Getting stuck in virtual reality isn’t fun, but being trapped in an NPC’s dead body is really the pits. Still, there might be a way out — provided John can find the Scroll of Rebirth. The problem is, finding it is only half the hassle; knowing how to use it is another bag of worms entirely. Several months of full VR immersion may have turned the cumbersome walking deadman into a swift killing machine, allowing him to earn the patronage of the Lord of Chaos and even acquire his own crypt — but John is still a long way away from reaching the coveted level 100 which would allow him to escape his virtual prison and rescue his own physical body.
John has run out of time; he can’t afford to play by somebody else’s rules anymore. Which means it’s time to set his own. Would you really call his plan crazy? Earning all the remaining XP in one fell swoop by killing the terrible Lord of Decay? A crazy escapade indeed, but who better suited for it than our very own Dead Rogue?
My Opinion: 483 pages, $6.99, Not Available on Kindle Unlimited
Full disclosure: I received an advanced copy for review. I purchased a copy when it became available.
The story picks up from where book 2 ends, with the main character (MC) embroiled in a tough fight in the land of the dead. From there the MC’s goal shifts as he's now half way to his goal of being able to leave the game. Now he only needs to get a million XP in 29 days to reach level 99. His goal made even harder as he evolves into a greater Lich and is unable to hide his undead nature any more.
Though I liked book 1 the best, if you've enjoyed the previous book in the series, you'll like this one. While it's been a while since I'd read the series, it only took a few pages to remember who everyone was and get back into the 'trapped in a game story'. Even though the story still feels forced in certain places, especially that ending, it was nice to read how the MC used his new Greater Lich abilities and continued with the group on their adventures. It was even nicer to read a resolution to the series.
Score: 7.1 out of 10