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Welcome to Blade's Rest (A Low-Stakes Town Building LitRPG) Kindle Edition

by Tom Watts (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Welcome to Blade’s Rest – The Cozy Fantasy Crafting Series You’ve Been Waiting For!

Need a break from constant demon battles and apocalyptic stakes?

Imagine a world where the biggest challenge isn’t slaying monsters—it’s building something that lasts, a place where hearty stew and good friends matter more than loot drops.

If that sounds like your kind of adventure, then it’s time you visited Blade’s Rest.

Meet Josh:
He’s not your typical action hero, but he’s got a mission. As a town builder in the RPG game Blade & Sheath, Josh’s job is simple: turn an untamed wilderness into a sanctuary for weary adventurers.

But there’s a catch. He starts with no skills, no resources, and a whole lot of untouched land and wild critters to contend with.

Luckily, he isn’t alone. With two fellow builders by his side, they’ll take on every challenge—from crafting cozy inns to fending off troublesome monsters—to create the ultimate adventurer’s haven: Blade’s Rest.


Why You’ll Love Blade’s Rest:

A LitRPG That Feels Like Home:
Say goodbye to endless boss fights and hello to the pure joy of creating something meaningful.

Heartwarming Characters & Lasting Friendships:
Watch as Josh and his crew turn strangers into family, and a patch of wilderness into a bustling town.

Immersive Crafting & Town-Building Fun:
Get lost in the details of designing buildings, managing resources, and crafting a town full of life.

Slice-of-Life Charm with Just the Right Amount of Adventure:
Whether it’s a pint of beer after a hard day’s work or a spontaneous critter attack, every moment is brimming with warmth and excitement.

So, put down your sword, grab your favorite drink, and settle in for a story about crafting, friendship, and the joy of building something from the ground up.

Treat yourself and visit Blade’s Rest today—the cozy town you’ll never want to leave.
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About the Author

Ryan Burke is Canadian, his parents and extended family are Australian, and he lives in America, pursuing a career in entertainment. His eclectic background is reflected by his career. Having worked in both Canada and the US as an actor, producer, and stuntman, he now works as a voice-over artist and audiobook narrator. During his years of study abroad, he has earned both a BFA from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and an MBA from Argosy University. An award-winning producer and actor, Ryan is a current top seller for audiobooks. You can find his titles by simply browsing his name on Audible.

Tom Watts writes low-stake fantasy books that offer people a little of that important thing we call escapism. He is the author of the Small-Town Crafter series and Welcome to Blade's Rest.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (March 15, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 15, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Hey! Tom Watts here. If you're reading this then you've either read one of my books or you’re thinking about doing it, and I want to say thanks either way.

I write low-stakes fantasy books that offer people a little of that important thing we call escapism, and I might have what you’re looking for.

Do you want to become a master craftsperson and live in a small, sunny village full of taverns and cafes? Then I have the story for you! Try my book, ‘Small-Town Crafter: the Artificer’s Apprentice.’

Or maybe you want to build a whole town from scratch right on top of untouched land, together with a couple of good friends. If that sounds good, then I’ve got something you’ll enjoy! Check out, ‘Welcome to Blade’s Rest.’

So, those are a couple of my books. As for me, well, I live in a little village with my wife and three dogs. When I’m not writing then I’m reading, and when I’m not doing that I’ve usually got a small schnauzer trying to get my attention.

Thanks for stopping by my author page. Make sure you press ‘follow’ so that you can be the first to find out when I release a new book.

Finally, If you try one of my books, then I'd like to wish you happy reading. Hope you enjoy visiting one of my fictional towns for a while.

Nice to meet you,

Tom.

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Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They appreciate the interesting characters and subtle character development. The writing quality is described as good and easy to follow. Readers appreciate the town building and world-building elements. There is a bit of action, but not too much. Some find the humor lighthearted and funny. Opinions differ on the pace, with some finding it nice and steady, while others feel it starts slow and awkward.

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59 customers mention "Readability"54 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability and find the story engaging. They enjoy the slice-of-life narrative and easy nature of the book, which hooks them into reading the series. The characters are interesting and relatable, making it a fun, quick read. The game premise is great and would love to play it.

"...It is different from mostlitRPG. The story and characters are fun, interesting, and more real to life. A good read." Read more

"...Its an interesting idea, and if I had no read a similar book a few weeks earlier I might rate this one a bit higher, but the problem is that because..." Read more

"The story is well written and plotted. The premise behind the book is different than most rpg books that I have read." Read more

"...It did a good job introducing the world and hooking me into reading the series...." Read more

23 customers mention "Character development"20 positive3 negative

Customers find the characters interesting and likable. They appreciate the subtle background information and non-stressful character development.

"...It is different from mostlitRPG. The story and characters are fun, interesting, and more real to life. A good read." Read more

"...This was a fun book to read. Lots of neat ideas and characters...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this story. I like stories where the characters create and build things...." Read more

"So cute! Love the character dynamics, the comedy, and the subtle background dropping of the characters...." Read more

22 customers mention "Writing quality"19 positive3 negative

Customers find the book engaging and easy to read with a low-stakes story and action. They appreciate the well-crafted story from a seemingly mundane premise. The book is described as fun and easy like the title suggests.

"...Tom Watts has a way of writing that doesn’t speak down to the reader. It’s a breath of fresh air and I’m going straight into book 2." Read more

"...A delicious change of pace. The writing is good, good grammar, and flows well. The MC is interesting...." Read more

"...This author is good at writing I will give them that for sure. I think I remember 3 or possibly 4 fights … which is what I usually enjoy...." Read more

"...It takes a good writer to craft a good story from a seemingly mundane premise, but that is exactly what Mr. Watts has done...." Read more

16 customers mention "Building element"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's building and crafting elements. They find it slow-paced but enjoyable, with a basic foundation that introduces the world and hooks them into reading the series. The book has many neat ideas and characters, making it a fun read with a nice slice of life.

"...This tale has a very basic foundation. Supposedly the main character has been hired to generate content for an online MMORPG...." Read more

"...Lots of neat ideas and characters. It did a good job introducing the world and hooking me into reading the series...." Read more

"The story itself is interesting and unique in that it focuses solely on building a town...." Read more

"...No so in this book. It is mainly building and learning. A delicious change of pace. The writing is good, good grammar, and flows well...." Read more

12 customers mention "Action level"9 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the book's low-stakes fantasy setting with a bit of action. They find the story lighthearted and engaging, with fights with mobs and monsters scattered throughout. The book is described as an easy read with enough action to keep readers interested, but not a frenetic pace.

"...part of course is the great town building and a little bit of action thrown in there to boot. Highly recommended" Read more

"...his growth and the building of the town, with fights with mobs and monsters disbursed throughout. Can't wait to get book 2!" Read more

"I did not expect to enjoy this book. No fighting, no grand hero, no damsels in distress, what could be in these pages worthy of my time?..." Read more

"...I like a good fight, but really enjoy reading something that expands and grows both the characters and the world they inhabit...." Read more

6 customers mention "Humor"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find it lighthearted and easy to follow, with good characters and humorous situations.

"So cute! Love the character dynamics, the comedy, and the subtle background dropping of the characters...." Read more

"...The humor is great right up my alley for sure. Honestly not sure if I will read the next installment but who knows eh" Read more

"The different game play and NPC humour made this book a welcome change from the usual LitRPG. Can't wait to read what Josh builds next." Read more

"...Nice characters, some humor, and good writing. Looking forward to the next book" Read more

15 customers mention "Pace"9 positive6 negative

Customers have different views on the pacing of the story. Some find it nice and steady, with good progress as goals are set and accomplished. Others mention the pacing starts slow and awkward, with strange time skips. There are also concerns about the storyline, like not being combat-centered and not having much emotional investment.

"...No so in this book. It is mainly building and learning. A delicious change of pace. The writing is good, good grammar, and flows well...." Read more

"...is that because of the passive nature of the tale there wasn't much emotional investment. There also isn't a lot of good character interaction...." Read more

"One main character. Okay for teens. Fast paced story. Want to see more in this series. Hope to read more soon." Read more

"Welcome to Blade’s rest was a nice change of pace from many of the other novels I read...." Read more

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  • Carolyn l Jacobs
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tom Watts series "Blade's Rest"
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025
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    This is about leveling up but not adventures but how a village level to town, the city and so on. It is different from mostlitRPG. The story and characters are fun, interesting, and more real to life. A good read.
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  • Mvargus
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but felt a bit formulaic
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2022
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    When I finished this book I actually checked to see if this book and one other I had read recently were by the same author. It turned out that the two books were from different authors, but both had similar foundations.

    This tale has a very basic foundation. Supposedly the main character has been hired to generate content for an online MMORPG. He'll do this in game with tools that the developers supply him. In many ways its a standard LitRPG in that there are levels and looting and monsters.

    Where this book tries to be different is that the goal of the main character is simply to build a town. And he's decided to try to build one that will be a relaxing waypoint for adventurers who happen to wander by.

    Its an interesting idea, and if I had no read a similar book a few weeks earlier I might rate this one a bit higher, but the problem is that because of the passive nature of the tale there wasn't much emotional investment. There also isn't a lot of good character interaction. The hero is part of a 3 person team, but the other 2 both quickly turn to adventuring. One roams the countryside killing monsters and claiming she's "protecting" the growing town. The other was an outdoors type in real life and turns to herbalism and alchemy, only returning to the growing town to make potions in the workshop our hero eventually builds for his friend.

    Its still a good tale, but the feeling that I'd read it before dragged it down for me. If you are looking for something wildly different from other books in the LitRPG genre, this might not be for you. But if you want a solid LitRPG with some town-building rather than all dungeon raiding. This could be your book.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A nice read and I don't usually like rpg books
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2025
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    The story is well written and plotted. The premise behind the book is different than most rpg books that I have read.
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  • Zachary Barrett Quinones
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another solid slice of life
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2025
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    Second review for this author and I’m becoming a huge fan. Tom Watts has a way of writing that doesn’t speak down to the reader. It’s a breath of fresh air and I’m going straight into book 2.
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  • Old Time Tales
    4.0 out of 5 stars A very meta idea!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2023
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    A book, about a guy in the "real world" working in a fantasy world in virtual reality.

    This was a fun book to read. Lots of neat ideas and characters. It did a good job introducing the world and hooking me into reading the series.

    What was weird is that some of my favorite characters aren't even "real". They are NPCs in Josh's video game. And Josh and the other players often treat them as just NPCs, reminding us that Blade's Rest is not a "real" fantasy world.

    Like I said, this is a very meta book.

    One thing that I do like, that I hope does not change as the series progresses, is the Blade and Shield game mechanic that you can't attack NPCs. And there is no real PVP. It forces good behavior and encourages non-violent solutions to conflict. What a great idea!

    Read every day and read for fun!
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  • Darwin Demaree
    5.0 out of 5 stars An easy, relaxing story that you can't seem to put down.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2023
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    I really enjoyed this story. I like stories where the characters create and build things. The story isn't about life and death or epic adventures or high stakes, just some players working together to build a town and a community. It is my go-to book when I need my mind to relax from the day-to-day stress. I did notice some strange things in the story however, some of the NPC's in the game appear to be more than what they should be. I am looking forward to seeing how that play's out in the next book. (There IS a next book, right? And soon? Hint, hint)
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  • MoeC
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting story and a decent read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2024
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    The story itself is interesting and unique in that it focuses solely on building a town. The writing is decent, though there are a great many errors and spelling issues. The reason for only getting 3 stars is there are some blatant storyline concerns; like a certain female character that is hired to work, and instead refuses to share ‘company assets’, only wants to do her own thing and gets angry if she has to share…considering you are being paid to do a job, those assets belong to your employer, not a selfish girl. Another primary character works only how he feels like, and only when he feels like it, taking off and disappearing for hours.

    If you are creating a story where people are hired by a company to work, and have these sorts of behavior, it stops making sense. Who has ever worked for a company where people goof off and don’t work, while the one person who does everybody else’s work picks up the slack for the rest of the paid staff? All of us. Which means we all know that we wouldn’t just smile and accept doing the work of others, while they goofed off and played a game. Not to mention the potential lawsuits from same.

    This leaves the book stilted. Missing its potential by utilizing a work environment that would be considered ripe for employee discontent.

    Add the errors, words being jumbled, incorrectly spelled or missing altogether, and this books sits at a solid 3 stars. A confusing nonsensical story.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A LitRPG with no real fighting. Really nice.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2022
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    I don't play dungeon games because they are just basically fighting. LitRPG is not completely fighting, but there is a lot of it. No so in this book. It is mainly building and learning. A delicious change of pace.

    The writing is good, good grammar, and flows well. The MC is interesting. I wouldn't mind playing this sort of game on my console. No Man's Sky is the closest with a lot of travel & building.
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  • Davey Wavey
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Rarebit of Virtual Reality
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2024
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    Tom Watts has levelled up and created an amusing and inviting world of low violence, warm fires, cosy snugs, and first class cheffery within the hamlet of Blade's Rest.

    A great cast of characters come together to build a new settlement from the dirt up, learning the necessary skills along the way. For anyone that has played any MMORPG then this is like voyeur gold.

    Heading out now to see if Bryp has book 2 in stock!
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  • Kerstin Gohl
    5.0 out of 5 stars really nice!
    Reviewed in Germany on August 22, 2022
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    Schöne Storyline die das kontinuierliche Aufleveln spannend und entspannend rüberbringt.
    Leider ist das nächste Buch der Serie noch nicht verfügbar, würde gerne gleich weiterlesen.
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  • Gerbo
    5.0 out of 5 stars good
    Reviewed in Australia on June 4, 2022
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    Yeah I enjoyed this book, the world building was interesting, the plot was good and the characters were fun. It was also a good length not too long but long enough to be enjoyable.
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  • A. S. Bhatti
    4.0 out of 5 stars A surprisingly pleasant read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2022
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    Apart from a few errors, forgive my OCD, a surprisingly good read. The characters are fun and the overall story is quite a pleasant change from all the dungeon raiding and to be honest I quite enjoyed the progress. Only negative so far was that there wasn’t more.
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  • Michaela N.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Everything it promises
    Reviewed in Germany on March 25, 2022
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    This is a fun light book for people that like the Town building genre and reads itself quite quickly. While it has it's weaknesses and doesn't have every second the twists and turns of the millennium it delivers what it promises and especially the interesting/fleshed out npc characters are the highlight of this book.
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