A Conflict of Kings is Jason Vance's epic first entry in The Path series. Betrayal and conflict have erupted across the universe but the final decisive battle between the Almighty One and Natas will be fought on Ethar. Follow the lives of three members of the royal family of Arinethia as they confront evils both seen and unseen. Can they remain true to the secrets that their forefathers have bequeathed to them? King Jotham, ruler of Arinethia, a kingdom founded by former slaves, prepares to remarry after his wife dies. The chosen one is Sarah, a young woman plucked from her home and abruptly thrust into the role of queen, whose secret could very well mean the salvation of the world. Suddenly summoned by the Lord of Ethar, Jotham begins his long journey while wrestling with his responsibilities to his nation, his new wife and, most importantly, his god. Meanwhile, Jotham's son John is struggling in his own right. Determined to become a worthy successor to the throne, he learns the lessons of leadership in the field, but desires more. Since long before he was born, priests have acted as guardians for mysteries that, if exposed, could lead to the overthrow of the ethereal powers that are determined to keep them hidden. John wants to know more about the secrets that these priests hold and is determined to discover the truth. As they slowly come to realize the parts that each must play in the larger conflict between a creator god and one of his rebellious subjects, Jotham, Sarah, and John prepare to battle an additional threat: Micah, Jotham's illegitimate half-brother who plots to overthrow the throne. Delve into the origins of the great celestial conflict between good and evil that ensnares each of the characters in A Conflict of Kings. In his first volume, Vance lays the groundwork for an epic battle that pits angels versus demons, god versus the devil, and brother versus brother.