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He Who Fights With Monsters: Outworlder

Travis Deverell writing as Shirtaloon
By Shirtaloon and Travis Deverell
Series: He Who Fights With Monsters
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A LitRPG adventure with magic, monsters and mystery. It's a tale as old as time — 9-5 worker Jason wakes up in a mysterious world of magic and monsters. Oh wait. It's not easy making the career jump from office-supplies-store middle manager to heroic interdimensional adventurer.... Read More
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A LitRPG adventure with magic, monsters and mystery.

It's a tale as old as time — 9-5 worker Jason wakes up in a mysterious world of magic and monsters. Oh wait.

It's not easy making the career jump from office-supplies-store middle manager to heroic interdimensional adventurer. At least, Jason tries to be heroic, but it's hard to be good when all your powers are evil.

He'll face off against cannibals, cultists, wizards, monsters...and that's just on the first day. He's going to need courage, he's going to need wit, and he's going to need some magic powers of his own. But first, he's going to need a pair of pants.

He Who Fights With Monsters: Outworlder by Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell, and Anonymous MJ is a gripping journey into a realm filled with peril and intrigue.

Series: He Who Fights With Monsters

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    He Who Fights With Monsters: Outworlder
    A LitRPG adventure with magic, monsters and mystery. It's a tale as old as time — 9-5 worker Jason wakes up in a mysterious world of magic and monsters. Oh wait. It's not easy making the career jump from office-supplies-store middle manager to heroic interdimensional adventurer. At least, Jason tries to be heroic, but it's hard to be good when...
    By Shirtaloon and Travis Deverell
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  • He Who Fights With Monsters: Adventurer
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    He Who Fights With Monsters: Adventurer
    He Who Fights With Monsters: Adventurer Book Two in Shirtaloon's wildly popular LitRPG series. The path from retail middle management to interdimensional wizard adventurer wasn't easy, but Jason Asano is settling into his new life. Now, a contest draws young elites to the city of Greenstone, competing for a grand prize. Jason must gather a band of companions if he...
    By Shirtaloon and Travis Deverell
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    Out 15 Sep 2026
  • He Who Fights With Monsters: Hero
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    He Who Fights With Monsters: Hero
    Book Three in Shirtaloon's wildly popular LitRPG series. For all that Jason's new life is amazing, he is about to learn that his new power, wealth, and influence come at a price... Riding high on success, he and his team prepare for what comes next, but nothing can prepare them for what their enemies have planned. When magic enters the...
    By Shirtaloon and Travis Deverell
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    Out 13 Oct 2026

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241835531

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Michael Joseph Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 700g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Travis Deverell, A.K.A. Shirtaloon, was working on a very boring academic paper when he realised that writing about an inter-dimensional kung fu wizard would be way more fun. To his surprise and delight, Deverell found a warm and welcoming audience in the world of online serialized fiction. Transitioning his work into actual books, he is continually startled at the appetite for his particular blend of high magic, wild adventure and absurd nonsense.

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  • He Who Fights With Monsters: Adventurer
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    He Who Fights With Monsters: Adventurer
    He Who Fights With Monsters: Adventurer Book Two in Shirtaloon's wildly popular LitRPG series. The path from retail middle management to interdimensional wizard adventurer wasn't easy, but Jason Asano is settling into his new life. Now, a contest draws young elites to the city of Greenstone, competing for a grand prize. Jason must gather a band of companions if he...
    By Shirtaloon and Travis Deverell
    Paperback
    $3199
    Elsewhere:
    $3800
    Pre-order
    Out 15 Sep 2026
  • He Who Fights With Monsters: Hero
    Pre-order
    He Who Fights With Monsters: Hero
    Book Three in Shirtaloon's wildly popular LitRPG series. For all that Jason's new life is amazing, he is about to learn that his new power, wealth, and influence come at a price... Riding high on success, he and his team prepare for what comes next, but nothing can prepare them for what their enemies have planned. When magic enters the...
    By Shirtaloon and Travis Deverell
    Paperback
    $3199
    Elsewhere:
    $3800
    Pre-order
    Out 13 Oct 2026

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  • He Who Fights With Monsters: Adventurer
    Pre-order
    He Who Fights With Monsters: Adventurer
    He Who Fights With Monsters: Adventurer Book Two in Shirtaloon's wildly popular LitRPG series. The path from retail middle management to interdimensional wizard adventurer wasn't easy, but Jason Asano is settling into his new life. Now, a contest draws young elites to the city of Greenstone, competing for a grand prize. Jason must gather a band of companions if he...
    By Shirtaloon and Travis Deverell
    Paperback
    $3199
    Elsewhere:
    $3800
    Pre-order
    Out 15 Sep 2026
  • He Who Fights With Monsters: Hero
    Pre-order
    He Who Fights With Monsters: Hero
    Book Three in Shirtaloon's wildly popular LitRPG series. For all that Jason's new life is amazing, he is about to learn that his new power, wealth, and influence come at a price... Riding high on success, he and his team prepare for what comes next, but nothing can prepare them for what their enemies have planned. When magic enters the...
    By Shirtaloon and Travis Deverell
    Paperback
    $3199
    Elsewhere:
    $3800
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    Out 13 Oct 2026

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