Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otherlife Dreams | 2016 | William D. Arand | Buy |
| 2 | Otherlife Nightmares | 2016 | William D. Arand | Buy |
| 3 | Otherlife Awakenings | 2016 | William D. Arand | Buy |
The Selfless Hero Trilogy was William D. Arand’s first published series, with all three books released in 2016. The trilogy includes Otherlife Dreams, Otherlife Nightmares, and Otherlife Awakenings. The story centers on a virtual reality game world called Otherlife that becomes increasingly real and dangerous.
As Arand’s debut series, it established many of the themes he would continue to explore: game mechanics as plot devices, moral complexity, and protagonists who grow in power over time. The rapid-fire release schedule also set the pace for his future publishing career.