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Order of Light: Book Two of New Blood (New Blood Saga 2) Kindle Edition

by W.D. Kilpack III (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 11 ratings
2022 Firebird Book Award Winner • 2023 The BookFest Award Winner

The future of Mankind relies on the Guardian of Maarihk. Can a mysterious Order help him repair the damage of choosing happiness over duty?

Despite the Guardian of Maarihk being condemned as anathema, and his very existence relegated to legend, Natharr resumes his ancient responsibilities as Mankind's protector. He joins with a mysterious Firstborn companion, Ellis the Elder, to journey into the snow reaches of Biraald, where his Sight promises he will find those who secretly adhere to the ways of the Olde Gods.

Although Biraaldi bloodlines show their Firstborn heritage more clearly than even in Maarihk itself, the two nations have never enjoyed peace. It has been far worse since the rise of Brandt the Usurper to Maarihk's throne. Natharr and Ellis must navigate the threats not only against the Firstborn, but the Maarihkish, as they seek out the sympathizers he Saw who are brave enough to resist Maarihk's tyranny. Only then can the damage be repaired from when Natharr chose personal happiness with Darshelle and the young crown prince over his weighty responsibilities as Guardian of Maarihk.

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• 5/5 Stars — "Themes that resonated in Crown Prince deepen and twist in Order of Light. He has a way of making words just flow vividly on the page. Suffice it to say, fans of epic fantasy, your search is over. Kilpack is your new literary lord. From exhilarating battle sequences to poignant moments of reflection, Order of Light is a masterpiece. If I could, I’d give it a six!" — Jose F. Nodar, author of Books, Pens & Larceny (South Wales, Australia)
• 5/5 Stars — "What an incredible story! One of the most well-written and well-developed stories I have ever come across. A poignant, sensational, and captivating novel that will take [you] on a turbulent-but-fantastic journey full of ups and downs and shocks and thrills galore! [Its] enthralling moments [and] unpredictable nature will have you turning the pages with haste." — RedHeadedBookLover.com
• 5/5 Stars — "Order of Light by W.D. Kilpack III is a fabulous book. It is magical and captivating. I was immersed in the story from the beginning till the end. The characters and the plot were both so well-written that [it] made me feel I was with them. A wonderful novel that I enjoyed 100% and recommend to all. " — BooksShelf.com
• 5/5 Stars — Order of Light is "just as good [as Crown Prince] ... a quick-paced by W.D. Kilpack III with an amazing ability to storytell. That's an amazing quality that makes you want to read one more page, one more chapter. This lovely book has events and descriptions that make the reader become invested in the characters and, thus, the story. I can't wait for the next book!" — Clairey Reads (Coventry, England)
• 5/5 Stars — "A great followup to Crown Prince [which was] one of the most fantastic fantasy books that I have read so far! New characters are introduced and I'm impressed by his storytelling ... from characterization to event building... everything is lucid. I'm eagerly waiting for book three." — Just Pratibha (India)
• 4/5 Stars — "Kilpack does it again with Order of Light. Following on Crown Prince, we learn more about Ellis and Natharr as they find sympathisers in a supposedly sleepy village who have been under the careful watch of the garrison for years. Behind closed doors, there is a different story to tell. A great fantasy book with all the world-building you'd expect." — Books with Gina (England)
• 4/5 Stars — "The author writes beautifully, with swaths of description and rhetoric, prose equal to the stories intricacies. Although Fantasy is not my favorite genre, I really enjoyed Order of Light! If Fantasy is your thing, then you will be in your element!" — Daisy Hollands (Shropshire, England)
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    New Blood Saga
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  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08R7XDQRM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 2nd edition (December 22, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 22, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.4 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 698 pages
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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 three novels — Crown Prince, Order of Light, Demon Seed, and Pale Face — each won the International Firebird Book Award and The BookFest Award, with Crown Prince also receiving the International Impact Book Award. His works Demon Seed, Rilari, and Vengeance Borne were featured as Editor’s Choice on BooksShelf, and both Order of Light and Rilari were named Top Picks. He earned an Honorable Mention from L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest for his novella Pale Face. To date, his books have garnered 27 awards.

In addition to his writing career, W.D. Kilpack III has served as the editor and publisher of 23 print and online news and literary publications, with circulations as high as 770,000. He is also a partner at Safe Harbor Films, LLC, where he writes screenplays and oversees marketing efforts.

He holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Westminster University, where he double-majored in communication and philosophy and completed the Honors Program. He went on to earn a Master of Professional Communication with a writing emphasis. As a high-performing athlete, he also qualified for international competition in Greco-Roman wrestling.

For 25 years, he was a communication professor and a nationally recognized wrestling coach. Outside of his professional accomplishments, he is an accomplished cook. He resides in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he is happily married to his high-school sweetheart and is father to five children, as well as helping to raise five step-children.

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  • Amy's Bookshelf Reviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars W. D. Kilpack III writes a fascinating epic fantasy tale with Order of Light
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2024
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    In Order of Light, the reader is introduced to the second book of the New Blood Saga. W. D W. D. Kilpack III is a magnificent writer, and storyteller. This author has a grand imagination, and talent for showing the story. It's a grand sequel to Crown Prince. This is an incredible story, and I couldn't put it down. Enter the author's brilliant world, where humanity is dependent on the Guardian of Maarihk, and he has to engage and enlist the assistance of Ellis the Elder. The story is filled with intrigue, magic, survival, and the ancient times of Gods of Old. This is a world where bloodlines mean something more than family, it means legends of the past, feuding and the fight for a throne to rule. This building of this world is a grand epic fantastical work, and a deeply imaginative world. This story is a definite attention grabber, so much I couldn't put it down. A very unpredictable story, my favorite kind! This was definitely a page-turner, so much that I could barely put it down, and it is a long, read, but definitely worth it! I look forward to reading more of this author's work. It's a great story to follow and try to figure out what will happen next. Order of Light is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I read this book to give my unbiased and honest review. Amy's Bookshelf Reviews recommends that anyone who reads this book also write a review.
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  • Michele R.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fun rollercoaster ride with a few unexpected twists
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2021
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    Order of Light

    If you enjoyed W.D. Kilpack III’s first book “Crown Prince”, you are going to love the second book “Order of Light”. Just when you think you know where the story is heading and get comfortable, you turn the page and whamo! Your concept of the reality of the story changes again. The characters are believable, and it is easy to identify with them. You find yourself engaged in the telling from the first page to the last. You can feel the cold of the snowy landscape, and the power of the Ancient Woods. You find yourself drawn into the world and do not want to leave until you see what is around the next bend. I cannot wait for the next new book to be released!
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  • Jamie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Epic!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2021
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    New Blood is a fantasy written with a beautiful lyrical quality and in such rich detail that takes the imagination to a world full of mysticism, valor and magic. Kilpack is master to crafting an epic with a balanced amount of peaks and valleys that makes the most mundane and quiet moments as equally rich an experience as the grandest swashbuckling scenes in the story. I binged both books in a matter of days and loved them equally! Natharr leads the story with a bold and unwavering confidence that we all aspire to have and I am excited to see what is in store for him and Ellis on the third book!
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  • JP
    2.0 out of 5 stars Did these reviewers actually read this book??
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2022
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    I read the first book and it was almost good--except the author wanders off course with page after page of discussion about lactation. I'm not sure how that plays into plot or character development. I bought and read the second book. Again the author wanders of with page after page of backstory of uninteresting minor characters. Tedious and boring. No more Kilpack for me. --JP
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  • Charity Steele
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous story to lose yourself in. Great follow from the first book, Crown Prince
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2021
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    Another excellent book from this author. I love a story so well written that I get lost in it for hours. Truly well written. I cannot get enough. When's the next book coming??!!
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  • J. F. Nodar
    5.0 out of 5 stars I could not put it down - beautifully written - action packed!
    Reviewed in Australia on January 24, 2024
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    W. D. Kilpack III's "Crown Prince" captivated me. His vivid descriptions plunged me into a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, and emotions. I devoured the first book in the New Blood Saga, desperate to see where the tale would lead. So, it was with bated breath that I cracked open "Order of Light," the series' second instalment.
    Kilpack doesn't disappoint. The themes that resonated in "Crown Prince" deepen and twist in "Order of Light." He has a way of making words just flow vividly on the page. On page 106 of my Australian paperback version, a revelation about Natharr, the Guardian of Maarihk, floored me! His journey of self-discovery weaves flawlessly with the Crown Prince's own remarkable growth.
    New fantastical creatures emerge from Kilpack's boundless imagination. The Quiet One and Bu, meticulously detailed in all their wonder, are testament to his storytelling prowess. But fear not, I won't spoil the magic!
    Suffice it to say, fans of epic fantasy, your search is over.
    Kilpack is your new literary lord.
    From exhilarating battle sequences to poignant moments of reflection, "Order of Light" is a masterpiece. If I could, I’d give it a six! Both it and "Crown Prince" deserve a place on your bookshelf. Trust me, you won't regret immersing yourself in Kilpack's world.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    I could not put it down - beautifully written - action packed!

    Reviewed in Australia on January 24, 2024
    W. D. Kilpack III's "Crown Prince" captivated me. His vivid descriptions plunged me into a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, and emotions. I devoured the first book in the New Blood Saga, desperate to see where the tale would lead. So, it was with bated breath that I cracked open "Order of Light," the series' second instalment.
    Kilpack doesn't disappoint. The themes that resonated in "Crown Prince" deepen and twist in "Order of Light." He has a way of making words just flow vividly on the page. On page 106 of my Australian paperback version, a revelation about Natharr, the Guardian of Maarihk, floored me! His journey of self-discovery weaves flawlessly with the Crown Prince's own remarkable growth.
    New fantastical creatures emerge from Kilpack's boundless imagination. The Quiet One and Bu, meticulously detailed in all their wonder, are testament to his storytelling prowess. But fear not, I won't spoil the magic!
    Suffice it to say, fans of epic fantasy, your search is over.
    Kilpack is your new literary lord.
    From exhilarating battle sequences to poignant moments of reflection, "Order of Light" is a masterpiece. If I could, I’d give it a six! Both it and "Crown Prince" deserve a place on your bookshelf. Trust me, you won't regret immersing yourself in Kilpack's world.
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