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The Scourge Wars #2
Adapt
Winter is drawing closer while Slate and Shale have become the undisputed rulers of the Scourge. The first clutch has hatched, and their forces have been reinvigorated for a conflict with the rest of the world. Unfortunately, their entry into the realm of Somnium hasn’t come without its costs.
Far to the east, the Lord of Light’s mortal enemy, the Vallyr, have learned of their budding settlement. In an effort to wipe them out once and for all, Mors dal Ventrix, Patriarch of the Vallyrian Collective has summoned his army and sent them west.
While the Scourge leadership is on the warpath, things aren’t so easy in their capitol city of Bastion. The Cult of the Leech saboteurs plague the city, a strange Prophet claiming to be from the Lord of Light has arrived, and the Scourge must struggle to recruit enough warriors to fend off the much larger Vallyrian forces.
In book two of the Scourge Wars, Slate must accomplish one thing: adapt or die.
Far to the east, the Lord of Light’s mortal enemy, the Vallyr, have learned of their budding settlement. In an effort to wipe them out once and for all, Mors dal Ventrix, Patriarch of the Vallyrian Collective has summoned his army and sent them west.
While the Scourge leadership is on the warpath, things aren’t so easy in their capitol city of Bastion. The Cult of the Leech saboteurs plague the city, a strange Prophet claiming to be from the Lord of Light has arrived, and the Scourge must struggle to recruit enough warriors to fend off the much larger Vallyrian forces.
In book two of the Scourge Wars, Slate must accomplish one thing: adapt or die.
300 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 6, 2019
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About the author
Derek Belfield
3 books23 followersDerek Belfield is an active duty Staff Sergeant in the Marine Corps and the author of the Scourge Wars series. His first book, Evolve, was an Amazon #1 Best Seller and #1 New Release in the Military Fiction category.
With a background and education in business and the military, Derek has leveraged that experience into writing realistic military fantasy in the LitRPG/GameLit genre. He has spent the last eight years of his life in the United States Marine Corps. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Intelligence Studies (military), Cum Laude, and is pursuing his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from UNC Pembroke.
Despite his accomplishments, Derek's wife still wishes he would do the dishes more.
Announcements:
• The third book, Resist is now available on Amazon.
• Advance chapters for book 4 are being released to Beta Readers and RoyalRoad.
• The audiobook for Evolve, narrated by Christopher Boucher and Jessica Threet will be finished recording on January 22.
• Join DWB’s mailing list at dwbelfield.com/mailinglist to enter a drawing for a free Audible code. No purchase required.
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With a background and education in business and the military, Derek has leveraged that experience into writing realistic military fantasy in the LitRPG/GameLit genre. He has spent the last eight years of his life in the United States Marine Corps. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Intelligence Studies (military), Cum Laude, and is pursuing his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from UNC Pembroke.
Despite his accomplishments, Derek's wife still wishes he would do the dishes more.
Announcements:
• The third book, Resist is now available on Amazon.
• Advance chapters for book 4 are being released to Beta Readers and RoyalRoad.
• The audiobook for Evolve, narrated by Christopher Boucher and Jessica Threet will be finished recording on January 22.
• Join DWB’s mailing list at dwbelfield.com/mailinglist to enter a drawing for a free Audible code. No purchase required.
Do You Want to Know More?
• Website: dwbelfield.com
• Facebook: @dwbelfieldnovels
• Instagram: @dwbelfield
• Twitter: @dwbelfieldnovel
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November 11, 2019
Dude, this is awesome.
First off, the only reason this book isn't a five star ranking (and I mean the ONLY reason) is because of a few editing issues. Incomplete words and repeated sentences. Other than that, this is shaping up to be a bada$$ series. I'd love to see more cunning and tactics by the Scourge in future engagements but they are already a highly formidable species. Some of the best original "monster" species in the genre. Good work. Cant wait for book three.
First off, the only reason this book isn't a five star ranking (and I mean the ONLY reason) is because of a few editing issues. Incomplete words and repeated sentences. Other than that, this is shaping up to be a bada$$ series. I'd love to see more cunning and tactics by the Scourge in future engagements but they are already a highly formidable species. Some of the best original "monster" species in the genre. Good work. Cant wait for book three.
November 7, 2019
The scourge war continues
I thoroughly enjoyed the character development in this book, we got to see a whole new side of the supporting characters. Especially Sumnu. He stands out from the others, in the he brings light into a lot of darkness sorrounding slate, the MC. Also Bastions' snarkiness was an absolute delight.
I thoroughly enjoyed the character development in this book, we got to see a whole new side of the supporting characters. Especially Sumnu. He stands out from the others, in the he brings light into a lot of darkness sorrounding slate, the MC. Also Bastions' snarkiness was an absolute delight.
November 7, 2019
Awesome
It leaves me wanting for more. Was very excited to see the sequel up so fast. While I did see some editing errors for me it did nothing to take away from the quality story in this book. Highly reccomend!
It leaves me wanting for more. Was very excited to see the sequel up so fast. While I did see some editing errors for me it did nothing to take away from the quality story in this book. Highly reccomend!
November 8, 2019
Evolve or die
Great book. The leveling is a little slow, but the action is intense. I do wish it was more focused on town building.
Great book. The leveling is a little slow, but the action is intense. I do wish it was more focused on town building.
November 18, 2019
This books focuses a bit more on the mechanics behind controlling a territory, support characters, and third it goes into evolution.
It is very different than the first book, because this one focuses on everything else. Which is good to see a different side of the MC and how analytical he is with his moves.
There is very strong potential for a sequel here, and I love how the author is making improvements.
There are a few reviews that focus too much into editing which doesn’t bother me. I usually highlight and report to qualify issue then Amazon contacts the author. Once that is complete the book is updated and the errors disappear.
It is very different than the first book, because this one focuses on everything else. Which is good to see a different side of the MC and how analytical he is with his moves.
There is very strong potential for a sequel here, and I love how the author is making improvements.
There are a few reviews that focus too much into editing which doesn’t bother me. I usually highlight and report to qualify issue then Amazon contacts the author. Once that is complete the book is updated and the errors disappear.
November 17, 2019
A bit grim
The first book was pretty interesting. This one already has the characters established and is the start of a war. The writing was fine and fairly easy to read. What I didn't like was I don't see a light at the end of the tunnel. It's starting to remind me of some of Grosse's work in this case where many of the characters are under some sort of mental influence. A bit if horror with some good battles.
Score: 7.5 out of 10
The first book was pretty interesting. This one already has the characters established and is the start of a war. The writing was fine and fairly easy to read. What I didn't like was I don't see a light at the end of the tunnel. It's starting to remind me of some of Grosse's work in this case where many of the characters are under some sort of mental influence. A bit if horror with some good battles.
Score: 7.5 out of 10
November 29, 2019
Better than the first
I enjoyed the first one, this one I barely noticed the time pass as I was reading it. Can't wait for more
I enjoyed the first one, this one I barely noticed the time pass as I was reading it. Can't wait for more
November 13, 2019
10/10 good read
I like the evolution of all his leadership team, one thing that I think could use some work and would add more chapters would be more focus on the scourge children and their overall personality’s (or lack there of) not once did any of his children say or do anything of note, he didn’t really talk to’em so that kinda makes them just look like drones and fodder, while I think you could get more personal with them as individuals serving in the scourge army, their beliefs, thoughts, relationships, etc. love the book overall though.
I like the evolution of all his leadership team, one thing that I think could use some work and would add more chapters would be more focus on the scourge children and their overall personality’s (or lack there of) not once did any of his children say or do anything of note, he didn’t really talk to’em so that kinda makes them just look like drones and fodder, while I think you could get more personal with them as individuals serving in the scourge army, their beliefs, thoughts, relationships, etc. love the book overall though.
January 27, 2020
Alert
I hate trying to write reviews because there are really only pass/fail results for me. Did I make it all the way through? Yes? 5 stars. No? There would be nothing here to read. In all fairness, if an author holds my attention from page one to the end, they’ve done their job. Anything less than 5 stars is petty criticism from someone incapable of even doing the job let alone doing a better one.
So in respect for the author and their work, I am going to start pasting this along with a generic review I found somewhere. “This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
Cheers
I hate trying to write reviews because there are really only pass/fail results for me. Did I make it all the way through? Yes? 5 stars. No? There would be nothing here to read. In all fairness, if an author holds my attention from page one to the end, they’ve done their job. Anything less than 5 stars is petty criticism from someone incapable of even doing the job let alone doing a better one.
So in respect for the author and their work, I am going to start pasting this along with a generic review I found somewhere. “This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
Cheers
April 29, 2020
This one was certainly a fun read but it wasn’t as attention grabbing as the first one. Although the characters and action are well written, my speed reading picked up in parts where I just wanted them to skip the back and forth and go straight to business.
Still, it wasn’t so bad that I was skipping pages and the lead up to book two is worthwhile. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
Still, it wasn’t so bad that I was skipping pages and the lead up to book two is worthwhile. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
December 2, 2019
Best Stat Screenshot Awesome Story
Please share with all Gamelit Authors.
This story of a guy getting selected to lead a faction in a gods game is actually unique. Can’t wait for the next book.
Please share with all Gamelit Authors.
This story of a guy getting selected to lead a faction in a gods game is actually unique. Can’t wait for the next book.
December 11, 2019
Very different take on litrpg.
Another excellent book in the series. Definitely not just yet another reskinned dungeons and dragons. Well written and entertaining, and a little disturbing.
Another excellent book in the series. Definitely not just yet another reskinned dungeons and dragons. Well written and entertaining, and a little disturbing.
April 10, 2020
Getting better
Just like the Main character this writer seems to be evolving and leveling up this story gets better the more your read while not one of my favorites it is still Damm good I would say needs more harem and more sex other than that not bad at all
Just like the Main character this writer seems to be evolving and leveling up this story gets better the more your read while not one of my favorites it is still Damm good I would say needs more harem and more sex other than that not bad at all
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March 1, 2023Great story from an interesting Light side viewpoint
I love the story and characters, not a fan of some of the errors but the story keeps me drawn in. I am enjoying the Lord of Light and the Scourge being seen as her servants.
I love the story and characters, not a fan of some of the errors but the story keeps me drawn in. I am enjoying the Lord of Light and the Scourge being seen as her servants.
December 12, 2019
Ehh
It wasn't great. More power trip fantasy than RPGs fantasy. And weird over the top grossness that was not needed
It wasn't great. More power trip fantasy than RPGs fantasy. And weird over the top grossness that was not needed
January 20, 2020
A wonderful sequel
I am very pleased with this series. The sex scene was mostly subdued compared to other books. I will definitely be buying the next book.
I am very pleased with this series. The sex scene was mostly subdued compared to other books. I will definitely be buying the next book.
August 4, 2020
!!!
I’m loving the escalation! The various classes seem to be increasingly specialized, and this honestly feels like a game world I would enjoy playing/living in!
I’m loving the escalation! The various classes seem to be increasingly specialized, and this honestly feels like a game world I would enjoy playing/living in!
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