King Maker
Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780007343317 (0007343310)
Publish date: March 1st 2010
Publisher: Angry Robot
Pages no: 416
Edition language: English
Series: Knights of Breton Court (#1)
Well written but a challenging read. Broaddus not presenting a feel good story here. He is writing a gritty, urban drama about some tough characters in tough circumstances. Gritty violence and language permeate the tale. So despite the fact he's a Christian writer, don't go into this expecting a CBA...
This is urban fantasy with a heavy emphasis on "urban"-the official description is "The Wire meets Excalibur" which is true in all of the best ways. King Arthur played out between rival drug dealers on the streets of Indianapolis, magic and mythic elements included. It's kind of glorious, with some ...