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Executioner
The epic conclusion to the Wandering Warrior Series
The demons are coming, and every path north leads to death.
As the last border villages fall silent one by one, James Holden races against time through monster-infested wilderness. Somewhere in the dark woods, survivors hold the key to reaching the battleground where humanity will make a final stand. But with each passing hour, hope dims faster than the setting sun.
The system warns him of a devil's James holds a forbidden power that could turn the tide. An ancient tool of devastation, banned for the destruction unleashed by past wielders. Holden has seen good men corrupted by lesser temptations, watched allies fall to powers they thought they could control.
Yet as shadows lengthen across the realm, can he afford to cling to his humanity? When the fate of thousands hangs in the balance, perhaps damnation is a price worth paying.
But if his gamble fails, it won't be just his soul on the executioner's block.
The road to hell is paved with desperate choices.
His enemies faced the Judge.
They cowered before the Jury.
Now, they'll meet the Executioner.
The demons are coming, and every path north leads to death.
As the last border villages fall silent one by one, James Holden races against time through monster-infested wilderness. Somewhere in the dark woods, survivors hold the key to reaching the battleground where humanity will make a final stand. But with each passing hour, hope dims faster than the setting sun.
The system warns him of a devil's James holds a forbidden power that could turn the tide. An ancient tool of devastation, banned for the destruction unleashed by past wielders. Holden has seen good men corrupted by lesser temptations, watched allies fall to powers they thought they could control.
Yet as shadows lengthen across the realm, can he afford to cling to his humanity? When the fate of thousands hangs in the balance, perhaps damnation is a price worth paying.
But if his gamble fails, it won't be just his soul on the executioner's block.
The road to hell is paved with desperate choices.
His enemies faced the Judge.
They cowered before the Jury.
Now, they'll meet the Executioner.
- GenresFantasy
331 pages, Paperback
Published February 7, 2025
50 people are currently reading
4 people want to read
About the author
Michael Head
8 books153 followersMichael Head is the author of the Threads of Fate series. He was severely injured while serving in the military, and used his time recovering to rediscover his love for books. After medically retiring, Michael went back to college to finish his degree and become a professor. When the coronavirus shut down his school, his wife encouraged him to finally take the leap and try writing his own books. He found his experience in combat allowed him to write detailed and realistic fight scenes. Those battles, combined with his attention to detail and ability to plan vast, elaborate, and comprehensive worlds, make for fast-paced and thrilling books. With, of course, the occasional touches of humor and sarcasm thrown in the mix.
He currently lives in Texas where his wife, who is still currently serving in the military, is stationed. His days are filled with hiding from their three daughters, two dogs, and three cats. He is also losing an ongoing war with the neighborhood squirrels, but he will continue to fight until the bitter end.
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He currently lives in Texas where his wife, who is still currently serving in the military, is stationed. His days are filled with hiding from their three daughters, two dogs, and three cats. He is also losing an ongoing war with the neighborhood squirrels, but he will continue to fight until the bitter end.
To connect with Michael, visit his Facebook Page at:
https://www.facebook.com/author.micha...
For more content, including advanced chapters in the next book, maps, and artwork, check out his Patreon Page at:
https://www.patreon.com/michael_head
To receive Michael’s monthly newsletter, with updates on his progress and any new releases, sign up at:
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December 6, 2025
Its a entertaining story. [Spoiler]
But It would have been cool if the protagonist somehow merged the dragon heart into himself. The thing about introducing other world-travelers is that it diminishes the protagonists unique circumstances. Why should the reader care about in this specific character? Obviously, being isekai'd from Earth makes us biased in his favor but I feel like more can be done to set him apart from the world-travelers. That being said, the additional one hundred and thirty worlds will certainly introduce more opportunities for growth. But we are never going to see any of that given this is the end of the series. It felt very anticlimactic.
The Destitute is a good example of utilitarianism or consequentialism. Which just means any sacrifice can be justified as long as it achieves a certain outcome. Why not sacrifice a single city if it means saving an entire world? But we already know the flaws in this approach. If we took utilitarianism to it's logical extreme, we could justify extracting the souls of children if it meant powering entire countries. As long as the sacrifice is smaller compared to those who stand to benefit, then it is permissible because it contributes to the greater good. Sacrifice ten thousand children if it means saving one hundred thousand children. But its less utilitarianism and more consequentialism because he is not doing it to benefit the lives of the majority. He is doing it to finish his quest which makes it worse. These ideologues also disregard principles like the Non-Aggression Principle, property rights and consent. Murder and theft committed in the name of the greater good is still murder and theft.
But It would have been cool if the protagonist somehow merged the dragon heart into himself. The thing about introducing other world-travelers is that it diminishes the protagonists unique circumstances. Why should the reader care about in this specific character? Obviously, being isekai'd from Earth makes us biased in his favor but I feel like more can be done to set him apart from the world-travelers. That being said, the additional one hundred and thirty worlds will certainly introduce more opportunities for growth. But we are never going to see any of that given this is the end of the series. It felt very anticlimactic.
The Destitute is a good example of utilitarianism or consequentialism. Which just means any sacrifice can be justified as long as it achieves a certain outcome. Why not sacrifice a single city if it means saving an entire world? But we already know the flaws in this approach. If we took utilitarianism to it's logical extreme, we could justify extracting the souls of children if it meant powering entire countries. As long as the sacrifice is smaller compared to those who stand to benefit, then it is permissible because it contributes to the greater good. Sacrifice ten thousand children if it means saving one hundred thousand children. But its less utilitarianism and more consequentialism because he is not doing it to benefit the lives of the majority. He is doing it to finish his quest which makes it worse. These ideologues also disregard principles like the Non-Aggression Principle, property rights and consent. Murder and theft committed in the name of the greater good is still murder and theft.
March 9, 2025
I had an absolute blast with this trilogy, and Executioner delivers a strong, satisfying finale. Book 1 (Judge) set the stage, book 2 (Jury) deepened the world and stakes, and book 3 brings it all home with action, heart, and hard choices.
James is the kind of character you root for, not just because he’s powerful, but because he feels real, with all the struggles (in his past and present), humor, and grit that come with surviving in a brutal world.
The action hits hard, the stakes are high, and the writing makes every moment land. I’d love to see more in this universe, but even if this is the end, it was one hell of a ride. Highly recommend the whole series.
James is the kind of character you root for, not just because he’s powerful, but because he feels real, with all the struggles (in his past and present), humor, and grit that come with surviving in a brutal world.
The action hits hard, the stakes are high, and the writing makes every moment land. I’d love to see more in this universe, but even if this is the end, it was one hell of a ride. Highly recommend the whole series.
February 10, 2025
Amazing Series
This was a great effort from Michael Head my only big big complaint is this only has 3 books at this stage, although the story arc closes this off wonderfully I want more past adventures and what happens next as this deservedly needs more pages. A great character, and I love how we come into this world part way through his journey and of course what hidden other levers exist to change the worlds out there. So please review and hassle the author for more James stories.
This was a great effort from Michael Head my only big big complaint is this only has 3 books at this stage, although the story arc closes this off wonderfully I want more past adventures and what happens next as this deservedly needs more pages. A great character, and I love how we come into this world part way through his journey and of course what hidden other levers exist to change the worlds out there. So please review and hassle the author for more James stories.
March 14, 2025
Decent finish
The trilogy starts off better than what it ends. Enjoyable and something to read, which is always important.
Why were there so many chapters (let alone any) about Gleason? I just skipped them as they held no relevance to story and just seem to serve as fluff to extend the book.
Sorry, author, he was neither right or a hero in any way. If that is why you wrote so many chapters that were not needed in any way, shape, or form about him, it was not a success and major reason why the book gets 3-Stars.
The trilogy starts off better than what it ends. Enjoyable and something to read, which is always important.
Why were there so many chapters (let alone any) about Gleason? I just skipped them as they held no relevance to story and just seem to serve as fluff to extend the book.
Sorry, author, he was neither right or a hero in any way. If that is why you wrote so many chapters that were not needed in any way, shape, or form about him, it was not a success and major reason why the book gets 3-Stars.
May 4, 2025
Solid end to trilogy
Michael is a good story teller and writer.. Fun story... And solid entry into the litrpg genre
Highly recommend
JD Glasscock
Author of the Series Blood Brothers, Nocturne and Warborn
Michael is a good story teller and writer.. Fun story... And solid entry into the litrpg genre
Highly recommend
JD Glasscock
Author of the Series Blood Brothers, Nocturne and Warborn
February 13, 2025
Good Stuff
This story of a guy spending a year on different planets righting wrongs is on his twentieth planet and is really jaded was a fantastic read.
This story of a guy spending a year on different planets righting wrongs is on his twentieth planet and is really jaded was a fantastic read.
February 18, 2025
The overall story has a big disconnect with the day-to-day action. The ending is very random. The start is rather pointless. It's an ending, but not much more than that.
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