# Tower of Jack

By Sean Loomer · Tower of Jack, book 1

Profile: https://hahafiction.com/books/tower-of-jack-586db933/

Jack Atlas wants to leave assassination behind and marry. A divine Tower replaces that retirement plan with a contest in which gods make their creations fight for paradise. An assassin cult adds its own demands, leaving Jack to climb while repeatedly making his situation worse.

## What makes it funny?

In the opening chapter, Jack accuses Hannah of sabotaging him by removing his hotel minibar’s alcohol. He has already broken into the next room for more. When he forgets the safe code, she sends him a joke number that locks him out. Book-group readers enjoy his arrogant, self-destructive manner, often comparing it to Archer.

### The comedy at work

Jack defends the dignity of his profession while ignoring mission instructions and drinking on the job. Hannah’s blunt corrections expose the gap between his claim to expertise and the mess he is making.

### Try this if…

Tower-climbing readers who enjoy a quipping antihero sabotaging his own progress may enjoy Jack’s priorities. Readers in LitRPG groups single out the combination of action and laughs, while disagreeing about how much time they want to spend with him.

### Good to know

The author flags graphic violence, profanity and inappropriate humor. The opening includes heavy drinking, bloody fighting, cocaine and sexual innuendo. Some readers find Jack funny; others find him irritating and hard to like.

## What to expect

- Genre: Fantasy · LitRPG
- On the shelf: Portal fantasy · Progression fantasy
- Kind of humor: Banter · Situational comedy
- The atmosphere: Irreverent
- Story ingredients: Dungeon adventuring
- Format: Novel
- Published: 2024

## Questions readers ask

### Is the main character insufferable?

Readers are split: some enjoy Jack as a fun protagonist, while others find him self-destructive and hard to like.

### Do I need to read the books in order?

The author recommends reading in order because the events build on earlier books.

## Sources & further reading

- Reading sample: [Sample: One Last Job](https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/57271/tower-of-jack/chapter/962777/chapter-1-one-last-job)
- Author commentary: [Author: series and FAQ](https://www.actionverbwriting.com/origin-story)
- Reader discussion: [Reader discussion](https://facebook.com/groups/LitRPG.books/permalink/28598364109760220)
- Publisher: [Publisher: book description](https://www.mountaindalepress.store/products/tower-of-jack-a-litrpg-adventure-kindle-edition-b0df3l5hff)
- Book information: [Google Books: print edition](https://books.google.com/books/about/Tower_of_Jack.html?id=JlXs0AEACAAJ)
- Author commentary: [Author: premise and reader reviews](https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/57271/tower-of-jack)
- Book information: [Fantastic Fiction: first novel](https://www.fantasticfiction.com/l/sean-loomer/tower-of-jack.htm)