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In a post-apocalyptic world guarded by superhuman greatknights, squire Landon Cadena trains to defend humanity's last surviving cities. When pale daemons swarm from the dusk lands, Landon is thrust onto the front lines of an apocalyptic war.

You'll like it if you enjoy

  • Weak-to-strong magic progression
  • Grimdark, post-apocalyptic worldbuilding
  • Inventive magic systems
  • Fantasy with zero romance

Good to know

  • Late-series battles feature extreme power escalation
  • Climactic conflicts can feel abruptly resolved

How it ends: The finale features extreme power escalation that some readers found cheesy, though the overarching story remains fun.

Tags

  • Weak to Strong
  • No Romance
  • Grimdark
  • Fast Paced
  • Heavy Worldbuilding
  • Post Apocalyptic
  • Unique Magic System
  • No Gore

Reading order

  1. Cover for The Brass Squire (Knights of the Dusk Book 1)

    Book 1: The Brass Squire

    145 pages2016

    In a dying world where the gods are long dead, humanity’s last cities rely on superhuman greatknights for protection. The Brass Squire follows Landon Cadena, a newly trained squire who dreams of earning his full knighthood. To survive this apocalyptic fantasy, Landon must confront the terrifying pale daemons that stalk the bleak dusk lands. Packed with high-stakes action and immersive world building, his journey tests his resolve against absolute darkness.

  2. Cover for The Tempered Knight (Knights of the Dusk Book 2)

    Book 2: The Tempered Knight

    205 pages2016

    As darkness sweeps across the dusk lands, Landon Cadena seeks refuge inside the Citadel—an ancient tower brimming with magi and living machines. In The Tempered Knight, safety proves illusionary as the threat of the void continues to loom. To survive hidden dangers both outside and within the tower walls, Lan must master his burgeoning powers and step into his destiny as a true greatknight in a desperate fight for survival.

  3. Cover for The Burning Lord (Knights of the Dusk Book 3)

    Book 3: The Burning Lord

    183 pages2016

    The world reaches its absolute breaking point as humanity makes a final stand against nephilim, daemons, and the void itself. In The Burning Lord, Landon Cadena must summon immense power for an epic final conflict that will decide the fate of all creation. Delivering explosive showdowns and original ideas, this thrilling trilogy finale pushes its hero to extraordinary heights in one ultimate battle for survival.

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