Power Ascending

What drives a warrior to fight?Some take up arms to protect their homeland, while others seek glory and riches. For Charlaine and Ludwig, it's the result of a love that can never be!Charlaine deShandria has never questioned what her future holds. For years, she's been training to take over her father's smithy, spending her every waking hour toiling at the forge.Ludwig Altenburg loathes his role as the Baron's son. Always dreaming of fighting battles, he must now surrender himself to the inevitability of his future.Duty is all they've known, but when they meet, they begin to question if there is more to life. Before they can even make a choice, they find themselves surrounded by those who are determined to tear them apart.Lives are changed forever when family secrets are revealed in this clash of classes that propels two people towards their destiny!Travel back to the origins of these soon to be mighty warriors in Tempered Steel, the prequel of Paul J Bennett's epic military fantasy series, Power Ascending. Paul J Bennett (b. 1961) emigrated from England to Canada in 1967. His father served in the British Royal Navy, and his mother worked for the BBC in London. As a young man, Paul followed in his father's footsteps, joining the Canadian Armed Forces in 1983. He is married to Carol Bennett and has three daughters who are all creative in their own right.Paul's interest in writing started in his teen years when he discovered the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons (D & D). What attracted him to this new hobby was the creativity it required; the need to create realms, worlds and adventures that pulled the gamers into his stories.In his 30's, Paul started to dabble in designing his own roleplaying system, using the Peninsular War in Portugal as his backdrop. His regular gaming group were willing victims, er, participants in helping to playtest this new system. A few years later, he added additional settings to his game, including Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, World War II, and the all-important Fantasy Realm where his stories take place.The beginnings of his first book 'Servant to the Crown' originated over five years ago when he began running a new fantasy campaign. For the world that the Kingdom of Merceria is in, he ran his adventures like a TV show, with seasons that each had twelve episodes, and an overarching plot. When the campaign ended, he knew all the characters, what they had to accomplish, what needed to happen to move the plot along, and it was this that inspired to sit down to write his first novel.Paul now has four series based in his fantasy world of Eiddenwerthe, and is looking forward to sharing many more books with his readers over the coming years. ​An epic clash of military might in a land torn apart by conflict.

Life took a twist she never expected.All Charlaine ever wanted was to follow in her father's footsteps until the moment she was forced to leave her old life behind to save her family. Now, as a Temple Knight, she finds herself alone in a distant realm, unaware of what the future will demand of her.Her hopes for a new life are dashed the moment her past catches up with her. Labelled a troublemaker, it is only when raiders begin harassing the coast that Charlaine's true mettle emerges.Suspecting that all is not as it seems, she hatches a plan that reveals a far greater danger than anyone ever suspected.With her new family of Temple Knights, Charlaine leads them in a desperate gambit to thwart the ambitions of a mighty foe that has the power to destroy them all.Journey along with Charlaine deShandria as she chases her destiny in the action-packed, intrigue-filled Temple Knight, the first book of Paul J Bennett's newest epic fantasy series, Power Ascending.Grab your copy of Temple Knight today and let the adventure begin!Other books by Paul J Bennett:Power Ascending Series:Tempered Steel - PrequelTemple KnightWarrior KnightTemple CaptainWarrior LordTemple CommanderWarrior PrinceHeir to the Crown Series:Servant of the CrownMercerian Tales: Stories of the PastHeart of the CrownShadow of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Call of MagicFate of the CrownBurden of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Making of a ManDefender of the CrownFury of the CrownMercerian Tales: Honour Thy AncestorsWar of the CrownTriumph of the CrownMercerian Tales: Into the ForgeGuardian of the CrownEnemy of the CrownPeril of the CrownThe Frozen Flame Series:The Awakening - Into the FireAshesEmbersFlamesInfernoMaelstromVortexTorrentCataclysmThe Chronicles of Cyric Series:Into the MaelstromA Midwinter MurderThe Beast of BrunhausenA Plague in ZeiderbruchWhat readers are saying about Paul J Bennett's books:★★★★★ - "Fabulously written, loved it."★★★★★ - "Wow! Best book I've read in a LONG time!"★★★★★ - "If you like fantasy fiction, then this is a must read!"★★★★★ - "A must read for anyone wanting intelligent thoughtful entertainment."★★★★★ - "The tale flows effortlessly along, blending action, adventure and heartwarming scenes."★★★★★ - "It's really difficult to stop reading these books. Looking forward to more books from this author." Paul J Bennett (b. 1961) emigrated from England to Canada in 1967. His father served in the British Royal Navy, and his mother worked for the BBC in London. As a young man, Paul followed in his father's footsteps, joining the Canadian Armed Forces in 1983. He is married to Carol Bennett and has three daughters who are all creative in their own right.Paul's interest in writing started in his teen years when he discovered the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons (D & D). What attracted him to this new hobby was the creativity it required; the need to create realms, worlds and adventures that pulled the gamers into his stories.In his 30's, Paul started to dabble in designing his own roleplaying system, using the Peninsular War in Portugal as his backdrop. His regular gaming group were willing victims, er, participants in helping to playtest this new system. A few years later, he added additional settings to his game, including Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, World War II, and the all-important Fantasy Realm where his stories take place.The beginnings of his first book 'Servant to the Crown' originated over five years ago when he began running a new fantasy campaign. For the world that the Kingdom of Merceria is in, he ran his adventures like a TV show, with seasons that each had twelve episodes, and an overarching plot. When the campaign ended, he knew all the characters, what they had to accomplish, what needed to happen to move the plot along, and it was this that inspired to sit down to write his first novel.Paul now has four series based in his fantasy world of Eiddenwerthe, and is l

Win a tournament, find a wealthy patron, and be set for life-how hard can it be?Desperate to escape the unending duty and responsibility of being a baron's son, Ludwig Altenburg seeks glory on the field of honour. He soon learns there's more to fighting than simple swordplay.When mere bravado is not enough, the only option left to him is to join a mercenary group, sharpening his skills through death and destruction. But with enemies lurking amongst friends, forging a new identity as a warrior is fraught with danger.As armies gather, the looming threat of conflict forces him to take up the mantle of leadership. Only then does he begin to understand the true cost of war.Will his willingness to sacrifice everything to save others be his downfall or his saving grace?Join Ludwig Altenburg on the field of battle in Warrior Knight, the heart-racing, thought-provoking second book of Paul J Bennett's Power Ascending series.Arm yourself with a copy of Warrior Knight and experience what it means to be truly noble!Books by Paul J BennettHeir to the Crown Series:Battle at the River - PrequelServant of the CrownSword of the CrownMercerian Tales: Stories of the PastHeart of the CrownShadow of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Call of MagicFate of the CrownBurden of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Making of a ManDefender of the CrownFury of the CrownMercerian Tales: Honour Thy AncestorsWar of the CrownTriumph of the CrownGuardian of the CrownThe Frozen Flame Series:Awakening - PrequelsAshesEmbersFlamesInfernoMaelstromVortexTorrentPower Ascending Series:Tempered Steel - PrequelTemple KnightWarrior KnightTemple CaptainWarrior LordTemple CommanderWarrior PrinceThe Chronicles of Cyric:Into the Maelstrom - PrequelA Midwinter MurderThe Beast of BrunhausenA Plague in ZeiderbruchWhat readers are saying about Paul J Bennett's books:★★★★★ -"Fantastic Fantasy!"★★★★★ -"Epic Battle Scenes!★★★★★ -"I'm hooked on this series!"★★★★★ -"Exciting Sword and Sorcery"★★★★★ -"Fabulously written, loved it."★★★★★ -"Outstanding work of fantasy"★★★★★ -"The most amazing adventure"★★★★★ -"Another excellent book series!!"★★★★★ -"I just could not stop reading them"★★★★★ -"Wow! Best book I've read in a LONG time!"★★★★★-"Thoroughly absorbing, exciting and mystical."★★★★★ -"If you like fantasy fiction, then this is a must-read!"★★★★★ -"This story gripped me and kept me turning the pages."★★★★★ -"Action, Intrigue, Adventure, Romance and some twists!"★★★★★ -"I love the book, had me on edge, could not put it down!"★★★★★ -"Full of suspense, intrigue and action throughout the story"★★★★★ -"The characters you love in the books come to life in such a fabulous way."★★★★★ -"The tale flows effortlessly along, blending action, adventure and heartwarming scenes." Paul J Bennett (b. 1961) emigrated from England to Canada in 1967. His father served in the British Royal Navy, and his mother worked for the BBC in London. As a young man, Paul followed in his father's footsteps, joining the Canadian Armed Forces in 1983. He is married to Carol Bennett and has three daughters who are all creative in their own right.Paul's interest in writing started in his teen years when he discovered the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons (D & D). What attracted him to this new hobby was the creativity it required; the need to create realms, worlds and adventures that pulled the gamers into his stories.In his 30's, Paul started to dabble in designing his own roleplaying system, using the Peninsular War in Portugal as his backdrop. His regular gaming group were willing victims, er, participants in helping to playtest this new system. A few years later, he added additional settings to his game, including Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, World War II, and the all-important Fantasy Realm where his stories take place.The beginnings of his

A rot creeps through the Continent, threatening to destroy its very foundation.After her victory in the south, Charlaine is summoned to the Antonine, where the Church rules supreme. Before she even arrives, an outcast confronts her with a mysterious warning, propelling her to question all she thought to be true.Armed with this knowledge, she must tread carefully in the politically charged courts of the north. Upon taking up the mantle of Temple Knight, the challenges she encounters reveal why she was tasked with this new command.Entrusted with the secret mission of creating a new Holy Fleet, she soon discovers a far-reaching conspiracy. Even with Danica by her side, she struggles to protect the order from a deadly enemy who is determined to win at any cost.Unsure who they can trust, they must now come to terms not only with the possible annihilation of their order but the very Church itself. Somehow, they must preserve the tenuous peace keeping the Petty Kingdoms united or see all they value destroyed.Whispers of occupation by a relentless enemy torment Charlaine deShandria as the saga of the Sisters of Saint Agnes continues in Paul J Bennett's Temple Captain, Book Three of the Power Ascending series.Prepare to be embroiled in intrigue and adventure when you crack open your copy of Temple Captain.New to the series? Meet Charlaine and Ludwig in Tempered Steel, the series prequel, then crack open a copy of Temple Knight to learn how a leader is forged.What readers are saying about Paul J Bennett's books:★★★★★ -"Fantastic Fantasy!"★★★★★ -"Epic Battle Scenes!★★★★★ -"I'm hooked on this series!"★★★★★ -"Exciting Sword and Sorcery"★★★★★ -"Fabulously written, loved it."★★★★★ -"Outstanding work of fantasy"★★★★★ -"The most amazing adventure"★★★★★ -"Another excellent book series!!"★★★★★ -"I just could not stop reading them"★★★★★ -"Wow! Best book I've read in a LONG time!"★★★★★-"Thoroughly absorbing, exciting and mystical."★★★★★ -"If you like fantasy fiction, then this is a must-read!"★★★★★ -"This story gripped me and kept me turning the pages."★★★★★ -"Action, Intrigue, Adventure, Romance and some twists!"★★★★★ -"I love the book, had me on edge, could not put it down!"★★★★★ -"Full of suspense, intrigue and action throughout the story"★★★★★ -"The characters you love in the books come to life in such a fabulous way."★★★★★ -"The tale flows effortlessly along, blending action, adventure and heartwarming scenes."Books by Paul J BennettHeir to the Crown Series:Battle at the River - PrequelServant of the CrownSword of the CrownMercerian Tales: Stories of the PastHeart of the CrownShadow of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Call of MagicFate of the CrownBurden of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Making of a ManDefender of the CrownFury of the CrownMercerian Tales: Honour Thy AncestorsWar of the CrownTriumph of the CrownGuardian of the CrownThe Frozen Flame Series:Awakening - PrequelsAshesEmbersFlamesInfernoMaelstromVortexPower Ascending Series:Tempered Steel - PrequelTemple KnightWarrior KnightTemple CaptainWarrior LordTemple CommanderThe Chronicles of Cyric:Into the Maelstrom - PrequelA Midwinter MurderThe Beast of BrunhausenA Plague in Zeiderbruch Paul J Bennett (b. 1961) emigrated from England to Canada in 1967. His father served in the British Royal Navy, and his mother worked for the BBC in London. As a young man, Paul followed in his father's footsteps, joining the Canadian Armed Forces in 1983. He is married to Carol Bennett and has three daughters who are all creative in their own right.Paul's interest in writing started in his teen years when he discovered the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons (D & D). What attracted him to this new hobby was the creativity it required; the need to create realms, worlds and adventures that pulled the gamers into his stories.In his 3

From warrior to diplomat, his destiny awaits.Heralded as the Hero of the North, Ludwig returns home, expecting to reconcile with his father, only to learn a mysterious illness has taken him.Thrust into the role of baron, he quickly discovers his stepbrother left his lands teetering on the edge of ruin. The barony is nearly bankrupt, the army weak, and its traditional enemy is making threats of war.Before he has the opportunity to rectify the situation, King Otto reminds him of his obligation to continue the family name.Now entangled in the tumultuous politics of court, he is forced to deal with petty jealousies and a country torn apart by strife. All while a powerful enemy prepares to invade!Can he successfully master the complexity of being a warrior lord, or will it ultimately lead to his own destruction?The story of a seasoned hero continues in Warrior Lord, Book Four of the Power Ascending series.Ready your weapons and pick up a copy of Warrior Lord to see what he must do to be victorious.New to the series? Meet Charlaine and Ludwig in Tempered Steel, the series prequel, then crack open a copy of Temple Knight to learn how a leader is forged.Books by Paul J BennettPower Ascending Series:Tempered Steel - PrequelTemple KnightWarrior KnightTemple CaptainWarrior LordTemple CommanderWarrior PrinceHeir to the Crown Series:Battle at the River - PrequelServant of the CrownSword of the CrownMercerian Tales: Stories of the PastHeart of the CrownShadow of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Call of MagicFate of the CrownBurden of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Making of a ManDefender of the CrownFury of the CrownMercerian Tales: Honour Thy AncestorsWar of the CrownTriumph of the CrownMercerian Tales: Into the ForgeGuardian of the CrownEnemy of the CrownPeril of the CrownThe Frozen Flame Series:Awakening - PrequelsAshesEmbersFlamesInfernoMaelstromVortexTorrentCataclysmThe Chronicles of Cyric:Into the Maelstrom - PrequelA Midwinter MurderThe Beast of BrunhausenA Plague in Zeiderbruch Paul J Bennett (b. 1961) emigrated from England to Canada in 1967. His father served in the British Royal Navy, and his mother worked for the BBC in London. As a young man, Paul followed in his father's footsteps, joining the Canadian Armed Forces in 1983. He is married to Carol Bennett and has three daughters who are all creative in their own right.Paul's interest in writing started in his teen years when he discovered the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons (D & D). What attracted him to this new hobby was the creativity it required; the need to create realms, worlds and adventures that pulled the gamers into his stories.In his 30's, Paul started to dabble in designing his own roleplaying system, using the Peninsular War in Portugal as his backdrop. His regular gaming group were willing victims, er, participants in helping to playtest this new system. A few years later, he added additional settings to his game, including Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, World War II, and the all-important Fantasy Realm where his stories take place.The beginnings of his first book 'Servant to the Crown' originated over five years ago when he began running a new fantasy campaign. For the world that the Kingdom of Merceria is in, he ran his adventures like a TV show, with seasons that each had twelve episodes, and an overarching plot. When the campaign ended, he knew all the characters, what they had to accomplish, what needed to happen to move the plot along, and it was this that inspired to sit down to write his first novel.Paul now has four series based in his fantasy world of Eiddenwerthe, and is looking forward to sharing many more books with his readers over the coming years. ​An epic clash of military might in a land torn apart by conflict.

With a new rank comes great responsibilityNewly promoted, Charlaine deShandria is sent to the very borders of the mighty Halvarian Empire. There, she finds a beleaguered kingdom, weakened by intrigue, facing possible annihilation.Surprised to discover her new command filled with untested warriors and inexperienced captains, she struggles to prepare them for battle before the war erupts. Reinforcements finally arrive, but they are led by an old adversary whose very presence bodes ill for the order.When Danica moves the Holy fleet westward, she brings them into direct conflict with the empire's ships. Finding no friendly ports in which to seek shelter, they are forced to brave the storm-ravaged seas of the north.Can they stop the empire's tide of tyranny, or will another kingdom fall to the relentless army of Halvaria?With the possibility of invasion looming over their every move, Charlaine and Danica prepare for the fight of their lives in Paul J Bennett's Temple Commander, Book Five of the Power Ascending series.March into action when you tear into your copy of Temple Commander today!New to the series? Meet Charlaine and Ludwig in Tempered Steel, the series prequel, then crack open a copy of Temple Knight to learn how a leader is forged.Books by Paul J BennettPower Ascending Series:Tempered Steel - PrequelTemple KnightWarrior KnightTemple CaptainWarrior LordTemple CommanderWarrior PrinceHeir to the Crown Series:Battle at the River - PrequelServant of the CrownSword of the CrownMercerian Tales: Stories of the PastHeart of the CrownShadow of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Call of MagicFate of the CrownBurden of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Making of a ManDefender of the CrownFury of the CrownMercerian Tales: Honour Thy AncestorsWar of the CrownTriumph of the CrownMercerian Tales: Into the ForgeGuardian of the CrownEnemy of the CrownPeril of the CrownThe Frozen Flame Series:Awakening - PrequelsAshesEmbersFlamesInfernoMaelstromVortexTorrentCataclysmThe Chronicles of Cyric:Into the Maelstrom – PrequelA Midwinter MurderThe Beast of BrunhausenA Plague in Zeiderbruch Paul J Bennett (b. 1961) emigrated from England to Canada in 1967. His father served in the British Royal Navy, and his mother worked for the BBC in London. As a young man, Paul followed in his father's footsteps, joining the Canadian Armed Forces in 1983. He is married to Carol Bennett and has three daughters who are all creative in their own right.Paul's interest in writing started in his teen years when he discovered the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons (D & D). What attracted him to this new hobby was the creativity it required; the need to create realms, worlds and adventures that pulled the gamers into his stories.In his 30's, Paul started to dabble in designing his own roleplaying system, using the Peninsular War in Portugal as his backdrop. His regular gaming group were willing victims, er, participants in helping to playtest this new system. A few years later, he added additional settings to his game, including Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, World War II, and the all-important Fantasy Realm where his stories take place.The beginnings of his first book 'Servant to the Crown' originated over five years ago when he began running a new fantasy campaign. For the world that the Kingdom of Merceria is in, he ran his adventures like a TV show, with seasons that each had twelve episodes, and an overarching plot. When the campaign ended, he knew all the characters, what they had to accomplish, what needed to happen to move the plot along, and it was this that inspired to sit down to write his first novel.Paul now has four series based in his fantasy world of Eiddenwerthe, and is looking forward to sharing many more books with his readers over the coming years. ​An epic clash of military might in a land torn apart by conflict.

The Church is crumbling!Two years ago, the Temple Knights' unexpected victory staved off a Halvarian invasion. Now, the two knights who spearheaded the resistance are ordered to the seat of the Church under a cloud of mystery.Charlaine and Danica traverse across half the Continent, beset by unknown forces trying to stop them before they reach the Antonine. When they encounter two realms on the brink of a pointless war, they realize sinister forces are at work.Upon their arrival, the fighting orders are in turmoil, the foundation of the Saints shaken to its core by deceit and a mad quest for power. The Church is rotting from within, with politics threatening the hierarchy they were sworn to protect.Can these two intrepid sister knights save their order, or will the fall of Temple Knights of Saint Agnes bring about the end of the Continent?With the future of their order hanging in the balance, Danica and Charlaine must take measures into their own hands in Paul J Bennett's Temple General, book seven in the Power Ascending series.Prepare to traverse a continent teeming with danger when you tear into your copy of Temple General today. Paul J Bennett (b. 1961) emigrated from England to Canada in 1967. His father served in the British Royal Navy, and his mother worked for the BBC in London. As a young man, Paul followed in his father's footsteps, joining the Canadian Armed Forces in 1983. He is married to Carol Bennett and has three daughters who are all creative in their own right.Paul's interest in writing started in his teen years when he discovered the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons (D & D). What attracted him to this new hobby was the creativity it required; the need to create realms, worlds and adventures that pulled the gamers into his stories.In his 30's, Paul started to dabble in designing his own roleplaying system, using the Peninsular War in Portugal as his backdrop. His regular gaming group were willing victims, er, participants in helping to playtest this new system. A few years later, he added additional settings to his game, including Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, World War II, and the all-important Fantasy Realm where his stories take place.The beginnings of his first book 'Servant to the Crown' originated over five years ago when he began running a new fantasy campaign. For the world that the Kingdom of Merceria is in, he ran his adventures like a TV show, with seasons that each had twelve episodes, and an overarching plot. When the campaign ended, he knew all the characters, what they had to accomplish, what needed to happen to move the plot along, and it was this that inspired to sit down to write his first novel.Paul now has four series based in his fantasy world of Eiddenwerthe, and is looking forward to sharing many more books with his readers over the coming years. ​An epic clash of military might in a land torn apart by conflict.