A Dread and Glorious Kingdom

The Vanguard #1-3

by Chase Bolling

Medieval weapons are now the only weapons, your so-called protectors are now your biggest threat and that’s only if you ignore the hate fueled militias that would love to wear your blood for war paint. The question is, when the darkness comes will you fade silently into the night, or will you hold the line?

Find out why A Dread and Glorious Kingdom is taking Book Tok by storm!

After a Department of Defense experiment goes wrong, humanity awakes to find that world weapons technology has been trapped in the Sixth Century and a new dark age begins! People once laughed at Chessed and his friends when they turned to historical martial arts and the S.C.A. as a way to escape the cycle of crime and street violence. But as the world descends into a tempest of blood and steel and corrupt officials begin targeting poor communities for internment camps, he and his allies are all that stand between their embattled city and extinction! Chessed sets his feet on a road that will lead victims of a broken system to glory! His defiance will sow the seed of A Dread and Glorious Kingdom!

Set in a not so distant future full of magical realism, dark conspiracies, and vicious battles comes a gritty, richly imagined world and a sweeping genre blending journey. A Dread and Glorious Kingdom combines the first three books of The Vanguard series, The Road of Resistance Part 1 , The Road of Resistance Part 2 and The War We Make with almost two books of new material for an unforgettable thrill ride! African American Fiction rising star Chase Bolling delivers epic fantasy meets Afrofuturism vibes with dystopian vistas, diverse heroes, warrior queens, spicy romance and non-stop action!

Genres: Fantasy

1158 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 15, 2022

About the author

Born and raised in Bridgeport Connecticut with a strong connection to his Afro-Indigenous roots , family tradition of activism and a love of science and history. A childhood fascination with historical fiction began his life long affinity for fantasy and science fiction books and movies. His eclectic tastes now extend from Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and the MCU, to anime series like Bleach, Naruto, and Gundam Wing.

As an avid reader Chase counts authors like Milton Davis, Steven Erickson, Glen Cook, Miles Cameron, and Gregory Keyes among his favorite authors and top literary influences. If you want to know more connect with on Tiktok @lordofawonju

Reviews

[Michele Ward-moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let me begin with, I have never read an epic fantasy or dystopian book without being forced in school. However, this book and author came across my For You Page in TikTok on the day I finished my last book, therefore I figured it was a sign. When I read Chessed Freeman, was a little Huey and a little Riley, I immediately thought of my brother and knew that this book was for me. In fact, one of the charms of this book is that each of the characters reminded me of someone I knew. For me it was an emotional ride, with each page I felt either empowered, enraged, encouraged, and at times even heartbroken. As an African-American woman, there were times I found myself saying, “yep, that's exactly right" or "I knew it! They're no good now, figures they’re trash in the future" and even a few “God is good!" Mr. Bolling found a way to create a world that even though it is fantasy, still makes sense. It is beautifully written, and he paints amazing visuals, this is something you can definitely imagine seeing on the big screen.

[Chase · Rating 5 out of 5]

Are your feet on the road?

Diverse characters, unique representation, gritty worldbuilding, and epic battles worthy of the silver screen. That's what I wanted to give readers when I created this work !