Kingdom's Dawn: The Kingdom Series, Book 1

Written by Chuck Black

Narrated by Andy Turvey

Sixteen-year-old Leinad thought he was a common farmer's son, nothing more. He wondered why his father had trained him for years to master the sword, not exactly a tool of the trade for farmers.

But one tragic event initiates a world of revelation. Only then does he begin to understand his calling, a calling no other man in the entire kingdom of Arrethtrae can fulfill - a calling given him by the King himself.

Teamed with a young slave girl, Leinad is thrust into adversity and danger for the Dark Knight and his vicious Shadow Warriors will stop at nothing to thwart the King's plan to restore the kingdom. Leinad will need more than a sharp blade and a swift hand to fulfill his mission and survive the evil plots of the King's sworn enemies!

Journey to Arrethtrae, where the King and his son implement a bold plan to save their kingdom; where courage, faith, and loyalty stand tall in the face of opposition; where good will not bow to evil and the future of a kingdom lies in the hands of a young man.

First novel in the Kingdom series.

©2006 Chuck Black; (P)2008 Oasis Audio

• Language: English
• Publisher: Oasis Audio
• Release date: Apr 1, 2008
• ISBN: 9781608142682

Chuck Black

Chuck Black graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. After traveling the world as a tactical combat communications engineer for the United States Air Force, he was accepted into pilot training and served the nation as an F-16 fighter pilot. He is the author of twenty-two novels, including the popular Kingdom Series, The Knights of Arrethtrae series, the Wars of the Realm series, The Starlore Legacy series, and Call to Arms: The Guts and Glory of Courageous Fatherhood. Kingdom's Dawn was on CBA's top ten best sellers list twice in 2008 for all Christian Youth Literature. Chuck is also an entrepreneur with sixteen patents and is currently the president and general manager for FlowCore Systems, a chemical injection automation company in the oil and gas industry located in Williston, North Dakota.Chuck is a believer in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and in the Holy-Spirit-inspired, infallible Word of God. He is devoted to his wife, Andrea, their six children and spouses, and numerous grandchildren. It is his desire to inspire people of all ages to follow the Lord with zeal and to equip parents, pastors, and youth leaders to accomplish the same through his allegorical and Scripture-based novels, seminars, podcast, and published articles.

Reviews for Kingdom's Dawn

[estherfilbrun · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I’ve read this book three or four times now. I was first introduced to the story as a pre-teen, and I’ve loved it ever since. I have always been a bit sad that this book has a slow start, because I think that could be a bit off-putting to younger readers (or maybe I’m mistaken, because even though I was a slow reader when I first got the book, I still found it gripping?). I love the way Chuck Black has taken familiar Bible stories and woven them into this clever allegory. Leinad and Tess have always been sweet, relatable characters, and I love how they choose what is right even when it’s hard, and in the process, help other people. A great story, with enough adventure to keep even the more distractible readers entertained. Recommended for the 10-13 age range.

[Kathy Wilson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is the most amazing book ever.

[Kevin Bounds · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved this allegorical adaptation of the Greatest Story of all!

[Daniel W · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Leinad learns he is more than just a mere farm boy. After his father is killed he sets out on his own with little guidance and only the knowledge to serve his king, who he has never met. After many hardships he eventually meets him. He now has a mission to deliver his people and give hope to them.

[msh09_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I read this book to my son. He absolutely LOVED it. It comes with discussion questions in the back that we had a lot of fun talking about, too. This series is an allegory of the Bible. It was neat to see my son's eyes lighting up when he would figure out what the event in the book was a representation of from the Bible. There's a lot of sword-fighting and things like that to keep him excited.

[padame_10 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

He’s just a young man, but that doesn’t chance the truth.He was chosen…Sixteen-year-old Leinad thought he was a common farmer’s son, nothing more. He wondered why his father had trained him for years to master the sword, not exactly a tool of the trade for farmers-but one tragic event initiates a world of revelation.Only then does he begin to understand his calling-a calling no other man in the entire kingdom of Arrethtrae can fulfill-a calling given him by the King Himself. Teamed with a young slave girl, Leinad is thrust into adversity and danger-for the Dark Knight and his vicious Shadow Warriors will stop at nothing to thwart the King’s plan to restore the kingdom. Leinad will need more than a sharp blade and swift hand to fulfill his mission and survive the evil plots of the King’s sworn enemies!!Journey to Arrethtrae, where the King and His Son implement a bold plan to save their kingdom’ where courage, faith, and loyalty stand tall in the face of opposition’ where good will not bow to evil-and the future of a kingdom lies in the hands of a young man.