The Vanguard Series by Chase E.F. Bolling, Chase Bolling, Wahida Clark

Parable of the Sower meets A Game of Thrones in this diverse epic fantasy The Road of Resistance: Part One hailed as "Stirring, gritty, connected, and epic... moreParable of the Sower meets A Game of Thrones in this diverse epic fantasy The Road of Resistance: Part One hailed as "Stirring, gritty, connected, and epic. A great read!"- Christian Cameron!When a mysterious AI goes rogue, trapping military technology in the 6th Century civilization collapses into chaos! Human rights face extinction as corrupt officials force low income households, and student loan debtors into state sanctioned slavery and human traffickers roam, while the elite vie with hate groups using replicas of ancient weapons to carve out kingdoms of their own! To millions locked in a desperate struggle for survival in a new dark age...hope is but a memory, but the prophecies of an inner-city preacher foretell of a leader forged in the crucible of desolation that will unite the people in blood and victory!What follows is an exhilarating concoction of badassery and Blackness.-Barret Book ReviewsWith life in his inner city home becoming a dystopian nightmare, things are bleak...but Chessed has a plan. Using lessons from a complicated past, he sets out to protect his family, but when a supply raid spirals out of control he finds himself forced to embrace his destiny! Using combat skills honed in the S.C.A. Chessed raises the sword he never thought he'd use, and unites his community facing down tyranny to rebuild a post-apocalyptic society!Perfect for fans of Red Rising, The Handmaid's Tale, Edge of Collapse, or Shadow and Bone this thrilling tapestry of urban fantasy, military science fiction, and sword and sorcery is a must read! African American fiction newcomer Chase Bolling delivers expert storytelling, gritty worldbuilding, and fast paced action for a beautifully rendered tale of love, fury, hope and survival! less

After a former gang member's bid to survive the collapse, leads to all out rebellion and the rise of a Camelot inspired kingdom, King Chessed of the Vanguard must prepare his fledgling nation for all-out war against human traffickers and hate groups in The Road of Resistance! After medieval weapons became the only weapons, Chessed decided to make years of S.C.A honed combat skills work in his favor... moreAfter a former gang member's bid to survive the collapse, leads to all out rebellion and the rise of a Camelot inspired kingdom, King Chessed of the Vanguard must prepare his fledgling nation for all-out war against human traffickers and hate groups in The Road of Resistance! After medieval weapons became the only weapons, Chessed decided to make years of S.C.A honed combat skills work in his favor. Setting out with his homies on a modern-day Viking style raid, he had expected supplies, not to find himself as a vigilante hero and the leader of a separatist kingdom! Now he must rebuild society and rally a rag-tag army of ex-criminals, military deserters, and terriified survivors into an army strong enough to face the threat of a corrupt hostile government and human traffickers bent on genocide! Fans of dystopian fiction best sellers like The Hunger Games, and books like Lord of the Rings finally have a series that delivers the best of both worlds! This harrowing journey weaves a magnificent tapestry of visceral realism, steamy romance, thrilling conspiracy, and fast paced action for an epic tale of survival and rebuilding. New voice in African American fiction Chase Bolling returns bringing beautifully crafted world building, and cinematic prose making The Road of Resistance Part 2 must read military fantasy fiction perfect for readers searching for diverse books and those who crave books with realistic combat! less

Can the Vanguard survive as empires based on human trafficing rise, and the machinations of a vicious shadow government step boldly into the light, leaving their king lost, to suffer an unknown fate! When weapons technology was trapped in the dark ages, and the nation collapsed, the crisis forced Chessed to pick up his sword to fight for his community... moreCan the Vanguard survive as empires based on human trafficing rise, and the machinations of a vicious shadow government step boldly into the light, leaving their king lost, to suffer an unknown fate! When weapons technology was trapped in the dark ages, and the nation collapsed, the crisis forced Chessed to pick up his sword to fight for his community. His actions sparked a rebellion and gave birth to the kingdom of Vanguard! After securing his borders in Connecticut, and winning a crushing victory in New York, King Chessed attends a victory celebration and disappears! Left to pick up the pieces, Khalise must cope with the loss of her lover, and the father of her children managing her depression and anxiety, to rise up, fix her crown and take her place as warrior queen her nation needs! Leaving a team of heroes to search a post-collapse New York City for their missing king, Khalise carries Chessed's banner to war! Perfect for anyone craving reads like A Game of Thrones, or those looking for books like The Rage of Dragons, The War We Make delivers dark military fantasy that combines fast paced action with gritty worldbuilding steeped in war, magic, betrayal, and conspiracy! Beautifully rendered with expert storytelling, this emotional rollercoaster is sure to be a top ten fantasy read! African American fiction rising star, Chase Bolling’s third installment of The Vanguard series takes readers on a harrowing journey with characters that feel like family, for an unforgettable epic adventure! less