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The Rise of the Winter Wolf #3
Threat from the Deep
Now that Wolf has been changed even further away from being Human, he has to continue dealing with the consequences of that while continuing his dive through the dungeon.
Both the good and the bad.
How will these changes, along with his new partner Sapphire, affect his dive through the dungeon?
And how will they survive when faced with a threat greater than any they've faced before?
Both the good and the bad.
How will these changes, along with his new partner Sapphire, affect his dive through the dungeon?
And how will they survive when faced with a threat greater than any they've faced before?
516 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 31, 2022
508 people are currently reading
85 people want to read
About the author
Shane Purdy
33 books124 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 3, 2023
This is a LitRPG series with progression that isn't repeated. Read in order.
You know what you're getting. A power fantasy with dungeon flavor and lots of PoV hopping. Purdy may be in a bit of a rut with this one as the pattern is starting to become noticeable. "The Dungeon has never done this before! That's going to be super hard! Wonder how the Winter Wolf will deal!"
That seems dismissive, and it is a little bit. But I can't deny that I'm still fully engaged and completely down with it. The floor themes are a bit tedious, but Purdy doesn't lean into them any more than necessary to give you the feel for the tedium Wolf is having to deal with. I do begin to doubt that this "show" would be so popular given that there are entire days the competitors have to do the same thing over and over.
Anyway, this is still closer to four stars than three and I'm still eager to move on to the next.
A note about Chaste: Yeah, this is pro forma at this point. Wolf is a lonely loner and not interested in anyone. I mean, Deadshot (Crystal) is totally into him, but there's no indication that he has even noticed. Which isn't a bad thing, but it does make this very, very chaste.
You know what you're getting. A power fantasy with dungeon flavor and lots of PoV hopping. Purdy may be in a bit of a rut with this one as the pattern is starting to become noticeable. "The Dungeon has never done this before! That's going to be super hard! Wonder how the Winter Wolf will deal!"
That seems dismissive, and it is a little bit. But I can't deny that I'm still fully engaged and completely down with it. The floor themes are a bit tedious, but Purdy doesn't lean into them any more than necessary to give you the feel for the tedium Wolf is having to deal with. I do begin to doubt that this "show" would be so popular given that there are entire days the competitors have to do the same thing over and over.
Anyway, this is still closer to four stars than three and I'm still eager to move on to the next.
A note about Chaste: Yeah, this is pro forma at this point. Wolf is a lonely loner and not interested in anyone. I mean, Deadshot (Crystal) is totally into him, but there's no indication that he has even noticed. Which isn't a bad thing, but it does make this very, very chaste.
November 21, 2023
Good story but has plot holes and too many side plot characters.
Book 3 remains an interesting story but the plot holes are starting to add up. When You're building characters in a gaming system as they go up in levels, the ability of increasing power to get them out of situations becomes tricky to balance. One example that creates a plot hole in book 3 is two parts, one he receives armor that gives him 70% + 30% physical and magical resistance creating 100%. How thin does the character continue to receive damage? The other is a skill where he can siphon stamina from enemies, which he never seems to use or explore and it becomes too big of a plot hole because the stakes are too high to just forget about something like that. The story continues to have many subplots, while interesting are distracting to the reader and kill the pace. Also we assume that the character is going to make it to the end of 1,000 level dungeon, so the suspense of him actually dying in the first three books where he's only reached the mid-70s level takes all the suspense from the reader. You just assume he has to survive, and so boring level clearing becomes tedious as you want to move on in the storyline. I enjoy the story but it's tedious to read at times. It's still a good simple overall story.
Book 3 remains an interesting story but the plot holes are starting to add up. When You're building characters in a gaming system as they go up in levels, the ability of increasing power to get them out of situations becomes tricky to balance. One example that creates a plot hole in book 3 is two parts, one he receives armor that gives him 70% + 30% physical and magical resistance creating 100%. How thin does the character continue to receive damage? The other is a skill where he can siphon stamina from enemies, which he never seems to use or explore and it becomes too big of a plot hole because the stakes are too high to just forget about something like that. The story continues to have many subplots, while interesting are distracting to the reader and kill the pace. Also we assume that the character is going to make it to the end of 1,000 level dungeon, so the suspense of him actually dying in the first three books where he's only reached the mid-70s level takes all the suspense from the reader. You just assume he has to survive, and so boring level clearing becomes tedious as you want to move on in the storyline. I enjoy the story but it's tedious to read at times. It's still a good simple overall story.
December 31, 2022
Still good, but my mind keeps catching on logical inconsistencies
So are there further mutations at higher levels? Or is 100 the only one that normally occurs? If the Reaper does get involved, is there anything that any of the Administrators can do? Or does Wilhelm truly believe that he could match the Reaper?
I suppose that my one complaint with this series is that all of the timescales seem to be on the low side - basically that of a normal human life. Wouldn’t something that can swallow whole galaxies operate on timescales of billions of years, and not simply decades? We hear about beings as old as the System, and those at level 10,000+. Are they hugely powerful, but not particularly old beings? Does leveling not result in some kind of rejuvenation/immortality at some point?
And even though a planet with a surface area of 5.1 billion square kilometers is unimaginable, is it really big enough to support the life of an entire galaxy? And wouldn’t the gravity of said planet just crush everyone on it? Ok, so maybe I have more than one complaint…
So are there further mutations at higher levels? Or is 100 the only one that normally occurs? If the Reaper does get involved, is there anything that any of the Administrators can do? Or does Wilhelm truly believe that he could match the Reaper?
I suppose that my one complaint with this series is that all of the timescales seem to be on the low side - basically that of a normal human life. Wouldn’t something that can swallow whole galaxies operate on timescales of billions of years, and not simply decades? We hear about beings as old as the System, and those at level 10,000+. Are they hugely powerful, but not particularly old beings? Does leveling not result in some kind of rejuvenation/immortality at some point?
And even though a planet with a surface area of 5.1 billion square kilometers is unimaginable, is it really big enough to support the life of an entire galaxy? And wouldn’t the gravity of said planet just crush everyone on it? Ok, so maybe I have more than one complaint…
November 2, 2022
Now that we're at book three, you'd think we wouldn't have much further to go. Except... no. Wolf in the sixtieth decile of the dungeon, with his own level 10 times higher. He's still facing challenges as are all the other competitors.
As has happened in the previous two books, we hop around a bunch between Diana of the werewolves, the announcers, Wolf's brother Luke and area 52, and other locations. There's a bit less of that here, and I think the book is better off for it.
The dungeon is appropriately hard, as expected, but it seems to be going out of its way to kill the contestants now.
The editing is not so great, but that's fine. The story chugs along at a steady pace, and the variety of dungeon levels helps. The stat sheets are about as simple as possible, so they don't bog down the reader.
All in all, a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to book 4. 5/5*
As has happened in the previous two books, we hop around a bunch between Diana of the werewolves, the announcers, Wolf's brother Luke and area 52, and other locations. There's a bit less of that here, and I think the book is better off for it.
The dungeon is appropriately hard, as expected, but it seems to be going out of its way to kill the contestants now.
The editing is not so great, but that's fine. The story chugs along at a steady pace, and the variety of dungeon levels helps. The stat sheets are about as simple as possible, so they don't bog down the reader.
All in all, a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to book 4. 5/5*
November 2, 2022
As Entertaining As Always
You really meant it when you said the dungeon levels would be sped up. It was almost nonstop at times, that’s not bad at all it was just hard to stop and take a breather. Quite a bit going on with different characters and the occasional viewpoint change. Lots to wrap my head around and keep me entertained and drawn in. My only real gripe would be a particular scene with the family and friends that set up more motivation for being at the top. It just felt way too short like a whole chunk was taken out. Everything still makes sense, just my two cents on that part.
Anyways, great book. It felt like it went by too quickly, like all the good ones that are hard to come up for air while reading. Can’t wait for the next one.
You really meant it when you said the dungeon levels would be sped up. It was almost nonstop at times, that’s not bad at all it was just hard to stop and take a breather. Quite a bit going on with different characters and the occasional viewpoint change. Lots to wrap my head around and keep me entertained and drawn in. My only real gripe would be a particular scene with the family and friends that set up more motivation for being at the top. It just felt way too short like a whole chunk was taken out. Everything still makes sense, just my two cents on that part.
Anyways, great book. It felt like it went by too quickly, like all the good ones that are hard to come up for air while reading. Can’t wait for the next one.
November 24, 2022
Variety is the spice of life and live-streamed gladiator battles, mazes and more
Wolf works his way through the different themes from the frozen levels, to the sandy arenas and finally an endless ocean theme. With his lead only growing over the other Competitors as he cruises through the first Sponsorship level and earns a very choice extra System information screen. That screen generates a lot more questions for Wolf.
Loss finally catches up to his friends and family, surprising Wolf. Then he loses someone closer to him and snaps… read on for that reveal!
Levels and loot, but both good and bad loot await the remaining Competitors as long as they continue surviving and quickly learn that some dungeon monsters should just be left alone.
Wolf works his way through the different themes from the frozen levels, to the sandy arenas and finally an endless ocean theme. With his lead only growing over the other Competitors as he cruises through the first Sponsorship level and earns a very choice extra System information screen. That screen generates a lot more questions for Wolf.
Loss finally catches up to his friends and family, surprising Wolf. Then he loses someone closer to him and snaps… read on for that reveal!
Levels and loot, but both good and bad loot await the remaining Competitors as long as they continue surviving and quickly learn that some dungeon monsters should just be left alone.
March 31, 2023
The fun continues in this book. The pace is increasing which is good but I am lacking any real conflict. Wolf just walks through everything with barely any problems. I feel like that is the main reason there is an Aegis plot line so that problems can arise that aren’t easily solvable, except that they are. Wolf’s sponsors just step in to solve problems. I enjoy overpowered protagonists but everything feels like it has been same song to a different tune. I really enjoy the characters and the magic system though.
August 16, 2023
Very interesting story but annoying grammar errors.
Pluses: The story keeps presenting interesting ideas, monsters, and skills/items. I like the interactions with the other characters and the possibility of a romance? And the continuing updates on his family and friends.
Negatives: The grammar. Continual is/was, are/were, present tense/past tense, etc. Needs to be re-editted. Maybe the earlier two books as well? I liked them enough that I don't remember.
Series is well worth reading!
Pluses: The story keeps presenting interesting ideas, monsters, and skills/items. I like the interactions with the other characters and the possibility of a romance? And the continuing updates on his family and friends.
Negatives: The grammar. Continual is/was, are/were, present tense/past tense, etc. Needs to be re-editted. Maybe the earlier two books as well? I liked them enough that I don't remember.
Series is well worth reading!
December 5, 2022
Bones of a good story (he thought to himself…)
The bones of a good story are in there, if the reader can look past the stilted use of “…he/she thought to themselves” on what seems like every other page. Without the interesting premise, I would have given it two stars and a plea to find a new editor.
To the author: treat the introspective moments like a crutch word exercise and find some additional ways to convey those parts of the story.
The bones of a good story are in there, if the reader can look past the stilted use of “…he/she thought to themselves” on what seems like every other page. Without the interesting premise, I would have given it two stars and a plea to find a new editor.
To the author: treat the introspective moments like a crutch word exercise and find some additional ways to convey those parts of the story.
March 28, 2023
Still interesting….but
The author continues to make strange choices. The use of the present tense continues, and remains annoying, as does the author’s annoying habit of annoyingly repeating the annoying word “annoying.” The MC so far has found virtually everything he runs into “annoying,” and repeatedly tells us so. I’ll finish the series, since I’m 3/4 the way done, but my interest is dropping fast.
The author continues to make strange choices. The use of the present tense continues, and remains annoying, as does the author’s annoying habit of annoyingly repeating the annoying word “annoying.” The MC so far has found virtually everything he runs into “annoying,” and repeatedly tells us so. I’ll finish the series, since I’m 3/4 the way done, but my interest is dropping fast.
June 3, 2023
I'm really impressed.
I like that a reason for random hatred is given, even if Wolf doesn't understand how extreme it seems to be getting. The one death hit hard, and I'm not sure what to think about that. I knew something happening was inevitable because of the attitude, but I wasn't expecting that. I'm also worried at the mild amnesia. I will say that I expected a big shock for the audience, but it was so much more than I expected. I dunno if I could accept cults.
I like that a reason for random hatred is given, even if Wolf doesn't understand how extreme it seems to be getting. The one death hit hard, and I'm not sure what to think about that. I knew something happening was inevitable because of the attitude, but I wasn't expecting that. I'm also worried at the mild amnesia. I will say that I expected a big shock for the audience, but it was so much more than I expected. I dunno if I could accept cults.
July 7, 2024
A fantastic read
This has been an interesting series. The author has crafted a unique character to base a series around. The use of the environment to craft an enjoyable series of events to showcase the character, strengths and life has made for a very enjoyable plot. I'm really pleased with the way he uses auxiliary characters to give a meaningful foundation to the main character. Really enjoying this series and look forward to reading his other works.
This has been an interesting series. The author has crafted a unique character to base a series around. The use of the environment to craft an enjoyable series of events to showcase the character, strengths and life has made for a very enjoyable plot. I'm really pleased with the way he uses auxiliary characters to give a meaningful foundation to the main character. Really enjoying this series and look forward to reading his other works.
October 31, 2022
The MC trudged through this as if was a chore.
After awhile it begins to affect the reader. It begins to feel like a chore from my viewpoint. The combat is repetitive. The defining moments feel glossed over. The first half of the book is boring while the second half is dull. The pace is very much picking up, which was needed, but the focus seems off.
After awhile it begins to affect the reader. It begins to feel like a chore from my viewpoint. The combat is repetitive. The defining moments feel glossed over. The first half of the book is boring while the second half is dull. The pace is very much picking up, which was needed, but the focus seems off.
November 6, 2022
Pretty good book, writing could use some polishing, but still solid.
I will say that I thought Wolf would be much further along by this point. At the rate it’s going, there will be a few dozen books. And while I guess I’m not against that idea, it might get a bit tedious.
That said, I enjoyed it, and look forward to the next one.
I will say that I thought Wolf would be much further along by this point. At the rate it’s going, there will be a few dozen books. And while I guess I’m not against that idea, it might get a bit tedious.
That said, I enjoyed it, and look forward to the next one.
November 7, 2022
Love this series, I have some issues with this book.
First off, I highly recommend this book. Especially if you like the first two of this series.
My problem is that this book seemed a bit rushed. There are some editing issues and the end just is there.
So, it's worth a read but it's going to be a long wait for the next one.
First off, I highly recommend this book. Especially if you like the first two of this series.
My problem is that this book seemed a bit rushed. There are some editing issues and the end just is there.
So, it's worth a read but it's going to be a long wait for the next one.
January 1, 2023
thoroughly enjoyed.
Again, I’m not a big dungeon book reader guy, but I’ve been sucked into the storyline and I’m enjoying it quite a bit. Best of luck to you riding your other series although I will be partial to this one, so please create the next installment for the winter wolf as soon as you can.
Again, I’m not a big dungeon book reader guy, but I’ve been sucked into the storyline and I’m enjoying it quite a bit. Best of luck to you riding your other series although I will be partial to this one, so please create the next installment for the winter wolf as soon as you can.
January 23, 2023
Power binge read
Yeah found the first book andnsaid why not. Several days later, significant lack of sleep and I'm done with book 3. All I can do is rage since book 4 isn't out yet. Do you like characters that are consistent, logical and reasonable while being outlandishly over the top and op as hell. Then this is the story for you.
Yeah found the first book andnsaid why not. Several days later, significant lack of sleep and I'm done with book 3. All I can do is rage since book 4 isn't out yet. Do you like characters that are consistent, logical and reasonable while being outlandishly over the top and op as hell. Then this is the story for you.
March 19, 2023
KU Review
This one seemed a little darker than the previous ones. Adding some brutal elements certainly advances the story. Hopefully they don’t push our hero to far to the dark.
As the title says this is a review for Kindle Unlimited and as such is a reflection of my enjoyment of the book and in no way reflects cost to value analysis.
This one seemed a little darker than the previous ones. Adding some brutal elements certainly advances the story. Hopefully they don’t push our hero to far to the dark.
As the title says this is a review for Kindle Unlimited and as such is a reflection of my enjoyment of the book and in no way reflects cost to value analysis.
March 25, 2023
The adventure continues!
Another good story in this series! We start to learn more about the wider System players and politics, see more stages of the dungeon, and reach the cost sponsorships on floor 50.
We also learn a little more about The Reaper and Wolf's reaper ability!
I'm definitively looking forward to the next book and the rest of the series.
Another good story in this series! We start to learn more about the wider System players and politics, see more stages of the dungeon, and reach the cost sponsorships on floor 50.
We also learn a little more about The Reaper and Wolf's reaper ability!
I'm definitively looking forward to the next book and the rest of the series.
May 13, 2023
another great read!
Faster pace and picking up speed now. Lots of action and development with wolf. The side characters weren’t a focus on this time and just some side scenes here and there. I remember wolf had a item that could teleport his ice but I guess the author might have forgotten about it? Anyways it was another great read for me and hope you enjoy it as well!
Faster pace and picking up speed now. Lots of action and development with wolf. The side characters weren’t a focus on this time and just some side scenes here and there. I remember wolf had a item that could teleport his ice but I guess the author might have forgotten about it? Anyways it was another great read for me and hope you enjoy it as well!
February 28, 2024
Winter Wolf, Winter Wolf, Winter Wolf
I’m a fan of the Winter Wolf series through and through. The leveling process isn’t cumbersome and complicated. It’s very easy to follow along. The plot and gameplay/storyline is captivating and drags you in for the adventures. Can’t wait to read the next book in the series. Winter Wolf, Winter Wolf, Winter Wolf. 🙌🏾
I’m a fan of the Winter Wolf series through and through. The leveling process isn’t cumbersome and complicated. It’s very easy to follow along. The plot and gameplay/storyline is captivating and drags you in for the adventures. Can’t wait to read the next book in the series. Winter Wolf, Winter Wolf, Winter Wolf. 🙌🏾
April 13, 2024
It's fallen into a kind of cyclical format with superficial tweaks on each iteration. There's still a sense of progression and good pacing, but it's deriving almost entirely from curiosity about how the author will resolve the world setups they've made with everything else growing increasingly meaningless.
August 9, 2024
very good so far.
I am very impressed with how this story has progressed. It is simple and straightforward and yet proven to be more than all of that. Though at the speed of which the main character is advancing through the dungeon, it’s going to take quite a few more novels before he makes it out of the dungeon unless they do a time skip.
I am very impressed with how this story has progressed. It is simple and straightforward and yet proven to be more than all of that. Though at the speed of which the main character is advancing through the dungeon, it’s going to take quite a few more novels before he makes it out of the dungeon unless they do a time skip.
January 28, 2025
Nice book
Overall, this is still a nice book. We don’t see any signs of immaturity from the MC even though the MC is a teenager. But so far the three books have been about him going through the tower, which is OK, but hopefully there’s more to the series than him just going through the tower.
Overall, this is still a nice book. We don’t see any signs of immaturity from the MC even though the MC is a teenager. But so far the three books have been about him going through the tower, which is OK, but hopefully there’s more to the series than him just going through the tower.
February 7, 2025
Why Am I Still Reading this Series!
Ugg, no, seriously! I keep asking myself that. The loot sucks! I live for reading a good battle and eagerly waiting to see the goodies received. All Wolf's loot, except Sapphire, hasnt been that excited. Anywho, the book is still good, and I have found some sections entertaining. Of course, I'm moving on to the next book.
Ugg, no, seriously! I keep asking myself that. The loot sucks! I live for reading a good battle and eagerly waiting to see the goodies received. All Wolf's loot, except Sapphire, hasnt been that excited. Anywho, the book is still good, and I have found some sections entertaining. Of course, I'm moving on to the next book.
November 2, 2022
another great one
One of my top two favorite series now and it is awesome that this one is just as good as the previous two and it hasn’t lost any steam! Loved it and can’t wait for the next one!
One of my top two favorite series now and it is awesome that this one is just as good as the previous two and it hasn’t lost any steam! Loved it and can’t wait for the next one!
November 6, 2022
awesome series
Can’t wait for every new book being written. Great stories with original ideas and very full characters. The writing truly brings out the relationships in the books. Just couple tiny grammatical errors but nothing huge. Love the author.
Can’t wait for every new book being written. Great stories with original ideas and very full characters. The writing truly brings out the relationships in the books. Just couple tiny grammatical errors but nothing huge. Love the author.
November 7, 2022
hurry up with the next one
Each book is getting better and draws you in more with the characters and different plot twist. Like using other storylines to show us different views of the same pictures. Great job keep it up.
Each book is getting better and draws you in more with the characters and different plot twist. Like using other storylines to show us different views of the same pictures. Great job keep it up.
November 30, 2022
Enjoyable read.
This series is really fun to read as the author has kept me guessing on what will happen next. The world building is top notch and the character development is really good.
This series is really fun to read as the author has kept me guessing on what will happen next. The world building is top notch and the character development is really good.
December 20, 2022
Excellent series!
I love the series. Too bad the author is slowing down to start on other projects, which, in my opinion is not a good idea. Hopefully the quality stays true and does not decline. if it does, you will hear from me.
I love the series. Too bad the author is slowing down to start on other projects, which, in my opinion is not a good idea. Hopefully the quality stays true and does not decline. if it does, you will hear from me.
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