust for power rather than unity.John and his friends have overcome many challenges, from mutating creatures to malevolent dungeons, but they soon learn that the most formidable foes they’ll ever face aren’t the mindless monsters… it’s their fellow survivors.
374 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2023
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November 3, 2023
Great book
Great book and I can't wait to see what you write about next time. This is what I love about this author.
Great book and I can't wait to see what you write about next time. This is what I love about this author.
November 10, 2023
Perfect LITRPG
Everything you want. Stats.system.paths.Townbuilding. great action. Typing on a fire stinks :) hoping for more, but this was great !
Everything you want. Stats.system.paths.Townbuilding. great action. Typing on a fire stinks :) hoping for more, but this was great !
November 2, 2023
Awesome conclusion to the trilogy
Sean did a great job pulling all the storylines together to a nice conclusion. This is one of my favorite end of the world LitRPGs. He kept the same mix of action and world building all the way through. I am looking forward to the next series in this universe.
Sean did a great job pulling all the storylines together to a nice conclusion. This is one of my favorite end of the world LitRPGs. He kept the same mix of action and world building all the way through. I am looking forward to the next series in this universe.
January 10, 2024
Great fresh take on a well populated genre.
With both the number and variety of LitRPG books out there, Sean Barber has a truly unique take on it. The idea of three different paths to power is refreshing. The inclusion of a faith path not tied to one religion is also a good thing. Too many times authors will make their systems tie directly to one philosophy or religion. Having a system not tied to one belief but open to all is nice to see, and groundbreaking.
I look forward to future books!
With both the number and variety of LitRPG books out there, Sean Barber has a truly unique take on it. The idea of three different paths to power is refreshing. The inclusion of a faith path not tied to one religion is also a good thing. Too many times authors will make their systems tie directly to one philosophy or religion. Having a system not tied to one belief but open to all is nice to see, and groundbreaking.
I look forward to future books!
November 12, 2023
LBGTQ friendly
Honestly, if it wasn't for the positive portrayal of most othered people I would have given this 4 stars. The final conflict between good and not good ends abruptly, and without much tension development.
Still, thumbs up for having Q characters presented positively, especially when there has been some pushback in some of the reviews specifically targeting this treatment. Keep on trucking Sean. Tom out
Honestly, if it wasn't for the positive portrayal of most othered people I would have given this 4 stars. The final conflict between good and not good ends abruptly, and without much tension development.
Still, thumbs up for having Q characters presented positively, especially when there has been some pushback in some of the reviews specifically targeting this treatment. Keep on trucking Sean. Tom out
December 4, 2023
why am I confused?
Okay, what just happened?
The end of a book series as a cliffhanger?
The end of a book series is a cliffhanger and nothing indicating that the author has any intentions of rectifying it?
Even though I enjoyed what was written thus far, the abrupt and unsatisfying ending ruined it for me.
Okay, what just happened?
The end of a book series as a cliffhanger?
The end of a book series is a cliffhanger and nothing indicating that the author has any intentions of rectifying it?
Even though I enjoyed what was written thus far, the abrupt and unsatisfying ending ruined it for me.
January 6, 2024
Great conclusion
It is a little sad that this is the conclusion of the series. Really hope Mr. Barber returns to john family. I guess I am now spoiled and used to multiple book series. ( 10 plus series) really enjoyed the idea of three "paths" and want to read more books in the world, Mr. Barber has created.
It is a little sad that this is the conclusion of the series. Really hope Mr. Barber returns to john family. I guess I am now spoiled and used to multiple book series. ( 10 plus series) really enjoyed the idea of three "paths" and want to read more books in the world, Mr. Barber has created.
January 8, 2024
A great trilogy!
This series moves quickly, is full of action and has great characters! With just the right amount of information on the paths of power so you don't get bogged down it is informative and creative! A great quick read!
This series moves quickly, is full of action and has great characters! With just the right amount of information on the paths of power so you don't get bogged down it is informative and creative! A great quick read!
December 1, 2023
An excellent read
This has all the goodies. An excellent story, well thought progression and characters full of life. I look forward to more.
This has all the goodies. An excellent story, well thought progression and characters full of life. I look forward to more.
January 14, 2024
Good series
I liked the series. Fast paced, plenty of action. Good characters through all three books. Look forward to the next book set in this world.
I liked the series. Fast paced, plenty of action. Good characters through all three books. Look forward to the next book set in this world.
March 12, 2024
I Liked it
Enjoyable read. I liked the idea and the plot was interesting. Hope he writes more in the future. At st
Enjoyable read. I liked the idea and the plot was interesting. Hope he writes more in the future. At st
November 3, 2024
Ok. Nice to see the family reunited in the end after so much hardship.
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