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Dungeon Crawler Carl meets Dragon Age in the bestselling LitRPG humorous fantasy adventure series AN UNEXPECTED HERO - in print and as a Light Novel for the very first time with AN UNEXPECTED HERO (Light Novel) Vol. 2 from Aethon & Vault!Come for the adventure. Stay for the laughs. Some men are born heroes. Others have heroism thrust upon them… Sorry... Really? Thrust? Anyway, Danny Kendrick was a down-on-his luck performer who always struggled to find his place. He certainly never wanted to be a hero. He just hoped to earn a living doing what he loved. That all changes when he pisses off the wrong guy and gets sucked into a fantasy realm straight out of a Renaissance Fair. Getting used to a new world is tough. It’s even tougher when you’re surrounded by axe-wielding barbarians, super hot elf assassins, strange magic, and a System AI that seems as interested in causing trouble as helping... or maybe just wasn't interested in being assigned yet another companion in the first place. Danny must adapt fast, turn on the charm, and learn to embrace his given Class if he hopes to master it and survive this dangerous new place. But he has a knack for finding trouble. Gifted what seems like an innocent ancient lute after making a questionable deal with a Hag, Danny becomes the target of mysterious factions who seek to claim its power. It's up to him, Screenie, and his new barbaric friend, Curr, to uncover the truth and become the heroes nobody knew they needed. And maybe, just maybe, Danny will finally find a place where he belongs. Perhaps, even where he'll thrive. Jump into this fantasy isekai LitRPG Adventure Light Novel filled with unforgettable characters, loveable companions, unlikely heroes, slice-of-life elements, and plenty of laughs. Perfect for fans of Dungeon Crawler Carl, Off to be the Wizard, Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves, and Kings of the Wyld! An Unexpected Hero (Light Novel) Vol. 1-3 narrative corresponds to the bestselling An Unexpected Hero, Book 1 eBook from Aethon Books. Praise for An Unexpected Hero (the eBook bestseller and 2024 BIBA® LitRPG Winner): "Is it funny? No. It's absolutely hilarious!"—Matt Dinniman, author of Dungeon Crawler Carl"A fun and musical take on isekai LitRPG. I'm loving it!"—J.M. Clarke, author of Mark of the Fool"Brimming with bardic wit, barbarian charm, and bloody good times!" —Sebastien de Castell, award-winning author of The Greatcoats. "A rollicking good time, and now I know where my ulna is."—Eric Ugland, author of The Good Guys"The story begins when the MC is isekai'd for playing a Diana Ross song. Respect. This is my jam!" —Honour Rae, author of All the Skills"This has a ton of heart! It reads like best friends playing DnD all weekend long."— Shami Stovall, author of Knightmare Arcanist"I read it. I enjoyed it. Intricate and detailed, I can't wait to see where it goes next!"—Selkie Myth, author of Beneath the Dragoneye Moons"A hilarious read fueled by a lovable crew of misfits. Reluctant heroes rule!"—Ryan Rimmel, author of Noobtown"I have a cameo in this book. I did not ask for one. Nor was I asked about this quote."—Zogarth, author of The Primal Hunter"Fun, Adventurous, and heartwarming."—Valerios, author of Road to Mastery"I read for fun and enjoyment, and this story hits the spot in a big way! There's a hefty dose of humor, mild mayhem, and enjoyable interplay between the two main characters."—The Walrus King, author of Tunnel Rat"Bruno and Castle deliver plenty of action, lots of laughs, and a bard and barbarian bromance for the ages." —James Osiris Baldwin, author of Dragon Seed About Light Novels from Aethon & Vault: All Aethon & Vault Light Novels are based on mega-bestselling LitRPG and Progression Fantasy eBooks published by trailblazing digital Science Fiction and Fantasy publisher, Aethon Books. If you’ve read and enjoyed the Aethon eBooks, Aethon & Vault light novels have kept everything you love about those eBooks

Before the eclipse changed everything, Travis Munoz's biggest problems were math class and whether he would still be able to play on the same baseball team as his best friend Yolanda. Now, Travis has to deal with his uncle Hector telling him he's been chosen as the next warrior priest for an Aztec sun god. Which means, it’s his job to make sure the sun rises every morning. And his job to battle feathered snakemen who attack at random. Travis could probably manage both, if it weren't for the fact that Yolanda seems mad at him for being chosen over her. At least it's not the end of the world…yet.

Alone. Surrounded by monsters. Armed only with his fists... Time to fight. Jack Rust was a disillusioned biologist with a PhD - When an extraterrestrial AI calling itself, the System invaded Earth and thrust it into a world of aliens, magic, and violence, Jack hoped to at least get some magic himself. Nope. Even worse, the System spawned a forest dungeon around him and a goblin in his face... Armed with nothing but his fists, Jack must grow strong enough to survive hordes of monsters. He needs to return to civilisation and find out what the heck is going on. He might even get magic - or not. Surprising himself, Jack discovers that violence is fun. In this battle-ridden new world, Jack finds the life he always dreamed about. He won’t just survive. He will thrive.

With over 17 million reads and growing, RE: TRAILER TRASH, the phenom smash Webtoon time travel fantasy of friendship, do-overs, and second chances is now a graphic novel for the first time!DO OVER. DO BETTER. Tabitha Moore has lived a miserable life of regret and being treated as "Trailer Trash Tabitha." But, after a mishap with an MRI, her mind is sent back to 1998 and into her 16-year-old body. With her life now in front of her, maybe this is the chance to redo her life! But is it so easy to change what you already lived through? From the bestselling Webtoon Original, RE: Trailer Trash! Sometimes all you need is a second chance. For fans of:Before the Coffee Gets Cold, The Midnight Library, All Our Wrong Todays, The Every Day series (David Levithan), The Great Storyteller, God of Cooking, The Middle Falls Time Travel series, Tori Transmigrated, Fated To Fall: A Transmigrator LitRPG Tale, The Many Lives of Cadence Lee , Ascendance of a Bookworm, Shade Touched , Melody of Mana, Interdimensional Garbage Merchant, Beware of Chicken, RELife, Solo Leveling, Azarinth Healer, This Used to be About Dungeons, Good Student, Mother of Learning, ORANGE and MIRAI.

Where others see doom, he sees opportunity. Hell Difficulty? More like a chance to thrive. Trapped in a world ruled by stats, monsters, and logic, Nathaniel Gwyn is still playing on Hell Difficulty - and it’s a game he intends to win. Thrown from an ordinary bus ride into a deadly new world, Nathaniel and his group of survivors continue to navigate brutal creatures, portals to strange lands, and fractured alliances. As others cling to hope and fear, he continues to focus on mana manipulation and embraces the chaos with cold strategy, carving his path forward through sheer willpower. In a system where hesitation means death, the only way out is through - and Nathaniel plans to master it one step at a time.

THE WHEEL OF TIME meets DEMON SLAYER in the bestselling LitRPG Epic Fantasy Action Adventure series THE PATH OF ASCENSION – in print and as a Light Novel for the very first time with THE PATH OF ASCENSION (Light Novel) Vol. 3 from Aethon & Vault!The path to power continues in Volume 3! Orphaned by monsters, Matt must power-up to save others from the same fate. Matt plans to delve the rifts responsible for the monsters that destroyed his city and murdered his parents. But his dreams are crushed when his Tier 1 Talent is rated as detrimental and no guild or group will take him. Working at a nearby inn, he meets a mysterious and powerful couple who give him a chance to join the Path of Ascension, an empire-wide race to ascend the Tiers and become living legends. With their recommendation and a stolen Skill, Matt begins his journey to the peak of power. Maybe then, he can get vengeance he seeks... Experience the start of an action-packed fantasy adventure that blends the best of LitRPG and Progression Fantasy with Xianxia (Chinese for “immortal heroes” and is Chinese fantasy inspired by Chinese mythology). With more than 5 million views on Royal Road, this hit web serial is new-and-improved - and now in Light Novel format from Vault! The Path of Ascension (Light Novel) Volumes 1-4 narrative corresponds to The Path of Ascension, Book 1 eBook from Aethon Books. About the series: This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It''s like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia. It features a magic system and progression system that are logically and internally consistent, as well as realistic fight scenes and a rational MC. THE PATH OF ASCENSION (Light Novel) Vol. 3 is for fans of: The SUMMONER Series (The Novice, The Inquisition, The Battlemage, The Outcast by Taran Matharu), The Wheel of Time series (Robert Jordan), The Name of the Wind / The Kingkiller Chronicle (Patrick Rothfuss), The Traveler’s Gate Trilogy (Will Wight), Will Wight’s Cradle series , Coiling Dragon, Stellar Transformation, Mark of the Fool, Path of the Dragon Mage, Black Clover, Mother of Learning, Mage Errant, System Universe, I Shall Seal the Heavens, Renegade Immortal, A Hero Born, The Primal Hunter, Defiance of the Fall, Azarinth Healer, Beware of Chicken, The Beginning After the End, A Will Eternal, Amelia the Level Zero Hero, System Reborn/Apocalypse Reincarnation, All the Skills, Sufficiently Advanced Magic, He Who Fights With Monsters, My Necromancer Class, Axis Church vs. Eris Church, Kino’s Journey, and Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere universe. About Light Novels from Aethon & Vault: All Aethon & Vault Light Novels are based on mega-bestselling LitRPG and Progression Fantasy eBooks published by trailblazing digital Science Fiction and Fantasy publisher, Aethon Books. If you’ve read and enjoyed the Aethon eBooks, Aethon & Vault light novels have kept everything you love about those eBooks – and upped the game. By dividing each original Aethon eBook into two to four Light Novel volumes, Aethon & Vault endeavors to enhance the reading experience by providing an easily-digestible print edition with illustrations and design details. Every Aethon & Vault light novel volume is produced in conjunction with and approved by the author/creator of the bestselling eBook. Each Aethon & Vault light novel volume contains seven original, exclusive illustrations – in both full color and black and white - from some of the most talented manga artists and illustrators from around the world, while every page of the book is meticulously designed and embellished with never-before-seen elements taken directly from the narrative heart of the story. If you’re already an existing fan and you’ve devoured the eBook, now is the time to grab the light novels in print format and widely distributed for the very first time! And if you’ve never read

THE WHEEL OF TIME meets DEMON SLAYER in the bestselling LitRPG Epic Fantasy Action Adventure series THE PATH OF ASCENSION – in print and as a Light Novel for the very first time with THE PATH OF ASCENSION (Light Novel) Vol. 2 from Aethon & Vault!Matt''s journey continues in Volume 2! Orphaned by monsters, Matt must power-up to save others from the same fate. Matt plans to delve the rifts responsible for the monsters that destroyed his city and murdered his parents. But his dreams are crushed when his Tier 1 Talent is rated as detrimental and no guild or group will take him. Working at a nearby inn, he meets a mysterious and powerful couple who give him a chance to join the Path of Ascension, an empire-wide race to ascend the Tiers and become living legends. With their recommendation and a stolen Skill, Matt begins his journey to the peak of power. Maybe then, he can get vengeance he seeks... Experience the start of an action-packed fantasy adventure that blends the best of LitRPG and Progression Fantasy with Xianxia (Chinese for “immortal heroes” and is Chinese fantasy inspired by Chinese mythology). With more than 5 million views on Royal Road, this hit web serial is new-and-improved - and now in Light Novel format from Vault! The Path of Ascension (Light Novel) Volumes 1-4 narrative corresponds to The Path of Ascension, Book 1 eBook from Aethon Books. About the series: This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It''s like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia. It features a magic system and progression system that are logically and internally consistent, as well as realistic fight scenes and a rational MC. THE PATH OF ASCENSION (Light Novel) Vol. 2 is for fans of: The SUMMONER Series (The Novice, The Inquisition, The Battlemage, The Outcast by Taran Matharu), The Wheel of Time series (Robert Jordan), The Name of the Wind / The Kingkiller Chronicle (Patrick Rothfuss), The Traveler’s Gate Trilogy (Will Wight), Will Wight’s Cradle series , Coiling Dragon, Stellar Transformation, Mark of the Fool, Path of the Dragon Mage, Black Clover, Mother of Learning, Mage Errant, System Universe, I Shall Seal the Heavens, Renegade Immortal, A Hero Born, The Primal Hunter, Defiance of the Fall, Azarinth Healer, Beware of Chicken, The Beginning After the End, A Will Eternal, Amelia the Level Zero Hero, System Reborn/Apocalypse Reincarnation, All the Skills, Sufficiently Advanced Magic, He Who Fights With Monsters, My Necromancer Class, Axis Church vs. Eris Church, Kino’s Journey, and Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere universe. About Light Novels from Aethon & Vault: All Aethon & Vault Light Novels are based on mega-bestselling LitRPG and Progression Fantasy eBooks published by trailblazing digital Science Fiction and Fantasy publisher, Aethon Books. If you’ve read and enjoyed the Aethon eBooks, Aethon & Vault light novels have kept everything you love about those eBooks – and upped the game. By dividing each original Aethon eBook into two to four Light Novel volumes, Aethon & Vault endeavors to enhance the reading experience by providing an easily-digestible print edition with illustrations and design details. Every Aethon & Vault light novel volume is produced in conjunction with and approved by the author/creator of the bestselling eBook. Each Aethon & Vault light novel volume contains seven original, exclusive illustrations – in both full color and black and white - from some of the most talented manga artists and illustrators from around the world, while every page of the book is meticulously designed and embellished with never-before-seen elements taken directly from the narrative heart of the story. If you’re already an existing fan and you’ve devoured the eBook, now is the time to grab the light novels in print format and widely distributed for the very first time! And if you’ve never read an

Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer meets Encyclopedia Brown in the hard-boiled detective adventure KID MAROON, where big city crime and corruption can only be cracked by the Kid – or can it?“Crimeville’s always been a lousy scum stain.” - Kid Maroon, the world’s only hard-boiled boy detective. Two years ago, Walden Maroon outgrew his small town slice of Americana known as Tiny Falls, his loving parents, and the low stakes mysteries involving missing butterflies and stolen cookies. Since then, he’s dwelled within the gritty, gangster-ridden cesspit of a city known as Crimeville, where murders, vice, and corruption are the city’s bread and butter. Where the unholy trinity of Greed, Squalor, and Despair permeates both the air the citizens breathe and the ground on which they walk – and die. But at 12 years old, Kid is weary. When a string of horrific killings and arsons spring up in the streets, can he crack the case with his quick wits and slingshot? Or does Kid Maroon secretly yearn for what he’s never gotten to be … a kid? From bestselling writer Christopher Cantwell (Iron Man, Doctor Doom, The Blue Flame, Halt and Catch Fire) and star artist Victor Santos (Polar, Violent Love)! For fans of: Comics series, serials, and graphic novels: Dick Tracy, The Spirit (Will Eisner), Sin City (Frank Miller), Richard Stark’s Parker series (Darwyn Cooke), Criminal (Ed Brubaker/Sean Philips), Reckless (Ed Brubaker/Sean Philips ),100 Bullets (Brian Azzarello/Eduardo Risso), The Question (Steve Ditko/Denny O’Neil/Denys Cowan), Road to Perdition (Max Allan Collins), Powers (Brian Michael Bendis/Michal Avon Oeming), EC Comics crime/suspense stories, hardboiled detective genre, and Golden Age comics. Novels: Richard Stark’s (Donald E. Westlake’s)Parker Crime novels (including The Hunter and Kiss of Death), Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer books (including I, The Jury), Dennis Lahane books (including Mystic River and Shutter Island), Hard Case Crime, Dashiell Hammett’s Sam Spade (The Maltese Falcon) , Raymond Chandler’s Philip Marlowe (Farewell, My Lovely and The Big Sleep), Dashiell Hammett’s Nick and Nora Charles (The Thin Man), John MacDonald’s Lew Archer (The Moving Target), Walter Mosley’s Easy Rawlins (Devil in a Blue Dress), and Max Allan Collins. Films and series: BRICK (2005 film), movies and series based on the classic hardboiled novels and characters

Solo Leveling meets Bleach in the bestselling, hit LitRPG supernatural fantasy series SALVOS - in print and as a Light Novel for the very first time with SALVOS (Light Novel) Vol. 1 from Aethon & Vault!An action-packed fantasy following the evolution and adventures of a Demon girl as she learns to survive in a game-like Netherworld! The life of an Infant Demon is a bloody grind to the top. For Salvos, a curious newborn Demon with a penchant for making friends, surviving the swarms of wild Demons in the Netherworld was always going to be a difficult task. She will adapt, gain experience, and evolve to survive this hellish landscape with the help of her sole companion. But when her companion''s life is threatened by a mysterious Demon King, she''ll have to do what it takes to save him. Even if it means separating from him and being tossed into an unfamiliar world with humans, monsters, and a bright blue sky where she is scorned for being born a Demon. The law of evolution is survival of the fittest, and Salvos will survive. This novel is an action-packed monster evolution litrpg fantasy following the adventures of a Demon girl set inside a game-like world with Classes and Levels, but it is not inside the world of a video game. For the characters in the novel, the world is as real as the real world is to me and you. Salvos (Light Novel) Vol. 1-3 narrative corresponds to the hit eBook Salvos, Book 1: Curious Beginnings: A Monster Evolution from Aethon Books. For fans of: Amelia the Level Zero Hero, Lord of Goblins, So I’m a Spider, So What?, Paranoid Mage, Worth the Candle, Re: Monarch, The Primal Hunter, Free2Play, Flagbearer, Shogunned, Reborn as a Monster, Undead King, , The Beginning After the End, My Best Friend is an Eldritch Horror, RuriDragon, Bleach, Black Torch, Demon Slayer, and Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon. About Light Novels from Aethon & Vault: All Aethon & Vault Light Novels are based on mega-bestselling LitRPG and Progression Fantasy eBooks published by trailblazing digital Science Fiction and Fantasy publisher, Aethon Books. If you’ve read and enjoyed the Aethon eBooks, Aethon & Vault light novels have kept everything you love about those eBooks – and upped the game. By dividing each original Aethon eBook into two to four Light Novel volumes, Aethon & Vault endeavors to enhance the reading experience by providing an easily-digestible print edition with illustrations and design details. Every Aethon & Vault light novel volume is produced in conjunction with and approved by the author/creator of the bestselling eBook. Each Aethon & Vault light novel volume contains seven original, exclusive illustrations – in both full color and black and white - from some of the most talented manga artists and illustrators from around the world, while every page of the book is meticulously designed and embellished with never-before-seen elements taken directly from the narrative heart of the story. If you’re already an existing fan and you’ve devoured the eBook, now is the time to grab the light novels in print format and widely distributed for the very first time! And if you’ve never read any of the bestselling eBooks, this is your opportunity to dive into the intersecting world of Light Novels, LitRPG, Progression Fantasy, Isekai, and Manga! LIGHT NOVELS FROM AETHON & VAULT: 2024 The Primal Hunter (Light Novel) Vol. 1 My Best Friend is an Eldritch Horror (Light Novel) Vol. 1 2025 Mark of the Fool (Light Novel) Vol. 1 Path of Ascension (Light Novel) Vol. 1 Road to Mastery (Light Novel) Vol. 1 Hell Difficulty Tutorial (Light Novel) Vol. 1 Reborn as a Demonic Tree (Light Novel) Vol. 1 The Primal Hunter (Light Novel) Vol. 2, Vol. 3 My Best Friend is an Eldritch Horror (Light Novel) Vol. 2, Vol. 3 An Unexpected Hero (Light Novel) Vol. 1 Salvos (Light Novel) Vol. 1 Mark of the Fool (Light Novel) Vol. 2, Vol. 3 The Path of Ascension (Light Novel) Vol. 2, Vol. 3

Dungeon Crawler Carl meets Dragon Age in the bestselling LitRPG humorous fantasy adventure series AN UNEXPECTED HERO - in print and as a Light Novel for the very first time with AN UNEXPECTED HERO (Light Novel) Vol. 1 from Aethon & Vault!Come for the adventure. Stay for the laughs. Some men are born heroes. Others have heroism thrust upon them… Sorry... Really? Thrust? Anyway, Danny Kendrick was a down-on-his luck performer who always struggled to find his place. He certainly never wanted to be a hero. He just hoped to earn a living doing what he loved. That all changes when he pisses off the wrong guy and gets sucked into a fantasy realm straight out of a Renaissance Fair. Getting used to a new world is tough. It’s even tougher when you’re surrounded by axe-wielding barbarians, super hot elf assassins, strange magic, and a System AI that seems as interested in causing trouble as helping... or maybe just wasn''t interested in being assigned yet another companion in the first place. Danny must adapt fast, turn on the charm, and learn to embrace his given Class if he hopes to master it and survive this dangerous new place. But he has a knack for finding trouble. Gifted what seems like an innocent ancient lute after making a questionable deal with a Hag, Danny becomes the target of mysterious factions who seek to claim its power. It''s up to him, Screenie, and his new barbaric friend, Curr, to uncover the truth and become the heroes nobody knew they needed. And maybe, just maybe, Danny will finally find a place where he belongs. Perhaps, even where he''ll thrive. Jump into this fantasy isekai LitRPG Adventure Light Novel filled with unforgettable characters, loveable companions, unlikely heroes, slice-of-life elements, and plenty of laughs. Perfect for fans of Dungeon Crawler Carl, Off to be the Wizard, Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves, and Kings of the Wyld! An Unexpected Hero (Light Novel) Vol. 1-3 narrative corresponds to the bestselling An Unexpected Hero, Book 1 eBook from Aethon Books. Praise for An Unexpected Hero (the eBook bestseller and 2024 BIBA® LitRPG Winner): "Is it funny? No. It''s absolutely hilarious!"—Matt Dinniman, author of Dungeon Crawler Carl "A fun and musical take on isekai LitRPG. I''m loving it!"—J.M. Clarke, author of Mark of the Fool "Brimming with bardic wit, barbarian charm, and bloody good times!" —Sebastien de Castell, award-winning author of The Greatcoats. "A rollicking good time, and now I know where my ulna is."—Eric Ugland, author of The Good Guys "The story begins when the MC is isekai''d for playing a Diana Ross song. Respect. This is my jam!" —Honour Rae, author of All the Skills "This has a ton of heart! It reads like best friends playing DnD all weekend long."— Shami Stovall, author of Knightmare Arcanist "I read it. I enjoyed it. Intricate and detailed, I can''t wait to see where it goes next!"—Selkie Myth, author of Beneath the Dragoneye Moons "A hilarious read fueled by a lovable crew of misfits. Reluctant heroes rule!"—Ryan Rimmel, author of Noobtown "I have a cameo in this book. I did not ask for one. Nor was I asked about this quote."—Zogarth, author of The Primal Hunter "Fun, Adventurous, and heartwarming."—Valerios, author of Road to Mastery "I read for fun and enjoyment, and this story hits the spot in a big way! There''s a hefty dose of humor, mild mayhem, and enjoyable interplay between the two main characters."—The Walrus King, author of Tunnel Rat "Bruno and Castle deliver plenty of action, lots of laughs, and a bard and barbarian bromance for the ages." —James Osiris Baldwin, author of Dragon Seed About Light Novels from Aethon & Vault: All Aethon & Vault Light Novels are based on mega-bestselling LitRPG and Progression Fantasy eBooks published by trailblazing digital Science Fiction and Fantasy publisher, Aethon Books. If you’ve read and enjoyed the

Journey to the Center of the Earth meets Ghosts of Mars in the supernatural science fiction mystery on Mars, THE INTERNAL SEA: Mare Internum where the divide between the living and the dead is more transparent – and delicate – than humanity ever suspected.Life on Mars… No man is an island entire of itself, but Dr. Michael Fisher, a disgraced planetary geologist living on Mars, has never felt more isolated. The situation worsens when both he and Dr. Bex Egunsola, the station''s newest biologist, accidentally break through the floor of an unstable lava tube into an ancient subterranean world... and they are not alone. Is this purgatorial abyss a prison or a sanctuary? Genuine or constructed? How thin runs the line between life and death? And is there a chance for the fallen to return to the world of the living? For fans of: Terra Formars (Yu Sasuga), The Weatherman (Jody LeHeup/Nathan Fox), The Space Between (Corinna Bechko/Danny Luckert), DUNE: House Astreides, The Martian Chronicles (Ray Bradbury), Sentient, Mars, Inc. (Ben Bova), The Strange (Nathan Ballingrud), Doom 3: Worlds on Fire (Matthew Costello), The MARS Trilogy (Kim Stanley Robinson), The Expanse, The Martian, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Red Rising , 2001: A Space Odyssey, Ghosts of Mars, The Expanse, The Martian, Scavengers Reign, Red Planet, and The Haunting of Hill House. Written, illustrated, colored, and lettered by Eisner-nominated and critically-acclaimed writer/artist/editor Der-shing Helmer, The Internal Sea: Mare Internum, was an acclaimed webcomic that ran 2015-2019.

Tree of Aeons meets That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime in the bestselling LitRPG Cultivation Fantasy Action series REBORN AS A DEMONIC TREE - in print and as a Light Novel for the very first time with REBORN AS A DEMONIC TREE (Light Novel) Vol. 1 from Aethon & Vault!Western xianxia meets isekai in Reborn As a Demonic Tree (Light Novel) Vol. 1! Ashlock wakes in the courtyard of a demonic sect... as a tree. A tree that eats people. An odd start to a new life. Almost as strange as the cultivators flying through the skies on flaming swords and challenging the heavens. After all, this is a world where one can transcend mortality through cultivation. But Ashlock is a spirit tree. Despite being in a different body than the demonic young masters cultivating on the mountain peaks around him, he has the same goal—to be the strongest in all the realms and survive the beast tides. Thankfully, it turns out that spirit trees are well-suited for cultivation. Every day that passes, he grows continuously stronger as he spends the days cultivating and using a suspicious daily sign-in system that grants him powerful skills, mutations, summons, and items, all in exchange for credits earned from devouring flesh and watching the seasons pass. But his man-eating ways can only go unnoticed for so long, and those around him will soon grow suspicious. Ashlock''s only chance of survival is to grow faster and stronger than any tree has ever done in the history of the nine realms. Don''t miss the start to this unique reincarnation isekai LitRPG set in a Cultivator world. With millions of views and tens of thousands of followers, this was one of the most popular web serials of 2023. Now, experience the Light Novel version of the hit series! Reborn as a Demonic Tree (Light Novel) Volumes 1-3 narrative corresponds to Reborn as a Demonic Tree, Book 1 eBook from Aethon Books. For fans of: Tree of Aeons, Reborn: A Defective Drake, Shrubley: The Monster Adventurer, The Stargazer’s War series; Sylver Seeker, The Chrysalis Series (The Antventure Begins), Immortal Drunkard: Cultivation Adventure & Xianxia Progression Fantasy, Eternal Cultivation, Nameless Sovereign, The Divine Elements series (Xianxia cultivation fantasy), The Elemental Gatherers series, Life ReSet, The Divine Dungeon series, Torture Princess: Fremd Torturchen (light novel) series; That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime series, Reincarnated as a Sword series, The Angel Sanctuary Series, The Eminence is Shadow series (light novels), So, I’m a Spider, So What? Series (light novels), Overlord, Reincarnated as a Sword, Konosuba, RE:Zero, Dragon Ball: That Time I Got Reincarnated as Yamcha!, Dungeon Crawler Carl, and The Saga of Tanya the Evil. About Light Novels from Aethon & Vault: All Aethon & Vault Light Novels are based on mega-bestselling LitRPG and Progression Fantasy eBooks published by trailblazing digital Science Fiction and Fantasy publisher, Aethon Books. If you’ve read and enjoyed the Aethon eBooks, Aethon & Vault light novels have kept everything you love about those eBooks – and upped the game. By dividing each original Aethon eBook into two to four Light Novel volumes, Aethon & Vault endeavors to enhance the reading experience by providing an easily-digestible print edition with illustrations and design details. Every Aethon & Vault light novel volume is produced in conjunction with and approved by the author/creator of the bestselling eBook. Each Aethon & Vault light novel volume contains seven original, exclusive illustrations – in both full color and black and white - from some of the most talented manga artists and illustrators from around the world, while every page of the book is meticulously designed and embellished with never-before-seen elements taken directly from the narrative heart of the story. If you’re already an existing fan and you’ve devoured the eBook, now is the time to grab the light novels in print f

Nimona meets Mooncakes in VERSE Book 3: The Song where magic, monsters, and hard choices weave a final, dangerous destiny!THE VERSE IS FAILING. As the monstrous Vel step up their attacks, the last encampments of people find themselves defenseless as their only connection to magic falters. Their sole hope lies in Neitya, the young girl with horns and a mystical gift from the past. Torn between wanting to be free of the burden of destiny and wanting to protect her friends, Neitya is faced with a final, terrible choice: does she destroy magic—both good and bad—once and for all? And what if saving everyone means saying goodbye? The much-acclaimed, YA epic fantasy adventure series concludes! Read the entire VERSE saga! Verse Book 1: The Broken Half Verse Book 2: The Second Gate Verse Book 3: The Song For fans and readers of: Molly Knox Ostertag''s The Witch Boy Trilogy (The Witch Boy, The Hidden Witch, The Midwinter Witch); Wendy Xu and Suzanne Walker''s Mooncakes; Nimona (ND Stevenson/Noelle Stevenson); Avatar: The Last Airbender; Legend of Korra; Wings of Fire; Birdking (Daniel Freeman and CROM), The Girl Who Drank the Moon (Kelly Barnhill), and Tamora Pierce. “Verse''s rich drawings and colours beautifully illustrate a complicated, engaging fantasy world filled with sympathetic characters. I can''t wait to learn more about them as their journey continues!" – Faith Erin Hicks, "The Nameless City" - Comics Creator, Writer, Artist "An intricately woven tale of magic and mystery, Sam Beck has written and illustrated an unforgettable story." – Victoria Ying, Illustrator - "Diana Princess of the Amazons," "I Kissed Alice," and more!

THE WHEEL OF TIME meets DEMON SLAYER in the bestselling LitRPG Epic Fantasy Action Adventure series THE PATH OF ASCENSION – in print and as a Light Novel for the very first time with THE PATH OF ASCENSION (Light Novel) Vol. 1 from Aethon & Vault!Orphaned by monsters, Matt must power-up to save others from the same fate. Matt plans to delve the rifts responsible for the monsters that destroyed his city and murdered his parents. But his dreams are crushed when his Tier 1 Talent is rated as detrimental and no guild or group will take him. Working at a nearby inn, he meets a mysterious and powerful couple who give him a chance to join the Path of Ascension, an empire-wide race to ascend the Tiers and become living legends. With their recommendation and a stolen Skill, Matt begins his journey to the peak of power. Maybe then, he can get vengeance he seeks... Experience the start of an action-packed fantasy adventure that blends the best of LitRPG and Progression Fantasy with Xianxia (Chinese for “immortal heroes” and is Chinese fantasy inspired by Chinese mythology). With more than 5 million views on Royal Road, this hit web serial is new-and-improved - and now in Light Novel format from Vault! The Path of Ascension (Light Novel) Volumes 1-4 narrative corresponds to The Path of Ascension, Book 1 eBook from Aethon Books. About the series: This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It''s like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia. It features a magic system and progression system that are logically and internally consistent, as well as realistic fight scenes and a rational MC. THE PATH OF ASCENSION (Light Novel) Vol. 1 is for fans of: The SUMMONER Series (The Novice, The Inquisition, The Battlemage, The Outcast by Taran Matharu), The Wheel of Time series (Robert Jordan), The Name of the Wind / The Kingkiller Chronicle (Patrick Rothfuss), The Traveler’s Gate Trilogy (Will Wight), Will Wight’s Cradle series , Coiling Dragon, Stellar Transformation, Mark of the Fool, Path of the Dragon Mage, Black Clover, Mother of Learning, Mage Errant, System Universe, I Shall Seal the Heavens, Renegade Immortal, A Hero Born, The Primal Hunter, Defiance of the Fall, Azarinth Healer, Beware of Chicken, The Beginning After the End, A Will Eternal, Amelia the Level Zero Hero, System Reborn/Apocalypse Reincarnation, All the Skills, Sufficiently Advanced Magic, He Who Fights With Monsters, My Necromancer Class, Axis Church vs. Eris Church, Kino’s Journey, and Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere universe. About Light Novels from Aethon & Vault: All Aethon & Vault Light Novels are based on mega-bestselling LitRPG and Progression Fantasy eBooks published by trailblazing digital Science Fiction and Fantasy publisher, Aethon Books. If you’ve read and enjoyed the Aethon eBooks, Aethon & Vault light novels have kept everything you love about those eBooks – and upped the game. By dividing each original Aethon eBook into two to four Light Novel volumes, Vault endeavors to enhance the reading experience by providing an easily-digestible print edition with illustrations and design details. Every Aethon & Vault light novel volume is produced in conjunction with and approved by the author/creator of the bestselling eBook. Each Aethon & Vault light novel volume contains seven original, exclusive illustrations – in both full color and black and white - from some of the most talented manga artists and illustrators from around the world, while every page of the book is meticulously designed and embellished with never-before-seen elements taken directly from the narrative heart of the story. If you’re already an existing fan and you’ve devoured the eBook, now is the time to grab the light novels in print format and widely distributed for the very first time! And if you’ve never read any of the bestselling eBooks, this is your opportu