Taking a crown is easy. Wearing a crown is hard.

Ruling a nation is challenging, even in the best of times. Fitzeirick expected some resistance when he killed his half-brother, dissolved the Council of Thanes, and declared himself King of Croy. Still, he never planned for what lay ahead: Uprisings led by Satran agents, flagrant disrespect from generals in his army, corrupt sergeants stealing from local merchants, and an assassination attempt. It's hard to plan a war when you can't get everyone to even agree on who really is the enemy, even when foreign soldiers launch attacks from the central forest. Sometimes it feels like the only people on his side are the men who make up his guard and Tindra, but she has her own challenge to overcome.

How does Fitzeirick stop the riots without spilling more blood? How does he convince everyone Satra continues to be a threat? And what does the mysterious merchant guild leader really want in exchange for his generous gift?

King is the second story in the Branded trilogy. An epic story with elemental magic, political intrigue, shadowy organizations, and a splash of humor.

Follow Fitzeirick as he figures out how to solve problems, and more, without causing more trouble.