The King Beyond the Gate: First Published in 1985.

Synopsis:  The novel focuses on Tenaka Khan, a half-breed warrior, who must unite the Drenai people against the tyrannical and mad Emperor Ceska. Ceska rules with the aid of his monstrous Joinings (half-man, half-beast creatures) and Dark Templars, terrifying warrior-priests. Tenaka, descendant of both Drenai and Nadir, is an outsider, but his lineage and skills make him the only one capable of challenging Ceska’s rule.  The story takes place a century after the events of Legend, with the Drenai now under the oppressive rule of the deranged Emperor Ceska.  Tenaka assembles a group of courageous individuals who join him in his fight against Ceska, including former soldiers, farmers, and even a warrior king from the Land of Opal.  The story culminates in a desperate struggle as Tenaka and his companions attempt to defeat Ceska and his forces, facing overwhelming odds and challenging the very nature of good and evil.

Just some of the many covers for The King Beyond The Gate over the years.