Advent

The Exlian Syndrome Series, Book 1

By: Seth Ring

Narrated by: Pavi Proczko

From bestselling LitRPG author Seth Ring—creator of the Titan and Battle Mage Farmer series—Advent is the first in an epic new series of alien contact, fast-paced military action, and thrilling adventure that will leave listeners hungry for more.

All his life, Mark Fields has dreamed of joining the Defense Force to fight the vicious, alien Exlian, just like the rest of his renowned family. So far, he’s … a dishwasher, trapped in a dead-end job with no powers, no money, and even fewer friends.

Then an encounter with a dying woman changes everything—granting him the abilities he needs to join the training camps—and his life finally feels like it’s turning around, faster than a movie martial arts montage (just ignore the weird cat).

But the Exlian are voracious and myriad, and there’s more to Mark’s new powers than just leveling up. With the pressure mounting, it doesn’t take him long to realize the Exlian aren’t the only sinister threat lurking within the city …

In this first installment of the Exlian Syndrome series, you must fight the monsters … or become one yourself.

©2025 Seth Ring (P)2025 Blackstone Publishing

why is it so good!

I can't wait for the next one in the series. it was so well done. I absolutely love this author. if you give this book a shot you will definitely not regret it.

Seth Ring does it again

This man don’t miss! Even in the heat of battle he don’t miss! Seth ring hasn’t let me down yet and this book is another masterpiece worth every minute of your time, if you’re willing to take the chance.

Like no other novel

I was bl9wn away by this story. It was more unique than anything I've read in years. I loved everything from the age of the Mc to the setting of the world. looking forward to the series.

happy to have found another series.

I wish these books were longer, but that's really my only complaint. finished book one in one day, and im starting on the 2nd now.

Fun start to a good story.

I've just finished the third book and wanted to come back and review this. This is a fun start to a great listen. A mix of sci-fi, superhero, and litrpg done in a way that feels right once the MC gets access to all of the themes. Well worth the listen in my opinion.