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Loop Bound #2
The Fractal Edge
The first phase of the Tutorial is over. The safety wheels are coming off.
Logan Hale has survived the initial culling. He’s secured the first dungeon clear, snagged a unique healer who treats trauma like a snack, and bonded with a Primal Law that demands he judge the guilty.
The Tutorial City is becoming obsolete. To survive, humanity must push into the wilderness to found a new stronghold. But the forest between them and safety is ruled by ambush predators. For Logan, the escort mission is a nightmare. He isn't just fighting monsters; he’s fighting his own progression. His unique Trait shatters the standard rules of leveling, and the timing couldn’t be worse.
Logan has his own demons to fight. The Law of Justice is hungry. It whispers in his ear, urging him to become a cold-blooded arbiter of execution rather than a man. It is a power that operates independently of the war, demanding to be fed regardless of the cost to his soul.
With a sadistic Galactic Warlord as a mentor and a healer with infinite mana and infinite optimism, Logan must carve a path through the dark. If he hesitates, the caravan dies. If he embraces the power too fully, he might become the one they eventually need saving from.
Justice is blind. But Logan is beginning to see.
Logan Hale has survived the initial culling. He’s secured the first dungeon clear, snagged a unique healer who treats trauma like a snack, and bonded with a Primal Law that demands he judge the guilty.
The Tutorial City is becoming obsolete. To survive, humanity must push into the wilderness to found a new stronghold. But the forest between them and safety is ruled by ambush predators. For Logan, the escort mission is a nightmare. He isn't just fighting monsters; he’s fighting his own progression. His unique Trait shatters the standard rules of leveling, and the timing couldn’t be worse.
Logan has his own demons to fight. The Law of Justice is hungry. It whispers in his ear, urging him to become a cold-blooded arbiter of execution rather than a man. It is a power that operates independently of the war, demanding to be fed regardless of the cost to his soul.
With a sadistic Galactic Warlord as a mentor and a healer with infinite mana and infinite optimism, Logan must carve a path through the dark. If he hesitates, the caravan dies. If he embraces the power too fully, he might become the one they eventually need saving from.
Justice is blind. But Logan is beginning to see.
- GenresFantasy
694 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 3, 2026
About the author
Alex Keys
4 books10 followersI enjoy reading and writing LitRPG. My debut series is Loop Bound available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.
Loop Bound is planned for 10 books total. As a reader of LitRPG I understand the urge to binge. Heck, I am almost tempted to not start a series unless it has 3-5 books in it. With that in mind, I aim for short rapid release windows.
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Loop Bound is planned for 10 books total. As a reader of LitRPG I understand the urge to binge. Heck, I am almost tempted to not start a series unless it has 3-5 books in it. With that in mind, I aim for short rapid release windows.
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alex-Ke...
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March 13, 2026
still fun
Dancing with death, Logan and Mira continue to be an amazing team. They pick up some solid temps to handle some challenges, and Logan continues to excel.
Gonna order/preorder book 3 now. The good stuff.
Dancing with death, Logan and Mira continue to be an amazing team. They pick up some solid temps to handle some challenges, and Logan continues to excel.
Gonna order/preorder book 3 now. The good stuff.
March 15, 2026
Okay, Revision Time...
I made some comment about the addition of the character "Mira" when I finished book 1. I was wrong. Very wrong. In my experience, adding a new chatfield in a series tends to throw off the read. It skews the storyline. This did not happen. Mira adds to the story, gives Logan a foil, of sorts and begins to show her humanity and understanding of the loss. This is an outstanding series so far and I expect a lot from it. Not reading this series is a mistake.
I made some comment about the addition of the character "Mira" when I finished book 1. I was wrong. Very wrong. In my experience, adding a new chatfield in a series tends to throw off the read. It skews the storyline. This did not happen. Mira adds to the story, gives Logan a foil, of sorts and begins to show her humanity and understanding of the loss. This is an outstanding series so far and I expect a lot from it. Not reading this series is a mistake.
April 25, 2026
While this series is starting to resemble others in the genre, I'm content to keep reading. I like the protagonist, and the character interactions seem genuine and are often funny.
The element of an out-of-control Law/Dao is interesting. I'm not sure why this idea hasn't been explored more often. You'd expect anyone that totally believes in a single path to correct living would become a zealot—seeing everything in black and white.
Anyhoo... I'm still having fun, so it's on to book three.
The element of an out-of-control Law/Dao is interesting. I'm not sure why this idea hasn't been explored more often. You'd expect anyone that totally believes in a single path to correct living would become a zealot—seeing everything in black and white.
Anyhoo... I'm still having fun, so it's on to book three.
March 21, 2026
"You are going to wear a tiara into combat?"
"Yes. It establishes dominance."
Mira is fantastic and steals the show. Though this is an all-around great series. It's hitting all the right notes for me: strong, independent characters that all have their own agendas, great banter, and lots of interesting growth.
"Yes. It establishes dominance."
Mira is fantastic and steals the show. Though this is an all-around great series. It's hitting all the right notes for me: strong, independent characters that all have their own agendas, great banter, and lots of interesting growth.
March 30, 2026
Happily confused
I'm enjoying this series but I am slightly confused as to how the stats work. Except for explaining how fast he can run with his stats we have no idea how the others work. If your starting strength is 4 then at 40 are you ten times stronger? In two books I have seen no comparison to give me a
clue. Other than that I'm enjoying this series
I'm enjoying this series but I am slightly confused as to how the stats work. Except for explaining how fast he can run with his stats we have no idea how the others work. If your starting strength is 4 then at 40 are you ten times stronger? In two books I have seen no comparison to give me a
clue. Other than that I'm enjoying this series
May 5, 2026
Fighting, Fighting, some banter and more fighting.
The world building stays very poor unfortunately and the plot got quite boring sadly.
Criticism and comments
Galaxies are considered pocket change... Preposterous!
Financially, the MC is either an imbecile or just a huge simp!
The glutton girl is an interesting social criticism but is getting too much.
The world building stays very poor unfortunately and the plot got quite boring sadly.
Criticism and comments
Galaxies are considered pocket change... Preposterous!
Financially, the MC is either an imbecile or just a huge simp!
The glutton girl is an interesting social criticism but is getting too much.
March 16, 2026
Fantastic sequel!
Loved the first book and somehow this one is twice as good. The writing is good and the story is captivating. I love everything about this book; especially the key characters.
Loved the first book and somehow this one is twice as good. The writing is good and the story is captivating. I love everything about this book; especially the key characters.
March 29, 2026
Great book
Awesome book and series I love the powers the mc have and all the characters, each person is interesting and adds to the story none of them are really annoying making it easy for me to get lost in the series
Awesome book and series I love the powers the mc have and all the characters, each person is interesting and adds to the story none of them are really annoying making it easy for me to get lost in the series
March 29, 2026
very good
This was a very good addition to the new series. I really appreciate how quickly the author is producing this series, it keeps me engaged, unlike other series that take a year between books. Good progression and I love the quirky characters!
This was a very good addition to the new series. I really appreciate how quickly the author is producing this series, it keeps me engaged, unlike other series that take a year between books. Good progression and I love the quirky characters!
April 5, 2026
Great series
Had a really hard time putting down this book. I love the gradual introduction of the greater universe. I also like the fact that the system can be tricked, but when it finds out there is significant punishment.
Had a really hard time putting down this book. I love the gradual introduction of the greater universe. I also like the fact that the system can be tricked, but when it finds out there is significant punishment.
April 18, 2026
Still disappointing
This was nothing special. The whole thing feels like a bit of a primal hunter clone with none of the proper build up to make anything matter. It's fine but if 3 stars is good then this isnt there
This was nothing special. The whole thing feels like a bit of a primal hunter clone with none of the proper build up to make anything matter. It's fine but if 3 stars is good then this isnt there
May 2, 2026
Still interesting
More a mechanistic book but the story flows. Interesting character classes and development. I do like the broken healer character and her link to infinity. I’ll try number three next. Nice to see a bit a strategy and some consideration of others.
More a mechanistic book but the story flows. Interesting character classes and development. I do like the broken healer character and her link to infinity. I’ll try number three next. Nice to see a bit a strategy and some consideration of others.
May 8, 2026
book 2 was everything I wanted!
An incredible second story into this universe, with tons of potential for lore, powerful factions, politics, and incredible combat! Looking forward to book 3!
An incredible second story into this universe, with tons of potential for lore, powerful factions, politics, and incredible combat! Looking forward to book 3!
March 8, 2026
Greats addition to the series
By far one of the better series I have read lately and I will.be reading the next book in the series ans I recommend this series!
By far one of the better series I have read lately and I will.be reading the next book in the series ans I recommend this series!
April 6, 2026
Fantastic Sequel
Great sequel, love the new dynamics and trajectory. Women still written like they’re all at least a little bit on the spectrum
Great sequel, love the new dynamics and trajectory. Women still written like they’re all at least a little bit on the spectrum
April 7, 2026
Great book
Novel concepts for litrpg genre, great story and characters, not rampantly profane or gory just to carry the story. The story carries itself.
Novel concepts for litrpg genre, great story and characters, not rampantly profane or gory just to carry the story. The story carries itself.
April 12, 2026
a good second book
I’m enjoying the world building and main characters. It’s a good series that is well written. Looking forward to book 3
I’m enjoying the world building and main characters. It’s a good series that is well written. Looking forward to book 3
April 15, 2026
really a fun book
Really enjoyed this and looking forward to reading more of them. And the random words at the end of this
Really enjoyed this and looking forward to reading more of them. And the random words at the end of this
April 15, 2026
Very good book
This is a fine fantasy adventure novel. It is well written and edited. I especially like Mira. I anxiously await the author's next novel.
This is a fine fantasy adventure novel. It is well written and edited. I especially like Mira. I anxiously await the author's next novel.
April 20, 2026
another great book
I love the flow of the book and character development. I hope the main character can get a love interest at some point. I look forward to the third book.
I love the flow of the book and character development. I hope the main character can get a love interest at some point. I look forward to the third book.
May 8, 2026
Well done!
Great editing on this one. Better prose and readability. Really enjoyed how he is overpowered but in need of friends. Fun read.
Great editing on this one. Better prose and readability. Really enjoyed how he is overpowered but in need of friends. Fun read.
May 11, 2026
Great still
Similiar plot to a lot of current books, but just different enough to make it distinct. Hard book to put down.
Similiar plot to a lot of current books, but just different enough to make it distinct. Hard book to put down.
May 15, 2026
Good read
Good story. I enjoyed the book immensely. Interesting characters, good guys and bad. Can't wait to see what happens next.
Good story. I enjoyed the book immensely. Interesting characters, good guys and bad. Can't wait to see what happens next.
March 26, 2026
This is really picking up. And the character work is a breath of fresh air.
April 24, 2026
I didn’t just read this book, I experienced it.
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