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Advent

The Exlian Syndrome Series, Book 1

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From bestselling LitRPG author Seth Ring—creator of the Titan and Battle Mage Farmer series—Advent is the first in an epic new series of alien contact, fast-paced military action, and thrilling adventure that will leave listeners hungry for more.

All his life, Mark Fields has dreamed of joining the Defense Force to fight the vicious, alien Exlian, just like the rest of his renowned family. So far, he’s … a dishwasher, trapped in a dead-end job with no powers, no money, and even fewer friends.

Then an encounter with a dying woman changes everything—granting him the abilities he needs to join the training camps—and his life finally feels like it’s turning around, faster than a movie martial arts montage (just ignore the weird cat).

But the Exlian are voracious and myriad, and there’s more to Mark’s new powers than just leveling up. With the pressure mounting, it doesn’t take him long to realize the Exlian aren’t the only sinister threat lurking within the city …

In this first installment of the Exlian Syndrome series, you must fight the monsters … or become one yourself.

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Very fun book, with an interesting take on super powers. Kinda a cross between Japanese/ Korean manga and western superhero stuff, I enjoyed it a lot and will be listening to book 2 as well.

Loved it

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i was surprised to discover that i am enjoying the series so far and soon i will be finishing the third book.

despite my previous mixed experiences with books from the Plus Catalogue this was a pleasant find and would recommend a listen.

Enjoyable listen

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Right from the start of this story I was hooked. A totally brilliant take on a litrpg. It’s was well paced and builds progressively. Can’t wait to listen to book 2.

Storyline and reader

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Exactly what I needed, something fun, with no crazy political bent, just an interesting magic system with great characters to boot. Definitely closer to YA than I’m used to—as others have noted—but on the flip side that meant that there was also no unnecessary smut, which is always a plus. Can’t wait for the next instalment.

Thoroughly Enjoyable

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I really don't know how Seth Ring does it. I've read every series he's written except one as I don't like the narrator. They're all awesome but this book and the Iron Tyrant are just another level....

Brilliant !!!

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