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Core Retribution

Dimensional Dungeon Cores #4 / 6
by Jonathan Brooks
Core Retribution (Dimensional Dungeon Cores #4) by Jonathan Brooks
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With a new friend to help their cause, those on Haven Station are ready to take on the enemy….

Milton and his crew miraculously managed to destroy yet another Stabilizing Anchor in a different dimension, freeing the people there from the threat of the Heliothropes that sought to invade. Their success wasn’t just in the form of stopping the enemy, however, as they also gained a new ally.

Now, Fredwynklemossering – a hybrid Human and Dungeon Core – has joined Milton, Sandra, and the Proctans in their fight against the Heliothropes back in his original home dimension. Unfortunately, returning home presents new challenges as the enemy fights back, cutting off help and assistance to a sector of star systems, leaving them to die of starvation. To prevent that from happening, those on Haven station elect to take on the responsibility for keeping them alive, despite the danger to their overall cause.

Will Milton be able to protect the billions of people indirectly affected by the simple presence of Haven Station?

Regardless of their potential success, he mustn’t forget that the atrocities that the enemy has visited upon the people of the galaxy need a response; the time for action, the time for vengeance, and the time for retribution… is now.

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Release date: January 11, 2023

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Jonathan Brooks

Jonathan Brooks

In the fast-evolving realm of LitRPG and Dungeon Core fiction, few names have carved out territory as boldly—or as prolifically—as Jonathan Brooks. Known for weaving complex magic systems with the logic of game mechanics, Brooks has become a touchstone for readers who crave fantasy grounded in strategy, growth, and immersive world-building.

It all began with Dungeon Player in 2017, a debut that hinted at the intricate worlds and evolving systems that would become his signature. But Brooks didn’t stop there. He’s since written more than 70 novels, building expansive series like Dungeon Crafting, Magical Fusion, and Earthen Contenders, each exploring what it means to level up—whether as a character, a dungeon, or a sentient core learning how to survive in hostile worlds. His latest venture, The Labyrinth World series, continues this evolution with a fresh spin on multiverse mechanics and layered storytelling.

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What sets his work apart isn’t just the volume—it’s the detail. Fans often point to his grasp of systems thinking, the way he breaks down magical development or skill trees with the precision of a game designer. But beneath the stat sheets and XP bars lies something more: characters grappling with identity, purpose, and consequence. His heroes don’t just gain power—they grow into it, often painfully.

Brooks writes from a place of deep familiarity with gaming culture, but also with a surprising emotional depth for a genre often rooted in mechanics. It’s not uncommon for readers to come for the dungeon crawls and stay for the moral dilemmas and unexpected moments of humanity.

Though much of Jonathan’s personal life remains intentionally off-grid, his interaction with fans through platforms like Patreon reveals a writer who’s both accessible and committed. He frequently shares updates, exclusive content, and invites feedback—an approach that mirrors the community-driven spirit of the genres he writes in.

For anyone seeking stories where numbers matter, choices have weight, and the world itself is a character—Jonathan Brooks continues to deliver, not with fanfare, but with the steady, deliberate grind of someone who knows the value of each level earned.

Dimensional Dungeon Cores

Dimensional Dungeon Cores is a continuation of the Station Cores series, though it can be enjoyed without having read the previous books. This story contains LitRPG and GameLit mechanics, Dungeon Core elements including dungeon construction and defense, and optional stat tables in the form of footnotes. Contains no foul language and no harems or sexual content.


Dimensional Dungeon Cores consists of five 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.

Core Establishment (Dimensional Dungeon Cores #1)
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Core Construction (Dimensional Dungeon Cores #2)
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Core Convergence (Dimensional Dungeon Cores #3)
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Core Retribution (Dimensional Dungeon Cores #4)
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Core Domination (Dimensional Dungeon Cores #5)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Dimensional Dungeon Cores Book 6 (Dimensional Dungeon Cores #6)
⧗ 8.00 / 1


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