
by Magnus Grey
Step 2: Save the world. Step 1: Save himself. Nick thought his dreams had come true when the System came to Earth. He watched his civilization burn to ash eleven minutes later. But as bad as the apocalypse was, Taltos was worse. Stolen by the Mad God, the Earth is plucked from the heavens and plunged into the beating heart of the labyrinth. A twisting maze of worlds, dimensions, and other planes of existence. Where the rules of the System have been warped by an insane deity and his maleficent minions. Nick and his fellow survivors must fight to reclaim the world of their birth. To rise from the ashes and find their place in a multiverse filled with magic and monsters, marvels and horrors beyond their wildest imagination. The odds are long, and Nick has no choice but to go all in. But even when the deck is stacked against him, Nick always plays to win. A gritty, slowburn, survival story, LitRPG style. Read LotMG if you enjoy: - Level zero to hero with some time in between (gradual progression during book 1, then it ramps up). - A LitRPG where power is earned. - Where every ability, attribute, and skill point matters. - A visceral, magical System you won’t need a spreadsheet to follow. - A hero who uses his brain as much as his sword. - Who is willing to kill but retains his humanity. - Thrilling battles in all shapes and sizes. - A colorful villain you will love to hate. - A story that starts off dark, and becomes brighter over time. The first arc (chapters 4-28) is mostly focused on survival. The rest of the book is full of intense action. New chapters are released Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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