Will There Be A 'Lord Of Mysteries 3' After 'Circle Of Inevitability'?

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Huge fan of the 'Lord of Mysteries' series! After 'Circle of Inevitability', what's the next Cuttlefish That Loves Diving novel? I'm hooked on the lovecraftian web novel universe.

Escape Reality · Answer

According to the author, Circle of Inevitability is a direct sequel to The Lord of Mysteries and NOT the final part of the series, thus there will be a Lord of Mysteries 3, which we will have to wait for. However, there are other novels with intriguing plots comprised of complex fate-based mysteries that readers can enjoy until then. Mystery of Fate: Luna Della’s Second Chance is a good example, where a heroine attempts to re-write her own destiny, only to incur a series of unintended circumstances, while readers slowly but surely uncover a magical system unknown to them thus far.

Helena · Answer

By following some lore breadcrumbs from ‘Circle of Inevitability’ (the second book of the trilogy) it seems that Roselle wrote in her diary about the ‘three stages of awakening’ just as the whole story was unfolding. The unfinished business of the Tarot Club with the Seven Lights, as well as Amon’s statement ‘The game isn’t over’ will surely be resolved in the sequel.

Unlike typical web novels which exhaust their premise quickly, this story keeps expanding in an intelligent way. Book 2 was all about the “Convergence Points” – moments in time where different outcomes collapse into inevitability. It would be really interesting to see Klein use his knowledge to manipulate these points and fundamentally change the nature of the universe.

This will likely pivot to new main characters though, with the very complete development of Audrey and Leonard making them more than able to carry Book 3, with Klein being an unknown factor in the background, possibly not even appearing at all. If you’re interested in more mind bending fiction with equally developed power and morality schemes then Reverend Insanity is a great place to start.

Victoria · Answer

The possibility of 'Lord of Mysteries' 3 depends on three things: necessity for the story to continue, commercial value, and the author's energy to keep writing. 'Circle of Inevitability' greatly expanded the story's cosmology and gave the readers a glimpse of the time-loop mechanics and new paths of power, like the Path of the Paradox. But the main conflict between the Earth's deities and the Outer Deities remained unresolved.

From a business perspective, there’s a lot of gold to be found in this story. The light novel adaptation of Lord of Mysteries, merchandise and ongoing mobile game development are all indicators that there’s still lots of love for this franchise. And, in past interviews, Cuttlefish That Loves Diving (the author of the series) had mentioned that the Lord of Mysteries universe was intended to be a long-term story with potential spin-off stories.

Book 3 of ‘Lord of Mysteries’ could very well merge the Seq pathways introduced in Book 1 with the new Inevitability system and then we’ll get to see if the Fool ‘Klein’ really is able to outwit cosmic inevitability. In the meantime, I’m having lots of fun reading “Deep Sea Embers” which provides a similar brand of eldritch world-building but from a entirely different, maritime perspective.

Zane · Answer

I'd like to be cautiously optimistic that there will be a third part to the story. The ending of Circle of Inevitability was so complete in itself, and yet there were so many big cosmic things left open: the Outer Deities, Klein's incomplete ascension, and the reference to "The Third Key". Of course the huge success of the novel in China guarantees interest from publishers, but the real question is will the author want to continue after having written such a long and complex second book. I suspect the answer will be yes, but that it will take two to three years for him to craft the world with the same level of care that he brought to this novel. In the meantime, I would recommend checking out Throne of Magical Arcana.

Noe del Rojo · Answer

The core of all these books is a story about a man trying to hold on to his humanity while being burdened to impossible degrees with tasks, responsibilities and outcomes. The increasingly cosmic scope of the conflict is played out on an enormous scale but the story remains consistently a human one – and in the third book, that must remain true for Klein. Does Klein find peace? Does Zhou Mingrui find peace with The Fool? The answer to these questions need not be in any way ‘happy’ and it is crucial that they are true and achieved in a believable and satisfying way. In many ways, this book is the possibility of a poignant and deeply affecting masterpiece being actually realized, or it could just be a cool fantasy book. I have faith in the author however, because he has never, even in the briefest of instances, lost sight of Klein’s humanity even as he became something approaching a mythical creature. That focus is going to pay off in the end.

Orange Tadlock · Answer

My worries about the book itself don't extend past the publication date. While the Cuttlefish digital-only series (which is wrapping up soon with Circle of Inevitability) is published on a (more or less) quarterly schedule, the print books for LoM (LoQ-8 is the first of these) are understandably going to be released on a much longer timescale. If we take Circle of Inevitability as our yardstick for how long these books are going to take to write, the second book is going to take a number of years. This will hopefully be published in 2027, although there's no guarantee of this as the author could switch to writing a short and finishes LoM in a 'box' to move on to other projects. I really hope not though as I imagine the author would want to write more about the newly expanded universe before moving on, and that's going to take time. Yes, it'll be published, and in the meantime, don't even think about losing your patience — stash it away somewhere safe.

Steve Laeoreti · Answer

One question about the potential protagonists for the third book: will it again be mainly about Klein, now fully awake and operating at his best, or will there be another ‘blessed’ of The Fool in another time and place? I think both formulas are great in their own way: on the one hand, finally a book where we read the story of the strongest ‘blessed’ directly, awake and fully in action. On the other hand, the charm of a new mortal rises through the sequences while an mysterious Klein in the background, guiding him as needed. Perhaps in the third book we get a combination of both, with a number of viewpoints from all over the world following the action and finally reaching the climax of the series. In any case, the third book will have to deal with the consequences of Klein’s slumber as well as with Lumian’s actions. This is half the fun of waiting for the book.

Paul John · Answer

The final volume will have to be carefully paced to provide a slow, atmospheric read while also providing closure to the numerous storylines. By no means should the final volume be a non-stop action fest from the very first chapter. Rather, it should also include time for detective work, interaction between characters, and for that sense of creeping horror that is such a large part of the book’s tone. I have every confidence that the author will have the respect to not rush the end of the story and to complete it in a manner that is as satisfying as the rest of the series. The ends of the two prior books were able to ratchet up the pace while at the same time increasing the tension and the emotional impact of the story. I have every confidence that the author will have a similar blue print in place for the final book, and if that means that it is the longest of the series then so be it, as long as every chapter earns its place.

Sunday Lou Bayer-Tan Libarnes · Answer

There are so many unexplored parts of the world-building for the Attack on Titan universe. The Western Continent has been a closed-off (and somewhat distinct) area since the early days of the series. The deep history of the First Epoch (including the war between the Ancient Sun God and the rest) is, to this point, largely relegated to myth. The third book in the series of novels would be an ideal vehicle to explore these previously un-visited areas and delve into the deep history of the Attack on Titan universe, including the origins of the paths that exist between locations, and even more importantly, the true nature of the ‘Creator’ of the world. This could be told in a prequel-like fashion and integrated into the existing story, or as part of Klein’s journey to understand his enemy. The setting is so incredibly detailed and rich that there is no way that a third book would be un necesario or feel repetitive. So many mythological and historical civilizations and events await description.

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