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Welcome to the City of Monsters.
That’s the nickname for Elysium City, a city defined by clashes between powerful villains and celebrity superheroes. It’s a place Ryan, like many small-time villains, avoided. All that changed when chilling visions of the apocalypse drove him to Elysium City and straight into a war zone.
A powerful syndicate alliance is murdering rookie superheroes from Pelion Academy, and Ryan finds himself in the middle of it. The past, present, and future collide as he tries to understand the strange visions and the connection they have with a rookie from the Academy and his future.
Can he piece together the puzzle in his mind to save the world, or will this war end him before the apocalypse even begins?
The future is broken, and only a villain can fix it.
That’s the nickname for Elysium City, a city defined by clashes between powerful villains and celebrity superheroes. It’s a place Ryan, like many small-time villains, avoided. All that changed when chilling visions of the apocalypse drove him to Elysium City and straight into a war zone.
A powerful syndicate alliance is murdering rookie superheroes from Pelion Academy, and Ryan finds himself in the middle of it. The past, present, and future collide as he tries to understand the strange visions and the connection they have with a rookie from the Academy and his future.
Can he piece together the puzzle in his mind to save the world, or will this war end him before the apocalypse even begins?
The future is broken, and only a villain can fix it.
296 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 13, 2026
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Chase Kilgore
8 books78 followersAn avid reader with a fondness for Fantasy, Sci-fi, and HaremLit Books. I strive to write interesting worlds and characters like those that drew me to these genres. My debut book, Exile: De'Vas Chronicles Book 1, is my aim to achieve that goal. I hope you enjoy the book and the others to come in the future.
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Displaying 1 - 22 of 22 reviews
April 29, 2026
Solid book. Good characters, a lot of ambiguity about heroes/villains. This doesn't seem like a world where someone with purely good intentions would last long. I look forward to book 2.
March 20, 2026
I enjoyed this book quite a bit, as it's a different take on the super hero plotlines that are more common in haremlit.
The MC is in a desolate future with his wife as they try to get away from some bots that are chasing them. They use something known as "the echo machine" to send half of his memories back to himself a few years prior to whatever caused everything to be a mess. Then the story begins as the MC wakes up with half-formed memories driving him to make choices he normally wouldn't make. Choices that lead him to the leading super hero academy. An academy he has no interest in joining.
The only locked down LI in this book is his childhood friend, and the two have been avoiding confronting their feelings because they're all each other has had. But now in a new city, and with other women around, the LI makes her move. It was actually well done, though the sex scene was pretty average.
There are quiet a few nice plot twists in this, and there's going to be some really interesting events shaping up for book 2. I look forward to reading that.
The MC is in a desolate future with his wife as they try to get away from some bots that are chasing them. They use something known as "the echo machine" to send half of his memories back to himself a few years prior to whatever caused everything to be a mess. Then the story begins as the MC wakes up with half-formed memories driving him to make choices he normally wouldn't make. Choices that lead him to the leading super hero academy. An academy he has no interest in joining.
The only locked down LI in this book is his childhood friend, and the two have been avoiding confronting their feelings because they're all each other has had. But now in a new city, and with other women around, the LI makes her move. It was actually well done, though the sex scene was pretty average.
There are quiet a few nice plot twists in this, and there's going to be some really interesting events shaping up for book 2. I look forward to reading that.
April 10, 2026
Well written Supers
This book was great fun, felt like stepping into a familiar classic.
Read it in one seating, though that might be because it’s traditionally short, like a classic Supers book.
The setting is an alternate world with an event triggering Supers and mutants. The powers and mutations are well thought out and the whole thing hangs well together. The MC is likable, the relationships have depth, and the supporting characters are mostly well fleshed out.
There are a couple of romantic scenes that don’t fade to black, so definitely not appropriate for young readers, but this reads as well framed Supers story, this is not erotica.
Some people might not go for this type of book because of the foreshadowing of polyamorous/harem type relationships, but this is really well written Supers.
This book was great fun, felt like stepping into a familiar classic.
Read it in one seating, though that might be because it’s traditionally short, like a classic Supers book.
The setting is an alternate world with an event triggering Supers and mutants. The powers and mutations are well thought out and the whole thing hangs well together. The MC is likable, the relationships have depth, and the supporting characters are mostly well fleshed out.
There are a couple of romantic scenes that don’t fade to black, so definitely not appropriate for young readers, but this reads as well framed Supers story, this is not erotica.
Some people might not go for this type of book because of the foreshadowing of polyamorous/harem type relationships, but this is really well written Supers.
March 23, 2026
I’ve been reading this author for a while, but this is my first time actually sitting down to write a review. To start, this book felt like a step up from his previous work—at least in the first few chapters. However, once the protagonist met his family, the pace slowed down significantly.
There were moments where it felt like the characters having powers was just an afterthought. Additionally, the romance between Ryan and Tori felt poorly written. In fact, I felt most of the characters had great potential that wasn't fully realized. The plot felt a bit aimless at times, with the characters being too passive rather than driving the story forward.
That said, it’s still a good story overall. I’ll be waiting for Book 2 to see if these issues get ironed out.
There were moments where it felt like the characters having powers was just an afterthought. Additionally, the romance between Ryan and Tori felt poorly written. In fact, I felt most of the characters had great potential that wasn't fully realized. The plot felt a bit aimless at times, with the characters being too passive rather than driving the story forward.
That said, it’s still a good story overall. I’ll be waiting for Book 2 to see if these issues get ironed out.
May 6, 2026
Overall, this was pretty good (if short). The world does feel small in general as the author was minimal with his world-building this time. The scope of the "shade" apocalypse is supposed to be worldwide, but it's also hard to believe that is possible based on the few details (on the cause) provided in this first book. Also, based on the story provided you would assume that one or both of the main characters would be virgins due to them "scaring off" other potential partners (since age 10), but they certainly didn't act like it when the time came (or at least it felt like some kind of reaction was missing to me).
March 15, 2026
I generally despise superhero stories. I held my nose when I bought this book. Based on the fact that I love this author's other books, I gave it a shot. This author did not disappoint me. This is the best superhero book that I have read. I like how the story is more character driven, then powers driven. While the characters are various level of powers, I like how the author made them all relatable. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
March 23, 2026
Time Travel
Some time in the future a supernaturals being finds a special rock and with help transports it to a damaged Supernatural Academy. When there he is told he is the one who has to go back.
They somehow send his essence back into his own body but it only comes out in snatches. Now he sees snatches of the future as it will be if someone doesn't change the present. Classic good verses evil not sure which is which sometimes. Good Read.
Some time in the future a supernaturals being finds a special rock and with help transports it to a damaged Supernatural Academy. When there he is told he is the one who has to go back.
They somehow send his essence back into his own body but it only comes out in snatches. Now he sees snatches of the future as it will be if someone doesn't change the present. Classic good verses evil not sure which is which sometimes. Good Read.
May 1, 2026
Great start to a new series
I've really enjoyed this authors work so far. Here we have a new series in an urban superpower fantasy setting. The main character is not over powered, but his power is flexible and I love that
It's amazing how much emotional story telling happens so quickly in this boon. It's well paced, well written and is probably gonna be one of my top favorite books of the year!
Highly recommend you read it if you're thinking about it
I've really enjoyed this authors work so far. Here we have a new series in an urban superpower fantasy setting. The main character is not over powered, but his power is flexible and I love that
It's amazing how much emotional story telling happens so quickly in this boon. It's well paced, well written and is probably gonna be one of my top favorite books of the year!
Highly recommend you read it if you're thinking about it
March 13, 2026
Holy mother of plot
Chase has truly outdone himself. De'Vas was great, Feral Mage was awesome, Echoes though, cranks all the tension and pumps it up to 11 right out the gate. If you like super heroes, anti-heroes and characters with utility focused powers stacked with a brain between his ears I highly recommend this series. Its shaping up to be one of the best in the genre.
Chase has truly outdone himself. De'Vas was great, Feral Mage was awesome, Echoes though, cranks all the tension and pumps it up to 11 right out the gate. If you like super heroes, anti-heroes and characters with utility focused powers stacked with a brain between his ears I highly recommend this series. Its shaping up to be one of the best in the genre.
March 14, 2026
Amazing world building and characters
I read this on release day without stopping. A gripping story with well written characters. The pacing was just right and the world building was well done. Lot of hints for the future but still focused on the story being told. Editing was excellent and I am so looking forward to the next in the series. More please!!
I read this on release day without stopping. A gripping story with well written characters. The pacing was just right and the world building was well done. Lot of hints for the future but still focused on the story being told. Editing was excellent and I am so looking forward to the next in the series. More please!!
March 15, 2026
Excellent. The tried-and-true premise of the MC's future self finding a way to send knowledge of a dystopian future to his past self, but with superheroes. I'm there for it.
I found the story engaging, the characters likable, and the harem elements suitably subdued. You can see where it's going, but it's not rushing to get there and doesn't get in the way of telling the story.
I found the story engaging, the characters likable, and the harem elements suitably subdued. You can see where it's going, but it's not rushing to get there and doesn't get in the way of telling the story.
March 16, 2026
solid first book to a great series
Enjoyed reading this one a lot, I had certain expectations going in since I’m a fan of the authors other series the De’vas chronicles and I have to admit that this book blew those expectations out of the water. This was genuinely a treat to read and am eager to read more
Enjoyed reading this one a lot, I had certain expectations going in since I’m a fan of the authors other series the De’vas chronicles and I have to admit that this book blew those expectations out of the water. This was genuinely a treat to read and am eager to read more
March 21, 2026
Amazing first book!
I have not read a book by Chase Kilgore that I did not like and this one is no exception. Well written with great characters all around. Didn’t really have anyone in this book that I didn’t like or think played a good part in the book. Super hero aspect was well written too. Looking forward to the next several books in this series!
I have not read a book by Chase Kilgore that I did not like and this one is no exception. Well written with great characters all around. Didn’t really have anyone in this book that I didn’t like or think played a good part in the book. Super hero aspect was well written too. Looking forward to the next several books in this series!
March 13, 2026
Great new series
I love all of Chases books so far and this one is no different, the story and characters are fantastic so far and I'm looking forward to see where this one goes next.
I love all of Chases books so far and this one is no different, the story and characters are fantastic so far and I'm looking forward to see where this one goes next.
March 15, 2026
excellent book for the collection
Another banger from the author, eagerly awaiting this and another installment of his other series’. A very engaging story had me enthralled from start to finish.
Another banger from the author, eagerly awaiting this and another installment of his other series’. A very engaging story had me enthralled from start to finish.
April 3, 2026
Not Surprised By How Much I Enjoyed This.
A good start to a new series. Super Heroes and Villains, nifty powers, cool cast of characters, action, spice, and a decent amount of intrigue. Looking forward to the next book and hope the series continues to develop well.
A good start to a new series. Super Heroes and Villains, nifty powers, cool cast of characters, action, spice, and a decent amount of intrigue. Looking forward to the next book and hope the series continues to develop well.
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This is a new series by Chase Kilgore focusing on supers and their counterparts. It is a great story of changing ones fate.
This is a new series by Chase Kilgore focusing on supers and their counterparts. It is a great story of changing ones fate.
March 14, 2026
Exiting start
Interesting setting that I am excited to read. Their is a lot of mysteries here that I want the answers to. Looking forward to book 2
Interesting setting that I am excited to read. Their is a lot of mysteries here that I want the answers to. Looking forward to book 2
April 6, 2026
Very good book
This is a fine fantasy harem adventure novel. It is well written and edited. I especially like Jasmine. I anxiously await the author's next novel.
This is a fine fantasy harem adventure novel. It is well written and edited. I especially like Jasmine. I anxiously await the author's next novel.
May 5, 2026
Great Start
Probably the best from an author who is always improving. Definitely excited for the next one.
Great mix of action and SoL, with characters who seem natural
Probably the best from an author who is always improving. Definitely excited for the next one.
Great mix of action and SoL, with characters who seem natural
May 7, 2026
One of the best superhero stories I've read in a long time
I really enjoyed this work and I look forward to more entries in the series. Keep up the great work!
I really enjoyed this work and I look forward to more entries in the series. Keep up the great work!
May 8, 2026
Wow, another great start to a series from this author. I will always put this author's new works on my 'save for the weekend' list. And at least the first one will go on my no audiobooks list, I know If I like a series enough I will again listen to it with the right narrators. This is the right combination of almost every genre, plot, mystery, chemistry, and action to keep you entertained the whole way.
I won't even bother explaining further, just read this book and find out, if you need something to hook you in think blade runner with more super powers.
I won't even bother explaining further, just read this book and find out, if you need something to hook you in think blade runner with more super powers.
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