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Seneca Farm #3
The Tired Mercenary Just Wants to Farm in Peace: Vol III, A Slice-of-Life Adventure
Time keeps moving for Kain.
The new season should mean planting, repairs, and honest work that leaves a man too tired to worry. The fields need turning. The fences need mending.
Then the outsiders arrive.
Adventurers pour into Tillamore chasing rumors of a new dungeon north of the valley, beyond the places Kain’s wolf refuses to enter. Kain wants nothing to do with dungeons. He has seed to put down and neighbors who need his help, even when pride keeps them quiet.
The people of Tillamore gave Kain a home when he needed one. Now the newcomers are leaving unpaid bills and frightened neighbors behind them.
Kain still has a farm to run.
The new season should mean planting, repairs, and honest work that leaves a man too tired to worry. The fields need turning. The fences need mending.
Then the outsiders arrive.
Adventurers pour into Tillamore chasing rumors of a new dungeon north of the valley, beyond the places Kain’s wolf refuses to enter. Kain wants nothing to do with dungeons. He has seed to put down and neighbors who need his help, even when pride keeps them quiet.
The people of Tillamore gave Kain a home when he needed one. Now the newcomers are leaving unpaid bills and frightened neighbors behind them.
Kain still has a farm to run.
- GenresFantasy
556 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 4, 2026
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September 14, 2026
A 3.5 explained below. I do enjoy the series with it's day in the life format. I like Kain and his no-nonsense approach to life in general. This one is a bit different from the 2 previous. There is more involving the dungeon in this one as well as the complexities with the Adventurers. There is still leveling discussions and status. They seem to be calling it the System now and more people can see it. I don't remember that from the previous books. I was not happy to have Sasha involved as a potential love interest. That needs to get sorted out quickly - a love triangle is just no good and I like Carol. There is quite a bit of drama and tension related to community and personal impacts secondary to a flood. There are some editing issues and continuity hiccups that caused some pause and re-reading for clarity. Thus my lower rating.
September 7, 2026
The Beatles penned a song some years ago called "A Day in the Life".
Ergo - this novel follows the trials and tribulations of Kain (the hero) as he muddles through each day in his life trying to make his farm profitable - and figure out his personal life dilemmas.
And while the story was long and drawn out - I still liked it - because in terms of Litrpg it was not over the top with unparalled wizardry and quickly amassed wealth by a 16 year old reborn centuries later.
There is room for a sequel - as there were two novels preceding this one (they also followed a Day in the Life of Kain) but each book ended fully resolved - with an established hero who could do more.
Ergo - this novel follows the trials and tribulations of Kain (the hero) as he muddles through each day in his life trying to make his farm profitable - and figure out his personal life dilemmas.
And while the story was long and drawn out - I still liked it - because in terms of Litrpg it was not over the top with unparalled wizardry and quickly amassed wealth by a 16 year old reborn centuries later.
There is room for a sequel - as there were two novels preceding this one (they also followed a Day in the Life of Kain) but each book ended fully resolved - with an established hero who could do more.
September 21, 2026
LG
From mercenary leader to farmer, Kain Asheld has undergone a remarkable transformation. Though he possessed no farming experience initially, he felt driven to honor his brother's final wish. Yearning for solitude and peaceful cultivation, Kain finds himself repeatedly called upon to leverage his combat skills when the town faces threats—particularly the monster-filled dungeon teeming with killer rats, bats, skeletons, and worse. As the dungeon expands, its overflow of creatures spreads across the surrounding countryside. This excellent series stands out for its thoughtful dialogue and its portrayal of a tight-knit community where neighbors genuinely support one another.
From mercenary leader to farmer, Kain Asheld has undergone a remarkable transformation. Though he possessed no farming experience initially, he felt driven to honor his brother's final wish. Yearning for solitude and peaceful cultivation, Kain finds himself repeatedly called upon to leverage his combat skills when the town faces threats—particularly the monster-filled dungeon teeming with killer rats, bats, skeletons, and worse. As the dungeon expands, its overflow of creatures spreads across the surrounding countryside. This excellent series stands out for its thoughtful dialogue and its portrayal of a tight-knit community where neighbors genuinely support one another.
September 6, 2026
Good but an in between book
I loved the first two books. This book was more adventuring and crisis and not enough farming. Also it's deviated a bit on the relationships to claim more feelings than is shown. Was it still good? Yes. Will I read the next one? Yes. Do I want the relationships sorted and more farming in the next one? Absolutely!
I loved the first two books. This book was more adventuring and crisis and not enough farming. Also it's deviated a bit on the relationships to claim more feelings than is shown. Was it still good? Yes. Will I read the next one? Yes. Do I want the relationships sorted and more farming in the next one? Absolutely!
September 8, 2026
A mercenary becomes a farmer
This is an absolutely excellent addition to this series. Unit, all sorts of problems, both from nature and from each other. This is just an excellent well written series with a lot of humor and heart and amazing characters. I strongly suggest you read this book. I will definitely read the next book in the series.
This is an absolutely excellent addition to this series. Unit, all sorts of problems, both from nature and from each other. This is just an excellent well written series with a lot of humor and heart and amazing characters. I strongly suggest you read this book. I will definitely read the next book in the series.
Did Not Finish
September 6, 2026DNF at 32% after one too many inconsistencies in the timeline, plot, and logistics. I rolled my eyes about it through the first two books, but can’t justify continuing if the series can’t even get some basic editing passes done.
September 18, 2026
Great read, Fun, smart, humorous!
Excellent read, very well written, wonderful characters, clever story line and many giggles; near constant grin.
I hope that 20 more books follow in this series! My grateful thanks!
Excellent read, very well written, wonderful characters, clever story line and many giggles; near constant grin.
I hope that 20 more books follow in this series! My grateful thanks!
September 25, 2026
Continuity felt broken, retcon casualty
Still an enjoyable read, last half was better than the first. Some of it reads like social services paperwork, but the river story redeemed it.
Still an enjoyable read, last half was better than the first. Some of it reads like social services paperwork, but the river story redeemed it.
September 27, 2026
Just brilliant. Spellbinding.
No one writes like Locke. It is like a meditation and spell that one never wants to end. Congratulation on a 3rd extraordinary book. I cannot wait to read the next edition and thank you for this world building.
No one writes like Locke. It is like a meditation and spell that one never wants to end. Congratulation on a 3rd extraordinary book. I cannot wait to read the next edition and thank you for this world building.
September 9, 2026
Excellent book!
I enjoyed the whole story. There was alot going on in the story. Carol and Sasha still have a few things to resolve. Kain is a good guy. It's worth reading.
I enjoyed the whole story. There was alot going on in the story. Carol and Sasha still have a few things to resolve. Kain is a good guy. It's worth reading.
September 10, 2026
RECOMMENDED
September 15, 2026
Let me state first that dungeons are not my interest, and I skipped a fair amount of the fighting things that came from it. The rest of the story is very good. Am waiting for next free kindle book.
September 18, 2026
Good read
I enjoyed reading the book, it had a little more action than the last. Still like the characters. Good story. On to the next one.
I enjoyed reading the book, it had a little more action than the last. Still like the characters. Good story. On to the next one.
September 23, 2026
Totally excellent
Another great book with great character development and increase in story line. I can't wait for the next book. Highly recommend the series and the author.
Another great book with great character development and increase in story line. I can't wait for the next book. Highly recommend the series and the author.
September 24, 2026
Extremely enjoyable
I enjoyed this book a lot. The storyte
lling is improving as the series progresses. I find this genre strangely refreshing.
I enjoyed this book a lot. The storyte
lling is improving as the series progresses. I find this genre strangely refreshing.
September 29, 2026
Good story and series
Good story and series. Good author. Enjoy reading the series. The story life is expensive that's for sure. Everything gets documented to be paid. ☕️
Good story and series. Good author. Enjoy reading the series. The story life is expensive that's for sure. Everything gets documented to be paid. ☕️
October 6, 2026
Enjoyed this one.
My only problem is the lack of indentation. Paragraphs, characters dialogue, change of location.
Believable characters , good plot line and action.
Looking forward to the next book.
My only problem is the lack of indentation. Paragraphs, characters dialogue, change of location.
Believable characters , good plot line and action.
Looking forward to the next book.
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