Shattered Glory

A Fantasy LitRPG Adventure (The Exlian Syndrome Series, Book 5)

From bestselling LitRPG author Seth Ring—creator of the Titan and Battle Mage Farmer series—comes the next thrilling escapade in an epic series of alien contact, fast-paced military action, and superhuman adventure.

All things come to a head …

Former dishwasher turned soldier turned hunter Mark Fields now faces the biggest threat yet: himself.

Pursued by some of the strongest empowered in New Emery and taunted by the eerie prophet leading a mutant cult, all while trying to build a relationship—that’s a lot even for an almost superhero.

As his friends and allies are scattered, Mark must master his abilities, discover his true origin, and fight for his own survival—for the long-dreaded Exlian wave has broken at last, besieging the city.

On the brink of war, surrounded by enemies and divided loyalties, Mark must decide and embrace who he really is—alien monster? Elite soldier? Mutant savior? Exlian … or human?

His choice will shape the future of New Emery—and of humanity.

©2026 Seth Ring (P)2026 Blackstone Publishing

Still fantasticThe

He stays consistent with the rest of the story, but keeps the story moving along. I really can't wait for the next book. I'm sad at the end of each book because I gotta wait for the next one.Lol

Decent, Though I don't enjoy more than one imprisonment Arc

Eg, if you've already done an arc where someone is a prisoner and works hard to escape / get released. I'm not a big fan if later on they get captured again and you have to go through that. even if it is a lot shorter this time I just end up skipping that. Rest of the book was decent

Wrote yourself into a corner huh?

Filler book. Hate the money grab “novels “. I don’t know that it left me interested enough to see if anything happens in the next book.

Good, but over too soon

Another good addition to the story. Just wish the plot were not so fast-paced and we got to experience each new powerup and see Mark get to grow before each one is overshadowed and outclassed by the next one he gets immediately afterwards. Bam, new power. Bam, combined it to make it more powerful. Bam, even newer power. Bam, combine it all again.

Exlian: Another great story from Seth Ring

I love the character building and the struggle to become better that the characters go through.