Woo Skin - Shop now
Kindle Unlimited
Unlimited reading. Over 4 million titles. Learn more
Read for Free
OR
$4.99

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Sold by Amazon.com Services LLC.

Audiobook Price: $22.57

Save: $15.08 (67%)

You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Travis Bagwell
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Awaken Online: Ember (Tarot #1) (Awaken Online: Tarot) Kindle Edition

by Travis Bagwell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 out of 5 stars 3,607 ratings
Desert sands. Arcane magic. A love lost.

Finn Harris should have been the one to die. But he wasn't - his wife took his place. What was worse, he only had himself and his company to blame.

They let their passion outpace their prudence, determined to revolutionize the world. While all innovation comes with a price, he never imagined it would cost him Rachael.

Nearly a decade later, Finn is content to hole himself up and wait out the rest of his life - what little he has left. That is, until his daughter intervenes, forcing him out of his grief and into a new virtual reality game developed by his old employer. They're calling it Awaken Online, and she believes there's something unusual going on inside the game. And since Finn knows the company, knows their tactics - she might be right.

Finn wasn't sure what he expected to find when he logged in. But it certainly wasn't a manipulative fire god or a school for mages - where the students are pitted against each other in deadly duels and the faculty isn't shy about maiming or injuring novice mages to prove a point.

Now Finn must learn to fight, for his own life and a chance at redemption. He'll need to prove that his fire hasn't been snuffed out.

That there's still an ember burning...

A standalone trilogy in the hit LitRPG Fantasy series with hundreds of thousands of copies sold and now spanning 14 novels. Grab your copy of Awaken Online now and get ready to sink into some good old fashioned mayhem.

About the Series: A staple of the LitRPG genre and one of the most popular VRMMO LitRPGs ever written, with hundreds of thousands of copies sold. Follow the story of a brilliant, retired engineer. An old disabled man with nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Previous slide of product details
  1. Book 1 of 3
    Awaken Online: Tarot
  2. Print length
    447 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    November 1, 2019
  5. File size
    7.1 MB
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
Next slide of product details

Shop this series

 See full series
There are 3 books in this series.
This option includes 3 books.

Customers also bought or read

Page 1 of 1Start overPage 1 of 1
Previous page
  1. Awaken Online: Catharsis
    Kindle Edition
    $2.99
  5. World Seed: Game Start
    Kindle Edition
    $3.99
  7. Player Reached the Top. Book I
    Kindle Edition
    $3.99
  14. Rise Of The Grandmaster
    Kindle Edition
    $7.99
  23. Ascend Online
    Kindle Edition
    $6.99
Next page
Loading...

From the Publisher

Ember

Flame

Inferno

Timeline

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Travis Bagwell is the author of the bestselling epic fantasy series Awaken Online. An attorney by day and an avid video game enthusiast by night, he lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and three dogs.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07Z6F1MRT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (November 1, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 447 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 3,607 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Travis Bagwell

Travis Bagwell

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

What can I say? I love writing. I also never expected the wildly positive response to my work. I am truly blown away and humbled and I only hope to be able to continue sharing my stories.

You can find me here:

https://travisbagwell.com/

https://www.facebook.com/da3strikes/

https://twitter.com/da3strikes

https://www.patreon.com/da3strikes

I'm also writing a new series called Hollow. You should check it out. It has a crazy MC and an interdimensional death wagon. What else could you ask for?

Or come check out our awesome fangroup and meet some cool people!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AO.OriginalSin/

Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
3,607 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Customers say

Customers find this book to be a brilliant addition to the Awaken Online universe, with compelling characters who have emotional struggles with everyday life. They appreciate the magic system breakdowns and explanations, and one customer notes how it delves into magic in a more scientific way. The writing receives praise for its skill, and customers describe it as well-paced, with one noting how it immediately grabs readers' attention. They value the fresh take on the world of Awaken and the immersive AI perspective.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Select to learn more

182 customers mention "Readability"182 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and brilliant, with one customer noting it's the best in the AO side quest series.

"...It’s a great new storyline in a great series...." Read more

"...Overall, while it was certainly a good read and I'd recommend the book to fans of the series, I think I'd rather prefer for the story to return to..." Read more

"...A Masterful work, Sir. I can't wait to see what happens next." Read more

"...This is by far the best book in the series with the most believable and likeable Main Character...." Read more

164 customers mention "Story quality"158 positive6 negative

Customers find the book's story compelling and engaging, with one customer noting its potential for infinite storylines, while another appreciates how it steps away from the original narrative.

"...It’s a great new storyline in a great series...." Read more

"The book was a nice addition to the series. The main character was interesting and the plot was quite interesting and easy to follow...." Read more

"...into the magic system, the explanation of Veridian and the larger narraitive. Im glad that this story will get some legs to be its own beast...." Read more

"...My favorite trait of Finn's is is inner thoughts...." Read more

97 customers mention "Character development"97 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting the compelling and relatable characters, particularly Finn, who has emotional struggles with everyday life and serves as an amazing addition to the main cast of the series.

"Finn is a great character, and this book takes Awaken Online to a whole new level! I love this author and the world of Awaken Online!" Read more

"...When Ember was released, I was excited. The character spin off books were great so I automatically assumed this one would be just as well written...." Read more

"The book was a nice addition to the series. The main character was interesting and the plot was quite interesting and easy to follow...." Read more

"...I loved all the new characters, especially Julia and Kyyle. They both felt real, hilarious and intelligent...." Read more

50 customers mention "Magic system"50 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the magic system breakdowns and explanations in the book, finding it intelligent and amazingly complex, with one customer noting how it delves into magic in a more scientific way.

"...character was interesting and the plot was quite interesting and easy to follow...." Read more

"...I can't wait until we see Lahab. I loved how we got deeper into the magic system, the explanation of Veridian and the larger narraitive...." Read more

"...to enjoy -so- much; just poking and prodding, coding and casting away at the complexity...." Read more

"...Finn has surpassed this trope with his analytical mind and his quest to find a reason to live...." Read more

49 customers mention "Writing quality"49 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, being amazed by the author's skill.

"...Which should be out in a day or so as this author is ridiculously prolific with words.😁 It’s a great new storyline in a great series...." Read more

"...stories are engaging; his characters are relevant, and he is a very prolific author...." Read more

"...Plus spoiler alert 🚨 Well paced and thought out...." Read more

"...The pace is excellent and I see some definite improvements to the author’s writing (not that I’m saying it was bad before)...." Read more

26 customers mention "Pacing"22 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, finding it fast-paced and engaging, with one customer noting that the story grabs readers instantly.

"I found this series a couple of weeks ago. It immediately sucked me in and I enjoyed every word. When Ember was released, I was excited...." Read more

"...Plus spoiler alert 🚨 Well paced and thought out...." Read more

"...The pace is excellent and I see some definite improvements to the author’s writing (not that I’m saying it was bad before)...." Read more

"...Additionally, the minutia is in synch with the personality of the protagonist, thus it makes sense...." Read more

13 customers mention "Experience"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this book as a great entry in the Awaken Online universe, with one customer highlighting its engaging world building and another noting its fresh take on the online gaming world.

"Finn is a great character, and this book takes Awaken Online to a whole new level! I love this author and the world of Awaken Online!" Read more

"...I have read and enjoyed the other awaken online books...." Read more

"The world of Awaken Online is truly awesome! This one is about a mage school where you're forced to stay and compete to stay...." Read more

"...reservations, and heartache, which provided a new and exciting view of Awaken Online and made for a compelling read...." Read more

11 customers mention "Perspective"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's perspective on the AO universe, particularly its take on immersive AI technology.

"...Definitely kept me engaged throughout. Love the take on the immersive AI and thought provoking situations" Read more

"...Finn is an interesting character and his interactions with the AI is fascinating...." Read more

"...Great to step away from the original storyline and see AO from another perspective. This book kept me reading long after I should have gone to sleep." Read more

"...perspective, it brings a whole new aspect of the potential and pitfalls of AI, and how we handle grief...." Read more

Needs a better narrator!
3 out of 5 stars
Needs a better narrator!
Please go get Jeff Hayes, Luke Daniels, Neil Hellhegers, Travis Baldree or my grandmother! Anybody but this guy! Good story almost ruined by this narrator. It’s ok at about 1.5x but the guy sounds like Steven Wright reading nursery rhymes!
Hide
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

  • jimmy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    Finn is a great character, and this book takes Awaken Online to a whole new level! I love this author and the world of Awaken Online!
    Helpful
     Report
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A new (and just as great!) dork in the Awaken Online road.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    I found this series a couple of weeks ago. It immediately sucked me in and I enjoyed every word.
    When Ember was released, I was excited. The character spin off books were great so I automatically assumed this one would be just as well written. It was.
    Now you can read this book on its own without reading the others. But I highly recommend you do.

    This story and character arc starts a couple of days after AO is launched. The MC starts in a city we are not familiar with so far. His beginning interactions are something we were familiar with. His emotional state and drive are all something we are familiar with and can empathize.

    The twists and turns as well as the interactions between the MC and the other players while dealing with the growing intrigue drive this story.

    I look forward to the next book. Which should be out in a day or so as this author is ridiculously prolific with words.😁

    It’s a great new storyline in a great series.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Solid addition to the series
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    The book was a nice addition to the series. The main character was interesting and the plot was quite interesting and easy to follow.

    My main issue with this book was that the main character, who is a former engineer at a conglomerate in his 60s, didn't act as you would expect (based on his age and his experiences) a lot of the time. Basically lot of his words/actions felt out of character to me.

    The supporting characters were definitely much weaker than the ones in the main story with Jason too.

    Overall, while it was certainly a good read and I'd recommend the book to fans of the series, I think I'd rather prefer for the story to return to Jason (who has more interesting real life stakes).
    Helpful
     Report
  • Your friendly Neighborhood Book Nerd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    I loved how different this new character and story is from Jason's. The idea of a magical school like Harry potter with a huge dose of Battle Royale mixed in to create a story that made me feel sympathy for the main character. As someone who lost a loved one, I can relate to Finn, alot (more ways than one), but I must say *****SPOILERS DON'T READ***** I don't know if I should be mad at Alfred for preying on the pain of an elderly man who suffered A lot or should that anger be directed to the Crone aka the Seer?*****SPOILERS ENDED.

    I loved all the new characters, especially Julia and Kyyle. They both felt real, hilarious and intelligent. I liked the idea that Finn isn't a high school student and is suffering from a broken heart that anyone could relate too. I loved his playing style and cannot wait until we get the battle of wits with Jason and Original Sin. I can't wait until we see Lahab.

    I loved how we got deeper into the magic system, the explanation of Veridian and the larger narraitive. Im glad that this story will get some legs to be its own beast. I get why the author for amped to write this because it's different from what we have come across and it will be integral to AO and I can see the possibilities.

    I can't wait to see what's next and Mr. bagwell has surely created a story, a universe that I wish that I could play in. I wish we had this game... Well, minus the pain feedback 😂
    Helpful
     Report
  • Kyle
    5.0 out of 5 stars It was so good!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    I'm making my way through the series for the first time and just finished Ember.
    There's something /magical/ about watching an experienced adult pick apart the world I've come to enjoy -so- much; just poking and prodding, coding and casting away at the complexity. He's totally asking all the questions I didn't know I had from the previous books.
    A Masterful work, Sir.
    I can't wait to see what happens next.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best in the series
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    There is a common trope in this genre of overpowered tactical genius. Most main characters personalities do not fit the trope doing highly questionable decisions regularly and winning by pure luck. Most of these characters are also loved by everyone even with their horrible real world personalities. Finn has surpassed this trope with his analytical mind and his quest to find a reason to live. All the characters don't immediately see him as a genius and gods gift to the world making his interactions more realistic. My favorite trait of Finn's is is inner thoughts. His lack of constant cursing like our friend Jason was a breath of fresh air and his more mature outlook. Also his more analytical thoughts during fights gave credence to his tactical prowess.

    Honestly I'm close to recommending reading this series over the originals. This is by far the best book in the series with the most believable and likeable Main Character. The only things holding me back is my love for Alex and Frank: Two of the best written characters in the original series.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Breanne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    Another book of Travis Bagwell's that I absolutely love. I adore his characters, plots, and plot twists. I can't wait to read more of his.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Jack Hall
    5.0 out of 5 stars The True King of LitRPG!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    So Far, I've bought all of Travis Bagwell's books, and I have become a huge fan. I plan to pre-order anything else he writes as soon as they become available. I've been a fan of this genre since Joel Rosenberg's Guardian of the Flames series back in the 1980s. I have read many recent series in this genre by new authors; some are good--some are Great! I rate Travis Bagwell as Absolutely Brilliant! His stories are engaging; his characters are relevant, and he is a very prolific author. I hate having to wait for next books in series, especially when I don't know when or if the next books are being written (Take note Aleron Kong and David Gerrold!). Travis Bagwell has not disappointed me. I hereby declare Travis Bagwell as The True King of LitRPG!
    26 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English
  • Deaf Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Passionate Story!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 17, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    I'll say this novel is Travis's strongest work of the AO so far. I have inhaled all the AO series and I still can't get enough of it. I never read a rpg literature before his work and it's very different to me. I believe Travis has spoiled it for me that I'll never find anything as good as Travis in this genre. I have tried three different authors and they just don't match up to Travis. If you never read a game lit, I'll start with AO universe. Just like Finn there's whole lot of passion in this wonderful world(s) !
    Report
  • Amazon Kunde
    5.0 out of 5 stars Neuer Ansatz.
    Reviewed in Germany on February 1, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    mir gefällt der neue Charakter sehr gut.
    ein Mensch mit Lebenserfahrung ist ja doch eher selten der Protagonist, von solchen Geschichten.
    ich bin gespannt wie diese Sidestory in die Mainstory von Jason eingefädelt wird.
    ich habe mittlerweile die 4 Hauptbücher + 3 Sidestorys der Hauptreihe sowie dieses ( bisher) komplett separate Nebengeschichte gelesen innerhalb von knapp 3 Monaten.
    Dabei bin ich keine große Leseratte sondern eher von der Gamingseite aus gekommen.
    Report
  • Pulkit
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worthy addition to Awaken Online storyline
    Reviewed in India on November 2, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    This new series though started slowly but pulls you inside the world of Awaken online. Lot of intrigue and expectations in how this story will end and connect with the main plotline. Can't wait to see the next installment
    Report
  • Scott Osmond
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great First Entry In A Spinnoff Series
    Reviewed in Australia on November 4, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    In the main sequence books it was revealed that within Awaken Online the game gods representing the magical aspects were in competition for dominance. They each used human champions as proxies. So far, the dark, light and water champions have been chosen after completing a questline. In this spinnoff series the fire goddess has picked a player. Is he up to it? Can he navigate the snakepit that is the mage school? Can he forgive himself for past actions and achieve the goals set for him? Most importantly can he recover from the several blunders his stubbornness have created? A well paced story with plenty of magic slinging and backstabbing intrigue. Several characters aren't what they seem. This entry goes a bit deeper in to the underlineing system behind magic but it's necessary for the character and what he achieves. Finn is a sympathetic character but I'd like him to start building up a team now the internal guild conflict appears to be over. I'm with TB in thinking that this spinnoff trilogy should be finished before returning to the main storyline. Looking forward to finding out what happens next.
    Report
  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars This series consistently hits the mark
    Reviewed in Japan on November 3, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    This book concerns a new main character, with new motivations, within the same game world. The pace was well balanced and the characters and magic system were engaging. I would normally have preferred a more free-wheeling exploration of the world but the pressure of the tournament setting built tension perfectly. The only point that didn't work for me was the twist at the end. The motivations didn't ring true for me
    Report

Report an issue


Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report