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Ascendant's Fate
Sent into a strange pocket world, the crew is on the hunt for safety- and perhaps something more.
With enemies beyond their understanding hot on their trail, the only place that might offer safe haven also brings with it danger of a new kind.
Leon's understanding of Runecrafting is great, but will it be enough to traverse the puzzles and traps laid out before them?
When a mysterious entity of great power takes the reins, will he be able to overcome the trials that he is put through?
Continue the grand adventure as our favorite group of misfits searches for meaning and purpose in a world that has turned on them.
With enemies beyond their understanding hot on their trail, the only place that might offer safe haven also brings with it danger of a new kind.
Leon's understanding of Runecrafting is great, but will it be enough to traverse the puzzles and traps laid out before them?
When a mysterious entity of great power takes the reins, will he be able to overcome the trials that he is put through?
Continue the grand adventure as our favorite group of misfits searches for meaning and purpose in a world that has turned on them.
438 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 2, 2026
About the author
Jay Krauss
29 books71 followersJay is an animal lover, software developer, traditional blacksmith, modern woodworker, terrible mechanic, avid reader, and author.
A master of no trades, perhaps, but a consummate dabbler.
Writing in both Sci-Fi and Fantasy genres.
A master of no trades, perhaps, but a consummate dabbler.
Writing in both Sci-Fi and Fantasy genres.
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July 6, 2026
irredeemable
At this point literally the only thing that can save this series is the death of all the supporting cast.
Since nearly all of the dialogue consists of an exclamation and a single sentence it wouldn’t suffer a bit and what was once a very promising g character can progress without the repeated third-grade shenanigans and tongues being stuck out.
Love a snarky sidekick as much as anyone but this group seems Stu k between saccharine sweet unjustifiably juvenile, and totally unnecessary.
The best character is literally the kitsune.
Blech.
At this point literally the only thing that can save this series is the death of all the supporting cast.
Since nearly all of the dialogue consists of an exclamation and a single sentence it wouldn’t suffer a bit and what was once a very promising g character can progress without the repeated third-grade shenanigans and tongues being stuck out.
Love a snarky sidekick as much as anyone but this group seems Stu k between saccharine sweet unjustifiably juvenile, and totally unnecessary.
The best character is literally the kitsune.
Blech.
July 7, 2026
Dungeonining for a whole book
Dissapointing book in a good series, a bunch of fights with very little substance, minimal story or character progression and a plot twist to finish.
The scope of the story is massive, and I really hope the Author speeds up his writing to match the pace of the Grand Arcs he has planned.
I want to see Leon and his clan, the pacing of fluff and fights, his quest for "swords" could of been much better summarised, the fights felt lifeless and far less important than other books. This felt to be dragged out to make the word count rather than really focusing on Leon as a Rune Crafter or Soul smith, while honing in on the plot points.
I hope to see this series get back on track, im only leaving feedback because I want to see these books shine not to put it down overall.
Dissapointing book in a good series, a bunch of fights with very little substance, minimal story or character progression and a plot twist to finish.
The scope of the story is massive, and I really hope the Author speeds up his writing to match the pace of the Grand Arcs he has planned.
I want to see Leon and his clan, the pacing of fluff and fights, his quest for "swords" could of been much better summarised, the fights felt lifeless and far less important than other books. This felt to be dragged out to make the word count rather than really focusing on Leon as a Rune Crafter or Soul smith, while honing in on the plot points.
I hope to see this series get back on track, im only leaving feedback because I want to see these books shine not to put it down overall.
July 3, 2026
Crap ending.
Why you authors ruin books with these trash endings is so vexing. You have an incredible story all the way through the entire book and just toss it off a cliff at the end. Congrats on your 3 star review.
Why you authors ruin books with these trash endings is so vexing. You have an incredible story all the way through the entire book and just toss it off a cliff at the end. Congrats on your 3 star review.
July 10, 2026
great
Yet another great book in this series I really enjoyed reading this one! I hope other people will too. I recommend starting with book one and reading straight through! I can’t wait for the next one. Keep up the good work!
Yet another great book in this series I really enjoyed reading this one! I hope other people will too. I recommend starting with book one and reading straight through! I can’t wait for the next one. Keep up the good work!
July 13, 2026
Awesome Series
In this book our guy completes the runic realm challenge. After that he’s tutored by a Dead Sword Saint to help his sword dao. He is promoted to Emperor and leaves the pocket realm.
In this book our guy completes the runic realm challenge. After that he’s tutored by a Dead Sword Saint to help his sword dao. He is promoted to Emperor and leaves the pocket realm.
July 3, 2026
Fun as always.
Genuinely one of the funnest series i continually come back to, it never ceases to make me laugh and the plot is as good as always.
Genuinely one of the funnest series i continually come back to, it never ceases to make me laugh and the plot is as good as always.
July 4, 2026
Fanfreakingtastic!
What an amazing book! I absolutely loved this book and such wonderful characters! I can not wait for the next book to come out!
What an amazing book! I absolutely loved this book and such wonderful characters! I can not wait for the next book to come out!
July 5, 2026
yasssssssss
Absolutely even more intense…. I try to pace myself but this series just doesn’t let me put it down… eager almost foaming at the mouth for the next!!!
Absolutely even more intense…. I try to pace myself but this series just doesn’t let me put it down… eager almost foaming at the mouth for the next!!!
July 5, 2026
Great book
Stellar work once again from Jay Krauss! Lots of action and adventure, magic and monsters. Looking forward to the next one!
Stellar work once again from Jay Krauss! Lots of action and adventure, magic and monsters. Looking forward to the next one!
July 8, 2026
Yup yup
I liked it, solid addition to the series, I'm looking forward to the next one. Now what do i read
I liked it, solid addition to the series, I'm looking forward to the next one. Now what do i read
July 16, 2026
Excellent!
This book was fantastic, a great continuation of the series. Jay Krauss is solidifying his place as one of my very favorite authors.
This book was fantastic, a great continuation of the series. Jay Krauss is solidifying his place as one of my very favorite authors.
July 22, 2026
Good book
So far so good been a good read that I have enjoyed looking forward to reading more hope this will be a long series
So far so good been a good read that I have enjoyed looking forward to reading more hope this will be a long series
July 6, 2026
Another good one
More great storytelling from Jay.
Book 9 brings more surprises, more chaos, more laughs and a deepening story.
Always keen for another, love this series.
More great storytelling from Jay.
Book 9 brings more surprises, more chaos, more laughs and a deepening story.
Always keen for another, love this series.
July 18, 2026
amazing turn of events
There is so much going on in this book! I literally could not put it down . How long do I have to wait in order to learn what is about to happen next?
There is so much going on in this book! I literally could not put it down . How long do I have to wait in order to learn what is about to happen next?
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