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The Paladin Trilogy #3
Darkness Ascending
THE THIRD BOOK IN THE PALADIN TRILOGY
In this third and final novel of the Paladin Trilogy, the dark purpose of the demonic scepter, the Ohric, is revealed at last.
The Juggernaut is gone, Jalan’s Drift is broken, and the Paladin has been cast down into darkness. Nothing now stands in the way of the scepter’s true intent, and the Ohric now gathers all its forces to exert against a hidden monastery locked in the middle of an impassible wood and guarded by a legion of warrior monks sworn to defend the walls with their lives. They have good reason for their fealty. Secured deep beneath the monastery beyond a deadly labyrinth lies a talisman of power forged by the gods themselves to give dominion over all the creatures of the earth. And this is the treasure for which the Ohric’s dark master now extends his hand…
THE PALADIN TRILOGY
Three Novels of Heroism
Juggernaut, a weapon of the ancient wars, bursts forth from a shattered vault deep beneath the mountains to smash its way through the walls of castles and cities alike, clearing the path for the conquest of the barbarian horde of Alacon Regnar. In answer comes a single warrior, Darius Inglorion, riding a great stallion, wearing antiquated armor, and armed with a living sword, Sarinian the Avenger to rally the divided principalities which lie paralyzed before this terrible armada. Darius is a Paladin, a holy warrior, who overcomes treachery and accusations of heresy to stir the hearts of men and lead them to fight the invaders to a bloody standstill. But it is then that the true purpose for the release of the Juggernaut explodes upon all involved, and Paladin and monstrosity alike are revealed as naught but pawns in a far greater Game, a Game for dominion of all the world.
In this third and final novel of the Paladin Trilogy, the dark purpose of the demonic scepter, the Ohric, is revealed at last.
The Juggernaut is gone, Jalan’s Drift is broken, and the Paladin has been cast down into darkness. Nothing now stands in the way of the scepter’s true intent, and the Ohric now gathers all its forces to exert against a hidden monastery locked in the middle of an impassible wood and guarded by a legion of warrior monks sworn to defend the walls with their lives. They have good reason for their fealty. Secured deep beneath the monastery beyond a deadly labyrinth lies a talisman of power forged by the gods themselves to give dominion over all the creatures of the earth. And this is the treasure for which the Ohric’s dark master now extends his hand…
THE PALADIN TRILOGY
Three Novels of Heroism
Juggernaut, a weapon of the ancient wars, bursts forth from a shattered vault deep beneath the mountains to smash its way through the walls of castles and cities alike, clearing the path for the conquest of the barbarian horde of Alacon Regnar. In answer comes a single warrior, Darius Inglorion, riding a great stallion, wearing antiquated armor, and armed with a living sword, Sarinian the Avenger to rally the divided principalities which lie paralyzed before this terrible armada. Darius is a Paladin, a holy warrior, who overcomes treachery and accusations of heresy to stir the hearts of men and lead them to fight the invaders to a bloody standstill. But it is then that the true purpose for the release of the Juggernaut explodes upon all involved, and Paladin and monstrosity alike are revealed as naught but pawns in a far greater Game, a Game for dominion of all the world.
- GenresFantasy
351 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 21, 2012
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About the author
James A. Hillebrecht
11 books22 followersI have been working at this craft for some 35 years and have produced a dozen books in that time ranging from techno-thrillers to paranormal drama to sword-and-sorcery fantasy. The first book of the trilogy, A Rage in the Heavens http://www.amazon.com/Rage-Heavens-Pa..., was written in 1991, but it wasn’t until my daughter Barbara read it some 15 years later and insisted on reading the other two that the trilogy was completed. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_athr_...
I live in Latrobe Pennsylvania with my wife, Margie, and our three daughters. I met the cover illustrator for the trilogy, John Blumen, when we were both in junior high school, and we have both hoped for the chance to work on a project together. The Paladin Trilogy has given us that opportunity.
I live in Latrobe Pennsylvania with my wife, Margie, and our three daughters. I met the cover illustrator for the trilogy, John Blumen, when we were both in junior high school, and we have both hoped for the chance to work on a project together. The Paladin Trilogy has given us that opportunity.
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November 7, 2025
Amazing
This absolutely awesome closer finishes what up to this point has been a fantastic trilogy. If you haven't read the first two, you need to now. Once you finish this book, don't worry. There is a follow-up trilogy. Read this if you are a fan of paladins or just a fan of great, fast-paced fantasy action with really well written and deep characters. Had fun the whole time. Three Cheers for Paladins. Would absolutely recommend it.
This absolutely awesome closer finishes what up to this point has been a fantastic trilogy. If you haven't read the first two, you need to now. Once you finish this book, don't worry. There is a follow-up trilogy. Read this if you are a fan of paladins or just a fan of great, fast-paced fantasy action with really well written and deep characters. Had fun the whole time. Three Cheers for Paladins. Would absolutely recommend it.
March 12, 2017
I am so glad to have read the trilogy, which gave me many beautiful hours. As in the first two books great characters and the plot was absolutely thrilling.
I especially liked the course of the development of the Juggernaut, or that there was at least a development which I would never have thought in the first two parts.
I am fully satisfied with the dissolution and the end of the third volume, but also sad that there are no more books left.
Here also the recommendation: absolutely read!
I especially liked the course of the development of the Juggernaut, or that there was at least a development which I would never have thought in the first two parts.
I am fully satisfied with the dissolution and the end of the third volume, but also sad that there are no more books left.
Here also the recommendation: absolutely read!
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