Dark King Dominates

The Blackgaard Chronicles #8

by Phil Lollar

When the villainous Dr. Regis Blackgaard sets his sights on taking over Whit’s End, he’ll stop at nothing—using lies, scandal, and even vandalism to get his way.

In this story, tensions rise in Odyssey as the Israelites and Bones of Rath clash, and Tom Riley struggles to keep his mayoral position after a warning from an unexpected source.

Meanwhile, Whit follows a mysterious message from a friend back to his hometown of Provenance, North Carolina, while Eugene uncovers a hidden secret buried beneath the foundation of Whit’s End itself. With time running out and the enemy closing in, Eugene faces the most difficult decision of his life—one that could change everything he holds dear.

Book #8 in The Blackgaard ChroniclesBlends clean suspense with biblical values to keep the whole family hookedIdeal for kids ages 10 and upThe Blackgaard Chronicles are the perfect gift for fans of Adventures in Odyssey, offering a deeper exploration of beloved characters and storylines while maintaining the essence of the original audio dramas. These chapter books balance intense action with moments of reflection, making them engaging reads for both new and longtime fans.

192 pages, Hardcover

Published July 7, 2026

About the author

Phil Lollar has created, written, produced, and performed in dozens of audio and video series, including Adventures in Odyssey, The Little Angels, Jungle Jam and Friends, Iliad House, Little Dogs on the Prairie, 3,2,1 Penguins, The Wubbulous World of Dr Seuss, The Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi Show, The Mr. Men Show, Olivia!, Tom & Jerry, and Space Racers, to name just a few. Two of those series have been credited with re-inventing the art of audio drama: Jungle Jam and Friends, and Adventures in Odyssey. A three-time Seneca Award winner for Excellence in Audio Drama, Phil has also written 20 books. He took a double BA in Radio/TV/Film and Philosophy from California State University Fullerton, and an MFA in Dramatic Writing and Video Production from California State University Los Angeles.