Books in series
#1
The Beginning After the End, Vol. 1
2022
King Grey is unrivaled throughout the land in terms of strength, wealth, and prestige. However, underneath the glamour lies a deep solitude, so when he’s reincarnated as Arthur Leywin, he resolves to not squander this second chance at life and live every day to the fullest-but the peace of this new world hides something sinister that threatens to destroy all he’s worked for…
#2
The Beginning After the End, Vol. 2
2023
Reincarnated king-turned-kid Arthur Leywin and his travel companions have been ambushed by bandits, and Art only has one thing on his protect his family. But he soon realizes his strong mana core alone might not be enough to get everyone out of danger—even with the knowledge and experience from his old life, this new world is a formidable place. And when mythical creatures and slave traders are thrown into the mix, Art’s going to have to pull out all the stops if he wants to stand his ground!
#3
The Beginning After the End, Vol. 3
2023
Art successfully rescued elf girl Tessia from the slave traders, but now he has a new problem: getting back to the human kingdom will be a lot harder than he thought. Hoping the elven kingdom will have a way home, he escorts Tessia there—but he may not be getting the warm welcome he expected...!
#4
The Beginning After the End, Vol. 4
2023
After years in the elven kingdom, Arthur is finally able to travel to the city of Xyrus...and reunite with his family! In Leywin fashion, the reunion can’t be celebrated without a friendly battle between father and son, but both Rey and Art have come a long way since their training days. When the dust settles, who will come out on top? And what’s this about Art enrolling in Xyrus Academy?!
#5
The Beginning After the End, Vol. 5
2024
Arthur and his family venture to the Helstea auction, where many rare and valuable items are up for sale. Art hopes to gather some for himself to help with his adventuring, but things take an unexpected turn when he and his companions get entangled with the royal family...and Sylvie catches the eye of a certain guard who's determined to have her, no matter what it takes!
#6
The Beginning After the End, Vol. 6
2024
After a fierce battle with the head of the Xyrus Adventurer’s Guild, Kaspian, Arthur has finally completed his rank examination and secured a B-Rank placement. It looks like his performance has turned a few heads, though, drawing the attention of the Guild and his fellow B-Rankers for better or worse... In the meantime, he sets out of his first quest with Jasmine’s guidance—but what could await them in the Beast Glades?!
#7
The Beginning After the End, Vol. 7
2025
Deep inside the dungeon, Note and his allies come face-to-face with a massive, neverbefore-seen threat―an elderwood guardian! Even the party’s most senior members are
thrown into disarray at the sight of this hulking beast. And it’s Note’s job as their
leader to get everyone out alive...though some might not want to be saved?!
Authors
TurtleMe
Author · 18 books
Tae Ha Lee, writing under the pen name TurtleMe, is a fantasy novelist and webcomic author. Blending elements of Western and Eastern literature, TurtleMe creates a unique and compelling reading experience that resonates with global audiences. His award-winning series, The Beginning After the End, has been translated into over ten languages and has captivated readers worldwide. Tae Ha, a proud UC Berkeley graduate, currently resides in Seattle with his beloved wife and dog. To find out more, follow @turtleme93 on Instagram.
