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The Realms #5
The Forsaken God
The Realms continue in this epic sequel to the Bestsellers Barrow King and Scourge of Souls.
“We could end this war before it begins.”
Gryph thought freeing his sister Brynn from the shackles of the High God would be the end of his mission.
Only to learn it was just the beginning.
Tasked with building an army for the Resistance, Gryph quickly realizes it will never be enough to curb the High God’s despotic quest to control the Realms.
Victory seems hopeless.
But then a long-buried secret resurfaces, and a desperate plan is hatched.
The survival of the Realms is in Gryph’s hands. If he fails, billions of souls will suffer a fate worse than death.
Can Gryph uncover the mysteries of his past in time to save the Realms, or will his actions hand victory to the High God?
The Forsaken God continues the #1 Bestselling epic LitRPG saga that began in Barrow King. The Realms will never be the same.
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The Realms - Suggested Reading Order.
Barrow King The Lost City Killing Time Dead Must Die (A Side Quest) Scourge of Souls The Forsaken God
424 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 11, 2019
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About the author
C.M. Carney
20 books243 followersAfter reading an editorial claiming Dungeons and Dragons drove kids to worship dark forces in the sewers, C.M. Carney's mother immediately bought it for him. He was ten, and it's probably a good thing he was afraid of sewers. Since then he has been obsessed with reading, writing and playing all things fantasy and science fiction.
After spending nearly two decades working as a creative executive for an animation and SFX studio, C.M. decided to pursue his lifelong dream of writing and publishing novels and short stories.
He writes sci-fi, fantasy and LitRPG that run the gamut from epic to humorous. His first novel Barrow King: Book One of The Realms was published in February 2018 and has become a #1 Bestseller in Norse and Viking Myths and Legends and a #1 Bestseller in Role Playing and Fantasy Games.
He loves hearing from fans, like minded thinkers and anyone else who shares his dislike of sewers.
Facebook Group: C.M. Carney's Book Room (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15527...)
Email: chris@cmcarneywrites.com.
Website: www.cmcarneywrites.com. Keep up with new releases, other news and the occasional freebies.
After spending nearly two decades working as a creative executive for an animation and SFX studio, C.M. decided to pursue his lifelong dream of writing and publishing novels and short stories.
He writes sci-fi, fantasy and LitRPG that run the gamut from epic to humorous. His first novel Barrow King: Book One of The Realms was published in February 2018 and has become a #1 Bestseller in Norse and Viking Myths and Legends and a #1 Bestseller in Role Playing and Fantasy Games.
He loves hearing from fans, like minded thinkers and anyone else who shares his dislike of sewers.
Facebook Group: C.M. Carney's Book Room (https://www.facebook.com/groups/15527...)
Email: chris@cmcarneywrites.com.
Website: www.cmcarneywrites.com. Keep up with new releases, other news and the occasional freebies.
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October 5, 2023
Great read. As the series advances the author continues to grow in his ability to deliver an incredible story. Multiple threads in the overarching story are woven together with increasing skill.
Dreading that only 2 more published books (of anticipated 4 books to finish) the story are left. I’ve already started the series over again with the Barrow King and have enjoyed how Carney alluded to pieces that don’t become clear into later books.
If you haven’t started with The Barrow King I’d suggest going back to the beginning. If you have followed the story this far I hope you are enjoying it as much as I have.
Dreading that only 2 more published books (of anticipated 4 books to finish) the story are left. I’ve already started the series over again with the Barrow King and have enjoyed how Carney alluded to pieces that don’t become clear into later books.
If you haven’t started with The Barrow King I’d suggest going back to the beginning. If you have followed the story this far I hope you are enjoying it as much as I have.
July 15, 2020
It's a good read.
I guess my only issue is that it's like a pretty blatant ripoff of "The Land" by Aleron Kong. So much of the plot and characters and interaction feels like it was directly pulled from that.
That being said I dont know which series came first, but I am moving on to the next book. So far The Land has been much more entertaining. But again, this is a fun read.
I guess my only issue is that it's like a pretty blatant ripoff of "The Land" by Aleron Kong. So much of the plot and characters and interaction feels like it was directly pulled from that.
That being said I dont know which series came first, but I am moving on to the next book. So far The Land has been much more entertaining. But again, this is a fun read.
January 20, 2020
Solid.
Good world building, more information about what happened in an early past, good interaction between the characters.
Cliffhanger at the end, which I hate, but I can understand, as it motivates to pick up the next installment.
Good world building, more information about what happened in an early past, good interaction between the characters.
Cliffhanger at the end, which I hate, but I can understand, as it motivates to pick up the next installment.
September 4, 2020
Just can’t read these anymore
The series has all of the right pieces but I just can’t seem to get into it. So I’m tapping out.
I have nothing bad to say. The books are just not compelling enough for me to continue reading.
The series has all of the right pieces but I just can’t seem to get into it. So I’m tapping out.
I have nothing bad to say. The books are just not compelling enough for me to continue reading.
September 6, 2020
Another Great Reaf
Wow! This was an intensely good book. From the beginning it is action and adventure to the very end. The ending was just so good. Its not really an ending just a prelude to the next book. Which I am whole heartedly looking forward to!
Wow! This was an intensely good book. From the beginning it is action and adventure to the very end. The ending was just so good. Its not really an ending just a prelude to the next book. Which I am whole heartedly looking forward to!
October 28, 2021
Amazing addition to the series
The twist and turns in this book were amazing. The book kept me engaged the entire time. The characters development was fairly straightforward but I am looking forward to Lex and Gryphs new connection to come into play. Great book!
The twist and turns in this book were amazing. The book kept me engaged the entire time. The characters development was fairly straightforward but I am looking forward to Lex and Gryphs new connection to come into play. Great book!
July 24, 2023
Getting better with each outing. I probably didn't need as many pages on Raathiel's skills as I got (I'm not going to remember 20 something skills later). But definitely better. Can't wait to start the next book.
April 6, 2025
Lots of Lore advancement. Successes, mistakes, the rage of gods, and lore about the godheads.
Also some great references and reveals.
What an ending though, that at least answers my questions from book 1
Also some great references and reveals.
What an ending though, that at least answers my questions from book 1
January 1, 2020
Enjoyed the book
Started out a bit confusing but soon everything made sense and it was a good book to read. Hope there are more in the works.
Started out a bit confusing but soon everything made sense and it was a good book to read. Hope there are more in the works.
February 8, 2020
Enjoyable and exciting
I've really enjoyed this series. This book continues to entertain and takes the arching narrative in new and exciting directions. Starting the next book now!
I've really enjoyed this series. This book continues to entertain and takes the arching narrative in new and exciting directions. Starting the next book now!
February 10, 2020
Finally tying things together. Given an extra star because this is the first book that didnt say brackish at all
April 6, 2020
It was okay, but still nothing special.
May 3, 2020
I am really enjoying this series.
Read
June 16, 2020went straight to the next
August 3, 2020
Didn't read the first 4 so 5 wasn't great for me.
November 18, 2021
Excellent story written in gamer form.Armen Taylor was a fine narrator.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
August 23, 2023
Incredible
Cannot wait to read the next book but I had to take the time to write this first. Enjoy the journey!!
Cannot wait to read the next book but I had to take the time to write this first. Enjoy the journey!!
September 13, 2023
Another one!
Another awesome book in the series. I haven’t been able to put my kindle down! I highly recommend this series!
Another awesome book in the series. I haven’t been able to put my kindle down! I highly recommend this series!
November 11, 2019
Very Enjoyable Read
Again, how deep these books dive amazes me. Great continuation from the previous books. It sets things up nicely for the following books. I can’t wait to start the next one.
Again, how deep these books dive amazes me. Great continuation from the previous books. It sets things up nicely for the following books. I can’t wait to start the next one.
November 11, 2019
Some of the best
This book contains some of the best cliffhangers and conflicts in the litrpg fantasy genre. All the obstacles Carney writes in for our heroes leave me on the edge of my seat waiting to see if they make it. Can't wait to read the next one
This book contains some of the best cliffhangers and conflicts in the litrpg fantasy genre. All the obstacles Carney writes in for our heroes leave me on the edge of my seat waiting to see if they make it. Can't wait to read the next one
November 11, 2019
Excellent addition to the series
Well written, full of fantasy, action, memorable characters, and a plot that continues to mature. Really looking forward to the next books.
Well written, full of fantasy, action, memorable characters, and a plot that continues to mature. Really looking forward to the next books.
September 24, 2019
The Forsaken God left me scratching my head by the end. I was confused because it was enjoyable, yet I found myself frequently exiting the book to do other things. My theory: the tone of this novel is extremely tense, especially towards the end. So tense, in fact, that it actually detracted from the journey. It was an earned tension, but it kept me from holding focus.
Spoilers ahead. Beware!
The series sets Gryph against Aluran, the most powerful entity throughout numerous universes. He is a monster, a tyrant, and plain vile. In this entry, Gryph and his group finally go head to head with Aluran, and... they do not fare well. For chapter upon chapter they get hammered. It's brutal and, at least for me, difficult to read. There is no victory, and it left me feeling a bit hollow by the end.
However.
I know this entry is building towards the actual ultimate confrontation. I am certain it will be satisfying and exciting. There will eventually be victory, but not in The Forsaken God. For that reason, I understand the tension and the failure. And I can't really fault this book for building up to the big finish.
Spoilers ahead. Beware!
The series sets Gryph against Aluran, the most powerful entity throughout numerous universes. He is a monster, a tyrant, and plain vile. In this entry, Gryph and his group finally go head to head with Aluran, and... they do not fare well. For chapter upon chapter they get hammered. It's brutal and, at least for me, difficult to read. There is no victory, and it left me feeling a bit hollow by the end.
However.
I know this entry is building towards the actual ultimate confrontation. I am certain it will be satisfying and exciting. There will eventually be victory, but not in The Forsaken God. For that reason, I understand the tension and the failure. And I can't really fault this book for building up to the big finish.
November 14, 2019
I am so so grateful that this is not the end of The Realms. I have loved this series so much, and I never want it to end.
August 26, 2019
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
October 18, 2019
Really building things up.
Felt like the story advanced a good amount in this one. We got a lot more glimpses of the world and the history. I'd did almost feel like two separate stories though, I feel like the first half was a setup for the next book, then we detoured back to the main story arc and I almost thought for a bit it would wrap up. I'm very perplexed on where the next book will go with all that happened at the end of this one!
Felt like the story advanced a good amount in this one. We got a lot more glimpses of the world and the history. I'd did almost feel like two separate stories though, I feel like the first half was a setup for the next book, then we detoured back to the main story arc and I almost thought for a bit it would wrap up. I'm very perplexed on where the next book will go with all that happened at the end of this one!
August 12, 2019
Wonderful continuation of the series! Lovin’ Lex!
So this new addition has a lot of great content, some new/reborn characters and the best part is lots of Lex and fun! I absolutely can’t wait till the next one comes out!!! Highly recommend
So this new addition has a lot of great content, some new/reborn characters and the best part is lots of Lex and fun! I absolutely can’t wait till the next one comes out!!! Highly recommend
August 14, 2019
All praise to gryph
A decent book. Quick read. Came out much earlier than I was expecting. But it was right on time for me. Good story. I have been with the series since the beginning.
A decent book. Quick read. Came out much earlier than I was expecting. But it was right on time for me. Good story. I have been with the series since the beginning.
August 22, 2019
A fun read
Always an interesting world its amazing how it not quite sure what to say but that ending was a trip. And since the realms are more a parallel universe than a game does that mean aluran was a god in our world?
Always an interesting world its amazing how it not quite sure what to say but that ending was a trip. And since the realms are more a parallel universe than a game does that mean aluran was a god in our world?
August 28, 2019
Plot armor
The entire book feels like the protagonist and antagonist are two kids in those giant inflatable bubbles impotently bumping into each other through their several mile thick plot armor.
The entire book feels like the protagonist and antagonist are two kids in those giant inflatable bubbles impotently bumping into each other through their several mile thick plot armor.
October 22, 2019
A great continuation of the series
One of the best gameLit fantasy series out there. Always look forward to another book from C.M. Carney. This one did not disappoint!
One of the best gameLit fantasy series out there. Always look forward to another book from C.M. Carney. This one did not disappoint!
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