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Path of Dragons #3
Shadow of the Hunter
On the path to salvation, power is earned in blood and every choice comes with a cost, in this heart-pounding epic from the author of Genesis.
The orcs have been driven back, and Ironshore still stands. But for Elijah Hart, victory rings hollow without his family. Ready to resume his search for them, he’ll trek across monster-infested wilds, to magical rifts that spill nightmares into the world, and through the ruins of a shattered Earth. Each battle sharpens his power, drawing the attention of Thor Gunderson—the most dangerous hunter alive—who has marked Elijah as his prey.
Meanwhile, far away on the outskirts of former Seattle, Elijah’s sister-in-law, Carmen Rodriguez, leads a handful of survivors through a land set on devouring the weak. Marauders stalk the roads. Mammoth beasts lurk in the wilderness. And monsters out of legend skulk in the shadows. With her son’s future hanging by a thread, she’ll need to become more than a simple Blacksmith and forge herself into a leader.
The world is broken. Humanity is desperate for a hero to guide them out of the dark. But forces older than mankind have risen again, waiting for a chance to strike . . .
The orcs have been driven back, and Ironshore still stands. But for Elijah Hart, victory rings hollow without his family. Ready to resume his search for them, he’ll trek across monster-infested wilds, to magical rifts that spill nightmares into the world, and through the ruins of a shattered Earth. Each battle sharpens his power, drawing the attention of Thor Gunderson—the most dangerous hunter alive—who has marked Elijah as his prey.
Meanwhile, far away on the outskirts of former Seattle, Elijah’s sister-in-law, Carmen Rodriguez, leads a handful of survivors through a land set on devouring the weak. Marauders stalk the roads. Mammoth beasts lurk in the wilderness. And monsters out of legend skulk in the shadows. With her son’s future hanging by a thread, she’ll need to become more than a simple Blacksmith and forge herself into a leader.
The world is broken. Humanity is desperate for a hero to guide them out of the dark. But forces older than mankind have risen again, waiting for a chance to strike . . .
483 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 6, 2026
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February 18, 2026
While I liked this book, I found it overall less fun than the previous two. The A plot feels like a series of side quests vaguely connected by a through-line of "find Seattle." There is supposed to be tension in Thor's hunt on Elijah, but Thor isn't a compelling antagonist to follow. The B plot with Carmen was nowhere near as compelling as it had been in the previous book.
I am glad that the book spends less time on a single tower like it did in the previous two books, but it runs into a new issue: twice presenting parties that are more detrimental to Elijah than anything else. It's cool seeing Elijah bounce off others; it's not fun watching the others be wallpaper. It's especially not fun when the second party serves as a bait and switch, where neither the bait nor the switch are enjoyable. Searcy, on the off chance you read this review, please in the future just commit to a concept of a tower party played straight. My favorite tower was Alyssa's tower in book 1; give us more of that (besides perhaps the end, lol).
I am glad that the book spends less time on a single tower like it did in the previous two books, but it runs into a new issue: twice presenting parties that are more detrimental to Elijah than anything else. It's cool seeing Elijah bounce off others; it's not fun watching the others be wallpaper. It's especially not fun when the second party serves as a bait and switch, where neither the bait nor the switch are enjoyable. Searcy, on the off chance you read this review, please in the future just commit to a concept of a tower party played straight. My favorite tower was Alyssa's tower in book 1; give us more of that (besides perhaps the end, lol).
January 8, 2026
Absolutely fantastic!
There has been no book written by this author I have not completely loved. Every series has been fantastic. But like fine wines, some authors, this one included, just get better with age. Every book in this series just gets better and better. The growth of the MC is just incredible, and as overpowered as he is, it doesn't feel like bad plot armour or dodgy storytelling. There is a very impressive universe the author is building, and I am so excited to get the next instalment and to continue to read this story. My only problem is the time I have to wait to get it!
There has been no book written by this author I have not completely loved. Every series has been fantastic. But like fine wines, some authors, this one included, just get better with age. Every book in this series just gets better and better. The growth of the MC is just incredible, and as overpowered as he is, it doesn't feel like bad plot armour or dodgy storytelling. There is a very impressive universe the author is building, and I am so excited to get the next instalment and to continue to read this story. My only problem is the time I have to wait to get it!
January 10, 2026
I did not enjoy this book, I like the series but this book felt like a filler book.
Which is not a bad thing but I felt like if this book was a bit longer and had more the mc doing more important things ( not sure how to say it ) it would have been better
A bit too much pov of other characters and the " bad guys" felt like cartoonish especially the main BG
Which is not a bad thing but I felt like if this book was a bit longer and had more the mc doing more important things ( not sure how to say it ) it would have been better
A bit too much pov of other characters and the " bad guys" felt like cartoonish especially the main BG
January 17, 2026
Another Exceptional Book in the Series!!
I love this author and his writings! This book is just another in a series of wonderful and engaging writing! The story is unique on it's post apocalyptic cultivating take on progression. The story is visceral in its defeats and uplifting in the few moments of joy! Can't wait for the next one!!
I love this author and his writings! This book is just another in a series of wonderful and engaging writing! The story is unique on it's post apocalyptic cultivating take on progression. The story is visceral in its defeats and uplifting in the few moments of joy! Can't wait for the next one!!
January 14, 2026
another great book on this series
Loved this book and the character progression. Really can’t wait for the next one. An interesting perspective on the mechanics of development of levelling too. And a main character who draws you in and makes you route for them .
Loved this book and the character progression. Really can’t wait for the next one. An interesting perspective on the mechanics of development of levelling too. And a main character who draws you in and makes you route for them .
January 15, 2026
Beautiful story
I'm a fan of the author's other series so not a surprise I love this one . In fact, I'd say I love it more.. Emotional stakes, great world and character building..
Highly recommend
JD Glasscock
Author of the Series Blood Brothers, Warborn and Nocturne
I'm a fan of the author's other series so not a surprise I love this one . In fact, I'd say I love it more.. Emotional stakes, great world and character building..
Highly recommend
JD Glasscock
Author of the Series Blood Brothers, Warborn and Nocturne
January 10, 2026
Best let sleeping dragons lay
This is a great series the journey and characters make it so you won’t be able to put the book down! I eagerly await the next one!
This is a great series the journey and characters make it so you won’t be able to put the book down! I eagerly await the next one!
January 18, 2026
just a great series
Great characters. Great progression. Great world building. I don’t love how much time we have to spend with the big bad, but I’m looking forward to the next arc.
Great characters. Great progression. Great world building. I don’t love how much time we have to spend with the big bad, but I’m looking forward to the next arc.
March 10, 2026
A really great read
This book was great. It is well written and thought out with very good pacing. I recommend it to anyone who likes fantasy LITRpg books.
This book was great. It is well written and thought out with very good pacing. I recommend it to anyone who likes fantasy LITRpg books.
June 25, 2026
The other POV chapters continue to be the worst thing about the series. From the constant depression of Carmen to the mustache twirling villains, you'll never stop dying to go back to Elijah.
March 16, 2026
3.5 stars
Rounded down because I had several significant issues regarding pacing and internal consistency.
Rounded down because I had several significant issues regarding pacing and internal consistency.
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