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The Dragon's Wrath #2
Ashes of the Fallen
Sequel to The Dragon's Wrath: A Virtual Dream
Volume 2, Ashes of the Fallen takes off exactly where A Virtual Dream left off, with Sigurd thrust right back into the action as he finds himself in conflict with Goblins, Beasts, and other Players.
As the state of the game progresses and other players become more aggressive, Sigurd is forced to respond. Dragon's Breach, Allies, Enemies, and even Pets are changing and growing every in-game day!
Volume 2, Ashes of the Fallen takes off exactly where A Virtual Dream left off, with Sigurd thrust right back into the action as he finds himself in conflict with Goblins, Beasts, and other Players.
As the state of the game progresses and other players become more aggressive, Sigurd is forced to respond. Dragon's Breach, Allies, Enemies, and even Pets are changing and growing every in-game day!
351 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 27, 2015
87 people are currently reading
258 people want to read
About the author
Brent Roth
3 books313 followersBrent Roth is a fictional character in The Dragon's Wrath... and was a tongue-in-cheek joke of a Pen Name lending to the first-person narrative. Now that I've realized the mistake and the issues that might cause, it's sort of too late!
Ah well!
About me:
I started writing when I was a young adult but never thought about publishing or even letting others read my work. Ultimately, after a series of events and a few years down the road, I decided to publish a book to see how the process worked and if people would actually enjoy my work.
I would like to think, that most people did.
So here I am now, writing more books!
My background is relatively storied and diverse, as I've walked a lot of different paths, worked and lived the highs and lows, and have been at the bottom and the top. I've traveled the world, spent numerous months in third world countries, and consider myself fairly cultured and generally experienced "at life." It's from those experiences that I draw inspiration for a lot of the "things" I write about, and it also serves to keep me grounded going forward.
Originally a History Major while working odd service jobs, I turned to being a small-business owner while studying Accounting, running a restaurant for a couple of years until I eventually decided that wasn't for me. That led me to relocating and studying Linguistics at the University of California, San Diego and enjoying the good life, while preparing for a life in the service. That didn't work out, thanks to my health.
So with the Navy no longer an option, I've decided to focus on being the best writer that I can be. I'm still a budding Author, but I believe I'll be around for quite some time.
Any who, thank you for reading this little informal biography of mine, and I hope you enjoy my current work and the future ones that are on the way!
Ah well!
About me:
I started writing when I was a young adult but never thought about publishing or even letting others read my work. Ultimately, after a series of events and a few years down the road, I decided to publish a book to see how the process worked and if people would actually enjoy my work.
I would like to think, that most people did.
So here I am now, writing more books!
My background is relatively storied and diverse, as I've walked a lot of different paths, worked and lived the highs and lows, and have been at the bottom and the top. I've traveled the world, spent numerous months in third world countries, and consider myself fairly cultured and generally experienced "at life." It's from those experiences that I draw inspiration for a lot of the "things" I write about, and it also serves to keep me grounded going forward.
Originally a History Major while working odd service jobs, I turned to being a small-business owner while studying Accounting, running a restaurant for a couple of years until I eventually decided that wasn't for me. That led me to relocating and studying Linguistics at the University of California, San Diego and enjoying the good life, while preparing for a life in the service. That didn't work out, thanks to my health.
So with the Navy no longer an option, I've decided to focus on being the best writer that I can be. I'm still a budding Author, but I believe I'll be around for quite some time.
Any who, thank you for reading this little informal biography of mine, and I hope you enjoy my current work and the future ones that are on the way!
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July 22, 2016
This book is the reason i enjoy litrpgs. It provides me with a realistic MMORPG experience. Character isn't too overpowered nor is he underpowered.
It has a good story and some enjoyable fights.
It has a good story and some enjoyable fights.
March 4, 2018
Somewhat better than the last one, but still an easy read.
The effect of the game and time spent now shows in our main character which hopefully will continue.
Raid
The effect of the game and time spent now shows in our main character which hopefully will continue.
Raid
January 1, 2016
Certainly better than the first in my opinion. I still don't like too much the fighting style or the fact that basically the MC has a 100 levels advantage due to the Hyper Realism settings. Anyway the ending was even 4 stars for me so keep up the good work.
March 11, 2017
Action!
I am really enjoying this book. Besides being entertaining I think it also makes you think about the way one would be tempted to live in a virtual reality instead of real life. It would be easy to consume yourself with the fantasy life and fantasy characters.
I am really enjoying this book. Besides being entertaining I think it also makes you think about the way one would be tempted to live in a virtual reality instead of real life. It would be easy to consume yourself with the fantasy life and fantasy characters.
May 15, 2017
Good book
I found this one is very realistic. The transition from one to two is very believable and the drives of how players can be very good.
I found this one is very realistic. The transition from one to two is very believable and the drives of how players can be very good.
May 7, 2018
Still had a lot of the same problems as the first one, especially that the first half was slow and felt completely disconnected from the settlement arc. I'll admit I'm starting to get invested though.
June 3, 2018
31.5.2018 - 4*
Lepší než první díl. A přestože to není, co se světa a nápadů týče, tak originální jako jiné práce, jde z toho nádherně cítit MMO atmosféra, což je možná i trochu důležitější.
(I když uvažuju, zda autor nemá problém s ženami, tak jsou některé jeho ženské charaktery... zvláštní.)
Lepší než první díl. A přestože to není, co se světa a nápadů týče, tak originální jako jiné práce, jde z toho nádherně cítit MMO atmosféra, což je možná i trochu důležitější.
(I když uvažuju, zda autor nemá problém s ženami, tak jsou některé jeho ženské charaktery... zvláštní.)
August 24, 2017
Outstanding!
This series is the Pinnacle of the litrpg genre. If you have any interest in litrpg, please check out this series.
This series is the Pinnacle of the litrpg genre. If you have any interest in litrpg, please check out this series.
August 16, 2015
It was a really good book, the story is very interesting and I really like the MC. But the initial ingame character development was a little slow at the beginning - the reason being maybe to set good foundations for the unfolding story. The end chapters I felt the rage and desperation of the MC, and was thrilled - I couldn't stop reading.
I hope the next book to be more action packed, and introduce new characters, but if it stays the same setting - the MC with developing intelligent NPC characters - against the world - would also be satisfying and actually something I haven't read in a VMMORPG.
I hope the next book to be more action packed, and introduce new characters, but if it stays the same setting - the MC with developing intelligent NPC characters - against the world - would also be satisfying and actually something I haven't read in a VMMORPG.
September 3, 2015
Solid 4.5 stars in my book
Great fun. Very entertaining and addicting. A lot like playing an mmorpg although I haven't played in years . If you've ever played one you will quickly relate to the story. Could hardly put it down. I really liked how many of the absurd capabilities of the traditional fantasy characters are smoothed out and made rational by setting them inside the game. Additionally, the "oh so tantalizing" possibility of falling in love with an ai is explored artfully in this setting. I eagerly await the next installment by Mr Roth as well as wondering when I can get my hands on an egg seeing as I won't be able to afford the cube...
Great fun. Very entertaining and addicting. A lot like playing an mmorpg although I haven't played in years . If you've ever played one you will quickly relate to the story. Could hardly put it down. I really liked how many of the absurd capabilities of the traditional fantasy characters are smoothed out and made rational by setting them inside the game. Additionally, the "oh so tantalizing" possibility of falling in love with an ai is explored artfully in this setting. I eagerly await the next installment by Mr Roth as well as wondering when I can get my hands on an egg seeing as I won't be able to afford the cube...
August 3, 2015
Good follow up story
I was impressed with the way Brent's first story grabbed my attention and drew me in. The second continues and gives some more insight into his protagonist, but avoids getting too "angst-ey". Some writers take the character development too far. I don't CARE at all if a main character did not get invited to a birthday party in the second grade.
Sometimes you just got to chop some goblins and cleave some orcs to keep me reading. Brent sure did that in spades. I pulled an all nighter to finish this.
I was impressed with the way Brent's first story grabbed my attention and drew me in. The second continues and gives some more insight into his protagonist, but avoids getting too "angst-ey". Some writers take the character development too far. I don't CARE at all if a main character did not get invited to a birthday party in the second grade.
Sometimes you just got to chop some goblins and cleave some orcs to keep me reading. Brent sure did that in spades. I pulled an all nighter to finish this.
August 11, 2015
Angsty
Once in a while I like an angry, slightly crazy MC. this one definitely hit the spot. the Fantasy and adventure elements are still there, as well as all the other stuff I usualy enjoy with this genre, such as building up/creating and growth themes. The angst levels are dialed up, though. it's not angst for angst sake, but real angst. the kind that resonates with RL, and makes you think a little, and empathize. The contagious kind...the best kind. I like the read. Looking forward to the third book.
Once in a while I like an angry, slightly crazy MC. this one definitely hit the spot. the Fantasy and adventure elements are still there, as well as all the other stuff I usualy enjoy with this genre, such as building up/creating and growth themes. The angst levels are dialed up, though. it's not angst for angst sake, but real angst. the kind that resonates with RL, and makes you think a little, and empathize. The contagious kind...the best kind. I like the read. Looking forward to the third book.
October 30, 2017
Well well well...
The first book was as the author has described in the end of this. Focusing on set ups, full of adventure. This one though.. Finally showed us what kind of series is really are. I was stolen from the real world while reading it, didnt care about anything else. Just like the author wanted..
I can understand why Sigurd is doing this. I can feel i would be like him. Kinda scary..
Keep going, you have got yourself a fan here
The first book was as the author has described in the end of this. Focusing on set ups, full of adventure. This one though.. Finally showed us what kind of series is really are. I was stolen from the real world while reading it, didnt care about anything else. Just like the author wanted..
I can understand why Sigurd is doing this. I can feel i would be like him. Kinda scary..
Keep going, you have got yourself a fan here
August 25, 2015
Loved it
I love the book. It is better than I thought it would of been. The only problem is the length of the book. If you made book three to 400 pages then it would be even better but I finished this in 3 hours. It would make it better but one thing I'm looking forward to is the MC netting another player with a god level magic. That's will be a badass fight. Overall not really in grammar issues and a great read.
I love the book. It is better than I thought it would of been. The only problem is the length of the book. If you made book three to 400 pages then it would be even better but I finished this in 3 hours. It would make it better but one thing I'm looking forward to is the MC netting another player with a god level magic. That's will be a badass fight. Overall not really in grammar issues and a great read.
May 6, 2016
Rough but good
The books are engaging and habit forming. I'm looking for the third book now. As a disabled person I could empathise with the protagonist's desire to live in game and create his own domain as he sees fit. Fun, especially if you were/are a player in an MMORPG. I rated it four because of the excessive violence. The author didn't need to go to the level he did to establish the growing savagery of our main character and the changing world he inhabits.
The books are engaging and habit forming. I'm looking for the third book now. As a disabled person I could empathise with the protagonist's desire to live in game and create his own domain as he sees fit. Fun, especially if you were/are a player in an MMORPG. I rated it four because of the excessive violence. The author didn't need to go to the level he did to establish the growing savagery of our main character and the changing world he inhabits.
July 30, 2015
Good LITRPG
Good LITRPG to read. Started up back at the first dungeon he was running. It left out most anything about the girls who were in the meeting in the first book but for one spot where he may have talked to the blind girl. And he still has to work out how much information has been released about his starting setup and who released it.
Good LITRPG to read. Started up back at the first dungeon he was running. It left out most anything about the girls who were in the meeting in the first book but for one spot where he may have talked to the blind girl. And he still has to work out how much information has been released about his starting setup and who released it.
August 14, 2015
Definitely a worthy follow up on the previous book. It's written okay, and does not fall into the trap that the hero is invincible. He makes mistakes, and he is not nice, and somehow that makes him real.
I will definitely read Volume 3.
I will definitely read Volume 3.
August 15, 2017
So awesome!
(Spoiler)
Loved it! The direction he is taking and the action involved in this book was awesome. I also liked the main character's interaction with Selene and his confusion over the feelings of her death. The mental warfare is awesome too!
(Spoiler)
Loved it! The direction he is taking and the action involved in this book was awesome. I also liked the main character's interaction with Selene and his confusion over the feelings of her death. The mental warfare is awesome too!
February 21, 2016
This novel is a little bit better in that there is less arrogance in the main character, but still the book ends abruptly for no reason other than to cut off a book in the most inelegant way possible.
February 22, 2016
A bit better than the first one, adding some complexity to the main character. Not a lot of real word parts anymore. Also what happened with Valerie? Not a lot of appearances from her. Getting interesting!
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February 24, 2016
Very well written! It's an interesting foray into the genre, but once again I am glad the game showcased in this game is not real. Pretty sure the world would crumble to nothing as we sat in our cubes! Can't wait to start Vol. 3!
August 2, 2015
Awsome
Another great book. I can't wait for the third book to come out. If you liked the first book in the series you will love this one.
Another great book. I can't wait for the third book to come out. If you liked the first book in the series you will love this one.
January 25, 2016
Fantastic fantasy
Really interesting concept of writing a book based on characters that are in a role playing game. The characters seem real and the book is great.
Really interesting concept of writing a book based on characters that are in a role playing game. The characters seem real and the book is great.
August 2, 2016
Go read them all
Great series. Forgot to rate this one. I look forward to rereading these when book 4 comes out. I gave it a 5 because it was a fun fast read. Best read in order.
Great series. Forgot to rate this one. I look forward to rereading these when book 4 comes out. I gave it a 5 because it was a fun fast read. Best read in order.
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September 12, 2016I love this Series, a great read
November 11, 2016
Good book, but it is really repetitive in its dialogue and plot. I wish it had more twists.
December 4, 2016
Good Fun!
I have just been getting into the LitRPG genre and this is a great addition from what I have read! Can't wait to read the next volume.
I have just been getting into the LitRPG genre and this is a great addition from what I have read! Can't wait to read the next volume.
December 16, 2017
Good Read.
A LitRPG story. The story picks up from the first book. Dungeon delving. Town building and character growth continues with little time in the real world.
A LitRPG story. The story picks up from the first book. Dungeon delving. Town building and character growth continues with little time in the real world.
August 10, 2015
Was looking forward to this one a lot and I was not disappointed at all!
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