His father had set him to the task, after all. He rapped on the chamber door without concern for anyone hearing. This house existed for a singular purpose, and that was to consume. Within these walls lay nothing but festering evil wrought of greed and ambition. The white marble walls were strung with elegant tapestries, floors were adorned with lush carpets, and brightly lit windows were embellished with rich draperies. Rhesh stalked through the corridor with a sense of purpose that could only be bred of deep-seated anger and hatred. I appreciate her professionalism, positive outlook, and enthusiasm.

My editor, Leslie Watts, excels in making me feel great about my writing, even while correcting my mistakes and offering suggestions. The wonderful people at Podium Publishing have provided not only fantastic audiobooks but also encouragement, support, advice, and belief in my abilities. She is never hesitant to express how proud she is of me. I would like to thank my daughter, who has more patience and understanding than should be expected from a child. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any information storage and retrieval system. Text copyright © 2017 Dark Rover Publishing, L.L.C. This book does not contain explicit sexual content. It contains graphic violence, creative language, and sexual innuendo.

Opinions and beliefs expressed by the characters do not reflect the author’s opinions and beliefs. All characters, places, and events in this novel are fictitious. This book does not contain explicit sexual content.This is a work of fiction. This is the first installment of an ongoing series. New dangers begin to arise that threaten not only Rezkin and his friends, but possibly everyone in Ashai. With no understanding of his life’s purpose and armed with masterful weapons mysteriously bestowed upon him by a dead king, Rezkin must travel across Ashai to find the one man who may hold the clues to his very existence.ĭetermined 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.Īs 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. Raised and trained in 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.

Kings dark tidings by kel kade