Kingdom X exists in a time when magic is possible. An Oracle of Elders guides the kind king in matters of great importance, while noble knights and honorable guards protect Xinesse from those who would disrupt and destroy this special kingdom. Sir Brunyan is a knight of importance and experience, whose young proteges are Brogan and Garris. The story begins with a secret ritual of marital intent between Brunyan and his intended, Anisa, the king's beautiful daughter. Their marriage produces a child who fights to be born when the kingdom is under attack. A twist of fate creates a new king, and secrets follow, intertwining many lives. Beloved friends never give up on each other, though their secrets build to change everyone around them. Young love starts as sweet friendship, becoming a force to fight evil when unexpected challenges occur. Through friendship and unwavering love, obstacles are overcome in the kingdom and challenges are met. Xinesse is truly a magical place, where anything seems possible with true friends by your side. The book's characters came to author J. A. Whitzel in a dream. Kingdom X is her first book. The series continues with the sequel, Kingdom X: The Secret of the Tower. Co-author Susan Snyder Stahl is a good friend. Both writers reside in a beautiful small Pennsylvania town and are living out their dreams.