Body Horror

A LitRPG Adventure (Crimson Hydra, Book 2)

By: Joshua Rettew

Narrated by: Eric Michael Summerer

Against all odds, former geneticist Benny White has survived the first Wave of the Game of Souls. But the rewards have come at a cost, and the games are far from over.

New enemies have been introduced with eyes set on those calling the Blackstone Keep home. Not only do the contestants have to struggle against the Arketh-Takshi—a group of intergalactic vampiric pirates residing within scattered portals—but also with private outworlder factions whose motivations are anything but clear.

Not to mention some threats that originate a little closer to home.

With the board stacked against him, and a target on his back, will Benny have the strength to pay the price of survival to become a powerful cultivator and a bulwark for his people? Or will the cost prove too high, leaving him nothing but a rampaging monster, devoid of humanity?

The stage has been reset. The contestants stand ready. The galaxy watches on.

Welcome back to the Game of Souls.

©2024 Joshua Rettew (P)2024 Portal Books

Very good. But now we have to wait!

very strong book series so far. really enjoy books like this one, and this one, for me personally, ranks near the top of all the series that are similar out there. I don't like psychopath main characters and side characters that matter. this has that and progression that is very interesting and keeps you hooked. can't wait for the next book.

You thought you could catch a break?

Ever increasing tensions and an inability to catch a break? you will save the galaxy and you’ll do on the worst possible footing at all times. forever. I think the book is being rushed a little with the ever increasing actions and being put into worse and worse and worse situations at all times, but it’s a fun book. Can’t wait for next one.

the humanity of the main character as he struggles with the monster he must become

absolutely stellar book with characters that feel and grow as the world around them attempts to break them

good follow up

This book continues to keep me entertained. The main character has steady growth without becoming to OP out of the gate.

nice and crunchy!

this scratched my itch for 'number go up' while not taking tons of time belting out aforementioned numbers. love the MC's powerset and how the world is slowly unfolding.
im chomping at the bit for more!!