Crimson Gauntlet. Crimson Gauntlet, #1

"Outstanding, intriguing. Dark, grim, fast paced, nerve wracking!" "A riot to read!" "Read it in a single sitting." "An exciting addition to the LitRPG field with loads of character development and interaction, I found this a difficult book to put down." "Humor, action, suspense, mysteries and twists!" "Crimson Gauntlet certainly will appeal to fans of both the LitRPG and apocalyptic subgenres of sci-fi.
It sticks the ending and opens up an intriguing world to explore further."  Even as the world burns, the game is everything. When a wave of monsters attack the town of Bell Park, Eddie Rush has no idea the invasion is an introduction to a new interactive experience. Crimson Gauntlet Online wasn't supposed to go live for weeks. But for Eddie and his group of gamer friends, the chilling realization dawns on them that the promised game is responsible for the spreading destruction and death. If Eddie wants to survive, he'll need to learn the rules, and fast.
Because Crimson Gauntlet isn't taking prisoners. Full of action, dark humor, and mystery, Crimson Gauntlet is perfect for fans of Dungeon Crawler Carl, Ready Player One, and Robopocalypse. From the award-winning author of Shadows of Mars and The Seraph Engine. Discover a new favorite series in this post-apocalyptic LitRPG adventure. Grab your copy and enjoy the ride!