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Path of the Deathless Book One: A LitRPG Progression Epic
Whatever kills Shiv only makes him stronger.
An outcast without a Path, Shiv was never supposed to amount to anything. The System ignored him, and his town despised him. But when he is murdered defending his home, the universe makes a
It gives him a second chance.
Awakening with the Path of the Deathless, Shiv is thrown into the Abyss. Here, amidst wonders and nightmares, he discovers a terrifying Every time he dies, he comes back stronger.
Now, the Abyss isn't a prison—it's an all-you-can-eat buffet of XP.
And Shiv is starving.
Read the smash-hit LitRPG with over 9 Million views on RoyalRoad. Perfect for fans of Stubborn Skill Grinder and Defiance of the Fall!
An outcast without a Path, Shiv was never supposed to amount to anything. The System ignored him, and his town despised him. But when he is murdered defending his home, the universe makes a
It gives him a second chance.
Awakening with the Path of the Deathless, Shiv is thrown into the Abyss. Here, amidst wonders and nightmares, he discovers a terrifying Every time he dies, he comes back stronger.
Now, the Abyss isn't a prison—it's an all-you-can-eat buffet of XP.
And Shiv is starving.
Read the smash-hit LitRPG with over 9 Million views on RoyalRoad. Perfect for fans of Stubborn Skill Grinder and Defiance of the Fall!
- GenresFantasy
896 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 18, 2026
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March 18, 2026
absolutely fantastic book!
This author is on a rampage, writing thousands of words every day! Great series to investor time in, I saw he already has seven books prepped and ready to go.
Fantastic book, with a really well-thought-out system, ecology, and enough enemies to write about for the next 10 years without stopping!
This author is on a rampage, writing thousands of words every day! Great series to investor time in, I saw he already has seven books prepped and ready to go.
Fantastic book, with a really well-thought-out system, ecology, and enough enemies to write about for the next 10 years without stopping!
April 20, 2026
Pretty fun. An interesting gimmick and pretty well written. It falls into a lot of trap that chapter by chapter online books fall into when turned into full books.
March 26, 2026
I didn't finish. The banter got a bit stale and the powers are so vague that the story has already turned into MC winning or losing and numbers go up, but without a connection between the two. There isn't even expendable resources or spells, just headaches and imagination. I might pick it up if more books hit audible because the story seemed interesting and the characters were pretty good. It really comes down to that loosey goosey power system feeling like an afterthought that irritates me.
April 23, 2026
Cannot possibly be more glowing in my praise for this series. Incredible mix of hilarity, camp, carnal badassery, and beautiful characterization. Would treat it sort of like a Deadpool comic or Tarantino flick but a touch more whimsical than either. Regardless, don’t go in expecting any one outcome and just enjoy the ride. 100/10
April 26, 2026
This was the most enthralling and and in depth world building. For fans of Stubborn Skill Grinder, you need to read this. This was one of the best skill grinding that doesn’t make you feel like it drags repeating. Instead, it keeps you engaged and on your seat. The characters aren’t flat, they are complex and have their dimensional feelings and emotions. I like the dynamics and that they aren’t perfect. I enjoy that he’s not perfect and that he gets questioned and reminded about how he’s weird for his lack of understanding his death is to be traumatic for himself and others. This is a good story telling and I’ll need book 2!!
April 22, 2026
Great work, just not for me
This book has a lot going for it: lots of clever humor, some of which even earned a laugh. Amazing world building for a serial. Decent character development. Generally well paced. Definitely worth a shot for any litrpg fans.
Unfortunately it has some of my biggest genre peeves, primarily a literally unkillable MC and heavy use of mind magic, so I'm done at book 1.
This book has a lot going for it: lots of clever humor, some of which even earned a laugh. Amazing world building for a serial. Decent character development. Generally well paced. Definitely worth a shot for any litrpg fans.
Unfortunately it has some of my biggest genre peeves, primarily a literally unkillable MC and heavy use of mind magic, so I'm done at book 1.
May 4, 2026
Breath of Fresh Air
I am an avid reader of the genre, and this has been a welcome reprieve from books I couldnt make it through, or put down partway through a series. The world building has complexity, there is humor, good action, and a good spin on the MC's ability. It may not be a top book of all time for me, but of the series continues this well it might make it up there!
I am an avid reader of the genre, and this has been a welcome reprieve from books I couldnt make it through, or put down partway through a series. The world building has complexity, there is humor, good action, and a good spin on the MC's ability. It may not be a top book of all time for me, but of the series continues this well it might make it up there!
March 21, 2026
One of the best I've ever read!
I have read book 1 on royal road and it's amazing. The characters, power system, lore, and philosophical undertones are way more than I expected when starting this (was expecting a generic power fantasy). 5 out of 5!
I have read book 1 on royal road and it's amazing. The characters, power system, lore, and philosophical undertones are way more than I expected when starting this (was expecting a generic power fantasy). 5 out of 5!
April 5, 2026
I thoroughly enjoyed this work; the unpredictability of the fight scenes, or rather the Death Scenes, they kept the narrative both engaging and captivating. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
April 6, 2026
A LITRPG with compelling characters
Unlike many other litrpgs, I find myself reading not purely for the progression but for the entertaining dialogues and genuinely likable protagonist.
Unlike many other litrpgs, I find myself reading not purely for the progression but for the entertaining dialogues and genuinely likable protagonist.
March 27, 2026
5 star
Pretty fire ngl probably could have been two books though. Im definitely going to get the next book good first book I series.
Pretty fire ngl probably could have been two books though. Im definitely going to get the next book good first book I series.
March 30, 2026
one of the best litrpg out there, the books is packed with action but also with deep questions about what it means to move forward even after years of pain
April 5, 2026
what a start
My new favorite series! Highly highly recommend to anyone! MC is awesome and story is a killer. Looking forward to the next one!
My new favorite series! Highly highly recommend to anyone! MC is awesome and story is a killer. Looking forward to the next one!
April 7, 2026
Good book
There are a few things that I didn't really like about the story but for the most part I enjoyed this story and look forward to reading the next book
There are a few things that I didn't really like about the story but for the most part I enjoyed this story and look forward to reading the next book
April 16, 2026
Pretty good if a bit rough.
Story really drags on the back half and the Adam character is a stretch. But overall, this is pretty fun.
Story really drags on the back half and the Adam character is a stretch. But overall, this is pretty fun.
April 19, 2026
Diamond tier!
10/10! Absolutely beautiful read and so well done. Love it so much! I can’t wait to read the next book! Thank you!
10/10! Absolutely beautiful read and so well done. Love it so much! I can’t wait to read the next book! Thank you!
April 30, 2026
A novel idea!
A fresh take on the litrpg genre. A decent plot, quirky characters and a good page turner t’boot! Difficult to put down.
A fresh take on the litrpg genre. A decent plot, quirky characters and a good page turner t’boot! Difficult to put down.
didn-t-like-it
April 30, 2026Note to self: didn't do it for me.
May 5, 2026
good 4.5/5 book
The fights are a bit long sometimes, and the dialogues can also be a bit annoying.
The fights are a bit long sometimes, and the dialogues can also be a bit annoying.
May 16, 2026
Amazing
A must read! Couldn’t put the book down! A few missing letter (twice in the whole book) but it was still so good I’m giving it five stars!
A must read! Couldn’t put the book down! A few missing letter (twice in the whole book) but it was still so good I’m giving it five stars!
March 26, 2026
Favorite Series Of The Year
Shiv a young man born from a terrible ritual in a future earth where the System has brought ruin and redemption. Everyone either has a path where they can change their destiny or has a path bestowed upon them taking away their free will. Shiv has neither until the day he dies.
This is an explosive start to adrenaline fueled good time. Every door opened may be a nightmare where strife and struggle is king but Shiv The Deathless is right at home and wouldn’t trade it for the world.
Shiv a young man born from a terrible ritual in a future earth where the System has brought ruin and redemption. Everyone either has a path where they can change their destiny or has a path bestowed upon them taking away their free will. Shiv has neither until the day he dies.
This is an explosive start to adrenaline fueled good time. Every door opened may be a nightmare where strife and struggle is king but Shiv The Deathless is right at home and wouldn’t trade it for the world.
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