Warrior Lord. Power Ascending, #4

From warrior to diplomat, his destiny awaits. Heralded as the Hero of the North, Ludwig returns home, expecting to reconcile with his father, only to learn a mysterious illness has taken him. Thrust into the role of baron, he quickly discovers his stepbrother left his lands teetering on the edge of ruin. The barony is nearly bankrupt, the army weak, and its traditional enemy is making threats of war. Before he has the opportunity to rectify the situation, King Otto reminds him of his obligation to continue the family name.
Now entangled in the tumultuous politics of court, he is forced to deal with petty jealousies and a country torn apart by strife. All while a powerful enemy prepares to invade! Can he successfully master the complexity of being a warrior lord, or will it ultimately lead to his own destruction? The story of a seasoned hero continues in Warrior Lord, Book Four of the Power Ascending series. Ready your weapons and pick up a copy of Warrior Lord to see what he must do to be victorious. New to the series? Meet Charlaine and Ludwig in Tempered Steel, the series prequel, then crack open a copy of Temple Knight to learn how a leader is forged.  Books by Paul J BennettPower Ascending Series:Tempered Steel - PrequelTemple KnightWarrior KnightTemple CaptainWarrior LordTemple CommanderWarrior Prince Heir to the Crown Series:Battle at the River - PrequelServant of the CrownSword of the CrownMercerian Tales: Stories of the PastHeart of the CrownShadow of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Call of MagicFate of the CrownBurden of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Making of a ManDefender of the CrownFury of the CrownMercerian Tales: Honour Thy AncestorsWar of the CrownTriumph of the CrownMercerian Tales: Into the ForgeGuardian of the CrownEnemy of the CrownPeril of the Crown The Frozen Flame Series:Awakening - PrequelsAshesEmbersFlamesInfernoMaelstromVortexTorrentCataclysm The Chronicles of Cyric:Into the Maelstrom - PrequelA Midwinter MurderThe Beast of BrunhausenA Plague in Zeiderbruch What readers say about Paul J Bennett's books:????? -"Fantastic Fantasy!"????? -"Epic Battle Scenes!????? -"I'm hooked on this series!"????? -"Exciting Sword and Sorcery."????? -"Outstanding work of fantasy."????? -"Another excellent book series!!"????? -"I just could not stop reading them."????? -"This author has a way to tell stories."????? -"Easy to follow, but difficult to put down."????? -"Wow! Best book I've read in a LONG time!"????? -"Thoroughly absorbing, exciting, and mystical."????? -"A real fantasy that springs off the pages."????? -"I love the strong and smart female characters."????? -"Give this a read...
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