Wrestler and Coach Publishes Third in Award-Winning Epic Fantasy Series

West Jordan, Uta. — W.D. Kilpack III, a native of West Jordan, Uta., had his third fantasy novel, Demon Seed: Book Three of New Blood, published on Amazon.com. This is the third in the award-winning New Blood Saga, which also includes Order of Light: Book Two of New Blood and Crown Prince: Book One of New Blood, which received the Firebird Book Award.

Kilpack has been coaching wrestling in Utah since 1999, in freestyle, Greco-Roman and folkstyle, at Mountain Top Wrestling Club and at West Jordan High School. Previously, he coached at Copper Hills High School and Jordan High School, as well as the junior-high programs, Victory Wrestling Club and Jordan Junior Wrestling. As a coach, his team has earned three national championships and three national runner-up finishes.

As an athlete, he was an AAU National Champion, a seven-time national runner-up and qualified for international competition in Greco-Roman. He said, "My experiences as a wrestler and coach taught me the importance of work ethic and never giving up. Life can throw you curves and you just have to keep working and fighting, no matter what comes at you."

Demon Seed is the third of the eight-book New Blood Saga, which centers around Natharr, the Guardian of Maarihk; Nathan (Vikari), the crown prince of Maarihk; and Darshelle, who started out as Nathan's wetnurse and became so much more. Despite growing power of the forces of chaos, there is a glimmer of hope as Natharr realizes that there are also forces of order in play. It is made plain when he and his comrades escape the faceless realm and Natharr's Sight is released. It reveals just how strongly the world needs the Guardian of Maarihk and the return of the legendary Knights of Ril to the land where Mankind was created. Racing for home unwittingly leads to unearthing an ancient force created by the Olde Gods, believed lost aeons past.Meanwhile, Darshelle and the crown prince struggle to make the most of their lives without Natharr's protection. Forced to make their own way, the fruit of Quiet One's efforts comes fully to bear, as Nathan and his summoned companion reawaken the animus of the ancient wood. The ramifications are horrible and far-reaching, changing their world forever.

The rest of the New Blood series, in order, consists of Rilari, Vengeance Born, Usurper's Might, Dark Guard and Guardian. "They're all written, and have gone through the bedtime-story stage, but are still going through the editing stages," Kilpack said. Order of Light was published in 2020 and Crown Prince was published in June 2019.

"For as long as I can remember, I've been a writing and telling stories," Kilpack said. "Before I learned how to write, I would draw pictures of space ships, then act out the battles, drawing in the laser blasts and explosions after erasing parts of the ships that were blown away by enemies. I've blown up the U.S.S. Enterprise 10,000 times." After learning to write, he had his first poem published at the age of 9 and he was first hired to write professionally at 15.

Kilpack was born in Salt Lake City and raised in West Jordan, where he graduated at the top of his class from West Jordan High School, and served as editor-in-chief of the high school newspaper and twice as editor of the school literary/art magazine. After, he attended Westminster College of Salt Lake City, where he earned an Honors Program bachelor of arts degree, double majoring in communication (with a journalism emphasis) and philosophy (Western traditions emphasis). He graduated cum laude and served as editor of the college newspaper. After, he earned a master of professional communication (writing emphasis), also at Westminster.

Kilpack has earned many awards as a freelance writer published internationally, with works appearing in print, online, radio and television. He received special recognition from L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future Contest for his novella, the forthcoming Pale Face. He has been editor and publisher of 19 news and literary publications, both online and in print, with circulations as high as 770,000. For more information, go to www.Kilpack.net.

Praise for Order of Light

RedHeadedBookLover.com: "What an incredible story! A brilliant followup to an amazing first book ... One of the most well-written and well-developed stories I have ever come across ... A poignant, sensational, and captivating novel that will take [you] on a turbulent but fantastic journey full of ups and downs and shocks and thrills galore! Order of Light is compelling thanks to the enthralling moments as well as the unpredictable nature of the book that will have you turning the pages with haste from beginning to end ... The reader is taken on an exceptional journey that is continuously evolving and changing ... Order of Light is a remarkable, fascinating, and addictive read with a unique premise as well as the excellent literature ... A phenomenal novel that captivated me ... W.D. Kilpack III is an incredibly talented author who clearly knows how to write unique-but-engaging stories ... What I loved the most about Kilpack's writing is his remarkable descriptions because they genuinely amazed me! Order of Light is a marvelous, stellar, and supreme book that will entertain, delight readers from start to finish and so I, of course, have to award this book five stars!"

BooksShelf.com: "Order of Light by W.D. Kilpack III is a fabulous book. It is magical and captivating. I was immersed in the story from the beginning till the end. The characters and the plot were both so well-written that [it] made me feel I was with them. A wonderful novel that I enjoyed 100% and recommend to all. "

Just Pratibha (India): "A great followup to Crown Prince [which was] one of the most fantastic fantasy books that I have read so far! New characters are introduced and I'm impressed by his storytelling ... from characterization to event building... everything is lucid. I'm eagerly waiting for book three."

Praise for Crown Prince

OnlineBookClub.org: "Crown Prince stands out with amazing descriptions, complex characters, and intriguing supernatural elements ... book one in the New Blood series, the storyline is incredibly promising ... the author has a flair for setting the scene and creating memorable characters ... I absolutely loved the descriptive prowess of this author, the thing I enjoyed most about the book ... W. D. Kilpack III genuinely takes the time to help us immerse in the fantasy world, no matter if he describes a battle scene, a peaceful moment, or a mythological creature like a Hamadryad or a Manticore, he always manages to conjure the best images in our minds ... the author does a great job of incorporating the supernatural elements in a general atmosphere of myth and legend ... there was nothing I disliked about this novel ... I am rating Crown Prince by W.D. Kilpack III 4 out of 4 stars ... fans of sword and sorcery fantasy will definitely find this novel a delightful read ... the series has the potential to acquire epic dimensions ... I am looking forward to reading the sequel, Order of Light."

RedHeadedBookLover.com: "Crown Prince is one of the most brilliant fantasy novels that I have ever had the pleasure of reading and a book I am now obsessed with! ... Crown Prince is an incredible, thrilling and memorable story that will take its readers on a journey like no other ... The story of Crown Prince captivated me from the first page thanks to the book's sharp literature and strong opening ... W.D. Kilpack III is not only a phenomenal writer for his flawless ability to capture his reader's attention, but he is also a great writer for his descriptive powers and characterization of characters which will hook his readers! ... Crown Prince is a sensational, thrilling and addictive story that will thrill you as well as entertain you and so I have no choice but to award this stellar read five stars."

Caly Vermulm, Host of Sinister Soup Podcast: "Kilpack delivers a stunning blow to the belief that Indie-Fantasy is worth any less that its salt. Crown Prince is a well-crafted epic with unique plot mechanisms, well-developed and believable characters, and a world grounded in the visceral and the real. I could not recommend this series any higher!"

BooksShelf.com: "A fantastic world of swords and magic! A very strong start to the series! W.D. Kilpack III does know how to draw a reader into a world of swords and magic. I found myself unable to put the book down, diving deeper into the fantastic world. I can say, that I am a fan of his work and will soon be reading Order of Light, the second book from the New Blood series."