The Primal Hunter 12

The Primal Hunter #12

by Zogarth

With only one Challenge Dungeon Left, Nevermore is quickly winding to an end...

The Nevermore Leaderboards competition has gathered more attention than perhaps in any era prior, with gods getting both directly and indirectly involved to see who will eventually come out on top.

Jake, who has so far been performing above all expectations, enters his final Challenge Dungeon before it’s time to meet up with his party once more. Together, they’ll make a final push to try and climb as many floors as possible before time is up and, hopefully, in the end, find their names atop the Nevermore Leaderboards.

However, the competition is tough. Jake and his party aren’t the only ones performing far above expectations. Ell’Hakan, the self-proclaimed rival of Jake, has set himself up to rival or even shatter all records prior, aiming for the top spot himself.

In the end, who will prove themselves the top C-grade of their generation?

And, perhaps more importantly to Jake, will there be a forced after-party following the Leaderboards reveal?

Book 12 of the hit Primal Hunter LitRPG Series is here. Grab your copy today!

About the Series: Experience an Apocalypse LitRPG with levels, classes, professions, skills, dungeons, loot, and all of the great traits of Progression Fantasy and LitRPG that you've come to expect. Follow Jake as he explores this new vast multiverse filled with challenges and opportunities. As he grows in power and slowly transforms from a bored office worker to a true apex hunter.

Genres: Fantasy, Audiobook, Science Fiction Fantasy, Adventure, Magic, Fiction, Science Fiction

602 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 26, 2025

Reviews

[Roberto Flores · Rating 1 out of 5]

Just skip this one, skip it entirely. Wait for book thirteen to come out and get back to the story. This and the last one are basically a side story. I'm pretty sure they were filler, and the author doesn't know what is going to happen next in the story.

[Zack Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic!

What an amazing book! I absolutely loved this book and such wonderful characters! I can not wait for the next book to come out!

[Jayden · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really adore this series. The world (or rather, multiverse) feels so incredibly real! I do love the little snippets in between the main character's POV that show what consequences his actions have. And I'm absolutely sad that I'll have to wait a while for book 13 now!

My only negative in this book (and the previous, for obvious reasons there) is that there was waaaay too little Villy time in here. Love the snake :)

I hope the series continues for a long time. I really really enjoy it.

[Josiah Ploeger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Great Entry

Jake’s adventures continue and are engrossing as ever. Can’t get enough of this series. My only wish is the remainder of the time in nevermore didn’t take up so much of the book, but those parts were still fun to read regardless. As always, eagerly awaiting the next one!

[Gina Wrightson · Rating 5 out of 5]

intrigued

Great series. Jake’s character and his friends are fun. I love it when a book makes me 🤭. The humor sprinkled in among the action.

[Elias · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely Phenomenal

Once again, as usual for this series, this is an absolute banger of a book. If you liked the other books in the series you’re going to love this one.

[Steve Naylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating 5.0 stars

This is still a 5 star series even though this is one of the weaker books in the series. Jake is still in Nevermore but it wasn't as interesting as the last book. There weren't as many skills increases and the last challenge dungeon was kind of boring. Don't get me wrong, I still love the characters and the world building. It is bound to happen in a great series where some books are better than others. Another thing that brought my enjoyment down (a little) is that I read the book instead of listening to the audiobook. Travis Baldree is the narrator for all the books and he is in such demand that the audiobooks he does are coming out 3-4 months after the print release. I got tired of waiting that long so I just went ahead and picked up the book. It is still very good but the audiobook brings it up to an 11. Overall, I still love the series and I am looking forward to the next one.

[JennerallySpeaking · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5/5 - I liked it. I think there's a lot of interesting things in this world and the author is really fleshing out the world. I can see why some people dislike that the main character is so OP, but that's fine with me. I'm just here to see where the greater world building takes us. Nevermore finally ending felt good, and the next arc is set up. However, the main character is more concerned about his own explorations and growth. So I'm sure the next book will be just as chaotic as any other.

[Stephanie Reynolds · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining and A Good Finisher for Nevermore

Very entertaining book, and just like it says, it’s the end of Nevermore. I feel like it wrapped up all the sub-stories very well, introduced some exciting new upcoming events, and ended well. Overall, this is my favorite series out there.

[Ingrid Shields · Rating 5 out of 5]

always such a delightful mix

Always such a delightful mix of humor, adventure, and creativity. In multiverse of constant fighting, dungeons, assassins, monsters, vampires, poison, and mushrooms Zogarth always manages to include some loyalty and humor. Keeping things just enough on the light side to be addicting.

[Michael scouten · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series

This series really just grabs me by the balls, and won't let me put it down until i'm done. It's so silly yet well written. And the pace of new books coming out has been amazing 2 to 3 a year

[Luke Prater · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series. I love the mentality of Jake Thayne. The world building, the magic system, the gods, the races. There characters. The multiverse. It’s all fantastic. Book 12 delivered hard. Can’t wait for book 13.

[Stephen Jensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfection

A good end to the totally not long enough Nevermore arc, and a satisfying return to earth. Was very good *said in a shity Borat impression*

[LaziMantis Vasquez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book

Great book and series as always all the characters are interesting the story was exciting and funny and over all joy to read I very much look forward to the next book

[Shanan Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

More Please, A Lot More!

What is there to say that hasn't already been said.... Sandy is so funny, LOL
Nevermore was great, but I can't wait to go on an adventure with Jake.... to "Infinity and Beyond!"

[Thorsten · Rating 5 out of 5]

Get Good.

Excellent. I enjoyed the entire Nevermore arc and look forward to the next adventure.

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Entertaining Read

Jake is finally going to complete Nevermore and with more action, impressive flexing and cool upgrades we get a great read. This series although long does entertain as we expand the universe building.

[Aubria L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great addition to the series I am thoroughly enjoying this world! And there’s no one better than Travis Baldree narrating and bringing the story to life!

[Mohammed · Rating 4 out of 5]

not bad

Pretty mid this time Zogarth stretched nevermore a little bit too much should have included moon arc into this book

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful

Have read all of the series and enjoy all of them. Each one expands the universe in new ways and shows more points of view.

[Cory Ireland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seriously such a great book! This series may have spoiled the litrpg genre for me. Hopefully I can find something that compares to this.

[William Howe · Rating 5 out of 5]

it’s finally over

Nina wasn’t the problem I expected her to be from all of the complaints. Solid healer and decent combatant.

And Nevermore was decently entertaining. The post dungeon stuff dragged on a bit, but 50 years of growth needed to be acknowledged.

So now I am caught up. Pre-ordering the next book.

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's okay

I absolutely loved the last 20% of the book and the other 80% was nevermore. I am wondering if we'll ever see Jake's parents visit Haven. I think that would be cool. I do like the blue blood TV show type ending to this book. I suppose depending upon how old you are that would be the Waltons TV show ending. With that said well done and a round of applause for everybody who had a hand and bringing this entry into the series to us, the Amazon readers.

[Luke · Rating 5 out of 5]

love it

Will admit the first 20% was a bit of a slog due to the last challenge dungeon but once you’re through that no issues.

[J.D. Glasscock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good stuff

Another good add to the series. I'm glad nevermore is done not that it wasn't good but it was time to get the main story moving

Highly recommend
JD Glasscock
Author of the Series Blood Brothers and Nocturne

[Tommy & · Rating 2 out of 5]

Worst PH book so far. It was obvious he just wanted nevermore over so he tried to skip any interesting story to rush it and it still ended up being over half the book. Then he realized oh crap I made the boring part too long again and rushed through the post nevermore part which would have been the interesting part. Hopefully book 13 is better because woof this one was boring.

[Chad Mesiroff · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m a hard-core fan of Primal Hunter, so I give it a 3 but this was terrible and really deserved a 2. Not because of the writing quality or author’s talent, but because 17 of it’s 20 hours we’re completely unnecessary, added nothing to the story, and for the first time, I really wish I hadn’t spent my money and listened to the summary in the next book. The last book took an entire book for the cool parts of the dungeon.
This spent more than half of the book on the most boring part that no one cares about.
It’s called Primal Hunter, not FedEx Simulator

Tell me if you would like…
-6-8 hours of the MC running 75+ courier package missions with no new abilities, gaining no experience and doing so in a simulation so everything for everyone you learn about, has no relevance.
-6 hours of the same four characters who climbed 40 levels last book, now climb 20 more. But wait they always lose once. But don’t worry it has zero effect on MCs life.
-2.5-3 announcing the winner of the dungeon.
-2-3 him finally doing some cool experiment and going home and catching us up on everyone….
It ends with the mc announcing that he’s going to the moon, I will argue The book should’ve started with the leaderboard ceremony, by hour 3 he should be on his way to the moon.


This was so bad to me. It was cash grabby. Or it felt like the author was forced to put out a book….. I mean for God sakes 6-8 hours of audiobook where the Primal Hunter is an Amazon package boy?
It might’ve been OK if we learned something new about Jake or the world building. But we didn’t and the world doesn’t matter because it’s fake. This entire eight hours should have said.
“Jake grinded courier missions and they were completely easy outside of a few ambushes.”
Eight hours and he didn’t even get a reward from it. He didn’t get XP so his skills were the same…. We literally got nothing.

At least the other boring dungeons were him creating items, creating relationships and curses that he brought with him and changed him forever.

Also, the second half of the book surprise surprise, what we all knew what would happen, he got the results of the leaderboard we all knew he would….. this is how the book should’ve started.

You’re already pushing it when you have a training montage called nevermore that has no real consequences outside of a giant leaderboard and bragging rights. It already lasted more than the previous book. But at least the last book got us, introduced more to the gods and their motivations, introduced autumn new characters like Menaga, Artemis, Dina, Natures attendant and many of the old gods from the arena.
The streaming party was a great job, showing the interpersonal relationships. It also showed Jake’s power of perception and how that iis applicable in real life situations.
It also added a team component that was cool and camaraderie.
We also got to learn about the other heroes from earth and how they did.

….. this added nothing outside of more mystery and confirmation that the great sage is somehow manipulating events.

[Thai · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zogarth’s The Primal Hunter 12: A LitRPG Adventure marks the highly anticipated conclusion to the Nevermore Arc, and for this reader, it delivers a largely satisfying experience. The stakes have never felt higher, with the Nevermore Leaderboards competition garnering unprecedented attention. Even the gods themselves are invested, directly and indirectly observing who will rise to the top.

Jake, who has consistently exceeded expectations throughout the competition, enters his final Challenge Dungeon before reuniting with his party. Their collective goal is clear: climb as many floors as possible within the remaining time and secure a coveted spot on the Nevermore Leaderboards. However, the competition is fierce. Jake and his companions aren't the only ones shattering previous records. Ell'Hakan, Jake's self-proclaimed rival, is determined to surpass all prior achievements and claim the top position for himself. The ultimate question remains: who will emerge as the top C-grade hunter of their generation? And, perhaps more pressingly for Jake, will a mandatory after-party follow the intense Leaderboards reveal?

While the book ultimately lands on a high note, the beginning felt somewhat sluggish. The extended wrap-up of Jake's courier service felt like it detracted from the momentum building towards the climax of the Nevermore competition. Furthermore, the major confrontation with the final boss of Jake's last dungeon felt surprisingly anti-climactic, lacking the impactful punch I had anticipated.

However, the ending of the Nevermore Arc itself is undeniably strong. Zogarth manages to tie up loose ends effectively while leaving the reader eager for what comes next. One of the consistent highlights of the series for me has always been Jake's interactions with his fellow Earth-descended companions, and while this volume focuses primarily on his solo efforts, the anticipation of their reunion is palpable.

Overall, despite a slightly slow start and an underwhelming boss fight, The Primal Hunter 12 successfully concludes the Nevermore Arc in a way that leaves this reader happy and excited for the future of the series. I am particularly looking forward to seeing Jake reunite with his crew and embark on new adventures. For fans of the series, this installment is a must-read, and I wholeheartedly give it a 5 out of 5. The end of this arc signals a new beginning, and I, for one, am ready for it.

[Andrew G · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series just works. As much as I want to complain about a filler book, #9, followed by three books (this being the last) in one dungeon, I enjoyed it. Hey these are free with Kindle Unlimited, and the author writes quickly, so even if these four books are really just one book, it’s not a big deal… if you read them. If you buy the audiobooks, or the physical books, it’s a cash grab. The author does what he has to do. I can’t imagine it costs him all that many readers, certainly not enough to offset the additional money coming in.

But I am annoyed, because it seems the author is setting up for another multi-book series to cover the Prima arc, and there’s even gonna be a filler next book, with the Moon expedition? Ugh. Maybe I shouldn’t complain, I do enjoy these books, even if the pace is needlessly drawn out. This whole Prima arc just seems so predictable as to how it goes down, and I think it’s a mistake to make it more than a single book. But what do I know? Zogarth is the one cashing checks.

I also got the impression maybe the author intends to end the series after the conclusion of the Yip of Yore plot? That seems like a mistake. If I had a say, I’d encourage him to wrap that plot up in the next few books, then hit a big time jump. And instead of explaining what happened in the meantime, let us glean it from context clues of a new story. Let this series pivot more to an anthology of tales about Jake over the literal ages of his life. That would be something wholly unique in this genre. And we wouldn’t need a bunch of filler and spending many books in a single grade.

All that said, I enjoy this series a lot. I like Jake. I like Villy. I hate the good guys, hehe. I love the humor and the awesome magic system and attention to detail with combat. The plot is above average if not great, but the characters really ratchet up the quality overall. It’s solidly my third favorite ongoing series behind Path of the Berserker and Path of Ascension (last book doesn’t count). Light years better than HWFWM or DOTF.

[READERSBEWARE · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Primal Hunter 12 by Zogarth was an absolutely thrilling read and one of the most satisfying entries in the series so far. The pacing was relentless in the best way, keeping me hooked from start to finish. The challenges Jake faced in this arc were more than just tests of power—they were strategic, layered, and often brutally difficult. I loved how the stakes kept rising naturally, and the deeper mechanics of the system became even more fascinating. The complexity of the multiverse continues to grow, and it’s clear that Jake is stepping into a role that goes beyond just survival—he’s becoming a true force to be reckoned with.

One of the things I appreciated most in this installment was the way Zogarth balanced character progression with world-building. Every encounter felt meaningful, whether it was a massive boss battle or a tense interaction with one of the factions. The writing made it easy to visualize the environments, and the sense of scale—especially during the larger conflicts—was epic. There were some intense reveals, and I found myself re-reading a few passages just to soak in the implications. The story isn’t just about numbers going up anymore; it’s about navigating cosmic forces, ideological clashes, and Jake’s own ever-evolving place in the universe.

By the time I reached the final chapters, I was completely immersed. The cliffhanger at the end hit hard and left me absolutely desperate for book 13. Zogarth has a gift for ending on a note that’s both satisfying and full of promise for what’s next. If you’re a fan of progression fantasy or LitRPG done right, The Primal Hunter 12 is a must-read. I genuinely can’t wait to see where Jake’s journey takes him next.