Life in Exile Books 1-3

A LitRPG Series Box Set

This isn't a game. This is his new life.

An epic LitRPG adventure about a family trapped in a game-world called Eloria with no way out.

Dave has been wandering through life for a long time. His day job bores him, and he never seems to be able to meet his family's expectations. The only escape he's ever had is his love of MMORPGs.

But when he becomes the subject of a test without even knowing it, he's transported into a game-world called Eloria with no escape. It's a frequent daydream of his; however, in none of those dreams did his wife and daughter ever accompany him.

Now, Dave must balance protecting his family with exploring his dream...oh, and trying to stay alive. Monstrous beasts roam Eloria; worst of all, an undead army led by the vile Death Knight.

He'll have to adapt fast and learn to cooperate if he hopes to make a new home for his family. And just maybe, along the way, he'll find out why they're living a life in exile.

Experience the first three books in a LitRPG saga perfect for fans of C.M Carney, Blaise Corvin, and Charles Dean.

Narrated by Peter Berkrot (Alpha World, Earth Force). More than 50 hours.

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A mesmerizing litRPG!

Once again I found myself completely mesmerized by a litRPG, and it quickly became one of my favorite reads of the year!
This book follows an entire family: husband and wife and their 3 kids, as they're swallowed by a portal, ending up in game-world! In my experience, this was a whole new twist to this broadly storied sub-genre.
The story is complex, and it's told through multiple view points which the narrator handled quite deftly... Man, I love a good narrator!
Probably because a family was involved, I found that the book played hardball with my emotions, and it had my Mama Bear hackles up!
Wow! Peter Berkrot where have you been all my life! I'm going to definitely need to be on the lookout for more of your work!
So, peeps... you're gonna want to read/listen to this action packed, character driven plot, in order to find out what happens! Since I picked up the boxed set, I can assure you that the pace doesn't let up in subsequent books! Now, where's the audio for book 4, Watcher's Repose?

I hate politics.

Minor Spoilers.

Pretty good story, in spite of...:

*1) MC-Dad giving up his dream to do what he thinks is best for his family.
*2) Kids!!! I am glad I only had one. I really had issues with kids who did exactly the opposite of what they were told and got other people maimed or killed.
*3) Politics. Their explanation of a democracy is an idealistic theory behind it, not the reality. Eye rolls aplenty.

About 75% through the 3-book set:
Refer to *1 & *2) MC-Dad, kind of turns things around and starts modifying his build towards the magical side, and his attitude starts shifting, periodically losing himself in the power. Classes are rare and granted only after a series of unknown yet related events happen. The system will tell you when you have stepped on the path of a class and how many unknown steps are ahead of you. But the minute you are on the path, there is a shift to your persona that tries to manipulate your decisions going forward. Although it hasn't said anything about this in the 3-book set, it is inferred, and now, I am feeling guilty about how badly I judged the daughter in the beginning who received a class early.

Refer to *3) Politics... Yeah... Enough said. This is the main reason I drop it a star.

fun story - great deal for 3 stories in one

enjoyed the story, unique world and rules. family based situation in alternate world makes it interesting. i bought the 3 in 1 with all 3 stories together. worth it for the price for sure.

Loved the turn on the normal litrpg

Was fresh and new, great characters and good plot can’t wait to see where the series goes, I was hooked on book 1 and 2,3 just kept getting better

First it's sour then it's sweet!

I'm not about to write a whole essay like some people, I will say this if you get through the first two books the third book makes everything better. overall the story is good and the plot is good there are areas that we can consider growing pains Rome was not built in a day. you getting over 60 hours of goodness for one credit definitely worth it!