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Five years after an apocalyptic Reset decimated humanity and installed an alien LitRPG system, Sterling Monedero hides in the Southwest. Driven by grief and an unyielding sense of justice, he unleashes necromancy and sets out across a transformed desert to seek vengeance.

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  • A gritty, Clint Eastwood-style MC
  • Weird west post-apocalyptic settings
  • Necromancy and LitRPG progression
  • A found-family ensemble cast

Good to know

  • No romance
  • Dark post-apocalyptic themes

Tags

  • Ensemble Cast
  • Found Family
  • No Romance
  • Dark
  • Fast Paced
  • Heavy Worldbuilding
  • LitRPG Elements
  • Mystery
  • Post Apocalyptic
  • Survival
  • System Integration
  • Unique Magic System

Reading order

  1. Cover for Cowboy Necromancer 1: Infinite Dusk: (A LitRPG Apocalypse)

    Book 1: Infinite Dusk

    532 pages15h audio2021

    Five years ago, alien "Godwalkers" nearly wiped out humanity, leaving survivors with a LitRPG stat system and newfound powers. Among them is Sterling Monedero, a cowboy necromancer who remembers the fight and the loss. Now, he hides in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, until his peaceful life is shattered by bandits and Godwalker retaliation that levels his farm. Fueled by rage and his dark powers, Sterling embarks on a desperate quest for the truth behind the Godwalkers and the key to their destruction. He must confront ancient secrets, rebuild his broken team of superpowered survivors, and face the worst of humanity and himself. This unique LitRPG western, inspired by The Dark Tower and Red Dead Redemption, blends Southwest mysticism, high tech, and dangerous monsters in a high-stakes adventure where Sterling has nothing left to lose.

  2. Cover for Cowboy Necromancer 2: Infinite Dark: (A LitRPG Apocalypse)

    Book 2: Infinite Dark

    512 pages14.5h audio2021

    A flash of energy rips Sterling from his teammates – Sunflower Kid, Roxie, and Zephyr – stranding him in an otherworldly landscape of salt and barren land. Believing a “Reset” might have occurred, he navigates this alien world, a post-apocalyptic Southwest blending high tech and mysticism. A smaller alien monolith, a Godwalker, offers aid, raising questions of trust.

    On a desperate journey to find his superpower-wielding companions, Sterling battles super-powered cults and unearths shocking secrets from ancient petroglyphs. As he unravels the truth, he formulates a daring plan to confront the destructive alien monoliths threatening what remains of humanity. This unique LitRPG western offers familiar classes, leveling, and skill trees, within a richly researched world inspired by The Dark Tower and Red Dead Redemption, where dangerous monsters and true history collide in a suspenseful fight for survival.

  3. Cover for Cowboy Necromancer 3: Infinite Dawn: (A LitRPG Apocalypse)

    Book 3: Infinite Dawn

    524 pages15h audio2022

    Immerse yourself in Cowboy Necromancer, a unique LitRPG Western set in a post-apocalyptic Southwest. Five years after mysterious Godwalkers decimated humanity and bestowed survivors with a system and superpowers, Sterling has one final mission: save what remains. To accomplish this, he must confront the past, potentially working with old enemies, and eliminate the alien monoliths that threaten humanity’s very existence.

    This heavily researched series blends Southwest mysticism with high tech and dangerous monsters, all within a vast, action-packed world. Expect familiar LitRPG elements like classes, leveling, and skill trees as Sterling strives to hang up his cowboy hat and usher in a new, Godwalker-free chapter for mankind.

  4. Cover for Cowboy Necromancer 4: Novella Compendium: (A LitRPG Apocalypse)

    Book 4: Novella Compendium

    496 pages12h audio2024

    Dive into the thrilling Cowboy Necromancer novellas, a unique LitRPG western set in the post-apocalyptic Southwest. Follow Sterling, the enigmatic Cowboy Necromancer, and the Sunflower Kid as they traverse a world scarred by the Reset and overshadowed by the mysterious Godwalkers. From Arizona’s brutal deserts to New Orleans’ chaotic streets, they confront a blend of supernatural foes and extraterrestrial threats. Their dangerous quest leads to California, drawn by a powerful energy vortex. Here, Sterling must not only restore his dwindling powers but also navigate a web of treachery. The saga culminates in a gripping California standoff where Sterling faces a harrowing choice: vanquish the alien Godwalkers and risk losing their powers, or allow these terrors to reign supreme. This story of survival, grit, and complex politics blends action, Southwest mysticism, and high tech, all within a LitRPG framework of classes, leveling, and skill trees, as humanity fights for its future.

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