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Realm of Arkon #6
The Starry Skies of Darkaan
The Spectral City of Cathella is shrouded in strange magic of a powerful artifact. Krian must face the Great Dragons of Pangea, an impossible quest on the Ancient Paths, transformed by the Twice Cursed God, a journey through an endless graveyard, the smile of the Goddess of Stealth… And rage. Infinite rage. The path to the higher plane never seems to end, too much for any man to overcome… But not for an Elder Demon. And so he soldiers on, after the black crow and toward the red moon over hanging over the valleys of Karn.
299 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 4, 2017
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About the author
G. Akella
28 books191 followersGeorgy Smorodinsky.
44 years old, live in Moscow, married with three daughters. Akella has been my game nickname for almost 17 years. My love affair with the MMORPG genre began with Ultima Online, and I played WoW from its release date. My main classes are Warrior, Rogue and Death Knight. Back in vanilla WoW I made Grand Marshall with my warrior, for those who still remember what that is. Throughout WoW’s existence I was present for the slaying of roughly 70-80% of raid bosses; in those encounters, I was the main tank about half the time. In vanilla, I was the guild master of Shadow Angels on the Executus server. The guild had approximately 250 members, with an average of 80 people online every day. Sometimes I led raids to MC and BWL (for those who remember, in vanilla raid groups maxed out at 40). I also spent some time playing Star Wars: The Old Republic. Presently I’m playing Black Desert.
Patch 17 is my first book. I had never written anything before it. I was inspired to start writing after reading D. Rus, A. Vasilev, R. Mikhaylov and V. Mahanenko. I wanted to create a world that lived by the game’s rules, to write a book that even gamers would enjoy reading. The same gamers who killed skeletons at the Vesper graveyard, stormed castles in Lineage 2, battled in Alterac Valley, and spent months chipping away at Nefarian and the Lich King.
Of utmost importance to me are: the logic of the game world, the immersion factor (for readers to feel as if they’re part of this world), and logical behavior of the book’s characters. So far so good, it would seem. Five of the books in the series are finished. Book three is in the process of being published. The first two books have sold out their initial print run, and more are being printed. The reviews from critics and fan feedback grow better with each new book. I sincerely hope that you will get to read book two of the series, The Cursed Princedom, in February.
Oh, and one day I dream of visiting San Francisco, the city where Patch 17 begins. Thank you, everyone, and happy reading.
Georgy Smorodinsky (Akella)
44 years old, live in Moscow, married with three daughters. Akella has been my game nickname for almost 17 years. My love affair with the MMORPG genre began with Ultima Online, and I played WoW from its release date. My main classes are Warrior, Rogue and Death Knight. Back in vanilla WoW I made Grand Marshall with my warrior, for those who still remember what that is. Throughout WoW’s existence I was present for the slaying of roughly 70-80% of raid bosses; in those encounters, I was the main tank about half the time. In vanilla, I was the guild master of Shadow Angels on the Executus server. The guild had approximately 250 members, with an average of 80 people online every day. Sometimes I led raids to MC and BWL (for those who remember, in vanilla raid groups maxed out at 40). I also spent some time playing Star Wars: The Old Republic. Presently I’m playing Black Desert.
Patch 17 is my first book. I had never written anything before it. I was inspired to start writing after reading D. Rus, A. Vasilev, R. Mikhaylov and V. Mahanenko. I wanted to create a world that lived by the game’s rules, to write a book that even gamers would enjoy reading. The same gamers who killed skeletons at the Vesper graveyard, stormed castles in Lineage 2, battled in Alterac Valley, and spent months chipping away at Nefarian and the Lich King.
Of utmost importance to me are: the logic of the game world, the immersion factor (for readers to feel as if they’re part of this world), and logical behavior of the book’s characters. So far so good, it would seem. Five of the books in the series are finished. Book three is in the process of being published. The first two books have sold out their initial print run, and more are being printed. The reviews from critics and fan feedback grow better with each new book. I sincerely hope that you will get to read book two of the series, The Cursed Princedom, in February.
Oh, and one day I dream of visiting San Francisco, the city where Patch 17 begins. Thank you, everyone, and happy reading.
Georgy Smorodinsky (Akella)
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December 11, 2019
2.5☆ the very last chapter gave this book the push it needed to get that .5☆
December 13, 2017
This whole book was written so we can get to the last half of the last chapter.
Anything and everything in between doesn't matter, even Roman says so a few times in a weird sort of 4th wall foreshadowing.
I'm really considering dropping the series at this point, which is truly sad because it could've gone so much better if instead of a straight translation, the novels would have gone through an adaptation. Much more than the other Russian original series in this genre, I started really well and it was truly unique.
Anything and everything in between doesn't matter, even Roman says so a few times in a weird sort of 4th wall foreshadowing.
I'm really considering dropping the series at this point, which is truly sad because it could've gone so much better if instead of a straight translation, the novels would have gone through an adaptation. Much more than the other Russian original series in this genre, I started really well and it was truly unique.
December 10, 2017
Great
Finally the teams all together no more splitting up the books, i hope. Anyway this was just as good as the previous book, through there was a few abrupt cut scenes, in your other books you usual leave a little marker when you close that scene to start a new one, if you weren’t starting a new chapter. Other than that I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Finally the teams all together no more splitting up the books, i hope. Anyway this was just as good as the previous book, through there was a few abrupt cut scenes, in your other books you usual leave a little marker when you close that scene to start a new one, if you weren’t starting a new chapter. Other than that I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
December 15, 2017
A promising series gone to shit.
This whole book can be summarized into one word a "rant".
Roman himself goes into these pointless rants about Earth or his friends and family, which give nothing to the storyline just expand the word count. I started to skip over these rants, and seem to "read" this book in about 2 hours. After some of these "skips" i couldn't even catch up to what was happening characters change, locations change, but in the end nothings matters.
Roman keeps plot-no-jutsing through all his challenges, he has no choices. This book made me forget what was the plot of earlier books, its seems Romans purpose in life is to accepts and complete quests without doing anything. It seems that game is playing itself Roman just need to press that ACCEPT button.
tl;dr bland characters, too many names/locations, too many rants, pointless story.
This whole book can be summarized into one word a "rant".
Roman himself goes into these pointless rants about Earth or his friends and family, which give nothing to the storyline just expand the word count. I started to skip over these rants, and seem to "read" this book in about 2 hours. After some of these "skips" i couldn't even catch up to what was happening characters change, locations change, but in the end nothings matters.
Roman keeps plot-no-jutsing through all his challenges, he has no choices. This book made me forget what was the plot of earlier books, its seems Romans purpose in life is to accepts and complete quests without doing anything. It seems that game is playing itself Roman just need to press that ACCEPT button.
tl;dr bland characters, too many names/locations, too many rants, pointless story.
September 12, 2018
Excellent story
What a crazy, fun adventure! I didn’t want to put it down and yet I also wanted to make it last a while. I finally caved and stayed up past midnight to finish it. Lol
The series could end here. Happily it does not! I’m looking forward to reading the next book and hope there will be more after that too! I think Krian should get to have some time fishing peacefully once the main quests are finished.
What a crazy, fun adventure! I didn’t want to put it down and yet I also wanted to make it last a while. I finally caved and stayed up past midnight to finish it. Lol
The series could end here. Happily it does not! I’m looking forward to reading the next book and hope there will be more after that too! I think Krian should get to have some time fishing peacefully once the main quests are finished.
July 23, 2019
I was fooled - fully expected this one to be about one group of characters, and then spent most of the time with another!
I'm glad we've re-united everyone. They can exchange stories, and go on to save the Realm.
Been a while since I read this; normally I write these little blurbs up a day or two later, but in this case I don't know what day I even read the book. I'm guessing early in the previous month, so maybe 6-7 weeks ago?
I'm glad we've re-united everyone. They can exchange stories, and go on to save the Realm.
Been a while since I read this; normally I write these little blurbs up a day or two later, but in this case I don't know what day I even read the book. I'm guessing early in the previous month, so maybe 6-7 weeks ago?
December 8, 2017
Never disappoints
This whole series has been a thrill ride i hope to never get off of! The characters feel so real, the twists and turn are just insane! I wish they were longer as I cannot wait for the next book!
This whole series has been a thrill ride i hope to never get off of! The characters feel so real, the twists and turn are just insane! I wish they were longer as I cannot wait for the next book!
December 16, 2017
Cant wait for the next book!
Love this series and can wait for the next book to be released! Every time I find their new title in the store I immediately download it and start reading.
Love this series and can wait for the next book to be released! Every time I find their new title in the store I immediately download it and start reading.
December 16, 2017
😁
This series and Rus's one are still my favorite LitRPG stories. This last one I enjoyed. Felt the typical pull victory from some weird twist was missing but a solid fun book. Definitely waiting on next translation.
This series and Rus's one are still my favorite LitRPG stories. This last one I enjoyed. Felt the typical pull victory from some weird twist was missing but a solid fun book. Definitely waiting on next translation.
December 24, 2017
Well written as usual
This feels like a middle book to bring some threads together and in the end they are. The translator has finally reduced the use of ostentatious, a word that were getting a little bit to noticeable in earlier books. Hang in there til the end.
This feels like a middle book to bring some threads together and in the end they are. The translator has finally reduced the use of ostentatious, a word that were getting a little bit to noticeable in earlier books. Hang in there til the end.
January 4, 2018
Too short for the cost
The book was good, but i am tired of paying 6 bucks for less than 300 pages, and i am done doing so. The first few books were worth the cost, unfortunately the last two are not.
The book was good, but i am tired of paying 6 bucks for less than 300 pages, and i am done doing so. The first few books were worth the cost, unfortunately the last two are not.
March 27, 2019
Oh joy!
Lots and lots of good stuff. Happiness is ending with that reunion scene. Priceless! 🎉 💕 🎉 💕 🎉
Read this straight through and grabbing the next book right away. Kindle Unlimited is such a blessing!
Lots and lots of good stuff. Happiness is ending with that reunion scene. Priceless! 🎉 💕 🎉 💕 🎉
Read this straight through and grabbing the next book right away. Kindle Unlimited is such a blessing!
May 2, 2022
Better.
All in all, this one seems to have a direct line forward. Since it lines up with the MC's desires, it gives the illusion of a controlled narrative. This is still all over the place with the story.
All in all, this one seems to have a direct line forward. Since it lines up with the MC's desires, it gives the illusion of a controlled narrative. This is still all over the place with the story.
December 4, 2017
Booo too short
Want more,need more.
Thank you for a great book.
We love it we do.
Great world to vist.
That is all
Want more,need more.
Thank you for a great book.
We love it we do.
Great world to vist.
That is all
December 5, 2017
Now we are getting somewhere
Roman makes progress with his quest for a portal and Max continues with his. Great story, well thought out and nearly non-stop action.
Roman makes progress with his quest for a portal and Max continues with his. Great story, well thought out and nearly non-stop action.
December 8, 2017
Good series
While the game mechanics of the story has lessened somewhat and the author goes off on many tangents the story is good and the action is sound. Another win for g akella
While the game mechanics of the story has lessened somewhat and the author goes off on many tangents the story is good and the action is sound. Another win for g akella
December 9, 2017
Great series
Good continuation of a fantastic series. Further development of the MC and his NPC's. Please translate book 7 soon. Well worth Reading ng
Good continuation of a fantastic series. Further development of the MC and his NPC's. Please translate book 7 soon. Well worth Reading ng
December 9, 2017
Wow
Another great book in a great series. Good character building and lots of action. A must read for any and all little fans.
Another great book in a great series. Good character building and lots of action. A must read for any and all little fans.
December 11, 2017
Finally back together!
Fast fun read, bit long on the dream. But can't wait to see what Max and Roman do together!
Get to work translators! =)
Fast fun read, bit long on the dream. But can't wait to see what Max and Roman do together!
Get to work translators! =)
December 26, 2017
Finally a reunion
Roman goes through more trials on his quest to get to the upper plane. And at long last, the reunion we've been waiting for happens.
Roman goes through more trials on his quest to get to the upper plane. And at long last, the reunion we've been waiting for happens.
February 1, 2018
Currently one of my favorite litrpg series!
If you like good adventure and gaming or just like fantasy, take my advice and read this series! Can't wait for the next one!
If you like good adventure and gaming or just like fantasy, take my advice and read this series! Can't wait for the next one!
February 18, 2019
As usual another good read
Good story, good foreshadowing, some issues with grammar and spelling as is usual with translated works. Well worth the read if you can over look that.
Good story, good foreshadowing, some issues with grammar and spelling as is usual with translated works. Well worth the read if you can over look that.
October 30, 2018
Fantastic
This another incredible book in an amazing series. I would give it more stars if I could. As the story progresses it gets better and better and I can't wait to see where it goes next.
This another incredible book in an amazing series. I would give it more stars if I could. As the story progresses it gets better and better and I can't wait to see where it goes next.
March 12, 2024
i'm going to keep this as 5 stars since i like the series as a whole. more adventures :D
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