“Seth Ring kicks down the doors with Advent! This book has it all—wild action, bizarre aliens, relatable characters, and devious plot twists. Highly recommended!” Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of NecroTek and the Joe Ledger thrillers
Description
From bestselling LitRPG author Seth Ring—creator of the Titan and Battle Mage Farmer series—Advent is the first in an epic new series of alien contact, fast-paced military action, and thrilling adventure that will leave readers hungry for more.
All his life, Mark Fields has dreamed of joining the Defense Force to fight the vicious, alien Exlian, just like the rest of his renowned family. So far, he’s … a dishwasher, trapped in a dead-end job with no powers, no money, and even fewer friends.
Then an encounter with a dying woman changes everything—granting him the abilities he needs to join the training camps—and his life finally feels like it’s turning around, faster than a movie martial arts montage (just ignore the weird cat).
But the Exlian are voracious and myriad, and there’s more to Mark’s new powers than just leveling up. With the pressure mounting, it doesn’t take him long to realize the Exlian aren’t the only sinister threat lurking within the city …
In this first installment of the Exlian Syndrome series, you must fight the monsters … or become one yourself.
Praise
“Seth Ring kicks down the doors with Advent! This book has it all—wild action, bizarre aliens, relatable characters, and devious plot twists. Highly recommended!” Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of NecroTek and the Joe Ledger thrillers
“Seth Ring brings to life a new world that somehow still feels like home with heroes you can feel good about rooting for and a unique storyline that will keep you up well past your bedtime.” Jonathan Yanez, bestselling author of the Forsaken Mercenary series
“Seth Ring’s writing is fast, fun, and entertaining. His stories are filled with engaging characters and great action.” Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times bestselling coauthor of Sisterhood of Dune
“With Advent, Seth Ring delivers a masterful LitRPG adventure, blending vivid, compelling alien threats like the voracious Exlian with the kind of sharp, immersive storytelling that has made him a standout in the genre. Fans of high-stakes action and richly imagined worlds will find themselves hooked from page one!” Nicholas Sansbury Smith, New York Times bestselling author of the Hell Divers series
“Seth Ring has delivered again with a stellar storyline that held my attention and didn’t let go…The power system, the mystery of Mark’s biofuel and genetic enhancements, and the general worldbuilding held my interest for hours as I burned through the book. I can’t wait to read the next installment!” Nicoli Gonnella, bestselling author of the Unbound series
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Release Date | March 4, 2025 |
| Number in Series | 1 |
| Series Display String | The Exlian Syndrome Series |
| Release Date Machine | 1741046400 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure, Military, Post-Apocalyptic |
Author Bio
Seth Ring loves telling stories and building worlds and is the bestselling author of the Battle Mage Farmer series and the Tower series. When he isn’t writing, Seth focuses on passing on what he has learned about writing and being an author through his YouTube channel and at conventions and conferences around the world. He cohosts the WorldCraft Club podcast and community, a world-building resource for game masters, authors, and anyone who enjoys world-building.
Narrator Bio
Pavi Proczko is an actor, composer, writer, singer, and audiobook narrator whose stage performances range from Shakespeare to musicals. He composes for piano, chamber ensembles, symphonies, and voice.
Overview
From bestselling LitRPG author Seth Ring—creator of the Titan and Battle Mage Farmer series—Advent is the first in an epic new series of alien contact, fast-paced military action, and thrilling adventure that will leave readers hungry for more.
All his life, Mark Fields has dreamed of joining the Defense Force to fight the vicious, alien Exlian, just like the rest of his renowned family. So far, he’s … a dishwasher, trapped in a dead-end job with no powers, no money, and even fewer friends.
Then an encounter with a dying woman changes everything—granting him the abilities he needs to join the training camps—and his life finally feels like it’s turning around, faster than a movie martial arts montage (just ignore the weird cat).
But the Exlian are voracious and myriad, and there’s more to Mark’s new powers than just leveling up. With the pressure mounting, it doesn’t take him long to realize the Exlian aren’t the only sinister threat lurking within the city …
In this first installment of the Exlian Syndrome series, you must fight the monsters … or become one yourself.