Oh, Great! I Discovered How to Cultivate a Farmer in 52 Easy Steps
Ever wonder what happened to the Isekai’d gamer who found himself incarnated into the overweight body of a LitRPG farmer, only to spit in the face of destiny and earn more money and experience than anyone ever dreamed possible? Fairytales would have you believe he lived happily ever after, but life doesn’t always match up to fairytale endings.
Accidentally murdered by a cleric in another universe during a botched resurrection, Arnold, a semi-pro gamer turned clerical error, has now become a thorn in the vindictive Northern Regent’s side. To make matters worse, he has a giant stuck in his well. And the adventurers’ guilds are pounding on his door for the chance to kill it. Which is more than a little annoying, as all Arnold wants to do is focus on taking his trap method wide while he builds a farm to give down-on-their-luck farmers like him a chance.
However, there is “one” little problem with his plan…
Changing the world isn’t easy. And Arnold needs an entire industry that doesn’t currently exist. And resource management is hard. And trying to find good employees is difficult. And Blackwood doesn’t have the infrastructure to support all these people, even if he does. And the regent is out for blood and trying to ruin him. And no matter what he tries, the giant won’t die. And for some reason, Ranic wants him to find a goal that gives his life meaning.
So let’s see how well his happily ever after really goes…
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Benjamin Kerei
In the ever-expanding universe of LitRPG, few voices feel as grounded and unexpectedly human as Benjamin Kerei’s. A writer with Māori and European roots, Kerei has carved out a place where virtual realms, leveling systems, and chaotic reincarnations collide with dry humor, emotional depth, and an unmistakably New Zealand flavor.
His stories don’t just chart power-ups and loot drops—they ask what it means to belong in a world you never asked to be part of. Whether he's conjuring cursed crops and reluctant heroes in Oh Great! I Was Reincarnated as a Farmer or unraveling undead antics in Death, Loot & Vampires, Kerei’s works stand out for their fusion of genre-savvy satire and heartfelt character arcs. Readers quickly discover that behind the punchlines lies a thoughtful meditation on identity, perseverance, and finding purpose in the absurd.
Unorthodox Farming
In Unorthodox Farming, the boundaries of Isekai and LitRPG are tested as a semi-pro gamer, Arnold, is unexpectedly thrust into the world of farming—a far cry from his former existence. Reincarnated in a strange new world, Arnold’s attempts to carve out a new life for himself are anything but traditional. In fact, his journey is defined by his quirky, unconventional methods and relentless ingenuity, making him an unlikely hero in a world where farming isn’t exactly a high-stakes adventure.
Unorthodox Farming consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
