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The Bad Guys #1-3
The Bad Guys Chronicles: Books 1-3
The second series in Eric Ugland’s iNcarn8 world might be better (and certainly badder) than the first! Here are the first three epic adventures, full of loot, magic, and intrigue.
Book 1: Scamps & Scoundrels
Just yesterday, Ben was a petty thief who got a little too invested in the lives of one of his marks. Today, he's got a new name, a new face, and a new body, and he's watching the Glaton City Guard fight a twenty-foot-tall ooze that crawled forth from the sewers. Tomorrow, he'll need to join a guild, save a girl, steal a crown, and most importantly, convince an innkeep about the gloriousness of chicken fingers.
Book 2: Second Story Man
“Has your life here been so difficult? You seem to fail upward at every opportunity.”
So says Careena, the hag teaching Clyde Hatchett how to use magic. It certainly doesn’t feel like that to Clyde, who’s still got a day job scraping mud (at least he hopes it’s mud) out of monster pits, and whose “thieves’ guild” is more concerned with baking cookies than with protecting him against a rival gang. He keeps accumulating roommates - like a freed sex slave and a retired paladin - who make him nervous, but for very different reasons.
And yet even with all this, Clyde’s found himself at the center of a massive conspiracy to kill the Emperor. He’s the only one with proof that could save the man, and take down an entire network of corrupt nobles, evil slavers, and power-hungry despots. Clyde really hopes Careena is right about him - the fate of the entire Empire depends on it.
Book 3: Skull & Thrones
Clyde last man standing.
Well, he’s the last elf standing. It’s confusing not being human anymore.
But being the only living member of the Biscuit’s Union has its benefits. No need to take on shifts baking cookies, for one. No one telling Clyde what to do. No one...
You have been offered a quest by the Biscuit’s
Rebuild the Guild
Reform the guild by having at least eight (8) members in good standing by the end of one (1) week.
Reward for survival of the guild, unknown, XP
Penalty for failure (or refusal): the death of the guild
Yes/No
Okay then. So in order for any of the work Clyde’s put in to matter, for any of the numerous deaths he’s gone through to count, he has to keep the guild going and remain its leader. Which means he’s got a busy week ahead of him.
7 Days. 8 Guild Members. Countless Problems.
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Praise for The Bad
“This is LitRPG at its fun, interesting, funny, slick writing, interesting world building and development.” -Kindle reviewer
“Most spinoffs aren't as good as the original. This one is at least as good as The Good Guys series, and it might be better.” -Kindle reviewer
“While these stories have all the elements that make a classic LitRPG, they get away from those formulaic storylines that have become all too common in the genre, and make you feel like you're reading something new and awesome. If you're missing the quality writing of Michael Scott Earle, this is something you'll enjoy.” -Kindle reviewer
Book 1: Scamps & Scoundrels
Just yesterday, Ben was a petty thief who got a little too invested in the lives of one of his marks. Today, he's got a new name, a new face, and a new body, and he's watching the Glaton City Guard fight a twenty-foot-tall ooze that crawled forth from the sewers. Tomorrow, he'll need to join a guild, save a girl, steal a crown, and most importantly, convince an innkeep about the gloriousness of chicken fingers.
Book 2: Second Story Man
“Has your life here been so difficult? You seem to fail upward at every opportunity.”
So says Careena, the hag teaching Clyde Hatchett how to use magic. It certainly doesn’t feel like that to Clyde, who’s still got a day job scraping mud (at least he hopes it’s mud) out of monster pits, and whose “thieves’ guild” is more concerned with baking cookies than with protecting him against a rival gang. He keeps accumulating roommates - like a freed sex slave and a retired paladin - who make him nervous, but for very different reasons.
And yet even with all this, Clyde’s found himself at the center of a massive conspiracy to kill the Emperor. He’s the only one with proof that could save the man, and take down an entire network of corrupt nobles, evil slavers, and power-hungry despots. Clyde really hopes Careena is right about him - the fate of the entire Empire depends on it.
Book 3: Skull & Thrones
Clyde last man standing.
Well, he’s the last elf standing. It’s confusing not being human anymore.
But being the only living member of the Biscuit’s Union has its benefits. No need to take on shifts baking cookies, for one. No one telling Clyde what to do. No one...
You have been offered a quest by the Biscuit’s
Rebuild the Guild
Reform the guild by having at least eight (8) members in good standing by the end of one (1) week.
Reward for survival of the guild, unknown, XP
Penalty for failure (or refusal): the death of the guild
Yes/No
Okay then. So in order for any of the work Clyde’s put in to matter, for any of the numerous deaths he’s gone through to count, he has to keep the guild going and remain its leader. Which means he’s got a busy week ahead of him.
7 Days. 8 Guild Members. Countless Problems.
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Praise for The Bad
“This is LitRPG at its fun, interesting, funny, slick writing, interesting world building and development.” -Kindle reviewer
“Most spinoffs aren't as good as the original. This one is at least as good as The Good Guys series, and it might be better.” -Kindle reviewer
“While these stories have all the elements that make a classic LitRPG, they get away from those formulaic storylines that have become all too common in the genre, and make you feel like you're reading something new and awesome. If you're missing the quality writing of Michael Scott Earle, this is something you'll enjoy.” -Kindle reviewer
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Published March 23, 2020
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May 30, 2025
I could've benefitted of taking notes while reading The Good Guys Chronicles and this, but that breaks immersion while reading and changes reading from a passive, enjoyable hobby, to a tedious chore; no fun in that. That being said. I'm really enjoying Glaton from a totally fresh perspective. I literally said 'no' aloud when book 3 ended. I want MORE
Book 1: Scamps & Scoundrels - ⭐⭐⭐(⭐)
Book 2: Second Story Man - ⭐⭐⭐(⭐)
Book 3: Skull & Thrones - ⭐⭐⭐(⭐)
Book 1: Scamps & Scoundrels - ⭐⭐⭐(⭐)
Book 2: Second Story Man - ⭐⭐⭐(⭐)
Book 3: Skull & Thrones - ⭐⭐⭐(⭐)
February 3, 2023
Excellent addition to the world of The Good Guys
My friend convinced me to read these after I complained about having to wait for more books in The Good Guys series, and I'm glad he did. This is a fun addition to the world, fills in great details, drops a fantastic twist or two on you, and keeps you wanting more! I can't wait to keep reading them.
My friend convinced me to read these after I complained about having to wait for more books in The Good Guys series, and I'm glad he did. This is a fun addition to the world, fills in great details, drops a fantastic twist or two on you, and keeps you wanting more! I can't wait to keep reading them.
November 18, 2024
Great start
Ties to his Good Guys series. Kinda ? Same world,same country just different story. Tongue in cheek a bit. Looking forward to next installment.
Ties to his Good Guys series. Kinda ? Same world,same country just different story. Tongue in cheek a bit. Looking forward to next installment.
January 2, 2022
just as great as the hood guys!
I love the fact that Mr. Uhland decided to not only write an amazing series once but also to write an entirely different series in the same world during the same time period. I love everything about these books! I will always be a fan of all of his books. Devoured the good guys series and am now doing the same for the bad guys series. Loving every second of it!
I love the fact that Mr. Uhland decided to not only write an amazing series once but also to write an entirely different series in the same world during the same time period. I love everything about these books! I will always be a fan of all of his books. Devoured the good guys series and am now doing the same for the bad guys series. Loving every second of it!
November 29, 2020
These are enjoyable. But they're pretty light on the gaming elements. Or perhaps more accurately, there are gaming elements, but there's little relationship between level and and results. And while the characters have some personalities and the writing is decent, they're a bit thinly drawn - especially compared to the Good Guys series by the same author.
April 9, 2021
My second favorite series after The Good Guys
I stayed with the author's other series set in the same world, The Good Guys, and was quite hesitant to venture into reading this one.I wished for a more rapid confusion of the other series; now In all in in the good/bad guys.
I stayed with the author's other series set in the same world, The Good Guys, and was quite hesitant to venture into reading this one.I wished for a more rapid confusion of the other series; now In all in in the good/bad guys.
September 10, 2020
Wow. I loved it.
After reading the good guys, I was a little skeptical about how this series would be and I liked it even more! Couldn't put the books down
After reading the good guys, I was a little skeptical about how this series would be and I liked it even more! Couldn't put the books down
October 17, 2020
The good and the bad
Clearly at some point the two will meet. But until then I'm definitely more a fan of the bad. Same snarky game moderator in both.
Clearly at some point the two will meet. But until then I'm definitely more a fan of the bad. Same snarky game moderator in both.
February 21, 2022
enjoyable
Loved these first books. Love how it’s being wound into the good guy story and deepening matters. Can’t wait for the next installments
Loved these first books. Love how it’s being wound into the good guy story and deepening matters. Can’t wait for the next installments
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