The King is DeadWhen a mad tyrant kills the beloved king of the peaceful Kingdom of Wimark and steals the throne, a brutal war erupts between his forces and the opposition to his wicked rule. As the Resistance teeters on the brink of defeat, the renowned Leland Voltrane finds himself torn between joining the fight and keeping his family safe.A skilled warrior, Leland once fought to gain Wimark's independence but has since sworn himself to a life of peace and now has a family to protect. When the tyrant comes to his doorstep, however, he is forced to pick up his sword and fight once again - but will his quest to put an end to the false king's rule consume him and his family, or will he overcome his fear of becoming a monster and free his people from the tyrant?Whatever the future may hold, it is inevitable that his life will be forever changed as he battles against The Mad King...The Mad King transports readers to the medieval-esque Kingdom of Wimark, where a mad tyrant murders the beloved king and steals the throne, plunging the kingdom into a vicious reign of terror. In this thrilling, brutal fantasy novel, we follow the internal struggles of Leland Voltrane, a former war hero who now lives a peaceful life, as he tries to save the kingdom from the false king.With the Resistance teetering on the brink of defeat, Leland grapples with the choices he must make in the heat of war to protect not only his family, but also the entire kingdom. Leland's past comes full circle, forcing him to confront his former sins as he faces off against The Mad King. The novel delves into the intricate interplay between intentions and consequences, revealing how the noblest motives can sometimes lead to the worst outcomes...About the AuthorGabriel Lyannas is a 17-year-old high school student in Georgia self-publishing his first novel. He is in the top of his class, currently in the middle of his junior year, with plans to attend a prestigious university. A devoted scholar and writer, Gabriel is focused on self-improvement and accomplishing his dreams. He has always wanted to be an author, and now that dream has come true with his debut novel, The Mad King.