Overview
He entered the contest to win cash... Now millions could die. Random gigs and ramen noodles... that's how out-of-shape gamer Terry survives the job-starved future of 2044. Until he's accepted into the Path of Relics tournament-the most anticipated virtual reality RPG event of the decade-where he has the chance to win some real loot. But does he have a fighting chance against the world's top Active-VR athletes? Not to mention the ancient dungeons, puzzles, scorpion-wolves, and all-too-realistic NPCs the game world throws at him. And just how advanced is this ""Portal Rig"" that lets him physically experience the fantasy world as if he were transported there? Worse, could his suspicions be true? Are the strange and deadly malfunctions plaguing Manhattan somehow triggered by Path of Relics? Now, outmatched and exhausted, can Terry's mysterious ability to level-up quickly and his meager martial arts skills help him avert catastrophe in the real world? You'll love this LitRPG Lite / Gamelit adventure because of its action, secrets, real-world stakes, and compelling weak-to-strong progression. Lose yourself in a fantasy world of dead gods, lost civilizations, and forgotten lore, made possible by the advanced technology of 2044.
Full Product Details
Author: Dj LeJeune
Publisher: Obsidian Nova Press
Imprint: Obsidian Nova Press
Edition: 2nd ed.
Volume: 1
Dimensions:
Width: 13.30cm
, Height: 2.40cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.440kg
ISBN: 9781960537010
ISBN 10: 1960537016
Pages: 424
Publication Date: 25 February 2026
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""LitRPG at its finest. DJ LeJeune crafts deep, beautiful worlds in both digital and physical forms. The story is rife with subtle and clever commentary on modern culture and present-day issues, while the design of the game itself is intricate, creative, and filled with intrigue. Fast-paced, exciting, and fun, Path of Relics drew me in despite being a genre I rarely broach. Highly recommended for lovers of Gamelit or just anyone looking for a great read."" - JD Edwin, Author of Headspace ""Path of Relics: How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. 1) The protagonist is an everyday Joe that's highly relatable with his financial and body image struggles. 2) As an avid fantasy reader, I've always wanted to be transported to the worlds I read about. To see someone like me do that felt like I was there as well. 3) The struggles inside the fantasy world felt like my own. I felt seen. I felt validated. 4) The writing is simple yet made me feel all the emotions I want from every book I read: anger, fear, joy, and sadness. PoR is a fantastic debut novel, and LeJeune hit the mark on the head in every way. I look forward (not at all patiently) to Book Two with delighted glee."" - Candice Azalea Greene, Author of Daughter of Blood and Ice and Castle on the Water ""Terry is a struggling gig worker in a dystopian New York City. He enters a tournament in an immersive RPG that turns out to be more real than he imagined. And his choices in the game could have horrific consequences in the real world. The story was filled with lots of twists that kept me guessing."" - Evelyn Puerto, Author of the Outlawed Myth series
Author Information
DJ LeJeune sends his readers on near and far future Science Ficiton adventures, blended with a dash of thriller and a lot of character. Grand Prize winner for the Summer 2020 Writing Contest at Short Fiction Break, he minored in Creative Writing in college, and is finally using that forgotten degree. He enjoys gaming, tech, and Donatello, because he's the MVP of the Ninja Turtles. Check out some of DJ's books today.
