Volume 1 of The Beginning After the End
I never believed in the whole 'light at the end of the tunnel' folly where people, after having a near-death experience, would startle awake in a cold sweat exclaiming, 'I saw the light!' But there I was, in this so-called tunnel facing a glaring light, when the last thing I remembered was sleeping in my room—the royal bedchamber, as others called it. Had I died? If so, how?
King Grey once benefited from unrivaled strength, wealth, and prestige in a world governed by martial ability, but now finds himself reborn in a society dominated by magic. Given a second chance at life, the once-king strives to understand his role in this new world and the purpose of his reincarnation while correcting the mistakes of his past.
If you love this series, this book is also included in The Beginning After the End: Publisher's Pack.