Chronicles of Julius Vale: Rise of a Kingpin Hardcover – March 18, 2026

In the sprawling, dangerous city of Glottenham, power is bought with blood and ambition is a deadly weapon. Street guilds clash in the shadows, the Church tightens its grip on the frightened masses, and the king’s influence slips through his fingers. Amid this growing storm, a young man named Julius Vale finds himself drawn into a world far darker—and far larger—than he ever imagined.Once a simple thief struggling to survive, Julius becomes entangled with assassins, guildmasters, corrupt nobles, and enigmatic mentors whose lessons come at a steep price. As tensions rise and the city edges toward open war, Julius must navigate betrayal, shifting alliances, and the razor-thin line between survival and destruction.With every step, he is pulled deeper into Glottenham’s underworld, forced to confront what kind of man he is—and what kind of man he is willing to become.Rise of a Kingpin sets the stage for the legend of Julius Vale: a tale of ambition forged in hardship, loyalty tested in shadows, and a city on the brink of choosing its next ruler… whether it wants to or not. Read more