Pavel Kornev

Pavel Kornev is a successful author of speculative fiction whose writing crosses the boundaries of the thriller, LitRPG and fantasy adventure. Genre mashing has long become his signature style.

“His books are a page-turning mix of non-stop action and edge-of-the-seat suspense. Far from being a knight on a white charger, Kornev’s typical protagonist is an everyday man with his fair share of flaws who puts his talents to good use. His heroes struggle to survive and win their places in the sun; but most importantly, they manage to preserve their humanity even in the direst of circumstances.”

Pavel is a professional economist who spent years working for a large bank – until his first novel, The Ice, became an overnight bestseller, allowing him to quit his day job. In his spare time Pavel jogs, swims and is an avid beer brewer.


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The Sublime Electricity

Alternative History Steampunk
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In this world, science took the place of magic. Meanwhile, the transition from the era of steam to the epoch of Sublime Electricity is already underway. But magic hasn't simply disappeared without a trace. It still exists,... more

In this world, science took the place of magic. Meanwhile, the transition from the era of steam to the epoch of Sublime Electricity is already underway. But magic hasn't simply disappeared without a trace. It still exists, concealed in the blood of the illustrious.

Detective constable Leopold Orso of the metropolitan police counts himself among their number. He was bestowed a talent that allows him to bring others' fears to life.

Leopold didn't go looking for trouble. All he really wanted was to gain access to his rightful inheritance. But, his peaceful life came to an end when a box from his grandmother's estate caught the interest of a mysterious cabal of conspirators, police and bloodthirsty malefics.

His new enemies have an arsenal of six-barreled machine guns, backpack flamethrowers and hordes of hellspawn. He may escape with his life, but it won't be easy!

An NPC's Path

Fantasy LitRPG Dystopia Virtual reality
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Virtual worlds are places of boundless freedom. Anyone can become an elven mage or an invisible rogue, join a clan and go on raids, fight, develop their characters and most importantly, escape from the daily grind. However... more

Virtual worlds are places of boundless freedom. Anyone can become an elven mage or an invisible rogue, join a clan and go on raids, fight, develop their characters and most importantly, escape from the daily grind.

However, a game is only a game if you can quit. This is something I learned the hard way. I just wanted to let off some steam in virtual reality and ended up getting murdered and imprisoned in the body of one of the undead—slow, clumsy and cursed to die at the hand of other players over and over again.

The only way out of this awful predicament was to find the legendary Scroll of Rebirth, but the helpless plague-ridden corpse would need to be turned into a real killing machine. If only people knew what it was like to level up a dead rogue...

Der Praktiker

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Du bist siebzehn Jahre alt. Hinter dir liegt das Gymnasium, vor dir ein Leben von der Hand in den Mund, vielleicht als Buchhalter oder als Telegrafist bei der Post. Vielleicht auch in der Verbannung oder im Arbeitslager,... more
Du bist siebzehn Jahre alt. Hinter dir liegt das Gymnasium, vor dir ein Leben von der Hand in den Mund, vielleicht als Buchhalter oder als Telegrafist bei der Post. Vielleicht auch in der Verbannung oder im Arbeitslager, falls du beschließt, auf Demonstrationen und in Straßenkämpfen mit politischen Gegnern für ein besseres Leben zu kämpfen.

Wie kannst du dir da die Gelegenheit entgehen lassen, dich mit einem Schlag nicht nur über das gewöhnliche Bürgertum zu erheben, sondern auch die versnobte Aristokratie und die reichen Kapitalisten zu übertreffen, die zwar alles kaufen können, nur nicht die Fähigkeit, sich die Hochenergie zunutze zu machen. Doch kaufen wirst auch du sie nicht können – du musst erst alles riskieren und den Initiationsritus durchlaufen. Auch wenn du dabei leicht im Irrenhaus landen kannst, so lohnt sich das Risiko, denn nur mit dieser Kraft erlangst du wahre Freiheit.

Leider findet sich immer jemand, der listiger, dreister und stärker ist, und aus dem Streben nach Freiheit und der zielstrebigen Arbeit an dieser Kraft wird ein rücksichtsloser Kampf ums Überleben. So schläfst du die erste Zeit mit offenen Augen, immer auf der Hut und mit dem Messer unter dem Kissen.