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Series

Awaken Online

7 books

Here are 7 books from the Awaken Online series by Travis Bagwell. Start with Catharsis (2016), then read the rest in the order below.

Books in order

1

Catharsis

Travis Bagwell

Catharsis

Travis Bagwell

After a brutal confrontation leaves him alienated from the real world, Jason takes refuge in Awaken Online, a cutting-edge virtual reality game unlike anything he has experienced. There, an enigmatic artificial intelligence guides him toward a forbidden path, granting him the power to build an empire, command the dead, and challenge the boundaries between heroism and villainy. As Jason grows stronger, he must confront the consequences of his choices and question whether the game is merely entertainment—or something far more dangerous. Blending immersive LitRPG action with dark moral questions about power, identity, and free will, this fast-paced novel launches a compelling progression-fantasy adventure.

FantasyEpic FantasyDark Fantasy
2
Cover of Awaken Online: Evolution

Awaken Online: Evolution

Travis Bagwell

After emerging from Awaken Online under suspicion for a brutal crime, Jason finds his real-world life unraveling as investigators close in and dangerous secrets begin to surface. With enemies gathering strength inside the game, he returns to the virtual world—now his only refuge—and races to fulfill a mysterious quest that could grant him the power he needs. As reality and fantasy grow increasingly entangled, Jason must confront escalating threats, difficult choices, and the consequences of becoming something far more formidable than an ordinary player.

FantasyUrban FantasyPsychological Thriller
2

Precipice

Travis Bagwell

Precipice

Travis Bagwell

In a world where advanced virtual reality can reshape both identity and power, a determined player is drawn toward a dangerous threshold between control and chaos. As new challenges test loyalties and force difficult choices, the game becomes far more than an escape—it becomes a proving ground with consequences that reach beyond the screen. Blending fast-paced action, strategic progression, and thought-provoking questions about morality, autonomy, and the nature of power, this gripping LitRPG adventure expands the immersive universe created by Travis Bagwell.

FantasyEpic FantasyHigh Fantasy
2.5

Retribution

Travis Bagwell

Retribution

Travis Bagwell

In a world where virtual reality is more than a game, a bitter outcast enters Awaken Online with revenge as his guiding purpose. As he embraces the powers and possibilities of a dark new path, he must build strength, forge uneasy alliances, and confront the consequences of allowing anger to shape his identity. Blending LitRPG action, strategic progression, and morally complex character development, the novel explores vengeance, power, loyalty, and the blurred line between heroism and villainy.

FantasyEpic FantasyDark Fantasy
3.5

Awaken Online: Retribution

Travis Bagwell

Awaken Online: Retribution

Travis Bagwell

After a painful confrontation leaves Riley isolated in the real world—and Jason inexplicably missing—she turns to the virtual realm for answers and escape. Determined to uncover the secret behind a mysterious bow found in a dangerous dungeon, Riley embarks on a quest that soon becomes far more personal than she expected. As she is drawn into the legacy of the weapon’s former owner, she must confront a growing thirst for vengeance while the fate of an entire city hangs in the balance. Blending immersive game-world adventure with themes of powerlessness, resilience, and retribution, this side story expands the acclaimed Awaken Online universe through Riley’s perspective.

FantasyEpic FantasyHigh Fantasy
4
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Awaken Online: Precipice

Travis Bagwell

Following a hard-fought confrontation, Jason must decide whether to return to Awaken Online—and whether to accept a dangerous proposition from the enigmatic Alfred. As the newly appointed Regent of the Twilight Throne, he faces the burdens of ruling an undead city, beginning with an investigation into the ominous keep overlooking its marketplace. His actions could determine the city’s future, while also drawing the attention of forces that may become powerful enemies. Meanwhile, Alex struggles to recover from his defeat and damaged reputation, forcing him to choose what kind of player—and rival—he intends to become.

FantasyDark FantasyEpic Fantasy
4
Cover of Awaken Online: Dominion

Awaken Online: Dominion

Travis Bagwell

As Jason embraces his new role as a Keeper, the fledgling Twilight Throne faces its greatest challenge yet: a dangerous adversary capable of matching the power of Jason and his allies in Original Sin. To preserve his city, Jason must secure surrounding villages, establish a reliable economy, and build a force strong enough to withstand the threats gathering at its borders. Meanwhile, the native undead are behaving strangely, hinting at an unseen influence that could change the balance of power. Blending LitRPG adventure, strategic world-building, and dark fantasy, this installment explores leadership, adaptation, and the cost of power as Jason struggles to master abilities that may determine his city’s survival.

FantasyEpic FantasyDark Fantasy