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The Good Guys
Series · 16
books · 2018-2025

Books in series

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#1

One More Last Time

2018

A ruined life. A broken heart. He thought it was the end, and his gun sat ready to make sure. But an oddball offer from his last friend comes at the literal last second. Curiosity gets the best of him, and he finds himself sucked into iNcarn8, a game claiming to be a whole new life. Now, as Montana, the larger-than-life tank warrior, he has one more last time to get his life right.
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#2

Heir Today, Pawn Tomorrow

2018

Montana’s new life in Vuldranni, the medieval fantasy game world he lucked into, isn’t quite the tranquil extended fishing trip he’d been hoping for. But you gotta admit, he’s doing pretty well for himself. Now he’s Montana Coggeshall, heir to a dukedom. If he can get his crew to Osterstadt and claim it in time. Heir Today, Pawn Tomorrow is a heart-pounding adventure through uncharted territory. Montana and the party must cross WarWaters, a lake that offers everything but a pleasure cruise, and then race through a dense, forbidden forest full of hungry beasts, unfriendly races, and a few cocky nobles. If you’re ready for an epic quest full of hellbeasts, ghost royals, and wyrm guts, this is the book for you. Dive into The Good Guys book 2 today!
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#3

Dungeon Mauling

2018

Montana ventures into Osterstadt prison to save a friend, and will have to brave the dungeons to save himself.
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#4

Four

The Loot

2019

Montana Coggeshall, duke of Coggeshall, defeater of dungeons, he of far fewer intelligence points than is probably recommended, is finally ready to start building his dukedom. He just needs one more thing before he can leave Osterstadt: a few hardworking friends to join him on this adventure. Well, and some lumber. And nails and whatnot. And enough food to get through the winter. And probably some more gold. All Montana needs before he can leave Osterstadt are some friends, some building materials, food, and money. But he did promise to retrieve some magic texts from a cemetery for Emmeline. And he really should try to help the lost little boy who keeps following him around. And all the undead in that basement crypt aren’t going to re-kill themselves. Maybe Montana’s taken on a few too many side quests.
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#5

Dukes and Ladders

2019

The continuing adventures of Montana Coggeshall, Duke of Coggeshall in the gamified world of Vuldranni.
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#6

Home, Siege Home

2019

The continued adventures of Montana, Duke of Coggeshall as he adventures in lands of Vuldranni. A LitRPG-GameLit Adventure.
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#7

The Bare Hunt

2019

As usual, Montana Coggeshall is hell-bent on doing what’s right, even if what’s right isn’t exactly what’s wise. So he embarks on a quest to vanquish the corrupted ursus, a threat so large they could destroy the entire world of iNcarn8. Does Montana head out after months of training for cold weather conditions, amassing an army, and strategizing with his top aides? Not really. It’s more like he just walks out of his holding one day with a guide and the members of his hirð. They’re just a bunch of angry teddy bears, right? Montana is acting on pure instinct, tinged with a healthy dose of rage. He’s stripped bare, and soon finds himself without food, supplies, a key magic weapon, or even his most loyal friends. Still, he continues. Montana Coggeshall is on the hunt.
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#8

Eastbound and Town

2020

Freshly respawned. Far from home. All alone. Up until now, Montana’s journey really only went one direction: up. But now he’s back at square one, stuck on top of a mountain with only the most basic gear to help get him back to Coggeshall. It’s going to be a loooong walk. But not a boring one. In one of LitRPG’s most legendary medieval fantasy road trips (and also possibly the only one), Montana encounters a pack of just-this-side-of-feral wolf people; a town straight out of the Wild West - complete with heavy-handed sheriff; a lion desperately trying to take down a colossal fish monster; ancient cursed ruins; and a giant flying frog. Eastbound & Town is an epic story full of combat, loot, and achievements. You better believe Montana is loaded up and truckin,’ and gonna do what they say can’t be done.
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#9

Four Beheadings and a Funeral

2020

We join Montana, recently returned from an impromptu study abroad trip, a bit wiser, a bit broader in perspective, and a lot freaked out by the once-dead person who’s currently in his bedroom. Possible zombie sightings aside, he’s finally ready to take his job as Duke seriously. And just in time too—not only are the politics of the capital rapidly closing in on Montana’s little valley holding but there are also goblins to negotiate with. Plus, that cult threatening to take the lives of his citizens. Montana will have to pull off the impossible—walk amongst the highest levels of Vuldranni society to influence world politics, and slaughter a few goblins in the process.
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#10

Eat, Slay, Love

2021

An endless night, full of hungry shadows. The most dangerous night of the year is upon Coggeshall. Fiends’ Night, when the boundary between Vuldranni and hell is the weakest. And so hell comes out to play. To survive the night, Montana must put his entire holding on lockdown, and turn hastily made cave apartments into an actual, inviting home for thousands of Coggeshall residents. Most of whom don’t really know or like each other. And all of whom have different ideas of what needs to be done on Fiends’ Night. So, intent on becoming the duke his people deserve, Montana spends the night flitting about Imperial balls, handing out gifts to children, squeezing through kobold tunnels, and building with the dwarves. It’s his hand-shaking, baby-kissing time to shine. Oh, except that The Master he just took care of in Osterstadt? That was the wrong one. The real Master is hiding in Coggeshall, and Montana has to catch him before the entire holding becomes his dinner. Eat, Slay, Love is high-drama, fast-paced LitRPG at its finest. Pick up this page-turner today for palace intrigue, deals with the devil, and yes, even a little romance.
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#11

Killing Them Awfully

2021

He’s tried to ignore them for too long. But the long-simmering conflict between Montana’s holding at Coggeshall and the Night Goblins who also occupy the valley is about to boil over. Usually, goblins aren’t anything to write home about: an enemy without much size, intellect, or weaponry. But these goblins? Well, that’s just not the case. These are goblins with limitless resources, never-before-seen tactics, and horrifying monsters at their disposal. Worst of all, they don’t fear death in the slightest. They just might force a good guy to become what he has always struggled to defeat. Killing Them Awfully is chaotic warfare, nonstop battles, and more monsters with digestive issues than totally necessary. Ready? Let’s go to war!
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#12

Wild Wild Quest

2021

Straight out of the West (or, you know, somewhere through a gloom portal), in a thunder of hooves (but they're kinda like giant turtle hooves, if you can picture it?), comes Montana Coggeshall, gun (sword) slinger. Sure, he's survived Fiends' Night and an all-out goblin war. But for his people in Coggeshall to truly be safe, Montana needs to go out and find the source of all these crazy attacks. Along the way, Montana will be tested by feuding families, money-hungry miners, hookers with hearts of gold, and more than a few idiot tour guides. Turns out everything Montana's been through up until now wasn't hell. It was practice. Wild Wild Quest is rabble rousin' LitRPG like you've never read before. For fans of genre-twisting plots full of mind-bending battles.
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#13

Flex in the City

2022

Up until now, Montana’s gotten by pretending he’s a regular guy. Well, a regular, overpowered, god-defeating guy who maybe just learned his hair is in all the wrong places. But the big city is calling, and in order to succeed there, Montana must actually prove himself a deserving duke. If Glaton finds him lacking, Coggeshall could be forced into even further isolation. But if Glaton falls in love with him, the regular guy from Motor City could end up with limitless power, in charge of it all. And just like that, the fate of the entire Empire is in Montana’s hands.
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#14

Of Slicing Men

2023

So, remember that whole ‘send Montana to the capital – he’s ready for prime time’ plan? Yeah. That might’ve been a little bit hasty. Our hirsute hero really stepped in it. Like, is on the verge of losing his dukedom and everything he’s worked for stepped in it. The only way out? A little-known technicality that stops Senate proceedings and sends Montana off on what’s most likely an insurmountable quest. One where odds are good that he’ll either die without a respawn or accidentally commit treason against the Empire. Neat. Can Montana stop the Dark Queen’s army on his own and hold the line for Glaton? Will he do enough to save Coggeshall from the aristocratic vultures circling? And will he finally find the sword of the gods he lost on his very first day in Vuldranni? Of Slicing Men is The Good Guys at its finest: gory battles, surprise tactics, and unexpected heroes. Come for the long-term campaign play and rich character progression. Stay for the stupid banter and crazed, demonic inch worms.
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#15

Bad to the Throne

2024

It all comes down to this: either Montana and Clyde work together and save the Empire, or a doomsday cult destroys everything, unraveling reality itself. In the blockbuster crossover event of the year, two legendary heroes collide in Eric Ugland's most ambitious novel yet—Bad to the Throne. Montana, the lovable lunk with a heart of gold, thought he'd seen it all. Monsters, magic, and more near\-death (and actual death) experiences than he can count. But after taking down an entire army single\-handedly in order to save his dukedom, Montana realizes might actually be in over his head this time. Enter Clyde—snarky, savvy, and surprisingly principled. These two unlikely allies must join forces, combining Montana's brawn with Clyde's brains to outmaneuver a fanatical sect bent on world destruction. From glittering high\-society balls to grimy cavern crawls, our heroes navigate a treacherous landscape of political intrigue and occult rituals. Listen in as they compare notes on adjusting from average Joes to world\-saving champions, all while racing to keep a lunatic from ascending the throne. These two will need every skill they've honed in their new lives—and every lesson learned from their old ones—to prevent an apocalypse. Two series. Two heroes. One earth\-shattering tale. Bad to the Throne is the LitRPG event you can't afford to miss.
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#16

Ein Lachen unter Coggeshall

2025

Das Vorbestellungsdatum ist ein reiner Platzhalter mit reichlich Zeitreserve für uns. Sobald das Buch fertig ist, werden wir den Veröffentlichungstermin nach vorn ziehen, wie wir es bei fast allen Vorbestellungen machen. Er hat gerade – wieder mal – das ganze Imperium gerettet. Jetzt muss er ein paar verängstigte Kinder retten. Montana von Coggeshall, der gerade aus der Welt der Galas, Geburtsrechte und seltsamen Weltuntergangskulte zurückgekehrt ist, hat nicht viel Zeit, sich wieder in sein normales Leben einzufinden. Er hat versprochen, alle zu beschützen, die Coggeshall ihr Zuhause nennen, und eine verängstigte Familie ist zur falschen Zeit am falschen Ort gelandet. Doch was als einfache Rettungsmission beginnt, entpuppt sich schnell als ein Netz aus seltsamen Verschwinden, geheimen Tunneln und geflüsterten Warnungen. Möglicherweise treibt ein neues Monster sein Unwesen im Tal. Und dieses Monster tötet nicht nur – es spielt mit seiner Beute. Je tiefer Montana gräbt, desto mehr Fragen tauchen auf, die niemand beantworten will. Wer hat in seiner Abwesenheit die Fäden gezogen? Was verbirgt sich in der Dunkelheit? Und warum fühlt sich das alles so verdammt persönlich an? ›Ein Lachen unter Coggeshall‹ ist eine finstere, spannungsgeladene Reise durch die schattigen Ecken von Coggeshall. Wenn du LitRPG mit gruseliger Atmosphäre, brutalen Kämpfen und dem typischen Montana-Charme magst, ist dieses Buch genau das Richtige für dich.

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