Book Six in Kilpack's Award-Winning Epic Fantasy Series On Sale Now

WEST JORDAN, Utah - April 7, 2026 - PRLog -- W.D. Kilpack III of West Jordan, Utah, released his sixth fantasy novel, Usurper's Might: Book Six of New Blood. Published March 30 on Amazon, it continues the award‑winning New Blood Saga, which earned 43 literary honors across its first five titles.

The eight‑book series follows Natharr, the Guardian of Maarihk; Nathan, the crown prince; and Ellis the Elder, a figure said to have lived since the age of the Gods. In this installment, the Rilari are scattered as the Usurper's power grows. The Guardian, Ellis, Thair, and the remaining Knights of Ril struggle to maintain a fragile peace as a long‑foretold darkness approaches. Meanwhile, Nathan undergoes harsh training under one of the Empire's greatest warriors, forcing him to confront the cost of pursuing vengeance.

The remaining books in the series are Dark Guard and Guardian. Among the saga's honors are the International Impact Book Award, the International Firebird Book Award, The BookFest Award, the International Impact Book Award and, in the Outstanding Creator Awards, Fiction Book of the Year, Ultimate Championship Trophy, and Best Fiction Writing. He also authored the Native American sci-fi novella, Pale Face (currently in movie development), and the first two of the military sci-fi trilogy, the Battle Calm Cycle. These three titles earned nine book awards, including Honorable Mention in L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future Contest, making the total 52.

Kilpack earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Westminster University. A former high‑performing Greco‑Roman wrestler, he qualified to represent the USA. He spent 25 years as a communication professor and nationally recognized wrestling coach. He was born in Salt Lake City. For more www.Kilpack.net.

Vengeance Borne
"One of the most tense, heartbreaking, and emotionally riveting scenes in the series. I was so immersed ... that the physical book completely disappeared. I think I stopped breathing. Now that's some great writing!" — D. Wallace Peach, The Shattered Sea Duology

Rilari
"Rilari is a triumph, offering an enthralling adventure filled with courage and the enduring spirit of humanity." — BooksShelf

Demon Seed
"Demon Seed is a fantastic and sweeping novel ... in this incredibly ambitious series. Natharr is unique from other classically sighted characters in the genre in that his memory is not recalled; it is inflicted." — Asher Syad, Reader's Favorite

Order of Light
"No other epic fantasy story has procured my full investment like the New Blood Saga! At this rate, Kilpack is well on his way to writing one of the greatest epic fantasy tales of all time!" — Usman, Bards and Books YouTube channel (BC, Canada)

Crown Prince
Crown Prince is "one of the most brilliant fantasy novels that I have ever had the pleasure of reading!" — RedHeadedBookLover