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Arcane Artificer #3
Arcane Artificer 3: A Crafting LitRPG Fantasy
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.
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.
- GenresFantasy
333 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 7, 2025
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August 5, 2025
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.
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.
May 15, 2025
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.
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.
June 28, 2025
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.
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.
November 13, 2025
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.
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.
April 25, 2025
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
Good progress and character development.
Excellent action and story work. Looking forward to the next part of Dren’s story and adventures
May 2, 2025
Another great story
Once again Dren's adventures are engaging, well written and exciting.
Really enjoyed this entry and eagerly awaiting the next one :)
Once again Dren's adventures are engaging, well written and exciting.
Really enjoyed this entry and eagerly awaiting the next one :)
May 29, 2025
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.
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.
June 29, 2025
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.
July 31, 2025
Cozy, Easy Read with an enjoyable story line.
January 31, 2026
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.
I like this series but there are some things wrong with it that frustrates me. Still I do recommend it and will continue reading.
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