I want to humbly thank everyone who pre-ordered the book! Today is release day! Finally, I can relax.
Adventure-first epic fantasy in the tradition of Tolkien, Moorcock, and Leiber. Plague, dark gods, and a brotherhood pushed to its limits — old-school heroism across the world of Medias.
Four books of adventure-first epic fantasy — for fans of Tolkien, Moorcock, and Leiber, and the golden age of heroic fantasy.
New Paladin Order · Book One
Tryam dreams of becoming a legendary paladin, but he is a ward of the Church — bound by a pacifist abbot. When the necromancer Dementhus murders his friend's father, kidnaps another, and destroys their village in his hunt for an ancient Golem, Tryam defies his order and ventures into the unknown armed only with his faith. The quest to stop Dementhus will take him into the cursed tomb of a forgotten warlord — and change him forever.
New Paladin Order · Book Two
An Abyssal plague tears through the Paladin Brotherhood — no healer can find a cure. Desperate, Tryam seeks the Tear of Aten, a divine relic thought lost to history. His path leads home to Tryon Keep, now besieged by the battle mage Balamachus and his indestructible war machines. Meanwhile, the fallen Abbot Monbatten — reborn in dragon fire and disguised as the sage Janus — serves the Dark God Terminus and works to ensure the Brotherhood never recovers. 72% five-star reviews.
New Paladin Order · Book Three
Tryam and his companions dive to the depths of Mountainside Lake searching for the sunken Celestial Cathedral of Lacapolis and the Tear of Aten. They find a civilization of survivors — people who have lived beneath a dome of light for centuries, unknowing of the surface world above, and worshipping a false goddess, Avum. Avum is in truth an Elder Goddess of terrible power from beyond the known cosmos, poised to rise and transform all of Medias into her horrifying native realm. 70% five-star reviews.
New Paladin Order · Book Four
A knight of the Paladin Brotherhood has vanished — and the empire of hell is rising to finish what the Abyssal War began. While investigating an enigmatic temple emerging amid the volcanic mountains of distant Outremer, the young paladin Sir Ganelon disappeared. Now Sir Tryam and his steadfast companions must plunge into these hostile lands to uncover his fate — and the temple's dark secrets — before they too are swallowed by the chaos.
For the shadow of Terminus is spreading. The legendary empire of Lux rises once more under the iron grip of the Priest King Bafomeht, wielding a dread armada of black-sailed ships, legions of armed men, and Daemon allies — all commanded by a terrifying new breed of warrior: the Abyssal knights, founded for one merciless purpose, to annihilate the Paladin Brotherhood.
At the heart of Outremer's turmoil stands a man who calls himself the Megas Archon — the prophesied savior of the people. But he is no liberator. He is Tryam's own father, transformed into an Anti-Paladin, his sword pledged to Terminus, sworn to unleash hell itself.
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From Goodreads readers and Kirkus Reviews, for Books 1–3. The Anti-Paladin is days old — be among the first to review it.
"I loved this book. So will everyone who grew up reading Dragonlance, R.A. Salvatore or who likes RPGs like Baldur's Gate and Dragon Age."
Gene Dark — Goodreads
"Reminiscent of the old Forgotten Realms books of my youth, I was drawn all the way in — my plot predictions kept changing as the plot surprised me several times."
Gary Boyle — Goodreads
"A great read with fun characters and good action. A compelling story line coupled with good character development. I thoroughly recommend this."
Jonathan Huff — Goodreads
"This was a long book but completely worth the read. If you love epic fantasy, this trilogy is for you."
John Walkenford — Goodreads
"This rousing adventure maintains a thrilling pace… the tale's elements expertly come together."
Kirkus Reviews — Official Trade Review
"I've actually looked for a book like this for a long time — the old-school storytelling is compelling."
Joe Scott — Goodreads
Ancient legends from the world of Medias — the history behind the Brotherhood.
A Legend of the World of Medias
Illustrations from inside the New Paladin Order books — the cities, keeps, and landmarks that Tryam and the Brotherhood explore across the known world.
Brothers from Buffalo, NY — one an engineer who's stood inside the Great Pyramid, one a librarian who can trace their family back to the 17th century.
The New Paladin Order Redbubble store carries branded merchandise featuring the series artwork and sigil — notebooks, t-shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more.
Kenneth Cromwell posts lore, series updates, and behind-the-scenes from the world of Medias.
A few posts from the author’s desk — on the books, the writing, and the history behind the Brotherhood.
I want to humbly thank everyone who pre-ordered the book! Today is release day! Finally, I can relax.
I finally have a physical copy in my hands! Authors will know this feeling! Release date is 7-27-2026. Over three years in the making!
It is amazing how easy it is to make people believe the wildest, most illogical conspiracies. It is equally amazing how hard it is to convince people to try the epic fantasy novel series The New Paladin Order!
Did you know? The original “Paladins” were Charlemagne’s legendary 12 elite knights (the Twelve Peers), immortalized in the epic Song of Roland (c. 1100 AD). Their leader Roland was betrayed at Roncevaux Pass. Refusing to call for help early, he finally blew his massive olifant horn so hard it burst his temples, dying a hero as Charlemagne arrived too late!
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