Book 1 - Ancient Tomes of Tolero
Deep Shadows, Hidden Secrets
A Gripping action adventure fantasy thriller.
Alpherge is a fledgling wizard with everything to prove and everything to lose. Tasked with recovering stolen tomes of ancient magic, he finds himself out of his depth against a seasoned mage who knows the Cave of the Whispering Winds better than anyone.
The path to his target is riddled with peril—deadly traps, enchanted creatures, and secrets that could break even the most experienced adventurer. Alpherge must summon all his courage and cunning to survive, but his greatest challenge may be his own inexperience.
As he descends deeper into the labyrinth, Alpherge learns that the stolen tomes hide more than mere spells—they hold a power that could reshape the realm. Facing a foe far beyond his skill, he must decide: can he outwit the mage, or will the secrets he uncovers spell his doom?
Book2 - Spire of Teskara
The towering Spire of Teskara stands as a beacon of mystery and wonder, drawing travelers from across the realm. But when Alpherge and Riley arrive to marvel at its grandeur, they find a village on edge—tourists and villagers alike are vanishing without a trace.
Their curiosity deepens when a desperate young girl pleads for their help to find her missing father. Yet the town council and mayor are adamant: wizards are not welcome, and the ruins of the Spire are off-limits. Forced to leave by day, Alpherge and Riley defy orders and investigate the Spire under the cover of darkness.
What they uncover is far more sinister than they imagined. Dark magical forces churn within the Spire, threatening to consume anyone who dares to uncover its secrets. As Alpherge and Riley delve deeper, they are thrust into a deadly game of survival, facing perilous traps, ancient enchantments, and an evil intent on silencing them forever.
Can they unravel the mysteries of the Spire and escape with their lives, or will its shadow consume them both?
Book 3 - Champions of Velidred
Magic. Murder. Mayhem.
Welcome to the deadliest tournament in Velidred.
Thrust into a brutal, magic-laced tournament after a tragic loss, Alpherge must fight through fire, fury, and sabotage. With Riley at his side, he’ll face a gauntlet of deadly trials, and an enemy who will do anything to see him fail. The glory is real. So is the danger.
An Action-Packed Fantasy of Magic and Glory
When tragedy strikes days before the legendary Champions of Velidred Tournament, young wizard Riley demands her cousin’s spot be filled by the one person she trusts, Alpherge the Mighty. Ill-prepared and out of his depth, Alpherge finds himself thrust into a brutal 24-hour gauntlet of combat, spellcraft, and sheer endurance. The challenges span dangerous stadium mazes, treacherous waters, and deadly magical trials, culminating in the most thrilling chariot race since Ben Hur.
But as the tournament unfolds, it becomes clear: someone wants Alpherge's team to lose—and they're willing to kill to make it happen.
Packed with magic, murder, and momentum, Champions of Velidred is a fast-paced fantasy adventure for fans of high stakes, fierce friendships, and unforgettable showdowns.
This is a collection of all three books in the Alpherge the Mighty Series
Kenneth Brown has been writing since 2004, though he didn't publish his first novel until 2018. He writes Young-Adult Action Adventure Fantasy novels that he likens to Harry Potter meets Treasure Island, as he tries to add a strong action-adventure element to each novel.
He first became interested in fantasy novels when he was in high school reading the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. He grew up reading Heinlein, Asimov, Clarke, Grafton, Cussler, Anne McCaffrey, and Robert Jordan.
When Kenneth isn't writing, you might find him hiking the trails in one of America's National Parks. His favorite National Park is whichever park he is in at the moment. He has walked across Spain doing the French Way of the Camino de Santiago starting from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in France. Walking in nature helps ground him for the novels he writes.