The Saint of Water
The hunt begins immediately.
In the wake of Old Baxteiyel, Eight and Fala pursue a fleeing spy, only to discover hints of a Maltran conspiracy threatening all they know and love, called Project Birthright.
One spy leads to another, and Eight and Fala must take on new identities as they follow the trail through the deep wilderness and into enemy territory. Their target is a heavily fortified stronghold, far beyond the reach of allies or rescue. Sabotage is the goal, yet survival isn’t guaranteed.
Along the way, Eight, Fala, Yuki, and even the Deer God must reckon with what it means to be silvered. New powers awaken—deadly and strange—and every choice they make has the potential to reshape them in ways they can’t take back.
To protect what they love, each will have to decide what they're willing to become.
The Saint of Water is the final chapter in Eight’s story. It’s a tale of espionage and wilderness survival, of faith and transformation, and of a man who was never meant to be a hero but became one anyway.
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.
