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The King's Dark Tidings Series in Order

The King's Dark Tidings series is best read in order, starting with Free the Darkness, as character relationships and storylines develop across the series. Rezkin, a highly trained warrior raised in isolation, emerges into the world with exceptional skills but little understanding of normal human society.

🔄 Best Read in Order · Start with Book 1

King's Dark Tidings Books in Order

5 books

Complete reading order for the King's Dark Tidings series.

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How to Read the King's Dark Tidings series

🔄 Best Read in Order · Start with Book 1

Standalone stories, but characters and relationships develop across the series.

Publication order gives the best experience for the King's Dark Tidings series. Each book has a complete central plot focused on a specific quest or revelation. Character relationships and ongoing developments carry across the series, particularly Rezkin’s growth and his bonds with companions. Readers who begin with a later book miss the foundational events of Rezkin’s emergence into the world and early discoveries that shape later emotional stakes and conflicts.

About the King's Dark Tidings series

Series Premise

The King's Dark Tidings series follows Rezkin as he navigates a dangerous kingdom filled with political intrigue, assassins, and ancient secrets. Each book centers on his quests, growing alliances, and efforts to uncover his true identity.

Main Characters

The series centers on Rezkin, a lethal and disciplined warrior seeking his place in the world, along with a growing group of loyal companions.

Setting

The stories take place in a medieval-inspired kingdom filled with political factions, hidden dangers, and ancient magic.

Tone & Themes

The tone is action-packed and character-driven with strong fantasy elements. Central themes include identity, loyalty, the nature of power, and finding purpose after a life of training.

Is This Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy epic fantasy with skilled protagonists, political intrigue, found family, and stories of self-discovery in a dangerous world.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

Includes violence and mature themes; suitable for adult readers.

The King's Dark Tidings series delivers compelling stories of adventure and growth. Reading the books in order allows Rezkin’s journey and the larger mysteries to unfold most effectively.

FAQ

How many books are in the King's Dark Tidings series?

5 books

When will the next book in the series be released?

No new book is currently scheduled. The latest book, Dragons and Demons, was published in September 2022.

When was the most recent book released?

Dragons and Demons was published in September 2022.

What was the first book in the series?

The first book in the series is Free the Darkness, published in September 2016.

What genre is the King's Dark Tidings series?

The series primarily falls into the Fantasy genre.

Do you need to read the King's Dark Tidings series in order?

It’s best to read the series in order. Each book has its own story, but ongoing character arcs and relationships develop across the series.

What is the King's Dark Tidings series about?

The King's Dark Tidings series follows Rezkin as he navigates a dangerous kingdom filled with political intrigue, assassins, and ancient secrets. Each book centers on his quests, growing alliances, and efforts to uncover his true identity.

Is the King's Dark Tidings series finished?

The series does not currently have a new book scheduled.