Lord Valevsky: Last of the Line Books in Order

After his family is executed on a false accusation, noble heir Maximilian is condemned to serve against monstrous creatures. Determined to reclaim his birthright and avenge his family, he must first survive the brutal training of a doomed soldier.

Stripped of his former position, Max endures hatred, exploitation, and attempts on his life while pursuing revenge. Surviving a world divided by light and darkness is only the beginning of his campaign against the duke who destroyed his family.

An act of heroism brings Max to the emperor’s attention and offers a chance to recover his name. Powerful figures surrounding the throne instead see an opportunity to control his abilities, forcing him to resist becoming their instrument.

A conspiracy against the emperor gives Maximilian an opening to strike the duke responsible for his family’s execution. When thousands become trapped by monsters, pursuing vengeance clashes with his responsibility to save people depending on him.

An imperial tournament gathers the finest mages, but its careful arrangements give way to disaster. Maximilian must defend the empire once again as forces more powerful than his previous enemies take an interest in his fate.

Maximilian hopes to devote himself to studying runecraft under Magister Meram. A summons from Padishah Bayazid interrupts that ambition, forcing the former doomed soldier into unfamiliar challenges where simply surviving may require extraordinary measures.

Rune magic gives Maximilian another chance to confront his enemies, but also creates a problem that vengeance alone cannot solve. Before dealing with the person who killed him, he must understand and remove the magic preventing a final reckoning.

The independent city of Hearth offers a bridge between light and dark lands, along with new possibilities for growth. A fresh disaster threatens the planet, leaving Maximilian and his community responsible for confronting another overwhelming enemy.

Hearth’s hoped-for peace is threatened by servants of Chaos who want to control Maximilian. Refusing to become a puppet, the archduke prepares to defend his freedom even if resistance means challenging powers far beyond ordinary rulers.

Ancient powers demand that Maximilian undertake a mission designed to end in his death. Refusal would doom the people he loves, leaving him to search for a way through terms that appear to make every choice fatal.