Arcane Artificer 3: A Crafting LitRPG Fantasy

Arcane Artificer #3

by Andrew Karevik, LitRPG Freaks

Everything was finally coming together. Dren had just signed the deal of a lifetime with Arthur Twisp, the legendary creator and namesake of Arthursberg. Together, they were set to unveil the Undersuit, a revolutionary piece of tech that would change the world of mining forever. The future looked bright… until it was painted in blood.

During the celebration meant to seal their partnership with their mining rivals, Arthur is assassinated. The crowd panics. The guards move in. And Dren? He’s thrown in a cell as the prime suspect.

Clearing his name is only the beginning. The real killer is still out there and Dren won’t rest until they’re brought to justice. But the deeper he digs, the more he realizes there's a bigger game at play and his current level isn’t nearly high enough to handle what’s coming.

To uncover the truth, he’ll have to dive into the chaotic heart of Drift City, brave treacherous dungeons, battle vicious monsters, and tangle with a fanatical cult that worships a fire god with a thirst for destruction.

Good thing Dren’s armed to the teeth—with ingenuity. With cutting-edge inventions, freshly unlocked schematics, and a growing arsenal of custom-crafted tech, he’s ready to blast his way through anything that stands between him and the truth.

Arcane Book Three brings more action, more crafting, and more chaos than ever before. The stakes are high, the enemies are deadly, and the XP is just waiting to be claimed.

Genres: Fantasy

333 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 7, 2025

Reviews

[Roger Kiser · Rating 2 out of 5]

So very disappointed

I loved the first two books but this book just abandoned everything that was great about the first two. The great characters we loved, none are in this book. This is basically a single character book. The community / empire building totally forgotten. The "artificer" builds like 3 or 4 artifacts during the entire book. And the unique storylines turned into common tropes of fighting vampires and cults in long angst fights. I can read that in thousands of other fantasy books.

[Patrick McCormack · Rating 3 out of 5]

OK, with a few interesting ideas. More of a video-game vibe than a real RPG, though.

Definitely the work of a hobbyist writer. Full of awkward phrasing, incorrect word choices, and mix-ups between similarly spelled words. The author should find some competent proofreaders to edit his work. Every new set of eyes spots something that was missed, as the saying goes. These mistakes break immersion and slow your reading.

[Joseph D. · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Lady

Book 3 of Dren’s Den. This couples have been called Dren goes to the big city. We get our first views of big city life, big city problems, and a strange cult. Lots of advancement and in an unexpected direction. That said, more powerful enemies, greater problems, and a longing for home. I am really hoping that the next book isn’t the end for this series as I have really enjoyed this protagonist with his physical setbacks.

[Paul Clemons · Rating 4 out of 5]

rough start

The first few chapters were so bad I had to shelve the book for a few weeks. They were so out of character from the first book and the rest of this one. Compare them with the usual carefree style the mc has meeting Terrence. Bipolar or off meds, either way the book returned to its own unique style and I enjoyed the rest of it.

[Paul Hefka · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great sequel.

I really enjoyed reading this book. It was fun and engaging. The story and characters were incredibly interesting and entertaining. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next. This book and series are definitely worth checking out.

[Hugh Honts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fun read

Good progress and character development.

Excellent action and story work. Looking forward to the next part of Dren’s story and adventures

[Iain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great story

Once again Dren's adventures are engaging, well written and exciting.
Really enjoyed this entry and eagerly awaiting the next one :)

[Johnie C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good read

I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action.

[Roberto Flores · Rating 2 out of 5]

Have you ever played a game with mandatory side quests that are needed to advance the storyline? That's what this is. I don't like either.

[Darren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cozy, Easy Read with an enjoyable story line.

[Gerbo · Rating 5 out of 5]

good

I like this series but there are some things wrong with it that frustrates me. Still I do recommend it and will continue reading.