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Chronicles of Ethan #3
Karma's Touch
A showdown with destiny. Paradise or deletion. The hero of the hour.
In an act of desperation, Ethan takes a quest to free himself and his wife from Mythian forever. Melody only has one life, and nowhere is safe for her, not even the cities.
To help keep Melody safe, Ethan travels alone, at least until an old ally joins him—one who could prove to be the key to his success… or the destruction of all he holds dear.
The seeds of Karma were planted long ago, and they are about to yield fruit. One choice is poison, one is salvation. It’s time to decide.
In an act of desperation, Ethan takes a quest to free himself and his wife from Mythian forever. Melody only has one life, and nowhere is safe for her, not even the cities.
To help keep Melody safe, Ethan travels alone, at least until an old ally joins him—one who could prove to be the key to his success… or the destruction of all he holds dear.
The seeds of Karma were planted long ago, and they are about to yield fruit. One choice is poison, one is salvation. It’s time to decide.
- GenresFantasy
290 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 20, 2019
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John L. Monk
21 books133 followersJohn L. Monk lives in Virginia, USA, with his wife, Dorothy. A writer with a degree in cultural anthropology, he boldly does the dishes, roots out evil wherever it lurks, and writes his own stunts.
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February 10, 2021
I disliked pretty much everything about Melody, which isn't a complaint. She was just unlikable as a character.
The book was a wonderful finale to Ethan's trilogy which leaves room for expansion. I enjoyed the series quite a bit. It was fast, fun, and interesting.
The book was a wonderful finale to Ethan's trilogy which leaves room for expansion. I enjoyed the series quite a bit. It was fast, fun, and interesting.
October 22, 2021
Great series!
Loved the series, I am looking forward to the next publication by Mr. Monk. I enjoyed the way you wrapped it up.
Loved the series, I am looking forward to the next publication by Mr. Monk. I enjoyed the way you wrapped it up.
May 2, 2020
Fun Triology
Mr. Monk did a good job of writing three books that are fun to read. I read some of the reviews from others that denigrated the books as too bland, typical, etc.
No. Mr. Monk took a character who is confused, typical of many married people, and slightly neurotic and made him into a hero.
Which of us wants to be “normal”? People want to be heroes and have heroes. We want them in ordinary people.
Good job at making our hero believable, loveable and adorable.
Mr. Monk did a good job of writing three books that are fun to read. I read some of the reviews from others that denigrated the books as too bland, typical, etc.
No. Mr. Monk took a character who is confused, typical of many married people, and slightly neurotic and made him into a hero.
Which of us wants to be “normal”? People want to be heroes and have heroes. We want them in ordinary people.
Good job at making our hero believable, loveable and adorable.
January 20, 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
February 18, 2021
The Dramatic Conclusion of Ethan France's Quest to Save His Wife, His Marriage, and Live Happily Ever After!
First and foremost, though it seems redundant and counter intuitive, if you have not read the first two books of this Series, read them before you read this one. That said, there are many questions answered in this book raised in the first two novels.
The first is, does Ethan finally rescue Melody from the deathtrap that is Mythian? Do they preserve their marriage? Does anyone get to, "Live Happily Ever After?" How does "Karma" actually work? Is there positive and negative Karma? And Finally, do Ethan and Rita ever address their own relationship's problems?
First and foremost, though it seems redundant and counter intuitive, if you have not read the first two books of this Series, read them before you read this one. That said, there are many questions answered in this book raised in the first two novels.
The first is, does Ethan finally rescue Melody from the deathtrap that is Mythian? Do they preserve their marriage? Does anyone get to, "Live Happily Ever After?" How does "Karma" actually work? Is there positive and negative Karma? And Finally, do Ethan and Rita ever address their own relationship's problems?
December 20, 2019
This is the fantastic finale to Ethan's adventures in Mythian I wanted. The first two books set a high bar with no-holds barred narratives featuring game-inspired action and intrigue. Karma's Touch continues Monk's literary approach, offering new insight into the fictional world of Mythian as the novel investigates the need for love as sentience and purpose evolve in a post-death world.
LitRPG may be exciting to read about, but would it be an eternal heaven to enjoy? In Karma's Touch, Ethan is risking more lives than his own to find out.
LitRPG may be exciting to read about, but would it be an eternal heaven to enjoy? In Karma's Touch, Ethan is risking more lives than his own to find out.
December 20, 2019
Love a good ending
This book finishes up the series terrifically. We get an aspect of the game world that has been hinted at all along but always seems inconsequential coming back to relevance in spectacular style. We get a fantastic ending that leaves me satisfied with both the conflict resolution and the characters' end states. Overall I'm thrilled to have picked up and finished this series
This book finishes up the series terrifically. We get an aspect of the game world that has been hinted at all along but always seems inconsequential coming back to relevance in spectacular style. We get a fantastic ending that leaves me satisfied with both the conflict resolution and the characters' end states. Overall I'm thrilled to have picked up and finished this series
December 27, 2019
Unexpected take
This series has had me angry, happy, sad, surprised. This entry - likely the end - had me surprised at the ending. The story and the main character took a turning that I hadn’t fully expected, though there were some hints.
There’s also the topic of love and honesty in romantic relationships that was a curious addition to this type of story.
This series has had me angry, happy, sad, surprised. This entry - likely the end - had me surprised at the ending. The story and the main character took a turning that I hadn’t fully expected, though there were some hints.
There’s also the topic of love and honesty in romantic relationships that was a curious addition to this type of story.
January 30, 2020
Great series
Really loves this series. Loss of intrigue, adventure, quests, companionship, humor, and friendship. The storyline was original and very nice to read. The characters did not have much back story but their present story was really good. The ideas and concept of Mythian was awesome. Great boss hope the author comes out with more like this for great reading.
Really loves this series. Loss of intrigue, adventure, quests, companionship, humor, and friendship. The storyline was original and very nice to read. The characters did not have much back story but their present story was really good. The ideas and concept of Mythian was awesome. Great boss hope the author comes out with more like this for great reading.
May 13, 2020
Good series wrap
Overall a good series! There's character development, action, adventure, interesting interpersonal dynamics and all that stuff. In the end, it has a good twist that ends it well.
Overall a good series! There's character development, action, adventure, interesting interpersonal dynamics and all that stuff. In the end, it has a good twist that ends it well.
May 27, 2020
Wrapped up with a ribbon
Thankfully there are still some authors who know what a trilogy is. Tell the story and when it’s done, it’s done.
This is a good series with good pace and good writing. Read them all.
Well done, Adventurer.
Thankfully there are still some authors who know what a trilogy is. Tell the story and when it’s done, it’s done.
This is a good series with good pace and good writing. Read them all.
Well done, Adventurer.
May 30, 2020
Great ending to the series!
The story does not disappoint. Be sure to get all three books and read in order. Now I have to find something else to read... maybe "the landf" for the fourth time....
The story does not disappoint. Be sure to get all three books and read in order. Now I have to find something else to read... maybe "the landf" for the fourth time....
February 17, 2021
Good ride
Was definitely interesting. Got the book during a sale and it sat unread, picked up underpowered Howard and made me more curious about the world, loved it every step of the way
Was definitely interesting. Got the book during a sale and it sat unread, picked up underpowered Howard and made me more curious about the world, loved it every step of the way
December 25, 2021
The characters grew a lot in the final book, making the ending more satisfying that I expected. There was even an expansion of the world, which was great. I think the author grew a lot from book one to book three and I'm glad I kept going.
January 3, 2020
Great Series
I really enjoyed this series. It never got boring or bogged down. If you're looking for a series to start I think you will enjoy this one.
I really enjoyed this series. It never got boring or bogged down. If you're looking for a series to start I think you will enjoy this one.
January 19, 2020
Ok so I loved the series and hated also. Only reason I hated was cause there isn’t anymore books. Everything else was great. I do wish we could have seen what was in ward 3 and 4 least monster wise
February 3, 2020
Great series
Honestly can say this was the best book of the series. I couldn't put it down. Highly recommend this book.
Honestly can say this was the best book of the series. I couldn't put it down. Highly recommend this book.
February 19, 2020
Excellent series
I really enjoyed this series it was quite an adventure. Plenty of non-stop excitement with lots of plot twists you just can't forecast. Thanks
I really enjoyed this series it was quite an adventure. Plenty of non-stop excitement with lots of plot twists you just can't forecast. Thanks
March 31, 2020
Great Series
I liked every book of this series. The world building seemed a little spotty at first, but worked as part of the story.
I liked every book of this series. The world building seemed a little spotty at first, but worked as part of the story.
December 14, 2022
good read
Good short read recommend you check it out not everything works out as we think or as we want sometimes good story nonetheless
Good short read recommend you check it out not everything works out as we think or as we want sometimes good story nonetheless
July 13, 2020
The third and final entry in Monk's Chronicles of Ethan brings the trilogy to a satisfying conclusion. If you enjoyed Mythian and Hard Mode, that's all you really need to know about this one. What are you waiting for? Go read it!
What, you want me to go into details? Fine.
Book 2 of the series ended with a hell of a cliffhanger, and I'm happy to report that Karma's Touch largely delivers on its premise, using it as the dramatic core of this entry. The whole situation adds a lot of depth and character pathos to what felt like a much lighter adventure so far, yet the novel never loses its fast pace through lands of adventures. As a matter of fact, this third novel features more of the LitRPG conceits that were so enjoyable in the first novel but were a bit more subdued in the second, yet it never sacrifices its greater dramatic plot.
The result is a satisfying conclusion to a fun adventure romp through the sadistic MMORPG world of Mythian. It's not a place I'd ever want to retire myself (way too much pain and torture going on!) but I sure as hell enjoyed the time I spent there as a tourist in Ethan's head.
What, you want me to go into details? Fine.
Book 2 of the series ended with a hell of a cliffhanger, and I'm happy to report that Karma's Touch largely delivers on its premise, using it as the dramatic core of this entry. The whole situation adds a lot of depth and character pathos to what felt like a much lighter adventure so far, yet the novel never loses its fast pace through lands of adventures. As a matter of fact, this third novel features more of the LitRPG conceits that were so enjoyable in the first novel but were a bit more subdued in the second, yet it never sacrifices its greater dramatic plot.
The result is a satisfying conclusion to a fun adventure romp through the sadistic MMORPG world of Mythian. It's not a place I'd ever want to retire myself (way too much pain and torture going on!) but I sure as hell enjoyed the time I spent there as a tourist in Ethan's head.
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