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  • The Reluctant King

  • By: K’wan
  • Narrated by: Mathew J. Harris
  • Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,246 ratings)

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The Reluctant King

By: K’wan
Narrated by: Mathew J. Harris
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The King family is on the political rise in New York City but must weather the violent storm wrought by their darkest secrets.

Meet the Kings, one of the most influential families in New York City. In the power circles of the movers and shakers, they are regarded as modern-day royalty. A politically connected father, a socialite mother, and three promising children: They look every bit the all-American family...but every family has secrets. Some darker than others.

Of all the children, Shadow is the least like the rest of the Kings. To call him soft wouldn’t be quite accurate, but he lacks the leadership qualities of his older brother, Ghost, or the ruthless tendencies of his sister, Lolli. Shadow is just...Shadow. Instead of accepting his role in the “Monarchy” created by his father, Shadow would rather spend his days chasing women and hanging out in the hood with his best friends, Fresh and Pain. He is totally oblivious to the perils that come with his last name - until danger introduces itself.

On the night of their mother’s 50th birthday gala, their father, Chancellor, is set to announce his plans to turn his political focus beyond his current position as a member of the city council. He has tasted the benefits that come with holding office and has the power and influence to make a serious run at climbing the political ladder.

The future is looking bright for the King family. That is, until the devil comes to claim his due and threatens to destroy everything Chancellor has worked to build. To survive the coming storm, each member of the royal family will have to make a sacrifice, even those who are reluctant to wear the crown.

©2021 K'wan Foye (P)2021 Blackstone Publishing, and Urban Audiobooks
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Amazing

K’wan did it again! I can not wait for the second book to come out. Kwan delivered what his fans and internet family have been asking for! Kudos!!

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Worth the Read

Good character development......a bite cliche, but my main critique is they could have made it longer and just one book instead of 2 or more.
With so many series on TV as a point of reference I prefer to enjoy a single book and not be drawn into multiple books (my personal preference).

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Dope

Can't wait for book 2. More masterful storytelling from a master writer! Hurry up!

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one of the best books out there

on of the best books ive read in a long time thank you keep writing please.

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Awsome, captivating

Great listen. Was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Many laughs

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Need Book 2

I cannot wait until book 2 come out. Please don't keep us waiting too long.

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Good!

Very good listen. Didn't stop listening once I started & finished it. Where is the next one?

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Loved it!!!!

Loved Loved Loved this story and the plot twist. I can't wait for part 2 because the cliffhanger was tough. My boy Kwan did it again😁

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Great listen!!!!

The story, the narrator all tie this book together to surely make Gold. This will be a classic!

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OMG SO DAMN GOOD

I loved this book can't wait for book two.you did your thing thank you Kwan

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