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Dungeon from the Void #2
The Dungeon Delve
A unique dungeon, slowly learning about the world; a half elf mercenary-turned-City Lord, adapting to his new life; and their first interaction together.
Fenrir – having finally gotten a foothold into the world – learns from a strange new party of mercenaries as they attempt to traverse his dungeon, all while continuing to grow in strength.
Meanwhile, the nearby nations begin to prepare for a conflict.
How will this rising conflict affect Fenrir and Dawn?
That has yet to be foretold.
Cover Image used under license from Melkor3D/Shutterstock.
Fenrir – having finally gotten a foothold into the world – learns from a strange new party of mercenaries as they attempt to traverse his dungeon, all while continuing to grow in strength.
Meanwhile, the nearby nations begin to prepare for a conflict.
How will this rising conflict affect Fenrir and Dawn?
That has yet to be foretold.
Cover Image used under license from Melkor3D/Shutterstock.
- GenresFantasy
302 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 18, 2022
147 people are currently reading
21 people want to read
About the author
Shane Purdy
33 books122 followersShane Purdy is a college graduate with a Bachelors in Computer Science. At a young age he became fascinated with Fantasy books after reading the Wereworld series by Curtis Jobling, which led to a love of reading that continues to this day.
When he was younger you could almost always find him with a book in his hand (when he wasn’t busy with Band activities that is). As he got older, he started reading online webnovels as well. In June of 2021, after reading thousands of books, he decided to take the plunge and write a book of his own, starting with his first series, Dungeon from the Void.
He writes both high and low progression fantasy novels of varying genres, including Dungeon Core, LitRPG, Cultivation, Sci-Fi and more.
He does not use any sort of social media for his books other than Reddit, he has no Facebook pages, and his Facebook account is private and not public. Therefore if anyone finds public Facebook or other social media accounts outside of Reddit or Discord claiming to be him, they are fake.
When he was younger you could almost always find him with a book in his hand (when he wasn’t busy with Band activities that is). As he got older, he started reading online webnovels as well. In June of 2021, after reading thousands of books, he decided to take the plunge and write a book of his own, starting with his first series, Dungeon from the Void.
He writes both high and low progression fantasy novels of varying genres, including Dungeon Core, LitRPG, Cultivation, Sci-Fi and more.
He does not use any sort of social media for his books other than Reddit, he has no Facebook pages, and his Facebook account is private and not public. Therefore if anyone finds public Facebook or other social media accounts outside of Reddit or Discord claiming to be him, they are fake.
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May 4, 2023
This is second in a LitRPG Dungeon Core story. Read in order.
You know what you're getting having read the first. The dungeon still revels in its creativity and providing a winnable challenge to its invaders. Leon still throws off waves of "no touch". Though he does form a delving party and they cohere very well; well enough that I was tense the entire time they were in the dungeon because I knew the dungeon wanted to grow and that only happens when folks die in its confines. Which is as predatory as it is creepy.
This is a decent three stars, but I'm not really interested in continuing. Leon and his new pals are interesting even if coincidence is nearly as big a part of the story as author contrivance is. Not a waste, by any means. But not that outstanding, either.
A note about Chaste: Leon is still an intimaphobe so there's no shenanigans. At all. This is very chaste.
You know what you're getting having read the first. The dungeon still revels in its creativity and providing a winnable challenge to its invaders. Leon still throws off waves of "no touch". Though he does form a delving party and they cohere very well; well enough that I was tense the entire time they were in the dungeon because I knew the dungeon wanted to grow and that only happens when folks die in its confines. Which is as predatory as it is creepy.
This is a decent three stars, but I'm not really interested in continuing. Leon and his new pals are interesting even if coincidence is nearly as big a part of the story as author contrivance is. Not a waste, by any means. But not that outstanding, either.
A note about Chaste: Leon is still an intimaphobe so there's no shenanigans. At all. This is very chaste.
July 30, 2022
This is a crunchy mess.
The level system is far to complicated and barely has any impact on the combat. The heavy focus on the single dungeon dive is boring. The hints of intrigue in the wider world only highlight how lacking this book is in creativity.
The level system is far to complicated and barely has any impact on the combat. The heavy focus on the single dungeon dive is boring. The hints of intrigue in the wider world only highlight how lacking this book is in creativity.
January 16, 2025
good continuation but a bit of a confusing system
It really was great continuation of the first book. I’m definitely going to read the next one. That being said, the system is contradicting itself based on the info provided by the author.
At the beginning of the book we are told:
“In order to reach one Tier of cultivation, the person must be in that Tier in both Cultivation Level, and EXP Level. If they are only in that Tier with one of those, then that one is locked at that level until they reach it in the other. For example, someone is level 9 in Cultivation Level, but level 10 in EXP Level. They can't level up anymore in EXP until they reach level 10 in Cultivation.”
Yet, by the end of the book, Leon has EXP Level 6 and Cultivation Level 4 while Fenrir has EXP Level 5 and Cultivation Level 3. It doesn’t add up.
Also, the levels are confusing without taking that into consideration. The above quote makes it sound like every level is a Tier of cultivation when another part of the world info says each Tier is actually made up of 10 levels (Tier 1: levels 0-10). I would really love to see a “Tier” category on the Status screen.
It really was great continuation of the first book. I’m definitely going to read the next one. That being said, the system is contradicting itself based on the info provided by the author.
At the beginning of the book we are told:
“In order to reach one Tier of cultivation, the person must be in that Tier in both Cultivation Level, and EXP Level. If they are only in that Tier with one of those, then that one is locked at that level until they reach it in the other. For example, someone is level 9 in Cultivation Level, but level 10 in EXP Level. They can't level up anymore in EXP until they reach level 10 in Cultivation.”
Yet, by the end of the book, Leon has EXP Level 6 and Cultivation Level 4 while Fenrir has EXP Level 5 and Cultivation Level 3. It doesn’t add up.
Also, the levels are confusing without taking that into consideration. The above quote makes it sound like every level is a Tier of cultivation when another part of the world info says each Tier is actually made up of 10 levels (Tier 1: levels 0-10). I would really love to see a “Tier” category on the Status screen.
November 3, 2022
Frustrating...
Thought this supposed be about void dungeon core but spends more time with offer characters Lean and his too large team sigh, also seems a lot similar to another series story wise slime dungeon one and needs spend more time with dungeon core and wisp also seems kinda too slow. Sorry say but often found myself bored and way too many characters.
I'll probably give next book a look but that maybe it if not improved.
Thought this supposed be about void dungeon core but spends more time with offer characters Lean and his too large team sigh, also seems a lot similar to another series story wise slime dungeon one and needs spend more time with dungeon core and wisp also seems kinda too slow. Sorry say but often found myself bored and way too many characters.
I'll probably give next book a look but that maybe it if not improved.
April 15, 2025
Still interesting
A fun look at the world seen from two different points of view; the explorer and the dungeon. It is easy to see the symbiotic relationship between the two. This book reminds me a little bit of the videogames where you can create your own level and then watch it run.
Dawn seems to be a character with a secret agenda or personality that we are not allowed to know about yet.
Next book should be good.
Have fun!!
A fun look at the world seen from two different points of view; the explorer and the dungeon. It is easy to see the symbiotic relationship between the two. This book reminds me a little bit of the videogames where you can create your own level and then watch it run.
Dawn seems to be a character with a secret agenda or personality that we are not allowed to know about yet.
Next book should be good.
Have fun!!
April 1, 2022
awesome sequel but want more loot
I loved the the dive of this book and really brought out the combat and experiences though I still kinda want to see more loot aspect of the dungeon like wild card challenges for rewards otherwise besides leveling I don’t see how people are getting wealth if they can’t complete the dungeon all the way.
I loved the the dive of this book and really brought out the combat and experiences though I still kinda want to see more loot aspect of the dungeon like wild card challenges for rewards otherwise besides leveling I don’t see how people are getting wealth if they can’t complete the dungeon all the way.
September 6, 2024
Inhuman writing, good concept
While the concept is interesting, the ways the characters interact are very odd and stiff. People will just giggle out of nowhere, and stare very obvious things very jarringly. There are many lines like "she stepped into the corridor. she said, 'let us walk into the corridor'". Iffy dialogue that ruins the book, at least for me.
While the concept is interesting, the ways the characters interact are very odd and stiff. People will just giggle out of nowhere, and stare very obvious things very jarringly. There are many lines like "she stepped into the corridor. she said, 'let us walk into the corridor'". Iffy dialogue that ruins the book, at least for me.
March 23, 2022
Good
I liked the book and I look forward to the next one in the series. Now I need to think of some words to meet the 20 word minimum to leave a review so these are the words I choose.
I liked the book and I look forward to the next one in the series. Now I need to think of some words to meet the 20 word minimum to leave a review so these are the words I choose.
May 22, 2022
Pretty solid
This is a pretty solid addition I wish it would have focus more on the dungeon core and I hope that the next couple books have some faster progression but overall a good story
This is a pretty solid addition I wish it would have focus more on the dungeon core and I hope that the next couple books have some faster progression but overall a good story
December 29, 2023
Interesting Book
Not perfect, but a good read. Some aspects, such as the EXP system per dungeon level, were confusing at first. It does seem a little too easy to become strong. Less focus on dungeon development on this one though.
Not perfect, but a good read. Some aspects, such as the EXP system per dungeon level, were confusing at first. It does seem a little too easy to become strong. Less focus on dungeon development on this one though.
March 26, 2022
Liked it
Nice advancement of the series. It's pretty much what you would expect from a Dungeon book. Still interesting and I will get book three
Nice advancement of the series. It's pretty much what you would expect from a Dungeon book. Still interesting and I will get book three
July 20, 2022
A good dungeon novel
This dungeon novel is a bit simple, but an interesting read to pass the time. I would still recommend it.
This dungeon novel is a bit simple, but an interesting read to pass the time. I would still recommend it.
October 9, 2023
Gave up
Just too many uses of the word anyways so I can't finish it. I will not be reading this any more it just not Worth My time
Just too many uses of the word anyways so I can't finish it. I will not be reading this any more it just not Worth My time
November 7, 2023
Very good one sitting read
I enjoyed this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action.
I enjoyed this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action.
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