Blighted: Nine Realms Saga

by Ken Lange

Cain seeks a way beyond the veil, but thanks to the continued existence of his father's children, that isn’t an option—currently. Worse yet, the strigoi's mass extermination put his enemies on notice. Armed with the knowledge they too are mortal, his half-siblings have fled into the shadows, shattering ancient alliances. As they reel from the shockwaves of Namisia’s death, fear, mistrust, and infighting places Eve's tenuous hold over those who remain in jeopardy. Either unwilling or unable to see the truth of the matter, Eve blamed Gavin and Viktor for the strigoi’s demise. A convenient lie the Courts were only too willing to swallow, because admitting Cain was real, let alone back amongst the living, would be too much. Revealing their alliance with the necromancers is a dangerous gamble, but with the introduction of the Blighted, an old enemy, Vetalas, has gained significant power. Of course, Eve knows better. But she’s loath to speak it aloud.Her silence gives Cain free rein over his own work, an unanticipated boon, and the hunt for Adam's children begins in earnest.

The Nine Realms SagaVigiles Urbani ChroniclesAccession of the Stone Nine Realms SagaDust WalkersShades of Fire & AshShattered PeacePenumbra (coming soon)Warden Global SeriesThe Wanderer AwakensSleipnir's Heart (short story)Rise of the Storm BringerLamia's Curse (short story)Children of the StormStorm FallIdavollr (short story) Plague Bearer Nine Realms Nine Realms SagaWitheringFall of Nine Realms Saga

280 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 23, 2021

About the author

Ken Lange is a current resident of the 'Big Easy', along with his partner and evil yet loving cats. Any delay, typo or missed edit can and will be blamed on the latter's interference.

He arrived at this career a little later in life and his work reflects it. Most of his characters won't be in their twenties and they aren't always warm and fuzzy. He is of the opinion, that middle aged adults are woefully underrepresented in fiction and has made it his mission to plug that gap.

Translation, he's middle aged and crotchety.

Reviews

[Ken · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Fine Addition to the Nine Realms Saga

This novel dropped earlier this week. I began reading it and was lost. So I reread the first novel. That enabled me to understand the second one much better.

Both novels have Cain as the main character. He’s been asleep for millennia and had just woken in the first book. This book continues his efforts to wipe Adam’s Children off the face of the Earth. Gaven makes an appearance and so does an earlier version of Viktor. If you haven’t read the other novels yet, do so, they are very enjoyable.

Be prepared for violence, even if it is mostly against vampires and necromancies. Cain lops his way through by killing vampires, the Fae, and their like. It’s fast moving and relatively a quick read (for me). I’ve been reading SF&F for over fifty years now, and Ken Lange, the author of The Nine Realms Saga, produces top notch fantasy mixed with science fiction.

I highly recommend this novel, after you’ve read the others. Begin with the first, and continue to this one. You’ll be on a wild ride with Norse mythology playing a rather large part.

Enjoy!

[Pamela Cunningham · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second Book in the plague barer s book series / A Nine realm Book

Another fantastic book from this Author I really love this series and look forward to each new book . I'm really liking Canes arch and let's not forget the crossovers with some of our favorite character from other books in this series .

[Jake Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome addition as always.

Cain is the unstoppable killer it would take to rid the world of the contagious. Great addition to the series and i can't wait for more to follow. With the mix of multiple mythos and technology you get in he'll of a rid through multiple universes... Literally. Get job. Thanks and keep the books coming please.

[William Dormstetter · Rating 5 out of 5]

The worst part about reading Ken's books is I can't put them down and finish too fast.

[Todd Oliver · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am loving this series and Cain's character. I want more of this series and at the same time I want more from the others in the Nine Realms Saga! Great narration by Andrew Pond!