The legend is real. The King is waiting. And sixteen-year-old Tom is the only one who can wake him.When Tom's grandfather vanishes without a trace, the police write it off. Tom can't. Determined to find answers, he follows clues that lead somewhere no map can take him — a parallel world of ancient magic, shape-shifters, and fey creatures older than memory.In this Otherworld, Tom discovers everything he believed about himself was a lie. Vivian, the mysterious Lady of the Lake, has been watching over him since birth, secretly weaving his destiny into an ancient prophecy. Now she needs him to fulfil it.A dark power is spreading through the Old Forest, and only one person can stop it: King Arthur — if he can be woken from a centuries-long sleep. According to Vivian, that's Tom's job. But Tom has his own mission first: find his grandfather and bring him home.Guided by the elusive warrior Woodsmoke and the fierce bird-shifter Brenna, Tom plunges into an adventure beyond anything he imagined — battling sea monsters, outwitting fey princes, and descending into an icy underground tomb where a legend lies sleeping. To survive, he must master a sword, trust strangers, and discover a courage he never knew he had.Arthurian legend meets epic YA fantasy in this fast-paced adventure — perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, T.A. Barron, and Kevin Crossley-Holland.If you love magic, myth, and the legends of King Arthur, you'll be hooked from the first page. Start the Rise of the King series today — Buy Call of the King now.*Important Note. This book was previous published as Tom's Inheritance, Tom's Arthurian Legacy Book 1. It has been re-written and has extended scenes and a new ending.