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Unbound Deathlord #2
Obliteration
Jack is out for blood.
After being manipulated by his family most of his life, and believing an even worse lie for the past few years, he has finally learned the truth.
Now that he knows what V-Soft has taken from him, he’s going to take everything from them, even if the country is destroyed in the process. The plan is to strike from all sides, so that those who still live can watch their lives, and their life’s work be reduced to ashes.
But in digging their grave, will Jack wind up buried alongside them?
After being manipulated by his family most of his life, and believing an even worse lie for the past few years, he has finally learned the truth.
Now that he knows what V-Soft has taken from him, he’s going to take everything from them, even if the country is destroyed in the process. The plan is to strike from all sides, so that those who still live can watch their lives, and their life’s work be reduced to ashes.
But in digging their grave, will Jack wind up buried alongside them?
587 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 24, 2018
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About the author
Edward Castle
4 books188 followersI always loved games, but as time went on, I started to feel that gaming lacked something. There was too much grinding, weak stories, repetitive mechanics and other annoyances, like the dreaded microtransactions.
I had always loved reading, but eventually the novels I found began to feel stale, they were too cliche to keep me excited to turn the pages.
Then the stars aligned and I found GameLit; it was the perfect blend of my interests, it recaptured the way I had felt when gaming and the fantasy genre. I could follow the story of a character in a world that ran on game rules, whether it be in a parallel universe or full-immersion VR. I could vicariously enjoy all the parts of a game I’d loved, without being subjected to the interminable grind. I was drawn in by the notion of hyperrealistic worlds and NPCs controlled by advanced AIs, where magic required actual understanding to cast and actions had tangible consequences. The genre ticked all the right boxes for me, I’d found a new love.
Yet, the stories were so few, I’d read everything available and still, I wanted to read something nobody had written. So, I started writing myself.
Today, I write full time and am best known as the author of the Unbound Deathlord series.
I had always loved reading, but eventually the novels I found began to feel stale, they were too cliche to keep me excited to turn the pages.
Then the stars aligned and I found GameLit; it was the perfect blend of my interests, it recaptured the way I had felt when gaming and the fantasy genre. I could follow the story of a character in a world that ran on game rules, whether it be in a parallel universe or full-immersion VR. I could vicariously enjoy all the parts of a game I’d loved, without being subjected to the interminable grind. I was drawn in by the notion of hyperrealistic worlds and NPCs controlled by advanced AIs, where magic required actual understanding to cast and actions had tangible consequences. The genre ticked all the right boxes for me, I’d found a new love.
Yet, the stories were so few, I’d read everything available and still, I wanted to read something nobody had written. So, I started writing myself.
Today, I write full time and am best known as the author of the Unbound Deathlord series.
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October 18, 2018
Rating 3.5 stars
Not as good as the first book. The first book was all about Jack playing a game and doing everything to win. This book had "real world" elements included in the Valia game storyline which became confusing for me. I still liked the first half of the story a lot. I do like how Jack thinks strategically especially when he has straightforward goals to achieve. He finds a way to come at a problem from different angles which makes other people think he is cheating but it is really him finding loopholes in the rules (I did enjoy that very much)
Not as good as the first book. The first book was all about Jack playing a game and doing everything to win. This book had "real world" elements included in the Valia game storyline which became confusing for me. I still liked the first half of the story a lot. I do like how Jack thinks strategically especially when he has straightforward goals to achieve. He finds a way to come at a problem from different angles which makes other people think he is cheating but it is really him finding loopholes in the rules (I did enjoy that very much)
July 15, 2021
Mini-Review:
2 Thumbs Up for Narration! This review is only about the story.
The first book was a bit of a slogfest at the beginning because the story telling vs game mechs were not balanced. The main character and overall plot had potential until the end. I felt that the end was a bit of a leap into a different dimension and the story skipped a whole lot of important details. I really like the potential for the series & hoped that events would tie up in a believable manner in this book.
Nope. There are two clear story lines in the series, and neither of them are developed well enough to carry the very different plot lines. The character developments were a fun ride, but the rest of the story relies heavily on the reader just "going" with it to make it work. It's too bad. Solid writing. Great characters. Cool twists. Neat plot arcs. I just wish the huge plot gaps were filled in a manner that fit the setup.
This series has the earmarks for being one that I could love, but the jarring inconsistencies & flippant "go with it" vibe knock a 4 star rating down to 3.
2 Thumbs Up for Narration! This review is only about the story.
The first book was a bit of a slogfest at the beginning because the story telling vs game mechs were not balanced. The main character and overall plot had potential until the end. I felt that the end was a bit of a leap into a different dimension and the story skipped a whole lot of important details. I really like the potential for the series & hoped that events would tie up in a believable manner in this book.
Nope. There are two clear story lines in the series, and neither of them are developed well enough to carry the very different plot lines. The character developments were a fun ride, but the rest of the story relies heavily on the reader just "going" with it to make it work. It's too bad. Solid writing. Great characters. Cool twists. Neat plot arcs. I just wish the huge plot gaps were filled in a manner that fit the setup.
This series has the earmarks for being one that I could love, but the jarring inconsistencies & flippant "go with it" vibe knock a 4 star rating down to 3.
July 12, 2018
I stopped reading after around 30%, I could not bring myself to finish it.
The main character is outright unpleasant.
He threw multiple countries into a civil war, killing thousands of innocents as casualties so he can have his petty revenge for something that happened decades ago and he didn't care about in the first place, then evading all responsibility by fleeing back into the online world.
And with that in mind, no matter what he does, I simply can never root for him. After all, he's is much worse than anyone else in this book.
The main character is outright unpleasant.
He threw multiple countries into a civil war, killing thousands of innocents as casualties so he can have his petty revenge for something that happened decades ago and he didn't care about in the first place, then evading all responsibility by fleeing back into the online world.
And with that in mind, no matter what he does, I simply can never root for him. After all, he's is much worse than anyone else in this book.
August 25, 2018
If you are into the anti-hero style of novels and LitRPG, this is a pretty great read.
The book starts a little slow, when you compare it to how the first one finished. That isn't bad per se, since there was a lot that happened then and the reader needs to pivot into the second book. The continuation of the love-hate relationship buildup between the main character and the reader doesn't let up though, and at points I felt bad about rooting for him.
And it only gets better from there. There's some pretty funny cameos throughout that had me chuckling a bit.
Really, if you liked the first one, do yourself a favor and pick this up. You'll love it.
Now, if only we could get a cover remake of the first book.... This one looks awesome. The first one looks like Eric Knight from Dungeons and Dragons.
The book starts a little slow, when you compare it to how the first one finished. That isn't bad per se, since there was a lot that happened then and the reader needs to pivot into the second book. The continuation of the love-hate relationship buildup between the main character and the reader doesn't let up though, and at points I felt bad about rooting for him.
And it only gets better from there. There's some pretty funny cameos throughout that had me chuckling a bit.
Really, if you liked the first one, do yourself a favor and pick this up. You'll love it.
Now, if only we could get a cover remake of the first book.... This one looks awesome. The first one looks like Eric Knight from Dungeons and Dragons.
April 17, 2018
What the *bleep* did I just read?
I can’t fathom how anyone could have rated this over 3 stars at most. Full disclosure: I don’t recall reading the first one and did t come close to finishing this one—but amazon insisted I read the first one so I gave it a try. As someone who’s not totally sold on lit rpg I can only imagine I tried the first one then gave up, exactly like I did with this one.
There is just nothing redeeming about this book. The story is borderline nonsensical. The character is unlikable and a psychopath and not terribly bright yet has amazing resources and seems to be stupid lucky. None of the world building makes a lick of sense either. The whole thing reads as a poor translation of a not great writers somewhat anti-West/American manifesto. I think most of the positive reviews are not real or by friends of author.
I can’t fathom how anyone could have rated this over 3 stars at most. Full disclosure: I don’t recall reading the first one and did t come close to finishing this one—but amazon insisted I read the first one so I gave it a try. As someone who’s not totally sold on lit rpg I can only imagine I tried the first one then gave up, exactly like I did with this one.
There is just nothing redeeming about this book. The story is borderline nonsensical. The character is unlikable and a psychopath and not terribly bright yet has amazing resources and seems to be stupid lucky. None of the world building makes a lick of sense either. The whole thing reads as a poor translation of a not great writers somewhat anti-West/American manifesto. I think most of the positive reviews are not real or by friends of author.
April 3, 2018
Awesome Read!
This book was a definite page turner. I read it over Easter weekend, as often as I could, and finished it in less then three days! I find that I am often disappointed by a second book in a series, and often times can't even finish it and never even bother to try to read the third. Not the case with this series. This book was every bit as exciting and well written as the first, and I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of the third!
This book was a definite page turner. I read it over Easter weekend, as often as I could, and finished it in less then three days! I find that I am often disappointed by a second book in a series, and often times can't even finish it and never even bother to try to read the third. Not the case with this series. This book was every bit as exciting and well written as the first, and I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of the third!
July 24, 2018
Cliffhanger
This ends in a cliffhanger and with the time between books, I doubt I will ever read the third. Don't get this series until it is completely finished.
This ends in a cliffhanger and with the time between books, I doubt I will ever read the third. Don't get this series until it is completely finished.
September 15, 2021
The MC is supposed to be 2 but behaves like he's a pouting 14 years old child-genius.
I finished the book for the interesting tactics, but the story in itself was just nonsense.
I finished the book for the interesting tactics, but the story in itself was just nonsense.
September 28, 2018
I really enjoyed Obliteration By Edward Castle. I found that the charterers were well developed as well as the world. My favorite parts of the book were when Jack Thorns plans came to fruition in ways that were more interesting and usually more complex ways than I had even thought possible. Obviously my favorite character is Jack and its him because of the way he thinks and how he uses the skills he's gained from his late parents tutelage to give him an advantage over all the other players as well as the NPC's that he faces. My favorite part of the book was definitely the siege on Edward's castle which I thought was a wonderful use of the authors name. I found that the use of tactics and formations made the fact that the main characters always came out on top or at least not on bottom much more believable. That is why I enjoyed the book to such a degree
July 8, 2019
I feel that most people who gave low scores only want to read about heroes that make no mistake, are infallible and basically a boy scout.
The book isn't perfect and the protagonist isn't either, but in the case of the latter his flaws are planned. Yes, sometimes he thinks he is smarter than he actually is (although mostly because he lacks relevant Information) and his path of revenge is threatening to destroy the whole country, the NAC. However, those flaws make him interesting and the consequences for him and others are part of the story, which I like.
If you enjoy reading about characters that aren't goody two shoes, you will probably like this book.
The book isn't perfect and the protagonist isn't either, but in the case of the latter his flaws are planned. Yes, sometimes he thinks he is smarter than he actually is (although mostly because he lacks relevant Information) and his path of revenge is threatening to destroy the whole country, the NAC. However, those flaws make him interesting and the consequences for him and others are part of the story, which I like.
If you enjoy reading about characters that aren't goody two shoes, you will probably like this book.
March 5, 2020
After finishing the second book I'm again wondering if I should start the next one. The first part of the book, as was the case with book 1, is slow and tedious. This is a major vote against the series and before 40-50% of the book I was like "why the hell do I read this; it's boring as hell." The second part is surprising and nice, although the protagonist is somewhat of a whiny bitch imho. He gets on my nerves as often as he doesn't. The end of the book is nice, interesting.....and a frigging cliffhanger what makes you wonder what will happen in the next book. I will have to think about this and see if I'm still interested when book 3 comes out. Maybe I will think back fondly then...
August 17, 2019
I kind of liked it even though it felt like a really shallow book with carbon personalities in it. If it wasn't for the dry spell of good books I've been in as of late I probably wouldn't have given it a chance. I'm still glad I did though.
Every time I check for new releases all I see is Reverse harem, Reverse harem and shitty books that are written as bad erotica. Getting really fed up with this sudden trend of authors writing this crap. I'd rather read a book like this one any day than touch one of those with a 10 fot pole.
Every time I check for new releases all I see is Reverse harem, Reverse harem and shitty books that are written as bad erotica. Getting really fed up with this sudden trend of authors writing this crap. I'd rather read a book like this one any day than touch one of those with a 10 fot pole.
November 29, 2020
People keep mentioning sociopathy in connection to the MC, I'd say he's more like an angsty bitch with illusions of grandeur.
I'm getting sick of the throwing up and breaking down trope that happens when characters in books kill for the first time. And the whole he needs professional help to get over it.
For the entire history of humanity, people killed each other and the vast majority didn't care too much about it. I know a bunch of people (both my family and friends) that were in war and they joke around and tell fond stories of actions they did in battle.
Please stop doing this!
I'm getting sick of the throwing up and breaking down trope that happens when characters in books kill for the first time. And the whole he needs professional help to get over it.
For the entire history of humanity, people killed each other and the vast majority didn't care too much about it. I know a bunch of people (both my family and friends) that were in war and they joke around and tell fond stories of actions they did in battle.
Please stop doing this!
March 11, 2018
This was very good sequel with started with an explosive bang.
I really liked this sequel and loved how more chaotic this book was more than the previous one. The side characters were fleshed out in innovative ways and the author's use of humour was good. The ending was spectacular. The only issue is that this book may need a second editing as there quite a few grammar mistakes.
I really liked this sequel and loved how more chaotic this book was more than the previous one. The side characters were fleshed out in innovative ways and the author's use of humour was good. The ending was spectacular. The only issue is that this book may need a second editing as there quite a few grammar mistakes.
January 2, 2019
Unbound Deathlord is one of those rare LitRPG's that just as interesting out of the game as in it. It also eerily echos the the modern world, with Google keeping extensive records of every person's search history. Won't be long until we see the corporate blackmail of politicians (if it isn't happening all ready) . In the game too is excellent with interesting places, creatures, and mechanics. Can't wait for the next one.
October 22, 2020
Dark, flawed character, unjoyous world
Ultimately, finding satisfaction in this series of novels relies on the character Arc of Jack. Who is a jack – a * *. While the world is deep and interesting, Jack's Soul goal is to destroy it for petty Revenge. The only real reason to continue is 2 see if the story arc Skyjack to some sort of redemption. Alas, the ending of the third book renders the whole story moot. it's not worth the slog.
Ultimately, finding satisfaction in this series of novels relies on the character Arc of Jack. Who is a jack – a * *. While the world is deep and interesting, Jack's Soul goal is to destroy it for petty Revenge. The only real reason to continue is 2 see if the story arc Skyjack to some sort of redemption. Alas, the ending of the third book renders the whole story moot. it's not worth the slog.
October 23, 2018
Absolute page turner
If it were a real game, I'd play the heck out of it! The book isn't flawless, and the MC is kind of (self described) jackass, but it is super entertaining, and a great read for the Halloween season, Undead protagonist, zombie suicide squads, ghosts, plotting Vampires and even dark gods and lovecraftian horrors... Perfect for the season of the witch.
If it were a real game, I'd play the heck out of it! The book isn't flawless, and the MC is kind of (self described) jackass, but it is super entertaining, and a great read for the Halloween season, Undead protagonist, zombie suicide squads, ghosts, plotting Vampires and even dark gods and lovecraftian horrors... Perfect for the season of the witch.
November 13, 2018
A lot of people got turned off by the main protagonist being an "evil" person. He certainly isn't a good person, but in the world depicted, he isn't the worst either. It's certainly a good read, it doesn't try to make evil people look good, it really makes him seem misguided. It's kind of nice having a MP being a genius who makes mistakes, and then he deals with them. Give this series a shot.
March 8, 2018
Another great one!!
Another great addition to the antihero story of jack thorn!! Must read for litrpg enthusiasts. Enjoyed this one more then the first one!! Keep them coming please!!
Another great addition to the antihero story of jack thorn!! Must read for litrpg enthusiasts. Enjoyed this one more then the first one!! Keep them coming please!!
March 13, 2018
Poor follow up to a promising series
The first book was somewhat enjoyable but this installment reads like poorly thought out revenge fantasies of someone who likes to think they're a sociopath.
The first book was somewhat enjoyable but this installment reads like poorly thought out revenge fantasies of someone who likes to think they're a sociopath.
March 29, 2018
Amazing read!
This was quite the read! I really enjoyed the characters and the intrigue was great! If you enjoy litrpg and an adult read that doesn't get wierd then you will love this! Read it!
This was quite the read! I really enjoyed the characters and the intrigue was great! If you enjoy litrpg and an adult read that doesn't get wierd then you will love this! Read it!
April 29, 2019
Dark adventures but fun read.
This book probably the top ten in LITRPG series of all times. Good world and creatures and complicated magic system. Awesome characters and interaction between em. Can't wait for the next book.
This book probably the top ten in LITRPG series of all times. Good world and creatures and complicated magic system. Awesome characters and interaction between em. Can't wait for the next book.
March 4, 2018
Well done!
Well done Edward Castle!! I enjoyed every minute of this book.
Look forward to continuing reading the rest of the series!! Get writing!😀
Well done Edward Castle!! I enjoyed every minute of this book.
Look forward to continuing reading the rest of the series!! Get writing!😀
March 7, 2018
Great
Well I enjoyed the first book, but this one had so much more. A more twisted plot, characters. Dark entertaining with a hint of redemption
Well I enjoyed the first book, but this one had so much more. A more twisted plot, characters. Dark entertaining with a hint of redemption
March 11, 2018
Damn!!!
This is an amazing book, I can't really put it in words but it leaves you in awe and most def wanting more.
This is an amazing book, I can't really put it in words but it leaves you in awe and most def wanting more.
March 15, 2018
Excellent!
Action, Rpg, Adventure, Puzzle, Politics, Strategy ah everything you need except Love which we don't allow sentiments are weakness. HAIL ARMLESS Emperor!
Action, Rpg, Adventure, Puzzle, Politics, Strategy ah everything you need except Love which we don't allow sentiments are weakness. HAIL ARMLESS Emperor!
April 10, 2018
Awesome!
Totallly enjoyed this one too! Now I'm stuck waiting around for the next one. Cliff hanger much? Still, worth it. Quit reading my stuff and get on with the book already!!
Totallly enjoyed this one too! Now I'm stuck waiting around for the next one. Cliff hanger much? Still, worth it. Quit reading my stuff and get on with the book already!!
April 28, 2018
Amazing
Loved it, very thrilling and can’t wait for book 3!!!!! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a good mmorpg book!
Loved it, very thrilling and can’t wait for book 3!!!!! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a good mmorpg book!
June 1, 2018
Blight
Really loved it.
It is a ruthless story with a very complex protagonist. Hope you will HAVE as much fun as I when you read it.
Really loved it.
It is a ruthless story with a very complex protagonist. Hope you will HAVE as much fun as I when you read it.
October 25, 2018
This book is much worse than book 1. In book 1 he is a bad ass, Book 2 all he does is cry and talk about his feelings. i gave up after 2 hours, i couldn't take it anymore .
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