he who fights with monsters by shirtaloon

I suppose my lack of better explanation is on a par with the writing.

But not on a level of Game of Thrones, Red Rising types of novels. These are sort of on a level of Louie L'Moure westerns, but with a bit more substance & clarity. As far as negatives go, the plot is good & enjoyable, but it lacks the creative detail & development that takes books from being what in days of old I'd refer to as dime store novels. What do I like: 1) a very appealing cast of characters, 2) that are decently developed, 3) an appealing lead character who I find myself constantly rooting for, 4) books that aren't merely 7 hours long, but with decent length, 5) a decently origonal plot, that 6) isn't a constant recitation of stats, 7) good creative writing that at times gets a bit non-sensical but keeps it well within reason, & would easily be a series I could use to drive across the country. So with that said while this isn't by any means the best writing I've come across, it is still perhaps the 1 or the 2d most enjiyable series I've listened to. This is the 1st time I've commented on an entire series that is still coming out with further novels. As the pressure on him mounts, allies and enemies alike will find that out the hard way.

Jason is finally back in the world he longed for, but he is not the same man he was when he left.

As his friends strive to reach him from the far side of the world, they are all frustrated by obstacles. A princess finds him inconveniently alive, an ancient king arrives at his barbecue, and the local Church of Fertility are uncomfortably enthusiastic about including him in their practices. Enemies-old and new-are circling, and even would-be allies are trouble. While his team is caught up in duty, Jason has no shortage of people looking to interfere with his rest. He's doing his best to let go of his anger. The locals might not find ceaseless monster onslaughts and an interdimensional invasion relaxing, but Jason has had a rough few years.

With the authorities fulfilling their responsibilities (for once), he looks forward to some quiet time to rest and recuperate. Jason arrives at a kingdom in peril and he's surprised to discover that it's not his job to save it.

He who fights with monsters by shirtaloon