And it does not have to be total, failure. Yet even heroes of legend have those moments of shortcomings. He possesses an uncanny martial prowess and is remarkable in his application of the numerous “Skills” he can employ to ultimate effect, due to the years of his youth into young adulthood, he spent mastering these arts. He will easily do this or that with little resistance or worry.”, to suspenseful and provoking pauses while reading, more akin to “Well he should be victorious and overcome this challenge, fight, etc… but.”, would be my ultimate desire to have seen during these junctures. Therefore transforming those repeating moments I felt during the book in the manner of, “Oh he will have no problems dispatching these bandits or this opposition. Ultimately resulting in giving his presence better substance. While I can appreciate a “bad a#” warrior that has mastery over a multitude of weapons, I would have preferred him to be presented with more of a challenge, containing moments of strife tossed in to break up the monotony. Certain mannerism’s he displays make perfect sense to me, yet others do not seem to fit. Rezkin, to me, is seemingly just too “skilled” or “good” to be bested. While I enjoyed the story and overall theme, I did have qualms with a couple of key elements. My take: “Free the Darkness” is the first novel I have read by Kel Kade . Will his intentions remain hidden from the enamored Frisha? Or will Tam’s developing friendship evaporate with discovering Rezkin’s true motives and ultimate plan? However, Rezkin carries a shrouded, dark secret. Journeying through lands teeming with bandits, dishonest merchants and a ply for control of a chaotic underground network of thieves, would test Rezkin’s well crafted and numerous abilities, beyond mettle. Befriending a similar-aged girl, Frisha Souvain, along with Tamarin “Tam” Blackwater, her guard and escort, the trio embarks on adventure en route to Frisha’s uncle’s estate in the city of Kaibain as Rezkin follows Striker Farson’s ever-growing cold trail. Plot Summary:Rezkin, a warrior of little renown, seeks answers from the sole remaining “Striker” present as his tenure at a mysterious fort in the Northern reaches, ends in betrayal. Title: Free the Darkness (King’s Dark Tidings Book 1) Great leaders find those who are worthy of wielding power and set them to the task of making things right” -Coroleus, J.E. Great men seek to make things right and gather the power to do so.

“Good men want only the power to make things right.

Kel kade dark tidings