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The King Is Dead

By: Benjamin Dean
Narrated by: Ivanno Jeremiah
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In this romantic thriller perfect for fans of Ace of Spades, James—the shy, handsome mixed-race heir to the British throne—must choose between love and duty amidst a dangerous scandal and a tabloid media desperate for his downfall.

Heavy is the crown James has been born to wear, especially as the first Black heir to the British throne. But with his father’s recent passing, and with a new boyfriend to hide, James is woefully unprepared for the sudden shine of public scrutiny.

When his secrets come spilling forth across tabloid pages and the man he thought he loved has suddenly disappeared, James finds himself on the precipice of ruin. As every detail of his life becomes public knowledge, his sense of safety is shattered and the people he trusts the most become the likeliest suspects.

What dangers lurk behind the palace walls—and will the new king find out before it’s too late?

©2023 Benjamin Dean (P)2023 Little, Brown Young Readers LGBTQ+ Literature & Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Romance Thrillers & Suspense Fiction

Critic reviews

“All hail this royal debut that twists, turns, and revels in palace intrigue and deceit."—Kirkus, starred review
“All hail this exquisitely twisty, delightfully queer mystery.”—Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You
“A scandalous peek behind the royal curtain, with more jaw-dropping, OMG-twists than even the most salacious tabloid journalist could create.”—Erik J. Brown, author of All That's Left in the World
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Good story line with intrigue and mystery at every turn. Great story would enjoy more in this series.

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