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Trapped on a Mediterranean island, former military enforcer Steve is dragged into the open after a violent encounter awakens lethal new powers. As corrupt forces move against him, he embraces his brutal capabilities and fights to survive in a rapidly expanding conflict.

You'll like it if you enjoy

  • A ruthless, overpowered antihero MC
  • Fast-paced progression and base building
  • Graphic combat and monster battles
  • Dark, high-stakes revenge stories

Good to know

  • Graphic violence and gore
  • A slow, cryptic start in book one

How it ends: Readers appreciate that the final book delivers a decisive conclusion without unnecessarily stretching out the story.

Tags

  • Anti Hero
  • Non Human MC
  • OP MC
  • No Romance
  • Fast Paced
  • Fast Progression
  • Base Building
  • LitRPG Elements
  • Political Intrigue
  • Revenge
  • Survival
  • Gore

Reading order

  1. Cover for Arise: Alpha: A LitRPG Progression Fantasy.

    Book 1: Alpha

    382 pages21h audio2022

    Steve, an ex-military, ex-enforcer, and now nanite-enhanced "ex-human," tried to disappear after stealing a hundred grand from very bad people. His quiet survival plan on a Mediterranean party island implodes when he saves drowning girls, goes viral, and gets his passport confiscated. Trapped, Steve is a one-man nightmare, armed with cutting-edge nanotech, gruesome upgrades, and a unique leveling system, just beginning to understand his horrifying potential.

    A self-proclaimed bad man, Steve aims to "clean up his act" by fighting injustice and saving "the little guys." Yet, this quest to battle creatures of the night—from werewolves to corrupt enforcers—is also a desperate justification to keep his own darkness at bay. In a gritty world where injustice reigns, this LitRPG Progression Fantasy series follows Steve’s relentless vengeance as he confronts humanity’s darkest secrets and tears down a corrupt system with his terrifying power.

  2. Cover for Arise: Dark Crusader: A LitRPG Progression Fantasy.

    Book 2: Dark Crusader

    996 pages31.5h audio2022

    Hunted and confused, Steve, along with the astute Ingrid, has escaped Athena’s clutches. While Steve grapples with his evolving capabilities and a world teeming with dangerous creatures, Ingrid, far brighter, has meticulously planned her vengeance against their 'betters' and the corrupt system. Armed with cutting-edge nanotech, a unique leveling system, and gruesome upgrades, Steve embarks on a brutal quest: recruiting new allies and harvesting resources. Greece is about to face a violent reckoning as Steve, a dark hero, brings the criminal element and the corrupt to their knees. This LitRPG Progression Fantasy series delivers pulse-pounding action, intricate world-building, and a protagonist determined to dismantle injustice and tear down the system, all while the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

  3. Cover for Arise: Reclaimer: A LitRPG Progression Fantasy.

    Book 3: Reclaimer

    431 pages22.5h audio2023

    After a brutal defense of his new home—its very walls now forged from his defeated enemies—Steve has secured a month of fragile peace from the Old Ones. This respite comes at a cost: he's lost his greatest advantage, and failure to present himself as agreed will make him and his group open targets. To protect his friends and family, Steve must recover the mythical Harvest Blade, unlocking new abilities and reclaiming his birthright. His journey will delve into lost ships, forgotten lairs, and confront monsters from the dawn of time. Armed with cutting-edge nanotech, a unique leveling system, and gruesome upgrades, Steve is a dark hero on a relentless quest for vengeance against a corrupt system, determined to reclaim Humanity's place in the stars in this gritty LitRPG Progression Fantasy.

  4. Cover for Arise: Devourer: A LitRPG Progression Fantasy.

    Book 4: Devourer

    476 pages22.5h audio2024

    In a gritty world where injustice reigns, a new, brutal player has emerged: Steve. Having seized a crucial ship, he and his team battle circling vultures, the corrupt system, and the escalating demands of the powerful Elders, who have no patience for delay. Out of time, tricks, and patience, Steve's vast reservoir of brutality is his only remaining asset. This is fortunate, as a god-like creator has now set her ominous gaze upon him, viewing him and his kind as mere vermin destined for extermination. Armed with cutting-edge nanotech, a unique leveling system, and gruesome upgrades, Steve, a dark hero fueled by vengeance, will stop at nothing to tear down the corrupt system. Get ready for pulse-pounding action in this LitRPG Progression Fantasy as the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.

  5. Cover for Arise: Explorer: LitRPG Progression Fantasy series

    Book 5: Explorer

    563 pages27.5h audio2024

    Having inadvertently plunged Earth into a galactic war, Steve and his companions receive a desperate offer: protection from the enigmatic UC. This security, however, carries a steep price – a debt that could drag billions into a new, wider conflict. Steve must now figure out how to pay this immense debt or ensure humanity’s survival without the UC’s sheltering hand. The greater galaxy is a harsh place, brimming with unpunished criminals, god-like beings, and organizations that act with impunity, all while championing freedom above all else.

    Steve emerges as a dark hero, destined to confront these forces and uncover the secrets of humanity's darkest past. Equipped with nanotech, leveling, and gruesome upgrades, he will fight to end the cycle of impunity. Get ready for an epic, no-holds-barred conclusion in this LitRPG Progression Fantasy.

  6. Cover for Arise: Conqueror: A LitRPG Progression Fantasy.

    Book 6: Conqueror

    651 pages30.5h audio2024

    After being ripped from everything he knew, Steve drifts amongst the shattered remains of dead worlds, facing an impossible choice: evolve beyond his limits, or be lost forever. As a vital "node" comes under relentless enemy attack, Steve must fight his way home to confront the Ændari’s greatest secret and remind the universe that humanity is not prey. Armed with cutting-edge nanotech, a unique leveling system, and gruesome upgrades, this dark hero embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance.

    Delving into forgotten races and ancient secrets, Steve will tear down a corrupt system where injustice reigns supreme. This complete LitRPG Progression Fantasy series combines pulse-pounding action, intricate world-building, and a protagonist who will stop at nothing to bring the corrupt to their knees, uncovering the final truths of the great wars as the fate of this world hangs in the balance.

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