Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Light Novel) Vol. 12

Name: Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Light Novel) Vol. 12
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781648272608
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By Rifujin Na Magonote

Series: Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Light Novel)

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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Light Novel) Vol. 12 by Rifujin Na Magonote continues the thrilling adventures of Rudeus Greyrat. In this volume, Rudeus faces new challenges as he searches for his missing family members, delving deeper into the intricacies of magical societies. The journey brings unexpected allies and formidable foes, all set against a vividly imagined fantasy world.
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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Light Novel) Vol. 12 features a gripping tale where father and son must face the challenges of a perilous journey.

Rudeus and Paul must descend into the deadly depths of a Teleportation Labyrinth to rescue Zenith. The father-son duo makes short work of deadly beasts and ancient magical traps, but it's the terrible truth at the Labyrinth's heart that proves the greatest threat of all.

What happens when all hope is shattered beyond recall?

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781648272608

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 August 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Airship

Contributors:

Illustrated by Shirotaka
Illustrated by Shirotaka

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 283g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Rifujin na Magonote is a Japanese writer best known as the author of the light novel and manga series Mushoku Tensei- Jobless Reincarnation. Shirotaka is a Japanese artist best known for the illustrations in the light novel series Mushoku Tensei- Jobless Reincarnation.

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