Crucible of Sundered Loyalties: An Isekai LitRPG

I'm Not the Hero, Book 5

De: Tommy Kerper, SourpatchHero

Narrado por: Nick Podehl

In the fifth book of this fantasy adventure, the journey's not over just because a big boss battle is won.

Renowned as total ass-kickers in their new, game-inspired world, best friends Orrin and Daniel have done the impossible. They've gathered a loyal fellowship, earned a slew of skills and high-level powers, united the realms to finally take down the dreaded Demon Lord, and grown and developed as individuals. Their quest is complete, and now the pair can finally concentrate on their primary goal: getting back home. Or so they think.

Unfortunately, winning a war doesn't mean instant peace. The various kingdoms of the realm are still playing politics, maneuvering for position and power, and Orrin and his friends are caught up in the chaos. Even worse is the surprising destruction of dungeons across the land, which presents a new obstacle . . .

Orrin and Daniel need some serious power to get home, the kind usually found in dungeons. But someone has been clearing the hidden places of power ahead of them for reasons unknown. And unless Orrin and Daniel can beat the baddie to the punch—or rather, the stab, slash, and hack—they aren't going anywhere.

The fifth volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series―with more than 600,000 views on Royal Road―now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!

Tropes include: zero to hero, role reversal, unlikely hero, frenemies, and secret enemy.

©2026 Tommy Kerper (P)2026 Podium Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“A colorful, sweeping LitRPG about two best friends in a new world. One of my all-time favorites.” —Matt Dinniman, New York Times–bestselling author of Dungeon Crawler Carl

surprised by how much I enjoyed it

I am amazed by how much I enjoyed your books I never thought I'd enjoy this style of audiobooks but what do I know. I wish you could pump books out more but again what do I know. good job

how long till the next one?

I liked this entry in the series. I'm curious on how the author is going to handle the new situation in the next installment.

Unfortunately the twist was not a twist

I love the characters and their interplay but there are two things wrong with this it feels like this has been building to a big twist unfortunately it was telegraphed way too early and doesn't feel surprising. Also every time the characters deal with one of their non-party members they always get angry and then have to apologize as they learn new information it's getting very repetitive

kept me laughing the whole book

love the comedy quiet Anthony was my favorite this book and towards the end wow

fun and enjoyable

I need more of orrin's love life lol, I feel like I can relate to the instant infatuation he has. I waited a while for this and forgot how enjoyable it is, yeah sadly I knocked it out in 3 days and am left wanting more. I might end up going though it all again.