Dungeon Lords
Fate of Evania Series
Novels
Dungeon Lords: The Lost Disciple
Published April 22, 2025
FOE: Book 1
For three centuries, the evil tyrant Cosimir the Eternal ruled Evania, forcing its once-powerful rulers underground and mocking them as Dungeon Lords. His life was unnaturally prolonged by dark magic.
Hope seemed lost until Solana, the god of light, sent a vision to a humble blacksmith named Eli, prophesying that Eli would lead the Dungeon Lords’ heirs to victory through his sacrifice.
But Eli feared death. He struck down Cosimir and survived, breaking the prophecy and cursing himself and his followers into monstrous beasts. Faro, Eli’s most loyal disciple, tried to stop him but was cast from a mountaintop and left for dead. Stripped of memory and hunted, Faro now wanders a land under Eli’s brutal rule.
As war looms and ancient powers stir, whispers of a lost heir bring Faro and a group of unlikely heroes together. Their mission to rescue a kidnapped child leads them to Umbra’s Veil, a shadowed land where the fate of the girl—and all of Evania—hangs in the balance.
Dungeon Lords: The Lost Disciple is the first book in The Fate of Evania series, blending epic fantasy, deep world-building, and thrilling adventure. Fans of magic-driven destinies, found families, and heroic quests will find their next great journey here.
The Reviews Are In!
Dungeon Lords: The Lost Disciple is an instant hit with readers!
J.B. Coleman’s Dungeon Lords: The Lost Disciple is a thrilling dark fantasy that reimagines epic tropes, plunging listeners into a world shattered by a betrayed prophecy and following a compelling cast of flawed heroes. The book’s action-packed narrative, vivid characters, and immersive world-building make it an absolute standout. A.J. Carter’s narration elevates the experience to new heights; his masterful ability to create distinct and memorable character voices is truly exceptional, bringing every personality to life and deeply enhancing the “found family” journey. This is a must-listen for anyone seeking a captivating, RPG-inspired adventure with stellar vocal performances that will leave you eagerly awaiting the sequel.
– Derek Frank
Great fantasy for those who enjoy the never-ending fight between good and evil
– DMC
Don’t miss the beginning of something fantastic
– A.J.C.
Tahlari: A Dungeon Lords Tale
Expected October 22, 2025
FOE: Standalone
A Dark Fantasy Thriller with a Strong Female Lead
Lena Zurak has never been good with magic. At the Academy of Light, her classmates mock her failures, and even her god seems distant. The bow is the only place she feels steady, the only thing that never betrays her.
When a rising cult begins abducting young men from the Tahlari clans, Lena is sent on a mission she never wanted. The cult’s leader, Karkathi ed’ Sayana, is twisting the weak and the willing into something monstrous, threatening to plunge kingdoms into chaos. Entire tribes are vanishing, and even the royal family stands on the brink of collapse.
Armed with her bow and a courage she barely believes in, Lena must face the shadows, forge uneasy alliances, and confront a power that grows stronger with every soul it consumes. But as the light fades and her resolve is tested, she begins to question whether fate itself has chosen her, or doomed her.
Before the age of Dungeon Lords, one archer’s stand against darkness began it all.
Dungeon Lords: [Title Not Announced]
Expected April 22, 2026
FOE: Book 2
The highly-anticipated book 2 in the Fate of Evania (FOE) series is currently being planned alongside book 3!
In my best effort to make sure the story flows well together and tells the amazing story that’s kicking around in my brain, I’m taking the time to plan books 2 and 3 together.
The above release date is a hope, but you may yet see it pushed back a little.
Book 2 follows Faro and the party on their next adventures as they unravel the bigger threats to Evania, and just how big their role in everything really is.
I currently have a title for Book 2, but I’m not dropping it just yet. 😀
Short Stories + Collections
The Revenant’s Tale: A Dungeon Lords Short Story
Published May 23, 2025
Short Story
Suggested Reading Order: This story contains important backstory and worldbuilding connected to the events of Dungeon Lords: The Lost Disciple. For the best experience, read Book 1 before starting this dark prequel.
Before the Dungeon Lords existed… before Eli claimed the throne… there was Cosimir. A devoted miner. A respected lord. A man deeply in love. Until betrayal tore his life apart—and he surrendered to something far darker than sorrow.
Banished from the kingdoms of Evania and left for dead, Cosimir makes a fateful decision that will alter the course of the world: he embraces forbidden magic. Ancient. Corrupting. Unstoppable.
This is the story of a man’s transformation into a monster. A fall so catastrophic it reverberates across an entire land.
For fans of dark fantasy and villain origin stories, The Revenant’s Tale is a raw, emotionally intense prequel that uncovers the truth behind Evania’s greatest menace—and reveals secrets still buried in shadows.
Dungeon Lords: The Saga Begins Collection
Published October 22, 2025
Collection
Three complete stories. One epic beginning.
Step into the dark, immersive world of Dungeon Lords with this dark fantasy book collection; a complete trilogy of origin tales that set the stage for the Fate of Evania saga.
Meet the heroes and villains whose choices shaped the world’s downfall.
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Tahlari – A reluctant elven huntress caught between faith and survival when a deadly cult threatens her homeland.
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The Lost Disciple – A fallen hero’s journey to reclaim his purpose as the kingdoms of Evania crumble under divine wrath.
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The Revenant’s Tale – The haunting story of Cosimir’s corruption, revealing how love and betrayal forged Evania’s greatest evil.
Each story unravels the gods’ tangled web of fate, sacrifice, and forbidden magic. Together, they form an epic fantasy omnibus filled with divine power, ancient secrets, and found-family heroes standing against the darkness.
Perfect for fans of dark fantasy series books, fantasy with gods and betrayal, and medieval fantasy series starters, this collection delivers over 500 pages of world-building, intrigue, and emotional depth, all in one volume.
Discover where the legend began.