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Kagen the Damned

Kagen the Damned #1 / 3 ✓
by Jonathan Maberry
Kagen the Damned (Kagen the Damned #1) by Jonathan Maberry
Unrated

Sworn by Oath
Kagen Vale is the trusted and feared captain of the palace guard, charged with protecting the royal children of the Silver Empire. But one night, Kagen is drugged and the entire imperial family is killed, leaving the empire in ruins.

Abandoned by the Gods
Haunted and broken, Kagen is abandoned by his gods and damned forever. He becomes a wanderer, trying to take down as many of his enemies as possible while plotting to assassinate the usurper–the deadly Witch-king of Hakkia. All around him, magic–long banished from the world—returns in strange and terrifying ways.

Fueled by Rage
To exact his vengeance, Kagen must venture into strange lands, battle bizarre and terrifying creatures, and gather allies for a suicide mission into the heart of the Witch-king’s empire.

Kings and gods will fear him.

Kagen the Damned

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Fantasy
Release date: May 10, 2022

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Jonathan Maberry

Jonathan Maberry

Jonathan Maberry is a master weaver of suspense, horror, and dark adventure, with a unique ability to blend the supernatural with the gritty edges of reality. Born in the working-class neighborhoods of Philadelphia, Maberry’s early years were steeped in the pulse of urban life, which would later become a vivid backdrop for many of his stories. His career has been anything but conventional—drawing from his deep love of horror, martial arts, and folklore, he’s crafted a body of work that resonates with fans of both thrilling action and emotional depth.

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Best known for his Joe Ledger series, a blend of horror, military fiction, and speculative thrillers, Maberry’s books often challenge readers with moral dilemmas, personal sacrifice, and the shadowy forces that lurk beneath the surface of society. But it’s not just the fast-paced action or the edge-of-your-seat suspense that makes his writing so compelling; it’s the way he builds real, relatable characters and explores themes of courage, survival, and the complexities of human nature, even in the face of the supernatural.

In addition to his Joe Ledger series, Maberry has earned praise for his Rot & Ruin novels, which take a unique approach to the zombie genre, focusing not just on the horrors of the undead, but also on the people who survive in a world ravaged by the apocalypse. These stories are more than just about zombies—they’re about growing up, finding hope, and fighting to keep what makes us human, even when everything around us is falling apart.

Maberry’s work has garnered numerous accolades, including multiple Bram Stoker Awards, and his stories have been adapted into comics, TV shows, and video games, further cementing his status as a force in modern horror and thriller fiction. With a career spanning decades, his influence continues to inspire writers and fans alike.

At the heart of Jonathan Maberry’s writing is an unrelenting drive to explore what it means to be human in the face of the extraordinary. Whether he’s plunging his characters into apocalyptic scenarios, exposing the darkest corners of society, or threading supernatural elements into his narratives, Maberry’s work challenges readers to confront their own fears, hopes, and the complexities of life and death. For those who crave more than just thrills, his books are a deep dive into the heart of what it means to survive—and to truly live.

Kagen the Damned

Trilogy.

Kagen the Damned consists of three books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Kagen the Damned (Kagen the Damned #1)
Unrated
Son of the Poison Rose (Kagen the Damned #2)
Unrated
The Dragon in Winter (Kagen the Damned #3)
⧗ 10.00 / 1


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