William Tickel is the author of the Hymns of Kingdom series. The Hymns of Kingdom series by William Tickel is a collection of novels that explore the themes of faith, violence, and redemption in different historical settings. The first book, The Hymn of the Pearl, is set in ancient Persia and tells the story of a young prince who is sent on a quest to find a precious pearl. The second book, The Hymn of the Robe of Glory, is set in medieval Europe and follows the journey of a knight who is searching for a mystical robe that can grant him eternal life. The third book, The Circle of the Earth, is set in 1915 southern Texas and depicts the conflict between a Texas Ranger and a Mexican revolutionary leader. Willam Tickel is retired, and lives in East Tennessee.