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Apocalypse Summoner #1
Apocalypse Summoner: A LitRPG Adventure
Where were you when the System came and the world ended?
Me? I was an innocent bystander in a shootout between mobsters and spawned monsters. Thankfully, the System granted me the power to bring forth monsters from the void. With this ability to command magical beasts, I might just live out the apocalypse.
Together with a ragtag group of survivors, we're wading through the mayhem while searching for somewhere safe. Somewhere that monsters aren't desperately trying to kill us, where the opportunistic among humanity aren't looking for easy XP.
And what better place than Merlin Ranch, my childhood home. It's where I was raised, and I know for a fact that it'd make the perfect refuge.
Somehow, we'll make it to the ranch. And when we do, we might just untangle the mystery of the System.
Don't miss this epic new LitRPG Apocalypse series from DB King, filled with plenty of action, power progression, a detailed System and classes, a lovable character you can't help but root for, and so much more!
Me? I was an innocent bystander in a shootout between mobsters and spawned monsters. Thankfully, the System granted me the power to bring forth monsters from the void. With this ability to command magical beasts, I might just live out the apocalypse.
Together with a ragtag group of survivors, we're wading through the mayhem while searching for somewhere safe. Somewhere that monsters aren't desperately trying to kill us, where the opportunistic among humanity aren't looking for easy XP.
And what better place than Merlin Ranch, my childhood home. It's where I was raised, and I know for a fact that it'd make the perfect refuge.
Somehow, we'll make it to the ranch. And when we do, we might just untangle the mystery of the System.
Don't miss this epic new LitRPG Apocalypse series from DB King, filled with plenty of action, power progression, a detailed System and classes, a lovable character you can't help but root for, and so much more!
463 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 10, 2024
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May 14, 2024
Book one
This book was odd. It's like it wasn't edited at all. I actually stopped highlighting the mistakes.
The entire the MC isn't from this earth and neither is the level 25, was odd and didn't feel like it belonged at all.
You have an alcoholic as a main sidekick character, but let's not forget that he was handcuffed in a police vehicle for at least a couple of days. Yet this didn't affect him at all.
Why would he even be in the back of a vehicle that was supposedly on stake out duty?
There are a lot of these weird little scenarios throughout the book.
The big fight at the end felt forced. If you had the pistol the entire time why not shoot the big bad when he was walking you around showing off his base, or at the feast? You can't tell me guards armed with axes and swords will beat a summoner armed with a magic gun.
The plot armour was pretty thick for this book as well.
Odd leveling that happens just as the MC needs it.
A bag of holding for no reason at all.
It's like this was written as it was thought up. The lack of any editing was not helpful at all.
3/10 This is a jumbled mess.
This book was odd. It's like it wasn't edited at all. I actually stopped highlighting the mistakes.
The entire the MC isn't from this earth and neither is the level 25, was odd and didn't feel like it belonged at all.
You have an alcoholic as a main sidekick character, but let's not forget that he was handcuffed in a police vehicle for at least a couple of days. Yet this didn't affect him at all.
Why would he even be in the back of a vehicle that was supposedly on stake out duty?
There are a lot of these weird little scenarios throughout the book.
The big fight at the end felt forced. If you had the pistol the entire time why not shoot the big bad when he was walking you around showing off his base, or at the feast? You can't tell me guards armed with axes and swords will beat a summoner armed with a magic gun.
The plot armour was pretty thick for this book as well.
Odd leveling that happens just as the MC needs it.
A bag of holding for no reason at all.
It's like this was written as it was thought up. The lack of any editing was not helpful at all.
3/10 This is a jumbled mess.
April 25, 2024
I guess it's ok
The MC was supposed to be a country boy but did not know what a gizzard is? Mr. Writer if you are going to have a country boy at least research your material!! Plus most ranchers will have mixed breed cattle not full on Hereford, maybe a bull or two more likely to have Angus bulls .. Every country boy or girl has butchered a chicken at least once in their lives.. A gizzard is the stomach of a chicken.
The MC was supposed to be a country boy but did not know what a gizzard is? Mr. Writer if you are going to have a country boy at least research your material!! Plus most ranchers will have mixed breed cattle not full on Hereford, maybe a bull or two more likely to have Angus bulls .. Every country boy or girl has butchered a chicken at least once in their lives.. A gizzard is the stomach of a chicken.
September 20, 2024
Not very enjoyable
I can enjoy some snark and a snarky protagonist is fine I like a good in their monologue but this book just didn't make the grade.
Most of the dialogue is inner dialogue or overly witty banter.
Pretty much we moved from scene to scene of slapstick/gimmicky / silliness.
Add on to all of this that it's one of those confusing no explanation stories that you have to kind of piece together as is the protagonist as the story develops. No explanation of the system there's no set rules every single person seems to have their own set of powers that work their own way that grow their own way that can be changed their own way.
It's just anarchy and chaos so that the author doesn't have to actually develop something sensical.
I can enjoy some snark and a snarky protagonist is fine I like a good in their monologue but this book just didn't make the grade.
Most of the dialogue is inner dialogue or overly witty banter.
Pretty much we moved from scene to scene of slapstick/gimmicky / silliness.
Add on to all of this that it's one of those confusing no explanation stories that you have to kind of piece together as is the protagonist as the story develops. No explanation of the system there's no set rules every single person seems to have their own set of powers that work their own way that grow their own way that can be changed their own way.
It's just anarchy and chaos so that the author doesn't have to actually develop something sensical.
July 20, 2024
Good first i. Series
Enjoyable 1st book of a system apocalypse. The system is unfortunately not super crunchy at this point. Very limited RPG elements. Though everyone has a class that is assigned. Though the system is not super stat heavy it's all about the doing That's what this story is about. Dev Started on the wrong side But Ended up on the right side so to speak. As of the end of the 1st book there is no official romance, its all business. The author Has a quirky sense of humor that I find enjoyable and funny. Throughout the book there is much Quip dumping and Colorful humorous descriptions. I found this made-up for the lack of crunchiness In the RPG system somewhat Android what would be a dry Story delivery. I still think the author should add a little more stat to go with all that.
Enjoyable 1st book of a system apocalypse. The system is unfortunately not super crunchy at this point. Very limited RPG elements. Though everyone has a class that is assigned. Though the system is not super stat heavy it's all about the doing That's what this story is about. Dev Started on the wrong side But Ended up on the right side so to speak. As of the end of the 1st book there is no official romance, its all business. The author Has a quirky sense of humor that I find enjoyable and funny. Throughout the book there is much Quip dumping and Colorful humorous descriptions. I found this made-up for the lack of crunchiness In the RPG system somewhat Android what would be a dry Story delivery. I still think the author should add a little more stat to go with all that.
April 23, 2024
There's nothing I like better than listening to a new story, about a system apocalypse landing on surprised, hapless earthlings. And Beasts reing down killing millions of humans. Call me evil if you must, but I don't care. Devon, Dev for short struggled too, but with a few lucky breaks he managed to hold it together long enough to start leveling up. And family is key. The story is so fun. Dev is soooooooo likable that I know you're gonna enjoy Apocalypse Summoner too...
Go grab the audiobook 'cause Pavi Proczko is a great narrator.
Here's a quote that amused me:
"You stole a cop car?" "Let's just say I borrowed it really quickly."
Go grab the audiobook 'cause Pavi Proczko is a great narrator.
Here's a quote that amused me:
"You stole a cop car?" "Let's just say I borrowed it really quickly."
May 8, 2024
Apocalypse Summoner is the first book in a series that works fairly well. I've read a few other books with similar themes, and liked all of them, so this one is pretty good as far as that goes. I'd expect more base building than we got in this one, so hopefully there's a bit more of that in the second book, but for the most part, this book was fairly well done, and if you're a fan of apocalyptic LitRPG tales, then this one will suit you just fine.
January 6, 2025
I'm listening to this on audiobook. Pavi is great as always. Only a few hours into the book, and it's mostly good. My only complaint is all the damn colloquialisms. I grew up around rural people, and I've met a lot more. Heck, my mom was born and raised in Montana. Nobody, and I mean nobody, talks like that. It's off-putting when every other sentence is some witty saying. Try a thesaurus to pad your word count next time, not just colloquialisms.
November 10, 2024
2 1/2 stars. A fairly typical LitRPG apocalypse type book. There was plenty of action and in this one, humanity was usually not shown at its best. The MC was suppose to be a born country boy but he really did seem to be lacking some knowledge. I was glad that he and his father smoothed things over between them by the end of the book.
April 11, 2024
Very fun
This was a very fun read. The characters and action are all well done.
One small annoyance in this book is that some of the slang is either not from the US. It's a tad immersion breaking, but not at all a deal breaker.
Highly recommended, with one small caveat.
This was a very fun read. The characters and action are all well done.
One small annoyance in this book is that some of the slang is either not from the US. It's a tad immersion breaking, but not at all a deal breaker.
Highly recommended, with one small caveat.
October 26, 2025
I found the use of gems interesting, I think this was the first time I have seen that mechanic. I loved the transition of his first summons, that wolf became pretty bad ass. I really want to know what happens next.
April 19, 2024
a banger
Well I love summoner types and this definitely scratched my itch. I could do a lil less with some of the British and ranch terms but I loved it all just the same.
Well I love summoner types and this definitely scratched my itch. I could do a lil less with some of the British and ranch terms but I loved it all just the same.
May 17, 2024
Good Read!
King is an accomplished writer. This adventure moves with grace and verve. The characters are worthy of caring about and watching their growth. On to the next book!
King is an accomplished writer. This adventure moves with grace and verve. The characters are worthy of caring about and watching their growth. On to the next book!
July 2, 2024
Fun new read
This was fun new read. I enjoyed the change in system dynamics with an new apocalyptic earth. Definitely should read.
This was fun new read. I enjoyed the change in system dynamics with an new apocalyptic earth. Definitely should read.
didn-t-like-it
June 18, 2025Note to self: somehow a hacker, working for the mafia, getting hit by the apocalypse, fighting off wolves, and becoming a summoner... was boring.
Don't know why, exactly, it just didn't hook me.
Don't know why, exactly, it just didn't hook me.
June 29, 2025
pretty ok. weirdly specific about saggy breasts
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