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The Radiant King

by David Dalglish
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The first installment of USA Today bestseller David Dalglish's latest epic fantasy trilogy about immortal demigods, civil wars, and ancient evil will be irresistible to classic fantasy fans and will appeal to readers of James Islington and Anthony Ryan.​
Six immortal siblings. Five sworn to peace. One demands a throne.
Radiance, the mysterious power of life and creation, is theirs to command. Death cannot claim them. For hundreds of years, the ever-living ruled with ease. Yet when the world is nearly broken beneath their reign, the humbled six swear a vow: They will sit upon no thrones, wear no crowns, and no longer teach humanity the gifts of radiance.
But after centuries of peace, Eder rejects their vow, anoints himself Voice of Father, and spreads a new, cruel faith across the land.
Faron cannot allow such indiscretion. Returning from a self-imposed exile, he swears to crush Eder’s kingdom, and he will not do so alone—Sariel, their cold and calculating brother, knows all too well that an ever-living’s dominion is bound for brutality and destruction. But to overthrow a nation, they will need more than each other. They will need an army and a ruler who can take the throne their own vow forbids. And so, they pledge themselves to the fanatical Bastard Princess, a woman with incredible powers she insists were given to her by the goddess Leliel.
But Eder’s conquest is not what it seems, and it will take more than a holy war to stop an immortal who has heard the desperate plea of a god.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Astral Kingdoms

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  • Release date

    March 4, 2025

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      • ISBN: 9780316576680

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      • ISBN: 9780316576680
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    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      November 1, 2024

      The start of Dalglish's ("Vagrant Gods") latest epic fantasy series is effortlessly engaging, following six immortal siblings who are swept into a holy war. Faron, too softhearted to endure the endless cycle of lives, burns to erase the passage of years. When he reawakens, he's recruited by his embittered brother Sariel to overthrow their brother Eder, who has broken their sacred vow of peace. Eder now leads the overreaching Astral Kingdom and has delivered the power of radiance--the power of gods--into human hands. Their best chance to stop him is to ally with Princess Isabelle as she stokes the fires of rebellion. The dynamics of a broken family are the standout feature of this ruthless saga, with relationships fraught with tension, reflecting the uncertain world. Characters carry the scars of lifetimes, and such personal strife influences the larger political conflicts. Readers are plunged right into the thick of battle, unfolding in a world that is both ethereal and fey. The action is balanced by an introspective tone that explores the nature of souls and the fallacies of humanity. VERDICT Perfect for fans of Richard Swan and Anthony Ryan.--Andrea Dyba

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • Booklist

      February 1, 2025
      The ever-living took a vow: no thrones, no churches, and no sharing radiance with humanity. They took this vow because their control over radiance, a kind of magic, plus their inability to die, means they can easily upset humanity's systems. Eder, one of a set of six ever-living siblings, has broken this vow; he has established a church that revolves around purging the sin of a person's soul, even from past lives. Eder's religion is cruel, unforgiving, and leads to a lot of human deaths. His siblings, particularly Faron and Sariel, want to stop Eder's grip on the human world. They have different motivations, with Faron wanting to uphold the vow and valuing humanity, and Sariel holding a grudge. In order to overthrow Eder, the brothers will need an army, a new ruler, and a lot of luck. Dalglish (The Sapphire Altar, 2023) is a master world builder. The complex world of this series starter comes together seamlessly on the page. The high fantasy and highly political story will appeal to all readers of fantasy.

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