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

Broaddus, Maurice

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007343310 ISBN 13: 9780007343317

Publisher: Angry Robot, 2010

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.

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Review:

"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

About this edition

• Publisher: Angry Robot
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0007343310
• ISBN 13: 9780007343317
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416