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Смертник из рода Валевских

By Vasily Mahanenko

Condemned, Book 1 by Vasily Mahanenko opens with Maximilian Valevsky, the last surviving heir of a disgraced noble house, forced into service as a expendable front-line soldier. Branded a traitor after his family’s execution and stripped of his lands by Duke Odoevsky, he is sent to fight the monstrous creations of the dark god Skron, where survival is unlikely and obedience is mandatory. As Maximilian endures brutal military training and the constant threat of death, he clings to his remaining honor and a quiet determination to reclaim his birthright. This dark fantasy with strong progression elements follows his struggle to stay alive long enough to turn enforced service into a path toward revenge.
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Condemned, Book 1

Condemned, Book 1

Condemned, Book 1 by Vasily Mahanenko opens with Maximilian Valevsky, the last surviving heir of a disgraced noble house, forced into service as a expendable front-line soldier. Branded a traitor after his family’s execution and stripped of his lands by Duke Odoevsky, he is sent to fight the monstrous creations of the dark god Skron, where survival is unlikely and obedience is mandatory. As Maximilian endures brutal military training and the constant threat of death, he clings to his remaining honor and a quiet determination to reclaim his birthright. This dark fantasy with strong progression elements follows his struggle to stay alive long enough to turn enforced service into a path toward revenge.
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Condemned, Book 2

Condemned, Book 2

Condemned, Book 2 by Vasily Mahanenko continues Max’s harsh education in a world where light rules and anything touched by darkness is hunted. Once known as Maximilian Valevsky, he now moves through a hostile realm where nearly everyone he meets is ready to use him, betray him, or destroy him outright. Surrounded by magic, gods, and monsters, Max treats every battle and every narrow escape as another step in his progression toward greater power. At the center of this dark fantasy is his unwavering objective: survive the war-torn landscape long enough to reach Duke Odoevsky and exact revenge for his murdered family.
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Condemned, Book 3

Condemned, Book 3

Condemned, Book 3 by Vasily Mahanenko continues the dark fantasy saga of Max, a once-noble baron turned doomed soldier whose recent act of battlefield heroism draws the attention of the Zarask Empire’s ruler. Summoned to the imperial court and promised the restoration of his former name, Max instead finds himself entangled in the schemes of powerful factions that see his magical talents and combat experience as tools for their own war aims. As gods, monsters, and political rivals close in, he must navigate a world where survival depends on refusing to become a controlled weapon. The novel blends military fantasy, progression-style power growth, and a grim atmosphere of revenge and manipulation.
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Condemned Book 4: A Progression Fantasy LitRPG Series

Condemned Book 4: A Progression Fantasy LitRPG Series

Condemned Book 4: A Progression Fantasy LitRPG Series (Lord Valevsky: Last of the Line) by Vasily Mahanenko follows Maximillian as he seeks retribution against the Duke of Odoevsky, who orchestrated his family’s downfall. When a misstep disrupts his plans, Maximillian faces a critical decision between pursuing revenge or rescuing thousands trapped by monstrous threats. The story explores themes of loyalty and sacrifice within a fantasy LitRPG setting.
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Condemned, Book 5

Condemned, Book 5

Condemned, Book 5 by Vasily Mahanenko continues Maximilian Valevsky’s brutal ascent in a world where magic, gods, and monsters intersect with imperial politics. A prestigious tournament meant to crown the empire’s strongest mage becomes the stage for a new war in the shadows, as entities far beyond human power begin to manipulate events. Caught between military duty and personal survival, Maximilian must push his abilities and tactics to new extremes while confronting the cost of endless conflict. This installment leans into dark fantasy and progression fantasy elements, emphasizing battlefield strategy, escalating magical power, and the harsh logic of a soldier condemned to fight on.
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Condemned Book 6: A Progression Fantasy LitRPG Series

Condemned Book 6: A Progression Fantasy LitRPG Series

Condemned Book 6: A Progression Fantasy LitRPG Series by Vasily Mahanenko follows Maximilian Valevsky as he unexpectedly gains time to focus on mastering runecraft and advancing under Magister Meram’s guidance. However, his progress is interrupted when Padishah Bayazid the Third demands a personal audience, forcing Maximilian to confront new challenges that test his resilience. Set within a fantasy world blending progression and LitRPG elements, the story explores themes of survival and skill development.
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Condemned Book 7: A Progression Fantasy LitRPG Series

Condemned Book 7: A Progression Fantasy LitRPG Series

Condemned Book 7: A Progression Fantasy LitRPG Series (Lord Valevsky: Last of the Line) by Vasily Mahanenko follows Maximilian Valevsky, who has been resurrected through rune magic after his death. As he confronts lingering threats and dark forces, Maximilian faces the dilemma of how to deal with the person responsible for his demise. Before addressing this conflict, he must first find a way to break free from the cycle of resurrection caused by the rune magic. The story explores themes of vengeance, forgiveness, and the consequences of magical revival within a fantasy setting.
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Condemned Book 8: A Progression Fantasy LitRPG Series

Condemned Book 8: A Progression Fantasy LitRPG Series

Condemned Book 8: A Progression Fantasy LitRPG Series (Lord Valevsky: Last of the Line) by Vasily Mahanenko follows a former soldier confronting a new existential threat to the planet. Set in Hearth, an autonomous city-state that serves as a unique free economic zone and the only link between the lands of Light and Dark, the story explores political and supernatural tensions. The protagonist must navigate this complex environment with the support of the city’s inhabitants to prevent widespread destruction. The narrative blends elements of fantasy and LitRPG within a high-stakes conflict.
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Condemned Book 9: A Progression Fantasy LitRPG Series

Condemned Book 9: A Progression Fantasy LitRPG Series

Condemned Book 9: A Progression Fantasy LitRPG Series by Vasily Mahanenko concludes a dark fantasy saga of war, survival, and escalating power. With the offworlders defeated and the Lithoids gone, Hearth appears on the brink of peace, yet the servants of Chaos move to twist events and turn a once-doomed soldier into their controlled weapon. Archduke Maximilian Valevsky refuses this fate, prepared to confront not only mortal enemies but divine forces that seek to use him. The novel blends military strategy, magical progression, and vengeful resolve as Maximilian pushes against monsters, gods, and cosmic manipulation in pursuit of his own hard-won greatness.
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Condemned Book 10: A Progression Fantasy LitRPG Series

Condemned Book 10: A Progression Fantasy LitRPG Series

Condemned Book 10: A Progression Fantasy LitRPG Series by Vasily Mahanenko continues the dark fantasy saga of Archduke Maximilian Valevsky, a man bound to a lethal bargain. Ordered by ancient powers and higher forces to undertake a mission that only succeeds with his death, Maximilian faces a stark choice between his own survival and the lives of those closest to him. As gods, monsters, and the forces of Chaos close in, the story blends military conflict, magic, and tactical progression with an atmosphere of looming catastrophe. The novel centers on sacrifice, revenge, and the brutal cost of preserving a world that may no longer deserve to be saved.
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