The Secret of the Dark Forest (The Way of the Shaman: Book #3) LitRPG series

Enter the Virtual World of Barliona, a land of entertainment that has become a harsh prison for Daniel Mahan, sentenced to virtual jail time. Having survived grueling labor, betrayal, and a challenging retrial that secured his release into the common world, Mahan now faces a choice: embrace quiet freedom or embrace his destiny as a Shaman.

He can't help himself. Soon Mahan finds himself a clan leader, leading fifty elite players into the perilous Dark Forest. What secrets lie hidden within? What challenges await them? The fate of Mahan and his clan hangs in the balance as they embark on this dangerous quest to claim the forest's mysteries.