Series by Mine
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Buy on AmazonThe Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Light Novel) Vol. 1
2021 · Mine
A gritty swords and sorcery tale of a veteran mercenary who must start anew after he loses his old company--and don't miss the manga adaptation, also…
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Buy on AmazonThe Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Light Novel) Vol. 2
2021 · Mine
ESCORT MISSION FROM HELL Former mercenary Loren survived his first adventure by the skin of his teeth. Now he’s bound to Lapis the priest by an…
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Buy on AmazonThe Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Light Novel) Vol. 3
2021 · Mine
WHAT DARKNESS LURKS BENEATH Loren knows better than to share Lapis’s excitement when she brings him a new quest. It sounds easy enough—proctoring…
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Buy on AmazonThe Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Light Novel) Vol. 4
2022 · Mine
THE DARKNESS ONLY DEEPENS Desperate for a job that actually results in success, Loren agrees to Lapis’s newest suggestion: instead of a quest,…
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Buy on AmazonThe Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Light Novel) Vol. 5
2022 · Mine
BLOOD RUNS THICKER Despite Loren’s seemingly unending string of losses, the adventurers’ guild has noticed his promise. They offer him a chance to…
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Buy on AmazonThe Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Light Novel) Vol. 6
2022 · Mine
DESIRES DARK AND DIVINE Fresh off his promotion to iron rank, Loren takes on a request from an old friend, Claes. A supply run to a nearby village…
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Buy on AmazonThe Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Light Novel) Vol. 7
2023 · Mine
WIND AND FLAME Loren’s wallet is never heavy, and these days it’s even lighter than usual. Gula Gluttonia, dark god of gluttony, is devouring…
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Buy on AmazonThe Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Light Novel) Vol. 8
2023 · Mine
INTO THE DEMONIC DARK Loren’s enigmatic partner Lapis never did explain how the enchanted greatsword in her family’s keeping mysteriously found its…
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Buy on AmazonThe Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Light Novel) Vol. 9
2023 · Mine
INTO THE DRAGON’S DEN Having made it to Lapis’s home, Loren finds himself tasked by her mother, Demon Lord Judie, to destroy a dangerous artefact by…
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Buy on AmazonThe Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Light Novel) Vol. 10
2024 · Mine
TO THE HOT SPRINGS! Loren and company team up with another mercenary band to seek some much-needed downtime in Karlovy, a town known for its hot…
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The Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Light Novel) Vol. 15📅 Expected Sep 15, 2026
Read more →The Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Light Novel) Vol. 16📅 Expected Mar 16, 2027
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Buy on AmazonThe Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Manga) Vol. 1
2021 · Mine
A gritty swords and sorcery tale of a veteran mercenary who must start anew after he loses his old company--and don't miss the original light novels,…
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Buy on AmazonThe Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Manga) Vol. 2
2021 · Mine
DUNGEON CRAWL The mercenary life was hard on Loren. Despite his enormous skill with a blade, he found himself alone and out of work. Joining up with…
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Buy on AmazonThe Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Manga) Vol. 3
2022 · Mine
FOR A FEW COPPERS MORE After disaster struck his mercenary band, Loren was broke and desperate. To make ends meet, he signed up as an adventurer, and…
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Buy on AmazonThe Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Manga) Vol. 4
2023 · Mine
ESCORT QUEST In order to repay his debt, ex-mercenary Loren parties up once again with cleric Lapis as adventurers for hire. Their latest mission is…
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Buy on AmazonThe Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Manga) Vol. 5
2026 · Mine
BATTLE TO SURVIVE Loren and Lapis accepted a quest to escort Scena, daughter of the chief of state, to her hometown of Hansa. Mid-travel, several of…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Mine written?
We list 19 books by Mine across 2 series, published between 2021–2026 — each shown in full reading order.
When is the next Mine book coming out?
The next book is “The Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Light Novel) Vol. 15”, book 15 in the series, expected Sep 15, 2026. That is the publisher's announced date and can change; this page updates when it does.
What order should I read Mine's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Light Novel) Vol. 1.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Mine's books?
Every title links to Amazon from its series page — see our affiliate disclosure in the footer for how that supports the site.
Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.