Iron Man (the first movie’s earnestness), The Expanse (the gritty tech feel), Knight’s & Magic (mecha fantasy), or any story where the armor isn’t just a weapon—it’s a second chance. Have you read Paladin: Dauntless ? Does the “mecha-paladin” concept work for you, or does it break the fantasy too much? Let’s discuss below.
That’s the core of Paladin: Dauntless (Book 1 of the Paladin series, co-authored with an intriguing "Ony" credit—likely a collaborative or pen name effort for the technical side). The story follows a disgraced former knight, betrayed by his order and left for dead. He’s not seeking revenge with a holy relic or a blessed longsword. Instead, he stumbles upon—or is chosen by—a prototype military exoskeleton called the Dauntless . Paladin- Dauntless by Kevin McLaughlin-Ony -
4.5/5 stars. A fantastic opener for a series I’m now fully committed to. Iron Man (the first movie’s earnestness), The Expanse