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Baneslayer

System of Nil #1 / 6
by Tim Paulson
Baneslayer (System of Nil #1) by Tim Paulson
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In a world of secrets, he who holds the answers holds the power.

Nathan Cheng, known professionally as Nil, is anything but ordinary. With his fourth consecutive game jam win in the bag, he has a lot of big ideas for his own studio, though he lacks the resources to make them real. Even if he did, the gaping hole in his heart from the untimely death of his sister has left him angry and bitter. If only he could have been there.

When he wakes up in an arcane world with a system that seems familiar, he’s given an ultimatum: defeat the dark king... or die. If he can succeed, he can return home on the day before his sister was murdered. The catch is, like every light warrior, he must begin at level one.

Only Nil's knowledge of the system will allow him to advance fast enough to avoid being overwhelmed by the endless armies of the dark. It's a good thing he has a perfect memory.


In The System of Nil the mechanics are far more complex than they appear with thousands of hidden secrets waiting to be discovered and exploited. Every powerful weapon, item, and skill is gated behind tricks, traps, and unimaginable horrors. To prevail Nil must be a skilled warrior, investigator, crafter, and monster hunter. It’ll take more than just brains. He’ll need a mountain of grit and guts. But that’s just fine. He wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Release date: August 31, 2023

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Tim Paulson

Tim Paulson is an independent fantasy and science fiction author known for his immersive storytelling and compelling world-building. He is the creator of the Bone Knight series, a dark fantasy saga inspired by classic RPGs, and the System of Nil series, a gripping LitRPG adventure.

His Bone Knight series follows Max, an unlikely protagonist navigating a perilous world as an undead warrior. Spanning nine books, the series has captivated readers with its blend of dark humor, action, and RPG-inspired progression. Meanwhile, System of Nil takes readers into a unique LitRPG setting filled with danger, powerful abilities, and strategic challenges.

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As an independent author and artist, Paulson values reader support and encourages reviews to help spread the word about his books.

System of Nil

System of Nil 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.

Baneslayer (System of Nil #1)
Unrated
Shatterdark (System of Nil #2)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Dawnshaper (System of Nil #3)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Voidcursed: A LitRPG Adventure (System of Nil #4)
⧗ 8.50 / 2
Rulemaker (System of Nil #5)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
System of Nil Book 6 (System of Nil #6)
Unrated


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