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The Heroic Villain #3
The Heroic Villain 3
After a night of drunken debauchery following the defeat of the academy's headmistress, Lucas awakens to trouble on all fronts. The steady balance of power within the Imperium has been shaken by his's presence, and the resulting aftermath is a town full of heavily armed and well-staffed enemies that seek Lucas's death. Lucas must not only survive their assault but also manage his own slowly crumbling internal affairs when his party begins to fracture. Angered by Lucas's increasingly selfish actions, some of his closest allies are tempted to turn against him.
Follow our protagonist while he tries to grow his influence within the empire, survive the daggers in his back from Imperium traitors, and restore the relationship he truly wants with the woman he has slowly fallen in love with in this epic litrpg adventure from Charles Dean.
Follow our protagonist while he tries to grow his influence within the empire, survive the daggers in his back from Imperium traitors, and restore the relationship he truly wants with the woman he has slowly fallen in love with in this epic litrpg adventure from Charles Dean.
- GenresFantasy
383 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 26, 2020
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July 10, 2020
A fitting end to the trilogy
I was left with a personal story from the author that resonated with me. I feel fortunate that Charles made himself vulnerable and shared something personal. Truth is that writing is a very personal pursuit. Books give you a glimpse of the person who wrote them.
This third installment wasn't what I had expected, but it was still a great read. Charles Dean has the ability to craft stories that glue you to your book (or device) when reading his works. I'm grateful for The Heroic Villain series and will patiently wait for the author's next adventure.
It was a pleasure.
I was left with a personal story from the author that resonated with me. I feel fortunate that Charles made himself vulnerable and shared something personal. Truth is that writing is a very personal pursuit. Books give you a glimpse of the person who wrote them.
This third installment wasn't what I had expected, but it was still a great read. Charles Dean has the ability to craft stories that glue you to your book (or device) when reading his works. I'm grateful for The Heroic Villain series and will patiently wait for the author's next adventure.
It was a pleasure.
June 29, 2020
This is a great continuation of the series. Although I can't help but think about all the references to other books in this one. Especially when Katie referenced her Great great great great grandpa Lee who said that Lucas was a good guy.
June 29, 2020
Good continuation
Another well written book thats better than it should be. Lots a emotional progress and exploration in this one, and it works. Cant wait for them to start rampaging across the world!
Another well written book thats better than it should be. Lots a emotional progress and exploration in this one, and it works. Cant wait for them to start rampaging across the world!
July 3, 2020
Good but to Quick!
Everything was really great about this book it was one of my favorite stories. The only issue was i didn't expect it to end so suddenly. There is still a lot about the story I want to know.
Everything was really great about this book it was one of my favorite stories. The only issue was i didn't expect it to end so suddenly. There is still a lot about the story I want to know.
July 7, 2020
Okay but lacking in a satisfying ending.
Feels like it lost it's way early on and never got back on topic. The characters did not feel like they developed but more like they flopped. Overall it is still a fun read but a disappointment in the overall series.
Feels like it lost it's way early on and never got back on topic. The characters did not feel like they developed but more like they flopped. Overall it is still a fun read but a disappointment in the overall series.
July 10, 2020
I loved It
I absolutely love this. Just a good conclusion all around, character growth. Realistic emotions. The ending was a little bit rushed, but honestly I think it was better rush than drug out. Which really seems like the only other option. I'm really happy with this
I absolutely love this. Just a good conclusion all around, character growth. Realistic emotions. The ending was a little bit rushed, but honestly I think it was better rush than drug out. Which really seems like the only other option. I'm really happy with this
July 21, 2020
A good entry into the series
As always the pacing was on point. The characters were likeable and felt fleshed out. I didn't even really feel like reading today but I still managed to inhale this book and feel confused about where all the time had gone.
As always the pacing was on point. The characters were likeable and felt fleshed out. I didn't even really feel like reading today but I still managed to inhale this book and feel confused about where all the time had gone.
August 9, 2020
I liked and enjoyed it.
That pretty much sums up my view if the book. I liked the characters and the story and am sad there will be no more. The ending was not what i expected but... It was still good and it fit.
That pretty much sums up my view if the book. I liked the characters and the story and am sad there will be no more. The ending was not what i expected but... It was still good and it fit.
June 27, 2020
Can't wait
I love this book so much.
I'm slowly reading it—i don't want to rush this masterpiece—and the first chapter alone drove me to leave this review.
I love this book so much.
I'm slowly reading it—i don't want to rush this masterpiece—and the first chapter alone drove me to leave this review.
July 2, 2020
The Best Book So Far
This next chapter of Lucas’s story I have thoroughly enjoyed. I care not how long the wait is but how good the story is. And it does not get better than this.
This next chapter of Lucas’s story I have thoroughly enjoyed. I care not how long the wait is but how good the story is. And it does not get better than this.
July 5, 2020
Book three
Mistakes: I found only one real mistake in this book.
Plot: This is the end of the series. All threads are tied up.
Characters: Growth was as expected.
8/10
Mistakes: I found only one real mistake in this book.
Plot: This is the end of the series. All threads are tied up.
Characters: Growth was as expected.
8/10
July 16, 2020
Excellent
A great book didnt realise this was the end though so am rather sad but hope there will be more wonderful stories written by Charles in the near future
A great book didnt realise this was the end though so am rather sad but hope there will be more wonderful stories written by Charles in the near future
July 28, 2020
A good conclusion to the story, but I can't help but want more. It was so entertaining that I want to read what happens later and follow the stories of everyone afterwards.
August 2, 2020
Good series
Decent ending to a series, but I wouldn't mind seeing more. The villain main character approach is often a fun read. Always a fan of this author's work.
Decent ending to a series, but I wouldn't mind seeing more. The villain main character approach is often a fun read. Always a fan of this author's work.
August 12, 2020
Loved it
One of my favorite series to date. As always I desperately look forward to future works by this author and enjoy every moment I spend emersed in the worlds he creates.
One of my favorite series to date. As always I desperately look forward to future works by this author and enjoy every moment I spend emersed in the worlds he creates.
December 16, 2020
Great Series
This was definitely worth the $ I liked it so much I bought the ebook and audiobook. It raps up the series in a good fashion.
This was definitely worth the $ I liked it so much I bought the ebook and audiobook. It raps up the series in a good fashion.
March 21, 2021
A great book
I loved this like the others before and found relatable situation in all. If you want a good time to to book 1 and look forward to your own journey
I loved this like the others before and found relatable situation in all. If you want a good time to to book 1 and look forward to your own journey
July 13, 2021
Really fun series. I was surprised that it ended with book 3, but it was fun and satisfying. 👍🏽👍🏽
May 10, 2022
Is good
Very good book, as always when it comes from Charles Dean. Can't wait for further work from the big man!
Very good book, as always when it comes from Charles Dean. Can't wait for further work from the big man!
June 9, 2022
Delightfully Fiendish
What a wonderful series! I have really enjoyed reading all of the books. The whole concept of the main character was refreshing and enjoyable.
What a wonderful series! I have really enjoyed reading all of the books. The whole concept of the main character was refreshing and enjoyable.
June 15, 2023
The ending felt a bit rushed to me.
March 8, 2025
Great ending
Wishing there could have been more but it was a fantastic trilogy with a beautiful ending. Thanks for writing. One.
Wishing there could have been more but it was a fantastic trilogy with a beautiful ending. Thanks for writing. One.
July 9, 2020
A wonderful continuation of a great series.
My only wish is that it didn’t have to end so soon. I could have read that story forever and so forth.
My only wish is that it didn’t have to end so soon. I could have read that story forever and so forth.
May 1, 2025
This book was an enjoyable continuation of the series. The MC continues to see growth in the series as do many of the side characters and the story progression holds interest and adventure. The storyline with the Queen is intriguing and definitely requires a delicate balance. to see his own use of charisma turned on him in when he is dealing with the rat king was an ironic twist.
Overall, I recommend reading this series. It is fun, adventurous with lots of action and fantasy elements.
Overall, I recommend reading this series. It is fun, adventurous with lots of action and fantasy elements.
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October 11, 2020
Good conclusion to the series. It kind of surprised me that things got wrapped up in this books but I appreciated that Dean finishes his projects and doesn’t endless leave us hanging. Really fun series!
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