Rise of Mankind
When the world as we knew it fractured, it didn’t shatter with a bang—but with a slow, creeping dread that never quite left. In Rise of Mankind, Jez Cajiao invites readers into a broken Earth where survival hinges not just on strength, but on strategy, nerve, and an evolving grasp of power in a reality governed by game-like mechanics.
This isn’t your typical post-apocalyptic grind. Buried beneath the ruins and radiation, something ancient stirs—and it doesn’t play fair. When Matt, an unremarkable man with nothing left to lose, is granted control of a dungeon core, what follows is a high-stakes fusion of LitRPG and dark fantasy. As he carves out a sanctuary from the rot, monsters, and madness, the line between protector and overlord begins to blur.
What sets this series apart isn’t just the visceral action or the steady rhythm of level-ups. It’s the way the world pulses with danger and consequence. Resources are scarce, trust is rarer, and every decision Matt makes echoes far beyond the dungeon walls. His evolution mirrors the world’s collapse and rebirth, drawing readers into a narrative that’s as much about building and reclaiming as it is about surviving.
Rise of Mankind consists of eight 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.
