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The Godseeker Duet #2
Finding Kai: The Godseeker Duet, Book 2
Twin sisters on opposite sides of a battle between power and faith.
At great personal cost, Nara Dall has defeated King Vorick, yet the Great Land is still not free. Her twin sister, Kayna, has taken the throne and is committing unspeakable acts. If the terrifying rumors hold true, she will soon have cursed warriors at her disposal - an army to hunt Nara down and destroy everything she holds dear.
Desperate to stop Kayna's cruelty, Nara embarks on a journey with few allies, untested magic, and a crisis of faith. To find victory, she must call upon every ounce of her strength and courage. But will she be strong enough to defeat Kayna and bring an end to her dark regime? And will the Great Land survive the battle to come?
Finding Kai is the second book in The Godseeker Duet by David A. Willson. Listeners who enjoy strong-willed heroines, imaginative world-building, and fast-paced action will devour this enchanting fantasy adventure!
At great personal cost, Nara Dall has defeated King Vorick, yet the Great Land is still not free. Her twin sister, Kayna, has taken the throne and is committing unspeakable acts. If the terrifying rumors hold true, she will soon have cursed warriors at her disposal - an army to hunt Nara down and destroy everything she holds dear.
Desperate to stop Kayna's cruelty, Nara embarks on a journey with few allies, untested magic, and a crisis of faith. To find victory, she must call upon every ounce of her strength and courage. But will she be strong enough to defeat Kayna and bring an end to her dark regime? And will the Great Land survive the battle to come?
Finding Kai is the second book in The Godseeker Duet by David A. Willson. Listeners who enjoy strong-willed heroines, imaginative world-building, and fast-paced action will devour this enchanting fantasy adventure!
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Published October 28, 2019
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About the author
David A. Willson
5 books161 followersDavid A. Willson spent over two decades as an Alaska State Trooper, working major crimes across some of the most remote and beautiful terrain in the country. But even before the badge, he was a kid who found refuge in stories — reading everything he could get his hands on, trying to make sense of a world that moved too fast.
That love of narrative never left him. Today, Willson writes fiction that blends his real-world experience with a deep curiosity about the human soul, the patterns that shape behavior, and the spiritual mysteries that often go unspoken.
His supernatural crime thriller, Wet, Warm and Noisy, pulls readers into the haunting beauty and danger of Alaska, where truth is elusive and healing comes through fire. He is also the author of the YA fantasy duology Looking for Dei and Finding Kai — stories that explore destiny, courage, and faith.
More recently, Willson turned his storytelling lens toward a new adventure: grandfatherhood. Confessions of a Tiny Genius, a comedic short story told from the perspective of a hyper-intelligent baby, captures the absurd joy of watching the world through younger — and sharper — eyes.
When he’s not writing, he’s traveling, reading, or building something — a barndominium, a bookshelf, or a better question. He splits his time between Alaska and Kentucky, always watching for the next story worth telling.
That love of narrative never left him. Today, Willson writes fiction that blends his real-world experience with a deep curiosity about the human soul, the patterns that shape behavior, and the spiritual mysteries that often go unspoken.
His supernatural crime thriller, Wet, Warm and Noisy, pulls readers into the haunting beauty and danger of Alaska, where truth is elusive and healing comes through fire. He is also the author of the YA fantasy duology Looking for Dei and Finding Kai — stories that explore destiny, courage, and faith.
More recently, Willson turned his storytelling lens toward a new adventure: grandfatherhood. Confessions of a Tiny Genius, a comedic short story told from the perspective of a hyper-intelligent baby, captures the absurd joy of watching the world through younger — and sharper — eyes.
When he’s not writing, he’s traveling, reading, or building something — a barndominium, a bookshelf, or a better question. He splits his time between Alaska and Kentucky, always watching for the next story worth telling.
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March 5, 2023
This was the second and final volume in this above average fantasy. The story is well written and moves along smoothly as told by the various narrators. Ostensively a classic story of good versus evil, a good twin battling her evil twin the Queen, but the lines were blurred intentionally by Mr Wilson.
The narrative often became a philosophical treatsie, the bad people on the Queen's side are doing evil things, but have they been coerced? Don't they also have families and those who love them and would miss them if they died? Does killing them make Nara as bad as her sister Kyna? This is not a new take of the evils of war and that there are usually not clear lines between good and evil.
In the end, it becomes more of a faith dialogue, which took away some of the luster for me as I felt it became a bit preachy, but the journey was enjoyable. Four solid stars.
“Heaven is a word that men use to describe what they want to happen after things happen that they don’t want to happen.”
"Fear is pain you choose to suffer in advance. Pain you inflict upon yourself, even if the actual pain never arrives. Silly thing, fear is.”
The narrative often became a philosophical treatsie, the bad people on the Queen's side are doing evil things, but have they been coerced? Don't they also have families and those who love them and would miss them if they died? Does killing them make Nara as bad as her sister Kyna? This is not a new take of the evils of war and that there are usually not clear lines between good and evil.
In the end, it becomes more of a faith dialogue, which took away some of the luster for me as I felt it became a bit preachy, but the journey was enjoyable. Four solid stars.
“Heaven is a word that men use to describe what they want to happen after things happen that they don’t want to happen.”
"Fear is pain you choose to suffer in advance. Pain you inflict upon yourself, even if the actual pain never arrives. Silly thing, fear is.”
August 4, 2019
Although I don't usually read fantasy of this sort, the first work in the series was recommended a while back and after a bit of a slow start I really enjoyed it. Alas, when I finished there was no second volume available to explain what happened next in the story that had so caught my interest. So not surprisingly, as soon as Finding Kai became available I immediately ordered it. To my pleasure I found it an even more pleasant read as the story unfolded in an even more dramatic fashion. A great sequel to Looking for Dei
October 10, 2019
This was a really good read. Exciting and entertaining.
February 7, 2020
I enjoyed the first book of the series because it was something different from the others. And now that I found out the second book was already out, I had to find a way to grab a copy so that I can finish it. I wanted to know more about what goes on.
I like the message the author has put into. He wove religion into it, but he created something different. But you can tell that he was implying religion into this. And the author left me by surprise with a plot twist, because I didn't see it coming.
While I have enjoyed it, I felt like there should've been more to it. I feel like there was not enough, but I'm not sure why. Maybe Kayna's story should've been stretched out more in this book because they talked about her "Papa's" story, and we could see the drive of it. And if the story is focusing on defeating Kayna, we should've gotten Kayna's side of the story while reading through each character's journey and thoughts. But that's just my opinion.
I'm glad to have read it. Excellent job, I must say.
I like the message the author has put into. He wove religion into it, but he created something different. But you can tell that he was implying religion into this. And the author left me by surprise with a plot twist, because I didn't see it coming.
While I have enjoyed it, I felt like there should've been more to it. I feel like there was not enough, but I'm not sure why. Maybe Kayna's story should've been stretched out more in this book because they talked about her "Papa's" story, and we could see the drive of it. And if the story is focusing on defeating Kayna, we should've gotten Kayna's side of the story while reading through each character's journey and thoughts. But that's just my opinion.
I'm glad to have read it. Excellent job, I must say.
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July 17, 2024
Bringing everything Together
Finding Kai (The Godseeker Duet Book 2) by David Willson is the Yang to the first book's Yin. A perfect literary compliment to balance the magical elements Nara and Mykel had to learn in book 1.
Willson continues to build upon his already richly developed characters, revealing an intrinsic moralistic underpinning to the Magic and Wars that Nara and, ultimately, Kai, must fight.
Through the quite literally earthshaking experiences Nara and Mykel and their army undergo, these orphans learn how to give abundantly, to teach each other with humility and when they arrive in Kai's city of Fairmont, they have become wiser people.
This review doesn't begin to touch on the haunting beauty of the relationships in the story. Nor does it describe the complex system of Runes and Elemental Magic utilized by the characters. You'll have to read the book to see how delightful it is.
Finding Kai (The Godseeker Duet Book 2) by David Willson is the Yang to the first book's Yin. A perfect literary compliment to balance the magical elements Nara and Mykel had to learn in book 1.
Willson continues to build upon his already richly developed characters, revealing an intrinsic moralistic underpinning to the Magic and Wars that Nara and, ultimately, Kai, must fight.
Through the quite literally earthshaking experiences Nara and Mykel and their army undergo, these orphans learn how to give abundantly, to teach each other with humility and when they arrive in Kai's city of Fairmont, they have become wiser people.
This review doesn't begin to touch on the haunting beauty of the relationships in the story. Nor does it describe the complex system of Runes and Elemental Magic utilized by the characters. You'll have to read the book to see how delightful it is.
February 24, 2020
Loved the read
When I read book one I was leary. I thought this was so out of my regular genre of books. I was hooked. As soon as I finished one I started on book two. The book was well written, excellent editing, character development was believable ( I know , this is a fantasy book) but they seemed real. Although this is a YA book or so I thought, I think it will be appropriate for old people too.
Fav quotes:
“Heaven is a word that men use to describe what they want to happen after things happen that they don’t want to happen.”
“So, Dei allows pain because it makes a good story?” “In a way, yes. And history is His-story. His. Not ours. But the story grows us as well. ... "
When I read book one I was leary. I thought this was so out of my regular genre of books. I was hooked. As soon as I finished one I started on book two. The book was well written, excellent editing, character development was believable ( I know , this is a fantasy book) but they seemed real. Although this is a YA book or so I thought, I think it will be appropriate for old people too.
Fav quotes:
“Heaven is a word that men use to describe what they want to happen after things happen that they don’t want to happen.”
“So, Dei allows pain because it makes a good story?” “In a way, yes. And history is His-story. His. Not ours. But the story grows us as well. ... "
August 1, 2020
A beautiful finish to the duet
Well written, full of twists, and just a fantasy YA novel. I especially enjoyed the end but I don’t want to spoil it so you’ll just have to read to find out! The narration is smooth like in the first novel and while some leaps are taken in this final book, the overall story is very entertaining while also thought provoking in how actions are perceived by others as well as how your own perspective can grow and change.
Highly recommend (don’t skip the first book or you’ll be SO LOST)
—I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Well written, full of twists, and just a fantasy YA novel. I especially enjoyed the end but I don’t want to spoil it so you’ll just have to read to find out! The narration is smooth like in the first novel and while some leaps are taken in this final book, the overall story is very entertaining while also thought provoking in how actions are perceived by others as well as how your own perspective can grow and change.
Highly recommend (don’t skip the first book or you’ll be SO LOST)
—I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
June 15, 2025
Great and unexpected conclusion. If I hadn't decided to finish the series I've started, I might have never read the ending to Nara's story. I'm grateful for the urging to complete book series like never before!
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