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King's Dark Tidings
6 books

A series by Kel Kade
Published Novel
Series: King's Dark Tidings (book 1 out of 6)
Author: Kel Kade (10 books)
Series status: Ongoing
First published: December 28, 2015
Description: Raised and trained in complete seclusion at a secret fortress on the edge of the northern wilds of the Kingdom of Ashai, a young warrior called Rezkin is unexpectedly thrust into the outworld when a terrible battle destroys all that he knows. With no understanding of his life’s purpose and armed with masterful weapons mysteriously bequeathed to him by a dead king, the young warrior relentlessly pursues his only lead. A single elite warrior escaped during the battle and may have knowledge of who Rezkin is and who is responsible for the slaughter at the young man’s home.

Rezkin must travel across Ashai to find the one man who may hold the clues to his very existence. His last orders, spoken on the lips of his dying Master, were to "Kill with conscience" and "Protect and honor your friends." Living in isolation from the outworld under a strict regimen of training and education, the young warrior has no understanding of a conscience or friends. Determined to adhere to his last orders, Rezkin extends his protection to an unlikely assortment of individuals he meets along the way, often leading to humorous and poignant incidents.

As if pursuing an elite warrior across a kingdom, figuring out who he is and why everyone he knows is dead, and attempting to find these so-called friends and protect them is not enough, strange things are happening in the kingdom. New dangers begin to arise that threaten not only Rezkin and his friends, but possibly everyone in Ashai.
Published Novel
Series: King's Dark Tidings (book 2 out of 6)
Author: Kel Kade (10 books)
Series status: Ongoing
First published: January 27, 2016
Description: The mysterious, indomitable warrior? Ruthless criminal overlord? The Riel’gesh – mythical demigod? Dedicated friend and protector?

Equipped with skills far beyond those of the outworlders, Rezkin has been suddenly thrust into a foreign world. The young warrior clings his only known purpose as he continues his search for any information about his identity and the reason for his existence. While the hardened warrior scorns both dueling and tournaments, he believes some of the answers he seeks may be found at the King’s Tournament, the greatest dueling championship in all of the kingdoms. As he searches for the elusive Striker Farson, who may be the only person alive who holds the clues, the young warrior and his friends embark on a journey fraught with danger, mystery and intrigue.

Amidst fears of the kingdom’s economic collapse, rumors of an eminent military draft, and the machinations of a mad, tyrannical king, a new revelation threatens to upend all the warrior’s plans.

This is the second book in the ongoing series “King’s Dark Tidings.”

This book is intended for adult readers. It contains graphic violence, creative language, and sexual innuendo. This book does not contain explicit sexual content.
Published Novel
Series: King's Dark Tidings (book 3 out of 6)
Author: Kel Kade (10 books)
Series status: Ongoing
First published: September 7, 2017
Description: Rezkin is an elite warrior who aims to restore order in Ashai after Caydean’s attack on the King’s Tournament transformed former allies and trading partners into enemies. With no army and only a ragtag group of refugees, Rezkin must wrest control of the kingdom from the mad and powerful usurper, who seems bent on destruction, and this may not be the biggest challenge. If he fails, the kingdom will be ripped apart, and Rezkin will have violated Rule 1—to protect and honor his friends—leaving him without country, purpose, or honor.
Published Novel
Series: King's Dark Tidings (book 4 out of 6)
Author: Kel Kade (10 books)
Series status: Ongoing
First published: September 7, 2018
Description: The future of the Ashaiian haven, the newly founded Kingdom of Cael, is anything but secured. Rezkin must seek recognition from the King of Gendishen if his people are to maintain possession of their island home and the enchanted secret it contains. In an unexpected twist, events overtake Rezkin, and he is thrust into a frustrating adventure to seek a worthless prize. He finds that his carefully constructed reputation as an indomitable foe has consequences as others seek to use his strengths for their own gain. Meanwhile, friends are confronted with too many truths, power and strength might be more than some desire, loyalties and friendships are tested, and at least one of Rezkin’s friends might be headed for a miserable demise.
Published Novel
Series: King's Dark Tidings (book 5 out of 6)
Author: Kel Kade (10 books)
Series status: Ongoing
First published: September 6, 2022
Description: Every kingdom Rezkin touches has shattered, and the turbulence in his homeland is spreading across the Souelian.

From the shards of kingdoms past, he begins to forge a new empire. But there is a price to pay for power, and the balance has come due.

When Rezkin is confronted by something mysterious and ancient, he is stolen from his intended path and driven toward shocking revelations about his identity. With every whisper of knowledge comes new dangers and one certainty.

Rezkin’s past has finally caught up with him, and the mad king Caydean is playing a darker game than anyone realized.
Published Novel
Series: King's Dark Tidings (book 6 out of 6)
Author: Kel Kade (10 books)
Series status: Ongoing
First published: October 8, 2024
Description: Rezkin’s army has been defeated and he is among the dead. Rising in the shadows, Rezkin is free from the shackles of power. But the darkness is his home, and there he stalks his foes. His friends, alone and scattered, face the war with an empty throne. Rumors of Rezkin’s survival spawn hope and discord on the Souelian. Unable to put Rezkin to rest, Azeria chases answers. In the criminal underworld she hunts the Raven, willing to extract the truth in blood.In Lon Lerésh, Yserria and Malcius become entangled in a deadly game. Rezkin’s absence has left the queen vulnerable, and the nobles vie for dominance. Beneath their intrigue and machinations a sinister plot unfolds while an ancient magic hangs in the balance.With his fledgling empire on the brink of collapse and Caydean reigning unchecked, Rezkin must be more than an emperor. He must become the Shadow Knight.