King Maker (The Knights of Breton Court, Book 1): Bk. 1

King Maker (The Knights of Breton Court, Book 1): Bk. 1

by Maurice Broaddus (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 416
Publisher: Angry Robot
Published: 04 Mar 2010

ISBN 10: 0007343310
ISBN 13: 9780007343317

Media Reviews
There are fewer greater pleasures in a reader's life than witnessing a writer whose work they have enjoyed reached a new plateau in their storytelling skills, and such is the case here... Broaddus delivers in a voice that both whispers and roars and cannot be ignored. - Bram Stoker and International Horror Guild Award-winner Gary A. Braunbeck Maurice Broaddus' writing creates a dangerous and authentic mood. The language is fierce and evokes the gritty realism of life on the streets... For some, King Maker is going to be the best read of 2010. - FantasyLiterature.com King Maker is a fascinating novel... [and] should be on every SF fan's shelf. - Adam Christopher Deft characterization, authentic dialogue, exciting plot... Maurice Broaddus has definitely brought his A-game to this urban joust. - Gene O'Neill King Maker's strength is its ability to stay true-to-life even when the fantasy components come into play... - Nick Cato, Stem Shots