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Disgardium #5
Holy War
Under the protection of Nergal the Radiant, the alliance's armies march confidently toward Tiamat's temple. Scyth's old tricks are no longer working. The Legate of the Destroying Plague and his friends have a difficult choice to make: bow to the wishes of the Snowstorm corporation and complete the quest of the Nucleus, surrender to the preventers, or retreat in the battle for Tiamat's temple to win the war?
One thing is certain: they're going to need allies. And sometimes, old enemies can make the best friends.
One thing is certain: they're going to need allies. And sometimes, old enemies can make the best friends.
635 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 28, 2020
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About the author
Dan Sugralinov
65 books264 followersDan Sugralinov grew up in a small working-class town on the Russian border with Kazakhstan. It’s a miracle he survived his childhood games of hide-and-seek in the surrounding building sites complete with perilous rebar structures and flooded foundation pits.
Ever since he learned to read at the age of five, he couldn’t put a book down. Reluctant to earn himself the name of a conceited nerd, he concentrated on playing soccer which allowed him to become friends with the town’s toughest kids.
In 1995, he graduated with honors, entering the St Petersburg Academy of Engineering and Economics where he studied business creation. He must have done something right because in the years that followed, he first worked on TV and radio just to get the taste of it, then opened his first successful business followed by several more. In between, he started writing and playing video games, winning the St Petersburg Mortal Kombat championship and becoming runner-up for Starcraft and Warcraft 3. He is a 14-times champion in Quake, Quake 2 and Quake 3 as well as the world’s ex-#1 in the World of Warcraft.
In 2004, he wrote his first motivational novella The Bricks which to date has garnered him over 3,000,000 readers online alone.
In 2014, Russia’s leading publishers of business literature Mann, Ivanov & Ferber published a revised and extended edition of his book, The Bricks 2.0.
In 2015, Dan discovered the existence of LitRPG. He devoured everything that had been written in that genre until he finally decided he too could write similar books.
In summer 2017, he published his first book in the subgenre of realRPG: Level Up.
Dan Sugralinov is a consummate gamer, a multiple MMORPG champion and the world’s ex-#1 in the World of Warcraft. He is also a successful businessman and author of books on marketing and business organization. His first LitRPG series Level Up took Russia by storm in 2017. Its English translation is about to be released on Amazon.
Ever since he learned to read at the age of five, he couldn’t put a book down. Reluctant to earn himself the name of a conceited nerd, he concentrated on playing soccer which allowed him to become friends with the town’s toughest kids.
In 1995, he graduated with honors, entering the St Petersburg Academy of Engineering and Economics where he studied business creation. He must have done something right because in the years that followed, he first worked on TV and radio just to get the taste of it, then opened his first successful business followed by several more. In between, he started writing and playing video games, winning the St Petersburg Mortal Kombat championship and becoming runner-up for Starcraft and Warcraft 3. He is a 14-times champion in Quake, Quake 2 and Quake 3 as well as the world’s ex-#1 in the World of Warcraft.
In 2004, he wrote his first motivational novella The Bricks which to date has garnered him over 3,000,000 readers online alone.
In 2014, Russia’s leading publishers of business literature Mann, Ivanov & Ferber published a revised and extended edition of his book, The Bricks 2.0.
In 2015, Dan discovered the existence of LitRPG. He devoured everything that had been written in that genre until he finally decided he too could write similar books.
In summer 2017, he published his first book in the subgenre of realRPG: Level Up.
Dan Sugralinov is a consummate gamer, a multiple MMORPG champion and the world’s ex-#1 in the World of Warcraft. He is also a successful businessman and author of books on marketing and business organization. His first LitRPG series Level Up took Russia by storm in 2017. Its English translation is about to be released on Amazon.
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September 29, 2020
Thanks for your support, guys!
September 10, 2020
I Love the whole Series. Can`t wait for the next Part. It is by far the best LITRPG Series i have read so far and i can only recommend it. Alle the other Books i have read from Dan Sugralinov are great as well.
August 28, 2020
First, my review: “This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
Over the past year it has become apparent that my reviews are somewhat antagonistic and I apologize to those of you that have taken offense. I think I had hoped to change peoples’ minds about reviewing works of art and that seems to have backfired spectacularly. However, I am still going to be true to myself and write what I believe.
To the author: Thank you for this chance to escape reality and enjoy the world you created! Keep up the good work.
To my fellow reviewers: Messaging me and reviewing my reviews is as productive as trying to shovel water out of the ocean. Stop. I get it. Let’s just all live peacefully.
To potential readers: Art needs to be experienced at an individual level. You are the only one that can determine what you like and don’t like. Don’t let others make that decision for you. You should definitely read the book and completely ignore all of the reviews. You are a much better judge of what you will like than anyone here.
Cheers
Over the past year it has become apparent that my reviews are somewhat antagonistic and I apologize to those of you that have taken offense. I think I had hoped to change peoples’ minds about reviewing works of art and that seems to have backfired spectacularly. However, I am still going to be true to myself and write what I believe.
To the author: Thank you for this chance to escape reality and enjoy the world you created! Keep up the good work.
To my fellow reviewers: Messaging me and reviewing my reviews is as productive as trying to shovel water out of the ocean. Stop. I get it. Let’s just all live peacefully.
To potential readers: Art needs to be experienced at an individual level. You are the only one that can determine what you like and don’t like. Don’t let others make that decision for you. You should definitely read the book and completely ignore all of the reviews. You are a much better judge of what you will like than anyone here.
Cheers
April 22, 2022
Combined review for books 1-9 as I read them all before writing the review:
Certainly an interesting setting, both the world outside as well as the game. Sugralinov has setup and interesting and a little frighteningly plausible future where ai and robotics has progressed to the point to make most humans unnecessary. To keep people busy, and give them work, they've created a ubiquitous online game that people are required to play for a certain amount of time each day when their young, and when their older they can earn money through. Most people are just wage slaves though, restricted to pointless mining or other menial jobs. This book focuses on he higher echelons and the MC doing his best to raise the poorer people's standard of living.
A lot of questions are starting to rise about not just the game but the nature of actual reality as some things seem to bleed through. There's a bit of SOMA happening at one point too. All and all very engaging and I can't wait for more.
Certainly an interesting setting, both the world outside as well as the game. Sugralinov has setup and interesting and a little frighteningly plausible future where ai and robotics has progressed to the point to make most humans unnecessary. To keep people busy, and give them work, they've created a ubiquitous online game that people are required to play for a certain amount of time each day when their young, and when their older they can earn money through. Most people are just wage slaves though, restricted to pointless mining or other menial jobs. This book focuses on he higher echelons and the MC doing his best to raise the poorer people's standard of living.
A lot of questions are starting to rise about not just the game but the nature of actual reality as some things seem to bleed through. There's a bit of SOMA happening at one point too. All and all very engaging and I can't wait for more.
September 3, 2020
I received a review copy of this book.
This is an awesome tale of death and destruction. Our main character accomplishes amazing things, the gods appear in ever greater roles, and new areas are explored that will no doubt have significance in future books. The story advances in leaps and bounds, and everyone should come away from this one with lots of new questions, and plenty of new ideas to ponder. Honestly, I'm a bit disappointed in how it ended, but that's to be expected when I was expecting an entirely different ending. :)
Anyone who has read this series should have a great time reading this one, though I won't guarantee you'll get the ending you wanted.
This is an awesome tale of death and destruction. Our main character accomplishes amazing things, the gods appear in ever greater roles, and new areas are explored that will no doubt have significance in future books. The story advances in leaps and bounds, and everyone should come away from this one with lots of new questions, and plenty of new ideas to ponder. Honestly, I'm a bit disappointed in how it ended, but that's to be expected when I was expecting an entirely different ending. :)
Anyone who has read this series should have a great time reading this one, though I won't guarantee you'll get the ending you wanted.
September 6, 2020
An epic continuation!
While the fifth in the series was not what I was expecting, Dan Sugralinov once again defied expectations and realities within Disgardium. The only thing I was left wanting was an epic quest line for myself. Cheers to the heros, and may the sleeping ones never wake.
While the fifth in the series was not what I was expecting, Dan Sugralinov once again defied expectations and realities within Disgardium. The only thing I was left wanting was an epic quest line for myself. Cheers to the heros, and may the sleeping ones never wake.
September 7, 2020
Gets better and better
Really enjoying this series. MC is seriously OP but it is what he does because of it which impresses. By this point your u know what is happening. All I can add without giving anything away is that the story just keeps growing, tension is building and there is going to be one heck of an explosion when it all comes together.
Really enjoying this series. MC is seriously OP but it is what he does because of it which impresses. By this point your u know what is happening. All I can add without giving anything away is that the story just keeps growing, tension is building and there is going to be one heck of an explosion when it all comes together.
September 7, 2020
Best LITRPG I’ve Read
Another nicely-paced adventure with lots of action, reasonable character development, and enough world building to make sense without distracting from the story. While 500 pages, I still wished it was ten times longer so it didn’t end. Will immediately purchase book 6 when available.
Another nicely-paced adventure with lots of action, reasonable character development, and enough world building to make sense without distracting from the story. While 500 pages, I still wished it was ten times longer so it didn’t end. Will immediately purchase book 6 when available.
December 4, 2020
Done, done, done.
It's just all over the place. All these sub stories and side stories. It was no longer tolerable. I got tired of the author trying to tell the story inside the pod and at the same time life outside of the pod. I don't need a whole chapter on a characters origin story,when that character is only in a few chapters.
It's just all over the place. All these sub stories and side stories. It was no longer tolerable. I got tired of the author trying to tell the story inside the pod and at the same time life outside of the pod. I don't need a whole chapter on a characters origin story,when that character is only in a few chapters.
September 5, 2020
My god this is an unbelievable book series, I enjoyed it soooooooo much! My only wish is that it never ends. I read this part in 5 hours. Actually I wanted more so badly that I went looking for a Russian sequel, ha-ha-ha!
I am about to restart reading the entire series right goddamn now!!!
I am about to restart reading the entire series right goddamn now!!!
September 6, 2020
Amazing yet again
Picks up where it left off in the previous book and non stop action ensues. Levelling, my what crazy levelling. Crazy powerful enemies as well. Can't wait for the next one. More please.
Picks up where it left off in the previous book and non stop action ensues. Levelling, my what crazy levelling. Crazy powerful enemies as well. Can't wait for the next one. More please.
November 25, 2020
So good
These books are always so good that you just want them to keep going. Very well done again. It goes without saying but I'll say it anyways oh, I'm definitely looking forward to the next book.
These books are always so good that you just want them to keep going. Very well done again. It goes without saying but I'll say it anyways oh, I'm definitely looking forward to the next book.
November 19, 2023
An excellent book V, reminds me of Kaiju Battlefield Surgeon. Cliff-hanger ending. The last third was kind of confusing what was happening, but I stuck with it, listened to it several times, and it resolved itself.
September 4, 2020
Great job!
This book is really good. The best yet. Keep up the good work. The writer knows how to keep your adrenaline surging and makes sure you never want it to end.
This book is really good. The best yet. Keep up the good work. The writer knows how to keep your adrenaline surging and makes sure you never want it to end.
September 9, 2020
Fun!
Lots of action. Some intrigue and twists. Cool new area and items. Everything you expect. Excited if there is more to come.
Lots of action. Some intrigue and twists. Cool new area and items. Everything you expect. Excited if there is more to come.
October 15, 2020
Amazing
Amazing cool funny loved it keep up the good work can’t wait till book 6
By unknown person bye and loved it
Amazing cool funny loved it keep up the good work can’t wait till book 6
By unknown person bye and loved it
March 2, 2021
Dat Ending
Loves the ending of this book.Its gotta be one of my favorite endings hahaha.Great series to read yall.Cant wait for the rest
Loves the ending of this book.Its gotta be one of my favorite endings hahaha.Great series to read yall.Cant wait for the rest
April 8, 2021
Excellent as always
Every book I’ve read by Dan Sugrilov has been superb. I can’t wait for more to come. If you are like me and love LitRPG you’ll love his books.
Every book I’ve read by Dan Sugrilov has been superb. I can’t wait for more to come. If you are like me and love LitRPG you’ll love his books.
June 10, 2021
Once again, a good continuation of the story...I plan to keep up with the series :)
December 26, 2021
I had this book for a few months, but didn't pick it up...
I finally picked it up and now remember that I actually like the series.
3/5 Stars
I finally picked it up and now remember that I actually like the series.
3/5 Stars
July 8, 2022
Intense
This book was full of exciting and suspenseful moments. I enjoyed reading through the intense set of dilemmas Alex had to overcome
This book was full of exciting and suspenseful moments. I enjoyed reading through the intense set of dilemmas Alex had to overcome
February 1, 2024
This was an amazing addition to the series. Full out war on the temple? Scyth can win, but will he? The action and political maneuvers are fun.
September 12, 2020
Good sequel
Mostly battles. I like more people interaction and story progression, so I cannot give it five stars. Three more words.
Mostly battles. I like more people interaction and story progression, so I cannot give it five stars. Three more words.
December 5, 2020
Meh
Series is going downhill a bit. Characters attribute screens and skill screens are getting so long that 10% of the pages in the book are stuff that shouldnt contribute towards page count.
Like many series I've read, the author started out with a relatively clean, kid friendly series. But in the last two books that's gone downhill. Swearing increased, MC slept with some girl he hardly knew, alternate reality where everyone is gay is introduced, and the series just got darker in tone in general (torture, betrayal, nothing over the top, just not as enjoyable, fun, or light hearted).
I also am sick of all "good" religious references in fantasy books being actually evil--it's so overdone it's just boring. If there is a priest of a "good" god in a fantasy series, they are always the bad guy. As if everyone who has religious beliefs that follow virtues or morals is somehow evil and not what they seem. *yawn* Conversely, if there is a dubious or even full on "bad" god in the series, they are always misunderstood good guys who, while being bad, are never as bad as the "good" gods.
Not a bad story I guess still, but I'm pretty sure I guessed the ending to the series after just two books in the series, which is disappointing. I'll read the next book to see how it ends (hopefully it will end), but if they introduce harems or any other sketchy crap I think I'll be done with the series. I'm hopeful it was just a bad book in a good series but 95% of the series I've read that have this many books in them fall apart around book 3-5 and this series seems to be following that same path.
Series is going downhill a bit. Characters attribute screens and skill screens are getting so long that 10% of the pages in the book are stuff that shouldnt contribute towards page count.
Like many series I've read, the author started out with a relatively clean, kid friendly series. But in the last two books that's gone downhill. Swearing increased, MC slept with some girl he hardly knew, alternate reality where everyone is gay is introduced, and the series just got darker in tone in general (torture, betrayal, nothing over the top, just not as enjoyable, fun, or light hearted).
I also am sick of all "good" religious references in fantasy books being actually evil--it's so overdone it's just boring. If there is a priest of a "good" god in a fantasy series, they are always the bad guy. As if everyone who has religious beliefs that follow virtues or morals is somehow evil and not what they seem. *yawn* Conversely, if there is a dubious or even full on "bad" god in the series, they are always misunderstood good guys who, while being bad, are never as bad as the "good" gods.
Not a bad story I guess still, but I'm pretty sure I guessed the ending to the series after just two books in the series, which is disappointing. I'll read the next book to see how it ends (hopefully it will end), but if they introduce harems or any other sketchy crap I think I'll be done with the series. I'm hopeful it was just a bad book in a good series but 95% of the series I've read that have this many books in them fall apart around book 3-5 and this series seems to be following that same path.
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