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The House of Blades

The House of Midnight, Book 2

Ben Hale, Kel Kade

Written by
Ben Hale, Kel Kade
Read by
Kevin Kemp
Length
14 hrs 27 min
Publisher
Podium Audio
Released
2027-02-02

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What it is

Four mighty Houses. One gate of entry.

They told us the House Trials were our salvation.

A lie that spelled our doom.

Trapped since the Fate War, a terrible foe has risen. Now he seeks to reclaim what was taken, four epic fates of untold power. Across past and present, a trio from the slums hold the key to his demise—if they can survive their own secrets.

A girl grappling with her new fate, and the mantle she must now carry.

A brother bound for an infamous prison in search of a single truth.

A thief forced to don the guise of an enemy, and wear the cloak of a bladesman.

In the city of Atlas, all eyes turn to the arena, where young hopefuls have a chance to prove their valor. Rife with corruption, the House Trials are a dangerous path to fame and privilege—but this year rumors abound that hidden inside the event is an epic fate, one previously held by the Fate King himself.

The first of four…

About the series

The House of Midnight in order →

The House of Midnight — 2 books, 2 of them charting here

  1. 1 The House of Midnight: The House of Midnight, Book 14.8
  2. 2 The House of Blades: The House of Midnight, Book 2

On the charts

Last charted September 30, 2026. Its best position was 19 on Coming soon in Literature & Fiction, reached September 30, 2026. Seen on 1 chart over 4 days of readings, the first on September 27, 2026.

ChartBestDaysLast seen
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Coming soon 19 1 day September 30, 2026

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