King Justice, The Legend Begins (A Tale of King Justice)

A man of two possible destinies: as a legend or a legendary coward

“Original, exceptional, and a simply riveting read from start to finish. Showcases Exley's genuine flair for creating memorable characters and a dramatic, narrative-driven storytelling style. Unreservedly recommended.” ~Midwest Book Review

“5 out of 5 stars. Evelyn M. Exley is a master when it comes to dialogue and character development, and readers will eagerly fall into her world of kings and assassins. Descriptions of the many fights are beyond exciting…”~IndieReader Review

FINALIST - 2026 INT'L BOOK AWARDS, CROSS-GENRE FICTION

When Deut-wah ascended his father’s impressive throne at the turn of the Great Century, he was nothing more than an ordinary man with a taste for physical combat. He had been pampered, conditioned, and appropriately groomed for his position from birth. But when the woman he loved chose to marry a man he hated, his rash and impulsive actions ended with him hiding in shame.

He had no idea what was coming upon the world in just the next few ticks of time... when giants would re-awaken, dragons would reappear, when men of the blackest hearts would conspire against good kings and kingdoms, most of them able to perform wizardry and dark arts, all of them thirsty for one thing — domination.

One restless night a vicious attack on his life introduces Deut-wah to an assassin who holds a secret. She makes him a bargain he is unable to refuse, and he soon finds himself on a journey that will force him to face himself. With a single choice, he will decide what kind of man he will become, one that will determine his destiny -- known as the legend King Justice, leading an army of the most noble and fierce knights the world has ever seen… or as a legendary coward with an anger problem.