Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A King’s Bargain | 2020 | J.D.L. Rosell | Buy |
| 2 | A Queen’s Command | 2020 | J.D.L. Rosell | Buy |
| 3 | A Queen’s Command: Legend of Tal: Book 2 | 2020 | J.D.L. Rosell | N/A |
| 4 | An Emperor’s Gamble | 2021 | J.D.L. Rosell | Buy |
| 5 | A God’s Plea | 2022 | J.D.L. Rosell | Buy |
| 6 | A Battle Between Blood: A Legend of Tal Novella | 2024 | J.D.L. Rosell | N/A |
| 7 | A Battle Between Blood | 2024 | J.D.L. Rosell | Buy |
The Legend of Tal series by J.D.L. Rosell begins with A King’s Bargain (2020), in which the retired adventurer Tal Harrenfel is called back to service by a king facing a growing threat. The series continued with A Queen’s Command (2020), An Emperor’s Gamble (2021), A God’s Plea (2022), and A Battle Between Blood (2024). The escalating titles (King, Queen, Emperor, God) reflect the rising stakes of the story.
This is Rosell’s most character-focused series, with Tal’s reluctant return to adventure and his complicated past driving the narrative. The books blend action sequences with political maneuvering and personal drama.