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

West Jordan, Uta. — W.D. Kilpack III, a native of West Jordan, Uta., has his sixth fantasy novel, Usurper's Might: Book Six of New Blood, published on Amazon on March 30, 2026. This is the sixth in the award-winning New Blood Saga, which also includes Vengeance Borne: Book Five of New Blood, Rilari: Book Four of New Blood, Demon Seed: Book Three of New Blood, Order of Light: Book Two of New Blood and Crown Prince: Book One of New Blood, receiving 43 book awards between them.

Usurper's Might is the sixth of the eight-book New Blood Saga, which centers around Natharr, the Guardian of Maarihk; Nathan (Vikari), the crown prince of Maarihk; and Ellis the Elder, who has been alive since the Gods walked. In book six, the Rilari are scattered, each forced down a different path as the Usurper’s power spreads across the continents like a growing storm. The Guardian of Maarihk, Ellis the Elder, Thair, and the remaining Knights of Ril fight to preserve the last fragile remnants of peace — yet even survival becomes uncertain as the darkness foretold in Natharr’s Sight draws ever closer, shadowing their every step. Meanwhile, Nathan endures the unforgiving mentorship of one of the Empire’s greatest warriors. Driven by a hunger for ultimate vengeance, he is pushed to the edge of his limits. But as his strength grows, so does the question that haunts him: how far will he go to claim the justice he seeks — and what will it cost him when the moment finally comes?

The rest of the New Blood series, in order, consists of Dark Guard and Guardian. "They're all written, and have gone through the bedtime-story stage, where I read them to my wife, but are still going through the editing stages," Kilpack said. Vengeance Borne was published in July 2025, Rilari was published in February 2023, Demon Seed was published in December 2021, Order of Light in December 2020 and Crown Prince in June 2019. Among the 43 book awards earned 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, the Ultimate Championship Trophy, Best Fiction Writing, Best Book in these categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Myths/Legends, and Romance. He has also published the Native American science-fiction novella, Pale Face, which is currently in movie development, and the first two of the dystopian military sci-fi trilogy, the Battle Calm Cycle: Battle Calm and Battle Calm: Omega Message. The last three titles have earned nine additional book awards, including Honorable Mention in L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future Contest, making the grand total 52.

"For as long as I can remember, I've been writing and telling stories," Kilpack said. "Before I learned how to write, I would draw pictures of spaceships, then act out the battles, drawing in the laser blasts and explosions after erasing parts of the ships that were blown away by enemies. I've blown up the U.S.S. Enterprise 10,000 times." After learning to write, he had his first poem published at the age of 9 and he was first hired to write professionally at 15.

Kilpack is an award-winning and critically acclaimed internationally published writer, with works appearing in print, online, radio and television. He has been editor and/or publisher of 23 news and literary publications, both online and in print. He received both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Westminster University. As an undergrad, he double-majored in communication and philosophy, while completing the Honors Program. As a graduate student, he earned a master of professional communication with a writing emphasis. He was also a high-performing athlete, qualifying for international competition in Greco-Roman wrestling.

For 25 years, he was a communication professor and a nationally recognized wrestling coach. He is happily married to his high-school sweetheart and is father to five children, as well as helping to raise five step-children. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he continues to live, consult and educate. For more information www.Kilpack.net.

Praise for 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 was there, and I think I stopped breathing. Now that’s some great writing!" — D. Wallace Peach, author of The Shattered Sea Duology

"The New Blood Saga delivers an immensely gripping experience, particularly in Vengeance Borne! Seamless pacing and riveting plot development are just a few things to love about this latest instalment. Although it’s very clear at this point, Kilpack is skilled and consistent as a writer. Steeped in epic world-build" — Usman, host of Bards and Books YouTube channel (British Columbia, Canada)

Praise for Rilari

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

“Rilari [is] an emotional odyssey that will leave you breathless. The descriptions of the Knights of Ril facing their adversaries are so vivid, you’ll feel the chill of cold rain, the steel of battle tactics and the agony of loss alongside them.” — Jose F. Nodar, author of Books, Pens & Larceny (South Wales, Australia)

Praise for Demon Seed

"Demon Seed is a fantastic and sweeping novel, and it goes from strength to strength 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 for Reader's Favorite

Demon Seed is "thrilling and fast-paced ... [a] brilliant tale where the stakes are as high as ever ... full of twists that will keep you on edge from beginning to end! Demon Seed is an incredibly suspenseful novel ... a wonderful fantasy tale that will keep you hooked!" — RedHeadedBookLover.com

Praise for Order of Light

"The more I read, the more I realize that no other epic fantasy story has procured my full investment like the New Blood Saga! The world-building expands [in Order of Light], new characters are introduced and the scope of things to come is greatly built upon with extra heaps of shocks and twists. At this rate, Kilpack is well on his way to writing one of the greatest epic fantasy tales of all time!" — Usman, host of Bards and Books YouTube channel (British Columbia, Canada)

Order of Light "is a fabulous book ... magical and captivating ... I was immersed in the story from the beginning till the end. The characters and the plot were both so well-written that [it] made me feel I was with them. A wonderful novel that I enjoyed 100%. " — BooksShelf.com

Praise for Crown Prince

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

Crown Prince's "swift pacing ... coupled with dark storytelling, strong descriptive skills, and captivating character development ... balances emotion with duty well." — K.C. Finn, USA Today best-selling author