New Blood, Old Bones
Now sixteen-years old, Eight is a fixture in both the Glen and Voorhei, helping to defend his adopted homes from the relentless monsters drawn by the Deer God’s influence. Yet, peace is fleeting in a world where magic and danger intertwine.
The arrival of Aslishtei’s nieces brings an unexpected proposition: an expedition to Old Baxteiyel. The hierophant of Albei has turned the ruins into the site of a deadly race, pitting teams against one another to claim the treasures hidden within. But Aslishtei’s nieces have a different plan. For them, the race is a distraction—a cover for their true goal of uncovering the secrets of the fabled Arc of Knowledge within the ruins.
The journey is fraught with peril. Dark warriors guard Old Baxteiyel’s mysteries, and the Maltran Empire's agents lurk in the shadows, intent on sabotage and spreading chaos. As Eight and his team delve into the ruins, they face battles not only with the ruins’ defenders but also with their own doubts and desires. For Eight, the expedition is more than an adventure; it’s a confrontation with his growing yearning for the unknown and the toll it takes on those he loves, particularly Ikfael, who cannot stray for long from her territory.
The clash with Baxteiyel’s dark warriors changes everything. The choices made and bonds tested in the ruins send ripples far beyond the battlefield, leaving Eight to grapple with the aftermath and the profound shift in his relationship with Ikfael.
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 four 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.
