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Vengeance Borne: Book Five of New Blood (New Blood Saga) - W.D. Kilpack III

Vengeance Borne: Book Five of New Blood (New Blood Saga) - W.D. Kilpack III

January 2025 Editor's Choice, BooksShelf.com
 
The past and present collide, forcing Natharr and the rest of the Rilari to struggle with the consequences of their absence, past choices, and the power of the Usurper’s vizier left unchecked for far too long. The strain proves too much for some, requiring hard decisions to prepare for a dark future racing toward the Guardian of Maarihk, Ellis the Elder, and the Knights of Ril. All that two generations of Guardians have planned from what their Sight revealed is on the brink of failure. They split their forces to race against time, gambling that thinner numbers will endure on diverging paths toward victory.
 
Meanwhile, Nathan fights to deal with great loss and a change of course in his life in the Maarihk Empire as it plants new seeds yearning for a single goal: vengeance.

  • About the Author

    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 four books — 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 and, in the Outstanding Creator Awards, won the Ultimate Championship Trophy, Super Champion Medal, Best Fiction Writing, Best Book in the following categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Myths/Legends, and Romance; Best Character for Natharr, Most Beautiful Character for Darshelle, and Best World-Building. 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 45 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.

  • Reviews

    • 5/5 Stars — "The New Blood Saga delivers an immensely gripping experience, particularly in Vengeance Borne! Seamless pacing and riveting plot development are just a few things to love about this latest instalment. Although it’s very clear at this point, Kilpack is skilled and consistent as a writer. Steeped in epic world-building and memorable characters, the series has me eagerly awaiting the next book!"— Usman, host of Bards and Books YouTube channel (British Columbia, Canada)
    • 5/5 Stars — "I loved it! In Vengeance Borne, the reader is brought right back into the New Blood Saga. If you haven’t read the volumes before it (like I have) I recommend you start with Book 1, Crown Prince, to really relish the entire story. In Book 5 of the New Blood Saga, Kilpack’s descriptive powers are shown in the passages and chapters. It is both gripping and has twists that I did not see coming. The plot is great to follow! In Vengeance Borne, Natharr, Ellis, and Nathan find themselves in circumstances that are leading toward the finale. Natharr’s iron self-control cracks, Ellis must assert his own place as a leader, and Nathan still feels the powerful need of the feed (you’ve got to read the books!). Bottom line, it is a definite attention grabber. It is gripping. It is an incredible story! Again, I urge you to start with Book 1 and work your way up to Book 5. I highly recommend this series! I look forward to Book 6 – Usurper’s Might!"— Jose F. Nodar, author of Books, Pens & Larceny (South Wales, Australia)
    • 5/5 Stars — "W.D. Kilpack III writes an outstanding new volume! In Vengeance Borne, the reader is brought right back into the New Blood Saga. If you haven't read the volumes before it, I recommend that you do. You get a better understanding of the characters, their growth throughout this epic saga, but also who is important, and who may just be in the background, but everyone has their purpose in the story. I am a big fan of this author, and especially this saga. It is a long story with a lot of needed detail and it is full of action, twists and unpredictability. This story is a definite attention grabber, so much I couldn't put it down! It is a gripping and incredible story. It is always an honor to read Kilpack's books. It's a great plot to follow and try to figure out what will happen next. Natharr once again has to save humanity, or at least mankind, as it is dependent on the Guardian. This story brings the past and present to the forefront, and sparks definitely fly! Some are determined to keep their world, while others may be defeated. Vengeance Borne is a definite recommendation!" — Amy's Bookshelf Reviews

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