Second Chance Swordsman 5
The apocalypse nears…
It’s been three and a half years since Sam went back in time, and a new historical tragedy approaches.
A powerful telepathic Traveler has kidnapped the queen of Sam’s nation and is holding an entire desert capital under his mental control.
Can Sam learn the secrets of the system in time to protect those he holds dear?
Second Chance Swordsman 5 continues the best-selling LitRPG/Progression Fantasy series by Jakob Tanner, author of Tower Climber and Arcane Kingdom Online. The story contains RPG mechanics, stats, and ranks as a form of power progression.
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Jakob Tanner
Jakob Tanner, the author behind Arcane Kingdom Online, Tower Climber, and Second Chance Swordsman, is a storyteller whose worlds are forged in the fires of video games, anime, and classic fantasy. Born in Toronto, Canada, Jakob's love for immersive, expansive storytelling started early, shaped by his experiences with MMORPGs, the Final Fantasy series, and epic anime like Full Metal Alchemist. These passions blend effortlessly into his writing, where video game mechanics meet high-stakes adventure, creating stories that capture the excitement of a battle for survival and the nuances of personal growth in virtual realms.
Second Chance Swordsman
In Second Chance Swordsman, Jakob Tanner invites readers into a world where second chances aren’t just possible—they’re necessary for survival. Follow the journey of a skilled swordsman who, after a tragic failure in his first life, is granted the rare opportunity to relive his past with the wisdom of experience and a deep desire for redemption. But in this second life, nothing is as it seems, and the path to true power is fraught with danger, betrayal, and moral dilemmas.
Second Chance Swordsman consists of six books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

