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Crown Prince: Book One of New Blood

Crown Prince: Book One of New Blood
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The future of Mankind relies on the Guardian of Maarihk. Will his Sight be true? Or will his impure Firstblood prove the ruin of us all?

Natharr is Guardian of Maarihk, one of a long line of protectors dating back to the Firstborn Age, before the Aa Conquest. Natharr's is an ancient role, rooted in his Firstblood, giving him Sight to see what is yet to be. He adheres to his sacred duties even in the centuries since the Firstborn were forced to the brink of extinction by the Aa.

Natharr still stands guard over all men, Aa or Firstborn, Seeing what will come to pass, deciding what is unavoidable and what is not. He spends decades planning how to save the life of the newborn Crown Prince Vikari so he may one day reclaim the throne of the land where Mankind was created, back in the time when the Olde Gods still walked.

Reviews of Crown Prince

• "I've been won over by Crown Prince! The world is deeply conceived. The prose is well crafted. The solemn, almost-inhuman Guardian/seer standing guard during a deadly siege as the young queen gives birth makes for a hell of a great start! That weightiness to his character was a key point of interest to me that comes across right from the opening pages, plunging right into the thick of it for a wonderful change of pace. Crown Prince is intriguing, grand, strange, and shadowed by ill-omens. It is Shakespearean." — Tom Mock, author of The Long Nights
• "A very good book ... [and] a very great read! Natharr is very much tested as he strives to save the life of newborn Crown Prince Vikari. This book reads wonderfully, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know the story. It is full of pulse-pounding adventure and also features great, extensive world-building! Definitely a recommend from me!” — Philip Chase, Ph.D., medievalist and author of The Way of Edan
• 5/5 Stars — "Author W.D. Kilpack III presents an atmospheric and immersive journey into a richly crafted fantasy world, balancing a strong character-led adventure with a wider web of plots, setting up a highly complex and enjoyable fantasy saga. A clear flair for character, dialogue, and attitude from the start, with Natharr’s intense presence affecting all who encounter him and making for some really dynamic clashes. The weightiness of his responsibilities and the depth of the worldbuilding immediately gripped my attention and, as the story unfolded, the way the characters’ attitudes and actions were shaped by the realism of the worldbuilding was totally compelling. This book delivers on every promise of pulse-pounding adventure — coupled with dark storytelling, strong descriptive skills, and captivating character development that balances emotion with duty well. I would certainly recommend Crown Prince. I’m all the more eager to continue exploring this fantastical realm." — K.C. Finn, USA Today best-selling author of The Book of Shade
• 5/5 Stars — "The literary creator in his act of creationism. Such is W. D. Kilpack III in his intriguing invention of Crown Prince: Book One of New Blood. Intermingling real world matters of both realm and state, and legendary phenomena of ancient times, Kilpack builds a mythical epic of worlds within worlds, all suspended in time and universal fantastical realism. He has crafted an imaginative tale perfect for lovers of mysticism, magic, ancient battles, romance, and supernatural fantasy. Natharr, the Guardian of Maarihk, is one of the Firstbborn [with] abilities like the gift of prophetic Sight, and he [is] charged with protecting and preparing the newly born prince of the realm, Vikari, until he is ready to take his rightful place as heir to his father’s throne. Set in a richly imagined and described enigmatic world, the story explores themes of family, love, friendship, destiny, time, and power. Adventure and action keep the reader quickly turning the pages ... deliver[ing] a strong narrative of structure, character development, and world building, which smoothly paves the way for the next book in the series, Order Of Light, which I cannot wait to read. Crown Prince is a masterful example of original storytelling, a phenomenal literary creation!" — K.L. Davidson, author of Ten Thousand Fields (British Columbia, Canada)
• 5/5 Stars — Crown Prince "is one of the best fantasies I’ve read. I’ve already bought the next four books! This is high fantasy, loaded with rich worldbuilding and steeped in magic. This a character-driven and emotionally complex read. Natharr is the Guardian of Maarihk and gifted with “sight” — an imperfect ability to glimpse the future. He flees with the king’s newborn heir and a protective wet nurse, a strong-willed woman, Darshelle. They enter the Ancient Wood, [which is] populated by strange creatures and beings. [Their] task ... is to keep the child safe until he is old enough to claim the throne. There are some great battle scenes ... including difficult decisions for Natharr since he must hide all traces of his flight. I love stories that put characters between a rock and a hard place. His relationship with Darshelle and the prince [depict] a man struggling between duty and the love of a 'family' he never thought possible. A fascinating world, peppered with wonderfully unique creatures with distinct personalities — some helpful, some deadly. All nuanced, multilayered, and thoroughly believable [setting] the stage for ... when duty requires Natharr to leave the prince and Darshelle behind. Highly recommended!" — D. Wallace Peach, author of The Shattered Sea Duology

Language - English

Publisher Year - 2019

ASIN - B07T7YXCL3

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W.D. Kilpack III

W.D. Kilpack III

W.D. Kilpack III, MPC, PSMC, is an award-winning science fiction and fantasy author recognized for his works across various media, including print, online, radio, and television. His writing journey began at the age of nine when he won an award for a poem. As an adult, his first six books — Crown Prince, Order of Light, Demon Seed, Rilari, Pale Face and Battle Calm — each won the International Firebird Book Award and The BookFest Award, with Crown Prince also receiving the International Impact Book Award and, in the Outstanding Creator Awards, won Book of the Year, the Ultimate Championship Trophy, Super Champion Medal, Best Fiction Writing, Best B...