'Stirring, gritty, connected and epic. A great read!'-Christian CameronLose yourself in a thrilling hip-hop infused dive into Afrofuturism, and sword and soul, as medieval fantasy unites with urban fiction to weave a vibrant tapestry rich with Arthurian themes, romance, and post apocalyptic science fiction!When a rogue defense AI traps world weapons technology in the Iron Age, the President of the United States consigns all but the elite, and their cronies to mass incarceration, forced labor, and martial law! Gang bangin' and set trippin' find an all new purpose in the contemporary dark fantasy thriller The Road of Resistance: The Vanguard I! Tyranny and injustice lead to insurrection, action and adventure in this all new African American fantasy! Chessed was doing his best to manage dystopian survival, and that was before the nation jumped from the frying pan, into the fire around him. But when martial law hits his hood, the nerdy ex-gang member must use his love of the S.C.A and historical African martial arts to hit back! Chessed must face fascists, corrupt cops and hate groups as he and his allies discover a brand new meaning in ridin' for their hood, as they form their own version of Camelot in their embattled community.