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The Nemesis of the Living (An NPC's Path Book #5)
LitRPG Series
2021
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4.06
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In virtual reality, nothing is for real. Fake orcs pretend to fight phony elves. Priests go through the motions of casting blessings. Wizards defeat their enemies with digital illusions of combat spells. Still, every game is only a part of something much bigger. Human nature doesn’t change. People will always find a way to take advantage or even hurt someone, even if that someone will end up suffering real losses or dying the ultimate death in real life. I’m John Doe, a necromancer and guardian of the dead. Still, this is only my game persona. Just an illusion. In reality, I’m a sleuth forced to follow a trail of clues. And to make it even worse, my employers’ interests aren’t limited to the game alone...

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Author

Pavel Kornev
Pavel Kornev
Author · 25 books

Pavel Kornev is a popular Russian author whose writing crosses the boundaries of the sci fi thriller, fantasy adventure and steampunk. Genre mashing has long become his signature style. “His books are a page-turning mix of non-stop action and hard-boiled detective stories in the edgy atmosphere of steampunk noir. Far from being a knight on a white charger, Kornev’s typical protagonist is an everyday man with his fair share of flaws who puts his talents to good use. His heroes struggle to survive and win their places in the sun; but most importantly, they manage to preserve their humanity even in the direst of circumstances.” Pavel is a professional economist who spent years working for a large bank – until his first novel, The Ice, became an overnight bestseller, allowing him to quit his day job. He now writes full time.

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