Steel Foundations

Will of the Immortals, Book 1

De: Jay Krauss

Narrado por: Armen Taylor

Steel Foundations asks the question: What if a 16th-century German knight was thrust into a world of magic, gods, and monsters, forced to navigate the unknown while mourning the loss of everything he once knew?

Leon Jäger, a stoic and unyielding knight, lives by a simple code: repay kindness with a river of ambrosia, and slights with total destruction. When an unexplainable force pulls him into a foreign world where magic flows and monsters roam, his creed will be tested like never before.

Struggling to comprehend powers beyond his imagination, Leon must master the mystical art of Qi cultivation while hiding his abilities from those who might exploit them. As he maneuvers through this strange land of gods, magic, and Cultivation, Leon must not only survive but carve out his place—without losing himself in the process.

Steel Foundations blends the epic drama of Western fantasy with the intricate philosophy of Chinese cultivation, wrapped in the fast-paced thrills of LitRPG. Swords, sorcery, and mystical forces converge in this unique isekai adventure, where Eastern tradition meets a knight's resolve.

©2024 Jay Krauss (P)2025 Podium Audio

It’s just….Amazing

I was blown away by this book I wish the book had 20 more hours for me to listen too. Great narration, amazing concept, well liked characters, and lots of possibilities to come. I’m already counting the days for the next book.

Nobel knight is rewarded in the next life

The story was good. Leon can do no wrong in his new life as the gods seemingly smile down on him. All upswing and suspense of defeat. But i really did enjoy seeing Leon crush every challenge and obstacle with the suspense of how he will crush them being enough to still make the story very enjoyable.

My main issue with the audiobook is the narration of every yes no menu option followed by the inevitable yes. It made me almost dnf what was an otherwise good book. So if you can get past that, you will really enjoy this book.

The voice acting was good as well as the general concept.

The main character sounds like an insert when describing him less of a knight and sometimes an entitled noble. The world building as well could use some work.

I'm invested.

It's a fun time. Left me wanting more in some spots but still really good.

Uhh

I dislike how annoying Hanna is but it might just be me but how she’s like I have a life debt and will never accept no for an answer but overall the story was quite good I stand corrected Hanna is amazing