Fantasy

King Maker

by Maurice BroaddusBook 1 of 3 in The Knights of Brenton Court
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Description

FROM THE DRUG GANGS OF DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS, THE ONE TRUE KING WILL ARISE. The King Arthur myth gets dramatically retold through the eyes of street hustler King, as he tries to unite the crack dealers, gangbangers and the monsters lurking within them to do the right thing. From the drug gangs of downtown Indianapolis, the one true king will arise. The King Arthur myth gets dramatically retold through the eyes of street hustler King, as he tries to unite the crack dealers, gangbangers and the monsters lurking within them to do the right thing. Broaddus' debut is a stunning, edgy work, genuinely unlike anything you've ever read.

What it’s like

ThemeNew WeirdMythpunkZero to HeroIdentity & Selfhood
ViolenceGraphic
CombatSkirmish-Heavy
HorrorCreepy
ProfanityModerate

Awards

1 win
WinnerThe Kitschies Golden Tentacle (Best Debut Novel)2010

Details

First published
March 4, 2010
Pages
314
Reading time
About 6 hours
Format
Novel
Audience
Adult
Publisher
Watkins Media Limited
Language
English
ISBN
9780857660534
Series
The Knights of Brenton Court, Book 1

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