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The Henchmen Chronicles #5
The King's Enemies: The Henchmen Chronicles, Book 5
In the final inning, Abraham must shut the enemy out or die.
The invasion begins with an enemy the likes the people of Titanuus have never imagined. Armed with modern weaponry, diabolical forces muster at the Kingsland border wall, while savage barbarian forces called the Gond secretly lay siege upon the House of Steel.
With the Crown of Stones incomplete and the king slipping into madness, more treachery bears fruit as former alliances are broken and old enemies rise again.
Outgunned and overmatched, Abraham Jenkins must use his wits and sword to bring the enemy down before the curtain closes and he is trapped dead or alive in Titanuus forever.
Don’t miss the gripping final conclusion of the Henchmen Chronicles! Perfect for fans of the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, King's of the Wyld , the Magic Kingdom of Landover, and the Black Company.
The invasion begins with an enemy the likes the people of Titanuus have never imagined. Armed with modern weaponry, diabolical forces muster at the Kingsland border wall, while savage barbarian forces called the Gond secretly lay siege upon the House of Steel.
With the Crown of Stones incomplete and the king slipping into madness, more treachery bears fruit as former alliances are broken and old enemies rise again.
Outgunned and overmatched, Abraham Jenkins must use his wits and sword to bring the enemy down before the curtain closes and he is trapped dead or alive in Titanuus forever.
Don’t miss the gripping final conclusion of the Henchmen Chronicles! Perfect for fans of the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, King's of the Wyld , the Magic Kingdom of Landover, and the Black Company.
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Craig Halloran
180 books271 followersCraig Halloran grew up a role playing fiend and dungeon master's nightmare. Since, he's turned his boundless creativity into more than 80 acclaimed novels that span a wide variety of fantasy fiction sub-genres, from epic fantasy, sword-and-sorcery to future world apocalypse. Creator of the bestselling Darkslayer and the Chronicles of the Dragon series, he imagines unique worlds and wonders that are breathtaking in concept, and then brings them to life in stories brimming with excitement, suspense, and surprise. A former military policeman who now labors in the realm of the remarkable, Halloran has a large and loyal following of devoted fans who eagerly devour his page-turning, action-packed tales of fantastic adventure.
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For more news and anecdotes you can follow him at:
Facebook: The Darkslayer Report by Craig
Twitter: Craig Halloran
www.craighalloran.com (Website and Blog)
www.thedarkslayer.com
www.dragonwarsbooks.com
Or drop him a line anytime as he loves to hear from readers: craig@thedarkslayer.com
***
#1 Bestseller of Epic Fantasy and Sword & Sorcery & KDP All-Star!
Dragon Wars (20 Books) releasing 2020-21
The Darkslayer Series #1 (6 Books)
The Darkslayer Series #2 (10 books)
The Chronicles of Dragon, Series #1 (10 Books)
The Chronicles of Dragon, Series #2 (10 Books)
The Odyssey of Nath Dragon, Prequel series, (5 Books)
The Supernatural Bounty Hunter Files (10 books)
The Henchmen Chronicles (5 Books)
The Red Citadel and the Sorcerer's Power (1 Stand Alone Book)
The Gamma Earth Cycle (2 Books, Work in Progress)
Zombie Impact (3 Books)
Top Spot: Epic Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Coming of Age Anthologies, Werewolves & Shifters
Top 5: Thrillers & Suspense/Supernatural/Werewolves & Shifters/Vampires
Top 10: Dark Fantasy
Top 10: Coming of Age
Top 100: Genre Fiction
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: (Free in Kindle Store)
#1 Epic Fantasy
#1 Sword & Sorcery
#1 Coming of Age
#1 Urban
#1 Horror
#1 Dark Fantasy
#1 Genetic Engineering
#1 Thrillers/Supernatural/Werewolves & Shifters and Vampires
Over 4000 reviews
4-Star+ Average Rating
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July 9, 2025
Solid end to a solid series.
I wasn't expecting much considering I got this entire series [on kindle] at a huge discount, but after reading the first book I was pleasantly surprised. There were moments where I felt like the dialog was a little campy, or cheesy, but that just added to the charm. All the pop culture reference at the right time made for some legitimate laughs.
I would recommend this to someone who likes portal fantasy, or otherwise wants to have a good time. The books being as short as they are makes them nice palette cleansers in-between broodier, more long winded chonkers.
What I liked most was the author's note at the end wherein he confirms this is within a larger universe he has constructed. I already knew the character John Smoke in the last two books was from his other urban fantasy series [due to amazon recommendations], but the last line in the book ties this series to one of Halloran's other Epic Fantasy series.
Suffice it to say that I'm a fan of Halloran's books, and have bought some Omnibus collections of his to delve further into this world.
I wasn't expecting much considering I got this entire series [on kindle] at a huge discount, but after reading the first book I was pleasantly surprised. There were moments where I felt like the dialog was a little campy, or cheesy, but that just added to the charm. All the pop culture reference at the right time made for some legitimate laughs.
I would recommend this to someone who likes portal fantasy, or otherwise wants to have a good time. The books being as short as they are makes them nice palette cleansers in-between broodier, more long winded chonkers.
What I liked most was the author's note at the end wherein he confirms this is within a larger universe he has constructed. I already knew the character John Smoke in the last two books was from his other urban fantasy series [due to amazon recommendations], but the last line in the book ties this series to one of Halloran's other Epic Fantasy series.
Suffice it to say that I'm a fan of Halloran's books, and have bought some Omnibus collections of his to delve further into this world.
May 1, 2019
Bish, Boon and Black Bane Too!
I had my doubts when I started the Henchman Chronicles but soon got enthralled with the tale halfway through book one! Craig Halloran you have out done yourself. This series of 5 books was the most entertain and nail hitting series I have ever read! You are a true Master of Sci-Fi fantasy! The incorporation of Sid and Smoke was incredible and believing! Well done. 5 stars!
I had my doubts when I started the Henchman Chronicles but soon got enthralled with the tale halfway through book one! Craig Halloran you have out done yourself. This series of 5 books was the most entertain and nail hitting series I have ever read! You are a true Master of Sci-Fi fantasy! The incorporation of Sid and Smoke was incredible and believing! Well done. 5 stars!
June 22, 2020
Craig Halloran does know how to spin a tale! From the first book of The Henchmen Chronicles to the last In the series, there was unstoppable action and adventure. I enjoyed every bit of the series, reading all of them exclusively until the tale was done. The characters were great, the storyline was fascinating and it just made you crave more. Thanks for a great set of books!
May 20, 2019
You're best
Truly your best work thank you don't stop writing can't wait to read your next books when he woke up in the hospital I thought for sure it was all a dream and his wife and son or in the hallway
Truly your best work thank you don't stop writing can't wait to read your next books when he woke up in the hospital I thought for sure it was all a dream and his wife and son or in the hallway
May 27, 2019
So Many...
I loved this series for all the pop culture references slipped in along the great adventure aspects of the story. I can't wait to see how other books tie in to the Halloran universes.
I loved this series for all the pop culture references slipped in along the great adventure aspects of the story. I can't wait to see how other books tie in to the Halloran universes.
June 14, 2019
Very well written series.
I just finished The Henchmen Series by Craig Halloran . I am very impressed with his unique and original story. I was thoroughly entertained .
I just finished The Henchmen Series by Craig Halloran . I am very impressed with his unique and original story. I was thoroughly entertained .
March 9, 2020
Great book.
June 30, 2020
Great series!
Packed with action and adventure. This was a thrilling tale of hope, loss, sorcery and greed. I enjoyed this series so much I could not put it down.
Packed with action and adventure. This was a thrilling tale of hope, loss, sorcery and greed. I enjoyed this series so much I could not put it down.
January 26, 2021
Awesome
I so enjoyed reading this series. Couldn't wait to see how it ended, then was sad when it was done.
I so enjoyed reading this series. Couldn't wait to see how it ended, then was sad when it was done.
February 18, 2021
Well, that was fun...
August 14, 2023
Nice ending
I may need to dive into the next series once I get caught up with supporting characters from others in this one. Quite the wild ride! Worth the time definitely!
I may need to dive into the next series once I get caught up with supporting characters from others in this one. Quite the wild ride! Worth the time definitely!
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