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Ryan Romano has the power to create a mental save point and restart time whenever he dies. Arriving in the chaotic metropolis of New Rome among warring superpowered factions, he starts looping through every deadly scenario to orchestrate a single flawless run.

You'll like it if you enjoy

  • An unhinged, fast-talking immortal MC
  • Time loops with creative power combinations
  • A memorable, fleshed-out ensemble cast
  • Fast-paced action mixed with dark comedy

How it ends: Readers report that the final book neatly ties up every major loose thread across the trilogy.

Tags

  • Anti Hero
  • OP MC
  • Smart MC
  • Romance
  • Single Love Interest
  • Humor Heavy
  • Fast Paced
  • Fast Progression
  • LitRPG Elements
  • Mystery
  • System Integration

Reading order

  1. Cover for The Perfect Run

    Book 1: The Perfect Run

    667 pages17.5h audio2021

    Ryan "Quicksave" Romano is an eccentric adventurer with a unique power: he can create a save-point in time and reset his life whenever he dies. He arrives in New Rome, a glitzy capital in a rebuilding Europe, where mega-corporations, sponsored heroes, superpowered criminals, and true monsters clash. This chaotic city is fraught with danger, and powerful potions can grant world-changing abilities. Ryan, seeing only different routes, is determined to explore every possible path—from hero to villain. He will try them all, no matter how many loops it takes, to achieve his perfect ending, dying and restarting until he succeeds.

  2. Cover for The Perfect Run II

    Book 2: The Perfect Run II

    653 pages18h audio2021

    Trapped in a new time-loop, Ryan "Quicksave" Romano faces an unusual dilemma: live as a villain or die as a hero? His mission is to prevent New Rome's destruction at the hands of the vicious Meta-Gang. Fortunately, Ryan's unique predicament allows him to try both. In alternating loops, our favorite courier will explore each side of the law – becoming a corporate superhero under the powerful Dynamis corporation in one, and a scenery-chewing supervillain in the next. However, not all is as it seems. Ryan quickly uncovers a heavy secret Dynamis keeps hidden. A mysterious individual appears to remember events from previous loops, hinting at a larger conspiracy. And, perhaps most perplexing, where did his cashmere suit go? This action-packed journey forces Ryan to navigate a morally ambiguous world, playing every role imaginable to save his city, one loop at a time.

  3. Cover for The Perfect Run III

    Book 3: The Perfect Run III

    656 pages18h audio2022

    In the thrilling conclusion to the Perfect Run saga, Ryan Romano is poised for his most critical journey back in time. Having meticulously prepared, Ryan possesses comprehensive knowledge of New Rome’s villains, a list of everyone he intends to protect, and a detailed plan outlining which places he has to blow up and which car he has to steal. This isn't just another trip to the past; it's his last chance to execute the "Perfect Run." His mission is clear: orchestrate a flawless sequence of events to save everyone, finally win the girl, and definitively defeat the ultimate enemy. The fate of New Rome rests on his ability to achieve this perfect ending, proving he can master time and rewrite destiny.

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