The Way of the Hunter
Can Eight handle his biggest challenge yet? Civilization.
He’s carved a home out in the wilderness, and met its inhabitants—killing some and making friends with others. Things are looking downright cozy, in a bushcraft kind of way, but there’s a village to the east with tools, resources, and new magic to learn. That’s all incredibly tempting when living among the wild things.
Where there are people though, there are complications, including the murder-y kind.
Add a few ghosts, giant beasts, and a new god too, and... well... life’s hard for an old man trapped in a young boy’s body. And things are about to get much, much tougher. Still, all that wisdom and experience have to count for something, right?
Eight: The Way of the Hunter is a novel that’s part mystery, part ghost story, and all adventure.
Samer Rabadi
Samer Rabadi didn’t set out to be a fantasy author. For years, he worked across industries—from the grind of tech to the heart of nonprofit work—before finally giving voice to a story that had quietly taken root: one about survival, rebirth, and what it means to grow old in a world that has never heard of you. That idea became Eight, the first book in a series that merges LitRPG structure with emotional depth and quiet reflection.
At the center of his debut is an unusual hero—a man in his sixties who wakes up in the body of a child in a realm ruled by magic and danger. But this isn’t the typical power-fantasy tale. Instead, Rabadi’s narrative leans into introspection, emphasizing character evolution over flashy skill trees or endless battles. His protagonist isn’t just fighting to survive—he’s navigating the dissonance between the wisdom of age and the vulnerability of youth.
Eight
Most people imagine starting over with youth and strength as a gift. In this world, it's a challenge few survive.
In Eight, a man near the end of his life finds himself unexpectedly reborn—not in some grand heroic destiny, but in the fragile body of a child in a realm ruled by arcane forces, brutal laws, and unforgiving magic. He has no allies, no inherited power, and no shortcuts. Just memory, experience, and the sharp edge of will.
Eight consists of five books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
