Books with author Jonathan C. Brown

Sandra had been a merchant traveling through the human lands of Muriel, though that wouldn’t have been her chosen profession. What she would’ve loved to become was a crafter, producing wondrous creations with her own two hands; however, she didn’t want to become a master in just one craft – she was interested in them all.Unfortunately, Sandra was born with a deformity in her hands that made them appear frozen in a claw-like pose; as a result, she couldn’t grip anything with any sort of strength or dexterity, meaning that she wasn’t able craft anything but the most simple of things that required very little in the way of hand-based manipulation. To top it off, while most people could access and manipulate at least one or two of the basic elemental energies, she could see them all – but was unable to manipulate a single one.Despite these setbacks, Sandra spent the majority of her twenty-six years of life visually learning the processes, techniques, and secret formulas for every aspect of crafting she could discover. And it was that pursuit of knowledge that ultimately led to her untimely death.Reborn in the shape of a tiny Dungeon Core, Sandra learned about the purpose behind dungeons and Cores from an assigned dungeon helper; at the same time, she also discovered that she had much more freedom than most other Dungeon Cores. The repercussions of her mere existence could end up being far-reaching, but the most important thing she learned had nothing to do with the other Cores, the different races, or even the real purpose behind her being brought back to life as a strange glowing gem.Sandra didn’t care about any of that, though – all she cared about was that she could finally do some crafting.This Dungeon Core story contains LitRPG/GameLit elements such as statistics and leveling and a heavy crafting emphasis. No profanity and no harems.

In 2012 Sebastian Harwood discovers an ancient mask in an Egyptian tomb, driven by an unknown force he discovers that the mask has the ability to make nightmares become real and manifest in the waking world.The mask brings the deepest fears of people into our reality.Asmodeus 'the lord of nightmares' created this mask and five others in ancient times from the flesh of his most devout disciples. Each mask is drawn to Sebastian and five other people from different walks of life. Cursed, these 'mask bearers' inadvertently bring their deepest and darkest fears into our reality. Should they all be killed then Asmodeus' will return to our world making it a place where nightmares rule and destroy humanity for good, plunging the world into darkness forever.Sebastian must find these 'mask bearers' whilst being guided by a benevolent higher being known as 'the Harbinger' and recover these masks in order to save humanity from utter destruction.The lord of nightmares has great plans set in motion for Sebastian however and sends an ancient evil from Egyptian times into the modern day to find and kill him along with the others.

The entire best-selling Dungeon World series is now together in one volume!This Dungeon World Series Box Set includes:Dungeon World Books 1 – 5Hand-drawn maps I used while writing the seriesBonus short storyIn a world five times larger than Earth, dungeons and their Dungeon Cores have become the top of the food chain.Millions of dungeons inhabit the planet, utilizing the Human people as a source of much-needed Mana to facilitate their own growth; in turn, the humans delve into the dungeons to acquire their own power in the form of Essence, which allows them to develop and enhance themselves in a multitude of different ways. It is a symbiotic relationship that has lasted thousands of years and has brought about a measure of peace. Far in the northern wilds where no Humans (and therefore – no dungeons) regularly frequent, a young man is left alone when his parents are suddenly murdered. Now, without friends, family, supplies, or even much knowledge of the wider world, Fredwynklemossering embarks on a journey to discover who – or what – killed his parents. Along the way, however, he learns more than he bargained for, including his seemingly impossible status as a Dungeon Core/Human hybrid. With that knowledge comes a shift in his objective; revenge against those who wronged him turns out to pale in comparison to the dangers the Humans will face in the future.Will Fred be able to successfully straddle the line between the Human and Dungeon Core worlds? Unfortunately, he’ll have to, or else the entire Dungeon World may be doomed…Contains 564,000 words, LitRPG/GameLit elements such as statistics and leveling, as well as dungeon construction and defense. No harems and no profanity.

Following a miraculous resurrection, Fred – the half-Human/half-Dungeon-Core hybrid – managed to reunite with Deecy, his helpful Dire Wolf guide and companion. Not only that, but he was able to perform an equally miraculous resurrection of Eisa, the Human woman that had professed her love for him just moments before the tragic event of their deaths. But would she be the same as she was before, or would she be forever changed by the unique process that had brought her back? Accompanied by a friend from Fred’s past, the group journeys to the west in search of the Core Power Guild and the townspeople of Gatecross. Along the way, Eisa discovers the strange new abilities that she now possesses – abilities that are very similar to Deecy’s, the shape-shifting Dire Wolf that travels with them. Eventually, they arrive in the Deadlands, a constantly decaying landscape filled with undead monsters of all types; information on the Guild’s whereabouts are easily found, but Fred and his friends aren’t forgotten by the Nature and Earth Cores that he had inadvertently destroyed. Is anywhere in the world safe enough to create a dungeon that will keep his friends – and those he loves – protected from the threat that the Factions pose to them?Only the broken Shards of the Dungeon Cores he left behind know the answer to that.Contains LitRPG/GameLit elements such as statistics and leveling. No harems and no profanity.

After narrowly surviving an invasion of her dungeon by some seriously dangerous Elves, Sandra needs to recover from having all of her defending constructs destroyed in the process. With the bulk of her forces lost while shattering the Core of a Reptile Classification dungeon, the merchant-turned-Dungeon Core is feeling a little vulnerable. Luckily, she has Violet, a Gnome Apprentice Enchanter, to help her get things back to normal. With Felbar, another Gnome that has decades of experience culling Dungeon Monsters, and Echo, an Elf that mistakenly got tangled up with Sandra and her dungeon, now awake from their Visitor Bond-induced comas, she can finally work on improving her relationship with the Gnomes and Elves by providing them with much-needed supplies. Unfortunately, during her time of recovery and looking into crafting new things with her recent access to Enchanting, she neglected to keep an eye on the dungeons around her Area of Influence. With the Gnomes no longer there to cull the Undead Classification dungeon near their destroyed village, Sandra scrambles to get ahead of its rapid expansion – and potential threat to the Dwarves to the north. But even if she manages to destroy the Undead Classification Core, should she stop there? Now that is quite the dilemma… This Dungeon Core story contains LitRPG/GameLit elements such as statistics and leveling and a heavy crafting emphasis. No profanity and no harems.

Sandra managed to survive the first major incursion from the nearby Orcs, thanks in part to the help a certain Half-Orc/Half-Dwarf provided. However, Kelerim left her dungeon to seek out his father, leaving her all alone with just Winxa – her Dungeon Fairy – as company.With the loss of her new friend comes some opportunities, at least; she now has the freedom to craft whatever she wants, and the threat of her Dungeon Core’s destruction from outside forces is practically absent. She even has the opportunity to upgrade her Core Size, unlocking additional constructs for use as Dungeon Monsters, as well as a new Core-specific Skill. Unfortunately for Sandra, a particular action outside of the dungeon has unintentionally drawn attention to her activities, and there’s now a very serious threat to her survival. Racing against the clock, the crafting-based dungeon needs to find a way to prevent her destruction, all the while dealing with the problems her expanding Area of Influence has created.Because it’s not only the nearby races that she has to deal with – but the nearby dungeons, as well.This Dungeon Core story contains LitRPG/GameLit elements such as statistics and leveling and a heavy crafting emphasis. No profanity and no harems.

From the beginning of time, one thing has always been constant, war. Six tribes, each with a unique control of the elements, looked to change that unruly fact. United by Clemencio the Great, they founded a city named in his honor. Situated around the river known as Vita Espiralis, their city was perfect. Unfortunately, peace has only ever been a temporary commodity. After Clemencio’s mysterious disappearance, the webs of unity were stretched thin. From the ashes of the past, rebellion arose. Luckily for the city of Clemencia, their Thirteenth Solomon AguasNegras defeated the rebellion’s leader Henry Enen’Ra, ending the conflict. But the seeds of war remained deeply rooted in Clemencia’s walls. Now a new generation reaches adulthood and with it, they will choose to continue the ways of the old or lead a new path towards progress. Lawrence Volcanica will have to make his choice as he attempts to reach his ultimate goal of one day becoming a member of The Royal 13. During the first act of Royal 13 Justice: Coming of Age, you will meet various characters, each with their own personal stories to follow. Elizabeth Volcanica, a mother who would do anything to protect her children. Sebastian de la Juvia, a man filled with the desire to achieve world peace regardless of the cost. Solomon AguasNegras, the Thirteenth, the leader of Clemencia who wishes to understand the suffering of his city. The adults of the city will be joined by the youth who will either inherit their parent’s wills or choose their own destiny. An intricate story of a society collapsing under its own loosely bonded foundation. Will justice be able to prevail? Or will humanity crumble under the weight of vengeance. Welcome to the first book of this new epic fantasy series called Royal 13. Welcome to Justice: Coming of Age.

Milton Frederick was arguably the best player of Crowned Lieges of Destiny in the entire world. As the strategy coordinator for one of the top guilds, he was beginning to actually make a living from it. That was, until he was abducted by aliens.Instead of your stereotypical grey aliens with big black eyes who like to perform anal probes upon unsuspecting victims for unknown reasons, The Collective had a more altruistic purpose. Sure, kidnapping 100 humans from Earth, ripping them away from their lives and families, and erasing their memories doesn’t sound great – but the way they saw it, the benefits would far outweigh these side-effects. Seriously, who wouldn’t want their consciousness trapped in a Station Core, subjected to the whims of a collection of alien races, and then ordered to defend against other hostile aliens for all eternity? They’d be immortal – so…bonus!Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it), the Station Core now known as Milton never arrived at his destination. Severely damaged and confused about what happened to him, he woke up to find himself trapped inside a massive chicken egg on a strange, primitive world filled with curious – and deadly – creatures.Now, in order to survive the harsh environment, Milton has to rely on a snarky, foul-mouthed AI guide to show him what it means to be a Station Core. With her help, he might just live long enough to figure out a way to get off the planet – if only he wasn’t so afraid of squirrels…Contains LitRPG/GameLit elements such as level progression and experience, optional tables, no harems, and a heavy Dungeon Core emphasis.Updated 4/26/19: New cover, additional editing, less foul language

Nate Chapman has changed schools every year since he was six. Finally, his parents have promised him four years of high school in one place. He’s ready to settle into a routine and stop being the new kid. But for Nate, his first year in high school will be anything but relaxing. One night just a few months after moving, Nate is awakened by a brilliant light coming through his window. When his eyes adjust, he sees it’s all coming from a dead tree in the middle of the back yard. Even more surprising than a dead tree giving off light is a dead tree producing apples. And these aren’t ordinary fruit. No, like a genie lamp of old these come with a surprise. Nate is forced to learn how the apples work, and struggles with wanting to keep them all for himself. And when a classmate brags “those are quite some apples you have there,” Nate must fight the temptation of getting everything he ever wanted, all with just one bite of an apple.

All that Tacca GloomLily ever wanted to be since she was very little was a Fairy Assistant to a Dungeon Core. After her negatively portentous birth, however, she was never fully accepted by her superstitious peers and instructors at the Dungeon Assistant Preparatory School; nevertheless, she persisted in her studies and graduated at the top of her class.Unfortunately for her, the “hands-on” training she was supposed to receive from a Mentor and his Bonded Dungeon Core didn’t go the way she would’ve hoped. In fact, the stigma attached to her origins finally made itself known in the form of horrendously “bad luck”; the rotten part of her newly discovered luck was that it adversely affected Cores that she happened to be near, and not just herself.What can a Dungeon Assistant Fairy do when every Dungeon Core she gets near ends up being destroyed? Tacca had no idea, but a solution eventually presents itself – though it’s one that she never saw coming… This story contains Dungeon Core elements such as dungeon construction and defense, LitRPG/GameLit mechanics such as character progression and stats, and contains NO harems/sexual content or profanity.