Charles Schultz
Charles Schultz grew up in Worthington, Ohio. He spent the majority of his youth playing sports with a dream of becoming a collegiate athlete. Eventually his love of baseball earned him a scholarship to play at Youngstown State University. As a college athlete Charles spent a lot of time developing his writing. First, it was as a tool to set goals, journal successes and failures, and clear his mind from the immense amounts of work it was being a college athlete. Charles spent a lot of time creatively writing poems and after his playing career ended he decided to try something different, writing his first book Hitman’s Redemption.
Charles has spent the last several years expanding on his passion for writing. He has since written several other books, blogs, articles, and even contributed to a chapter to his professors coaching book. Charles loves being able to share insights, stories, and more through his writing. He also has a passion for coaching and speaking. He currently coaches several athletes as well as works with the Wooster High School Softball team.
Charles currently resides in Wooster, Ohio with his wife Erin and three children; Hunter, Sayler, and Charlie. He works as a strength coach, softball and baseball instructor, and coach. He loves talking about his passions and encourages anyone who might be on a journey for greatness themselves to reach out and connect.
By Charles Schultz
Book 1 in the Kingdom of Lions Series
Dantin Cross has his simple life turned upside down when he becomes a member of this year's conscript. Believed to be an honor to be chosen, Dantin quickly learns there's more to it than people have been told. Joined by 31 other "Chosen Ones," Dantin is faced with a series of challenges aimed at testing his athletic abilities, physical strength, mental capacity, and fighting skills. What seemed like a great opportunity quickly turns deadly when he discovers not everyone will survive training. Now he must navigate the dangers of survival while looking out for his new friends, battling his emotions, and deciding what kind of man he wants to become.
The world he once knew is about to change forever. Will Dantin be able to stay true to what he believes and who he hopes to be?
Dantin Cross continues his journey after surviving the Conscript. Now he must navigate the real world while uncovers new truths. The world around him unravels as he battles with who to trust, what to believe, and what to do next. With each step he finds himself deeper behind enemy lines and the world closing in around him.
Johnny's life has been surrounded by death and loss. Parents, foster family, and friends. The constant loss hardened him, turning him emotionless and cold. At every turn he was pushed into a life of crime, and he didn't hesitate to push back. As he climbed the ranks within the lock crime family he found himself questioning where he truly belonged. The constant fighting and killing began to take its toll until he finally wanted out. But can he escape death? Can he find his redemption for the things he's done?