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One Up #3
Power Up
Reality is Virtual
Marcus believed the game was over, but it had an extra life. Suddenly he's thrown into a strange new world, playing a game designed to test every aspect of who he is.
Fortunately he's not alone. He'll fight alongside old friends and new to complete the quest. The only way out is to collect all eight Daggers of Power, but it isn’t going to be easy. The King is throwing everything he has at them, from dragons to drop bears, golems to geese, and rangers to rock bands. If they are going to stand a chance they will need to level up, party up, and most of all Power Up!
If you love Epic Fantasy GameLit with a generous helping of humour, this is the book for you.
Marcus believed the game was over, but it had an extra life. Suddenly he's thrown into a strange new world, playing a game designed to test every aspect of who he is.
Fortunately he's not alone. He'll fight alongside old friends and new to complete the quest. The only way out is to collect all eight Daggers of Power, but it isn’t going to be easy. The King is throwing everything he has at them, from dragons to drop bears, golems to geese, and rangers to rock bands. If they are going to stand a chance they will need to level up, party up, and most of all Power Up!
If you love Epic Fantasy GameLit with a generous helping of humour, this is the book for you.
826 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 2, 2022
About the author
Craig Anderson
14 books75 followersCraig Anderson can't stand writing about himself in the third person. I’m a Brit that lives in Canada, and I moved here via Australia, so no matter where I go people hear my bizarre accent and ask me where I’m from. I have a beautiful wife, two rambunctious kids, a cat called Sydney, and a Sheepadoodle puppy.
I love to write humour (yes that is how they spell it where I am from!) with just a touch of depth. If I can make you laugh and then make you think, I’m on the right track. I have a soft spot for characters with hidden strength, the types that no-one thinks will amount to anything. Give me a nun-chuck wielding elf or a granny hacker any day of the week.
I love to write humour (yes that is how they spell it where I am from!) with just a touch of depth. If I can make you laugh and then make you think, I’m on the right track. I have a soft spot for characters with hidden strength, the types that no-one thinks will amount to anything. Give me a nun-chuck wielding elf or a granny hacker any day of the week.
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May 21, 2023
Excellent read
This book was very fun to read. But the ending was weak. I enjoyed the story, but I dislike multiple points of view. Definitely worth reading though.
This book was very fun to read. But the ending was weak. I enjoyed the story, but I dislike multiple points of view. Definitely worth reading though.
October 11, 2026
A truly unique series
There are many Lit RPGs out there. Many fantasy stories. Many sci-fi stories. But I've never seen one takes the directions that this series has. It's definitely worth checking out. And if you're not sure after the first book, it completely changes in the second book, then changes again in the third book.
There is plenty of action and adventure, a little bit of romance, and lots of comedy.
There are many Lit RPGs out there. Many fantasy stories. Many sci-fi stories. But I've never seen one takes the directions that this series has. It's definitely worth checking out. And if you're not sure after the first book, it completely changes in the second book, then changes again in the third book.
There is plenty of action and adventure, a little bit of romance, and lots of comedy.
October 30, 2023
Please tell me another book is in the works!
Like my reviews of the first two books, my expectations were exceeded. The story was nuanced in a way that didn't get bogged down but was littered with enough Easter eggs to make my inner nerd giddy. Can't wait for the next installment!
Like my reviews of the first two books, my expectations were exceeded. The story was nuanced in a way that didn't get bogged down but was littered with enough Easter eggs to make my inner nerd giddy. Can't wait for the next installment!
January 1, 2025
To me, this installment was not quite as bingeable as the others in the series, but I'm glad I finally finished it.
◦ Longer than it needed to be, but still a fun time.
◦ 3rd installment in a series, but you don't have to read the others to enjoy it.
◦ Perfect for fans of LitRPG/gaming, humor, and off-the-wall adventures.
◦ Longer than it needed to be, but still a fun time.
◦ 3rd installment in a series, but you don't have to read the others to enjoy it.
◦ Perfect for fans of LitRPG/gaming, humor, and off-the-wall adventures.
October 31, 2023
Awesome!
A truly delightful blend of a multitude of crazy ideas and theories including the multiverse, VR reality blending with reality, and none of it's real.
Thank you for the story and may I have another please!?!
A truly delightful blend of a multitude of crazy ideas and theories including the multiverse, VR reality blending with reality, and none of it's real.
Thank you for the story and may I have another please!?!
April 28, 2026
Trapped by a king
I loved how awesome that they brought the people from the first book into a new adventure not of their own choice. It was awesome what they realized when they were pulled from the digital world.
I loved how awesome that they brought the people from the first book into a new adventure not of their own choice. It was awesome what they realized when they were pulled from the digital world.
March 13, 2023
Brought back MMORPG memories
Unique view of Matrix/MMORPG narrative game play with clever twists. Reading of prior two books not needed, this is totally stand alone.
Unique view of Matrix/MMORPG narrative game play with clever twists. Reading of prior two books not needed, this is totally stand alone.
June 30, 2023
Very good read
I enjoyed reading 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 reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action.
January 4, 2026
Awesome!
August 11, 2024
“If there’s a one in a million chance to narrowly escape certain death, he’ll find it, exploit it, and make fate apologize to him for the inconvenience.”
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