Upthread
It's been 58 years since Perris embarked on The Thread, a 30-layer fantasy experience designed to turn troubled youths into the men they need to be, or die trying. 58 years later, and Perris is still on Layer 30, living a peaceful life of eternal youth on a thriving farm with his good friend, Ainsley Moose (who he may or may not be holding back from an adventure of his own).
Unfortunately for Perris, that peace won't last much longer, as he's forced to continue down The Thread, face his ultimate quest, and come out the other side a changed man. If only he could remember why he had to change in the first place.
The first in a three-part adventure fantasy novel series (Upthread, Downthread, Offthread) with lite litRPG elements.