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The Last Warrior of Unigaea Box Set
A crimson sky. A plague approaching. Violence on the horizon. A world in desperate need of a warrior.
Oric Rune must rise to this challenge, or lose everything he’s ever held dear.
Joining him on his journey are his large black wolf, a mysterious female solar mage, a scholarly giant, and Sam Raid, the woman who might just hold the key to saving Unigaea.
Semi-spoiler alert: This box set contains all three Last Warrior of Unigaea books and a Last Warrior short story. Expect a novel written in present tense, some R-rated content, a suffocating battle with a sea dragon, flaming zombies, vampiric mermaids, explosive pine cones, divine intervention, LitRPG/gamelit stats, adult language, tons of beef jerky, epic wolf mounts, and gritty, often humorous, fantasy gamer action.
Oric Rune must rise to this challenge, or lose everything he’s ever held dear.
Joining him on his journey are his large black wolf, a mysterious female solar mage, a scholarly giant, and Sam Raid, the woman who might just hold the key to saving Unigaea.
Semi-spoiler alert: This box set contains all three Last Warrior of Unigaea books and a Last Warrior short story. Expect a novel written in present tense, some R-rated content, a suffocating battle with a sea dragon, flaming zombies, vampiric mermaids, explosive pine cones, divine intervention, LitRPG/gamelit stats, adult language, tons of beef jerky, epic wolf mounts, and gritty, often humorous, fantasy gamer action.
756 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 3, 2018
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About the author
Harmon Cooper
136 books357 followersHarmon Cooper is the author of over sixty fantasy works. His bestselling series include Pilgrim, War Priest, Cowboy Necromancer, and Tokens and Towers.
His series, The Feedback Loop, is one of the earlier GameLit works first published in 2015. An earphone award winner for the series Death's Mantle, Harmon won the LitRPG/GameLit Audiobook of the Year award for Sacred Cat Island, narrated by Legends and Lattes author Travis Baldree.
Harmon write progression fantasy, cultivation fantasy, and LitRPG/GameLit.
His series, The Feedback Loop, is one of the earlier GameLit works first published in 2015. An earphone award winner for the series Death's Mantle, Harmon won the LitRPG/GameLit Audiobook of the Year award for Sacred Cat Island, narrated by Legends and Lattes author Travis Baldree.
Harmon write progression fantasy, cultivation fantasy, and LitRPG/GameLit.
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July 5, 2018
Bargain Adventure Boxset with all the stars
1st Book
Unlike the action packed adventures Harmon usually does this is a more personal close up review of a player who after losing his town to player killers decides to seek revenge by becoming a player killer himself and going after them. His character is shunned by the rest of the world in general but he gives us a lighter side with his companion a massive Wolf adaptly named Wolf (what better name is their). His personal quest for revenge and his levelling up give us some great one on one interactions and a little background to his personality making this a great read. Although not as action packed as a lot of Harmons work it's easy to feel for Oric and to quickly feel for his quest and its motivations.
2nd Book
The other characters we come to.meet as Oric opens up also show a human side that appeals to me and we can also see how their motivations work themselves into the quest to save the Unigaean world.
Those familiar with other proxima galaxy adventures may come across them in other stories or may already have done so so expect things to make sense if you read out of the time order.
3rd Book
With the depth of this fictional universe its easy to get caught up with any of Harmons story arcs. This is a little dark but has quite a tongue in cheek sense of humour. Although the series has spent a lot of time on the main characters i always come back to Wolf as its the sensitive aide to Oric and a worthy companion. Although not a familiar in the sense of the witching way i feel a lot of the story is told so well with so little that even Wolf coveys the pace of the adventure. Sam is a great character and i hope to see more about her in other proxima stories.
If i dwell on Wolf and Oric its because their bond is so well done( especially appealing to any dog owners ) that i think it's part of how we so closely relate to these proxima galaxy LitRPG jaunts we are drawn in to the belief that this is the future.
If i spent a lot of this review on peoples relationships then you will understand after reading this.
Satisfying and an increased hunger for more adventures and surviving an emotional rolllarcoaster are to be expected.
What a lot for such a small price and a bonus if like me you have KU
And i didn't even post spoilers well done me.
1st Book
Unlike the action packed adventures Harmon usually does this is a more personal close up review of a player who after losing his town to player killers decides to seek revenge by becoming a player killer himself and going after them. His character is shunned by the rest of the world in general but he gives us a lighter side with his companion a massive Wolf adaptly named Wolf (what better name is their). His personal quest for revenge and his levelling up give us some great one on one interactions and a little background to his personality making this a great read. Although not as action packed as a lot of Harmons work it's easy to feel for Oric and to quickly feel for his quest and its motivations.
2nd Book
The other characters we come to.meet as Oric opens up also show a human side that appeals to me and we can also see how their motivations work themselves into the quest to save the Unigaean world.
Those familiar with other proxima galaxy adventures may come across them in other stories or may already have done so so expect things to make sense if you read out of the time order.
3rd Book
With the depth of this fictional universe its easy to get caught up with any of Harmons story arcs. This is a little dark but has quite a tongue in cheek sense of humour. Although the series has spent a lot of time on the main characters i always come back to Wolf as its the sensitive aide to Oric and a worthy companion. Although not a familiar in the sense of the witching way i feel a lot of the story is told so well with so little that even Wolf coveys the pace of the adventure. Sam is a great character and i hope to see more about her in other proxima stories.
If i dwell on Wolf and Oric its because their bond is so well done( especially appealing to any dog owners ) that i think it's part of how we so closely relate to these proxima galaxy LitRPG jaunts we are drawn in to the belief that this is the future.
If i spent a lot of this review on peoples relationships then you will understand after reading this.
Satisfying and an increased hunger for more adventures and surviving an emotional rolllarcoaster are to be expected.
What a lot for such a small price and a bonus if like me you have KU
And i didn't even post spoilers well done me.
August 21, 2018
Okay
The first book is pretty good but it goes steadily downhill from there until the last book becomes pretty boring.
The first book is pretty good but it goes steadily downhill from there until the last book becomes pretty boring.
October 6, 2018
Well I didn’t realize this book was from Harmon Cooper until I was some ways in and all of the sudden there was memorably hideous dialogue. It actually started pretty promising; the writing wasn’t too bad and the explanations weren’t near as exposition-y as in Cherry Blossom Girls. But as soon as the first side character was met, the dialogue instantly became jarringly forced and the immediate spilling of the withdrawn MC’s irl life story to that character he just met and supposedly doesn’t really trust was convenient to the part of being nauseating. And of course the Cooper favorite writing tricks of blatantly making and then pointing out his own clichés became a thing with a decent helping of name dropping, whether “eBaymazon” or “Jeff of Hays” (which he felt the need to not only include but also have the characters point out and then comment on his name in case you didn’t realize he was rubbing it in your face yet).
I think one of the main issues that Cooper has with his writing is that he is pretty good at writing average people, but as soon as he tries to write a cool/smart/witty MC, orforce develop an average character into one, the character just devolves into a braggart constantly spouting cliches and one liners while the narrating voice (Cooper himself) tries to make up for it by telling you how clever the main character's dialogue is now.
Case "MC is made of plot armor" 1 of ?: The MC mocks a character as being untrained and foolish for lunging with a large sword that they can barely wield; not more than a few chapters later the MC is lunging with, I believe, the exact same overly large sword that he can barely wield but nothing comes of it because Cooper is too busy being enamored by the MC's flowing locks of hair.
Then there is the prequel mini story after book 1. It's rubbish. It breaks several plot points and discredits several things said in the first book without the author seeming to notice (I would expect him to defend what a great writing move it was if he noticed).
Book 2 starts with the MC dumping a few more points into wisdom. Of course this leads down the predictable path of him expositing for a while on how intelligent he now is (while pretty much still being at newb stats I might add). The author finally decides that maybe the main plot should start since it's already the second book but since he has to cut his books into the smallest smallest size possible to boost exposure and sales (insight granted via "Cooper Exposition" in Cherry Blossom Girls) he has to immediately cram all of the new main plot down your throat by way of... (can you guess it?)... exposition! Oh, and Jeff of Hays is back. This is the first book that I have not been able to finish. I stopped when I realized that I would much prefer just driving in silence.
I think one of the main issues that Cooper has with his writing is that he is pretty good at writing average people, but as soon as he tries to write a cool/smart/witty MC, or
Case "MC is made of plot armor" 1 of ?: The MC mocks a character as being untrained and foolish for lunging with a large sword that they can barely wield; not more than a few chapters later the MC is lunging with, I believe, the exact same overly large sword that he can barely wield but nothing comes of it because Cooper is too busy being enamored by the MC's flowing locks of hair.
Then there is the prequel mini story after book 1. It's rubbish. It breaks several plot points and discredits several things said in the first book without the author seeming to notice (I would expect him to defend what a great writing move it was if he noticed).
Book 2 starts with the MC dumping a few more points into wisdom. Of course this leads down the predictable path of him expositing for a while on how intelligent he now is (while pretty much still being at newb stats I might add). The author finally decides that maybe the main plot should start since it's already the second book but since he has to cut his books into the smallest smallest size possible to boost exposure and sales (insight granted via "Cooper Exposition" in Cherry Blossom Girls) he has to immediately cram all of the new main plot down your throat by way of... (can you guess it?)... exposition! Oh, and Jeff of Hays is back. This is the first book that I have not been able to finish. I stopped when I realized that I would much prefer just driving in silence.
July 7, 2018
The Last Warrior of Unigaea
Another excellent LitRPG adventure from the pen of Harmon Cooper.
I am always in awe of authors who can switch from writing a fight scene one moment, humour the next, and then come out with a set of words relating to their story, but also so true to now:
'Unlike the real world, one can live any number of experiences here, regardless of any social class, country, or religious underpinnings that may restrict them up there.
Gaming is the new liberty.'
That brought shivers down my spine! Fantastic.
I really enjoyed this tale of Oric Rune, looking for vengeance, but gaining friends and enemies on the way (whether he wanted to or not!). Cooper's trademark action-packed and riveting storytelling is full of surprises, laughs and fun. You won't be disappointed.
I loved this and can't wait for the next books.
The Drachma Killers
Great to have Oric, Sam and Wolf back with us. They've been missed!
I feel this is an ever so slightly slower paced read than the first book in parts, but I can assure you it is no less exciting, action-packed, fun or emotive for that. Great storytelling and well-written as is the usual for a Harmon Cooper work.
I really don't want to spoil any of the story for anyone, but I loved the people that were met along the way. Great characters, and a new NVA Seed who helps in the most unusual ways.
So, so, sad. Harmon Cooper, you tore my heart out... and then you just leave me there, in a soggy heap and in pieces. How could you? I'm not letting on why I am saying that, I can't. Read it for yourself and enjoy, well, not really enjoy... if you see what I mean! Recommended.
The Red Plague
The book starts with a continuation of the absolute heartbreaker the reader was subjected to at the end of The Drachma Killers. You still feel the ripples of the disaster - deeply.
Cooper is a natural storyteller, and from page one you are transported back to Oric's LPG world as if you had never left. The characters are full and very believable. These people are friends. You actually care about them and what happens to them. I love the banter and the fun, which will make you giggle and laugh out loud. I love the crossovers from Cooper's other works. You feel tingly and 'one of the guys' when you come across them. Or is that just me? There's a particular sentence in the text that is completely Meme from 'Life is a Beautiful Thing'. I felt a shiver down my spine as I read it...
Don't underestimate these books, or the author's talent and strength of his words. Action-packed, well written, emotional, and adventurous. The twists will take your breath away.
I received ecopies of the individual books which I voluntarily read and reviewed. Any opinions are my own.
Another excellent LitRPG adventure from the pen of Harmon Cooper.
I am always in awe of authors who can switch from writing a fight scene one moment, humour the next, and then come out with a set of words relating to their story, but also so true to now:
'Unlike the real world, one can live any number of experiences here, regardless of any social class, country, or religious underpinnings that may restrict them up there.
Gaming is the new liberty.'
That brought shivers down my spine! Fantastic.
I really enjoyed this tale of Oric Rune, looking for vengeance, but gaining friends and enemies on the way (whether he wanted to or not!). Cooper's trademark action-packed and riveting storytelling is full of surprises, laughs and fun. You won't be disappointed.
I loved this and can't wait for the next books.
The Drachma Killers
Great to have Oric, Sam and Wolf back with us. They've been missed!
I feel this is an ever so slightly slower paced read than the first book in parts, but I can assure you it is no less exciting, action-packed, fun or emotive for that. Great storytelling and well-written as is the usual for a Harmon Cooper work.
I really don't want to spoil any of the story for anyone, but I loved the people that were met along the way. Great characters, and a new NVA Seed who helps in the most unusual ways.
So, so, sad. Harmon Cooper, you tore my heart out... and then you just leave me there, in a soggy heap and in pieces. How could you? I'm not letting on why I am saying that, I can't. Read it for yourself and enjoy, well, not really enjoy... if you see what I mean! Recommended.
The Red Plague
The book starts with a continuation of the absolute heartbreaker the reader was subjected to at the end of The Drachma Killers. You still feel the ripples of the disaster - deeply.
Cooper is a natural storyteller, and from page one you are transported back to Oric's LPG world as if you had never left. The characters are full and very believable. These people are friends. You actually care about them and what happens to them. I love the banter and the fun, which will make you giggle and laugh out loud. I love the crossovers from Cooper's other works. You feel tingly and 'one of the guys' when you come across them. Or is that just me? There's a particular sentence in the text that is completely Meme from 'Life is a Beautiful Thing'. I felt a shiver down my spine as I read it...
Don't underestimate these books, or the author's talent and strength of his words. Action-packed, well written, emotional, and adventurous. The twists will take your breath away.
I received ecopies of the individual books which I voluntarily read and reviewed. Any opinions are my own.
September 27, 2022
Rollercoaster ride
Wow, I loved this story, but it sounds like it is not done yet. Everyone near Oric dies and is reborn. I was overjoyed when Wolf came back. Now I have to see what happens next. I don’t even know if it is written yet. I like the color change in the text for damage and level up.
Wow, I loved this story, but it sounds like it is not done yet. Everyone near Oric dies and is reborn. I was overjoyed when Wolf came back. Now I have to see what happens next. I don’t even know if it is written yet. I like the color change in the text for damage and level up.
January 24, 2024
Really great series!
Fun, witty, very LitRPG/GameLit.
This is part of a series that ties into Proxima Legends. I recommend reading this Series, and The Feedback Loop before delving into Proxima Legends just to get the backstories on the guest appearances in Proxima... Proxima Legends is Standalone but it does help to read this one first.
Great series!
Fun, witty, very LitRPG/GameLit.
This is part of a series that ties into Proxima Legends. I recommend reading this Series, and The Feedback Loop before delving into Proxima Legends just to get the backstories on the guest appearances in Proxima... Proxima Legends is Standalone but it does help to read this one first.
Great series!
September 17, 2018
It started slow but got better throughout the series.
I'm glad I bought the box set, if I'd only had the first one I probably would have quit.
The basic storyline is that the guy is looking for revenge and gradually realizes the costs.
I'm glad I bought the box set, if I'd only had the first one I probably would have quit.
The basic storyline is that the guy is looking for revenge and gradually realizes the costs.
May 14, 2019
My favorite Harmon Cooper book yet
Oric and Wolf are great heroes on a mission. They run into detours, intrigue and betrayal. They make new friends and lovers. I was hooked after a few chapters and barely put this box set down.
Oric and Wolf are great heroes on a mission. They run into detours, intrigue and betrayal. They make new friends and lovers. I was hooked after a few chapters and barely put this box set down.
December 9, 2022
A Very Different LitRPG
Alternate universe, LitRPG
This box set is three novels plus one short story that links the characters together. Engaging and entertaining. Well done, Harmon!
Alternate universe, LitRPG
This box set is three novels plus one short story that links the characters together. Engaging and entertaining. Well done, Harmon!
October 31, 2018
I wouldn't recommend this series. The first book was okay and had potential, sadly second and third books went downhill.
January 24, 2019
Lovee the series
I can't wait to see where the adventure goes in Tritania. I know that series will be just as fun to read.
I can't wait to see where the adventure goes in Tritania. I know that series will be just as fun to read.
March 24, 2019
Amazing
As always this books was great, it flows amazingly and is an exciting read. The fact that it was the trilogy in one book made it even better
As always this books was great, it flows amazingly and is an exciting read. The fact that it was the trilogy in one book made it even better
May 4, 2020
Actually.....
This is really a great action fantasy series, which I definitely recommend that everyone reads and enjoy. Definitely hits the spot😁👍
This is really a great action fantasy series, which I definitely recommend that everyone reads and enjoy. Definitely hits the spot😁👍
March 13, 2021
What A Trip?!
This epic journey is a great tale of revenge and love that takes place in a fantasy world! I love the character development and the world building!
This epic journey is a great tale of revenge and love that takes place in a fantasy world! I love the character development and the world building!
October 27, 2018
A Wide Story Arc, Centering Around a Quest for Vengeance
The concept of an RPG player creating a character specifically to avenge wrongs done to a previous character is no doubt only slightly less old than the first character death in a RPG that could be blamed on someone or something specific.
For me the vengeance motivation wasn't credible enough for Oric Rune to act the way he did for so long. Putting it aside, he does have his moments of growth where he learns to put others ahead of his own desires, or at least take their feelings into account.
A wolf named Wolf. Disappointing.
Taking on the persona of a player killer to avenge vicious player killing, a little implausible.
Too much use of clever gadgets to replace game mechanic focused growth to really legitimately have the power to take on the Drachma killers. 15th level character can take on grow pof 50+ level characters through use of one gee-gaw (exploding pine cones) seemed a big stretch on plausibility. I would compare this unfavorably to the classic revenge motivation in the original Conan movie, where he spends many years behind a millstone growing in strength before he can legitimately pursue "two-snakes".
Deathdale the solar mage was an interesting character, of a limited but not unique class. She acts like a bad ass and so is a bad ass. I was sorry to see here (apparently) suicide unnecessarily and for some reason not get to come back like Sam Raid did.
The story line gets out of control when Oric becomes the instrument of divine will, gaining many special powers, and Sam Raid is re-spawned as a flawed, but ueber powerful unique class (unique as only one player can exist that has that class in the entire world). I prefer characters who become special by what they do and their growth, not be literal deus ex machine.
The reoccurring beef jerky bit got tired and hard to digest after awhile. Oric Rune should have died with scurvy by the middle of book 2.
The concept of an RPG player creating a character specifically to avenge wrongs done to a previous character is no doubt only slightly less old than the first character death in a RPG that could be blamed on someone or something specific.
For me the vengeance motivation wasn't credible enough for Oric Rune to act the way he did for so long. Putting it aside, he does have his moments of growth where he learns to put others ahead of his own desires, or at least take their feelings into account.
A wolf named Wolf. Disappointing.
Taking on the persona of a player killer to avenge vicious player killing, a little implausible.
Too much use of clever gadgets to replace game mechanic focused growth to really legitimately have the power to take on the Drachma killers. 15th level character can take on grow pof 50+ level characters through use of one gee-gaw (exploding pine cones) seemed a big stretch on plausibility. I would compare this unfavorably to the classic revenge motivation in the original Conan movie, where he spends many years behind a millstone growing in strength before he can legitimately pursue "two-snakes".
Deathdale the solar mage was an interesting character, of a limited but not unique class. She acts like a bad ass and so is a bad ass. I was sorry to see here (apparently) suicide unnecessarily and for some reason not get to come back like Sam Raid did.
The story line gets out of control when Oric becomes the instrument of divine will, gaining many special powers, and Sam Raid is re-spawned as a flawed, but ueber powerful unique class (unique as only one player can exist that has that class in the entire world). I prefer characters who become special by what they do and their growth, not be literal deus ex machine.
The reoccurring beef jerky bit got tired and hard to digest after awhile. Oric Rune should have died with scurvy by the middle of book 2.
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