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What The Book
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 Midwest Book
Review |
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Volume 5,
Number 12 / December 2006 |
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"...Author Fletcher King strives
to be as true to medieval history and culture as
possible, particularly with regard to what is
known of the Catholic church during the era...
The Advent of the King is
not for squeamish readers, yet its vivid detail
paints an unforgettable picture of the grueling
difficulties of struggling to survive in
medieval times." |
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http://www.midwestbookreview.com/sbw/dec_06.htm
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2007 London
Book Festival |
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December 2007 |
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The Advent of the King received
Honorable Mention in the in the category of General Fiction in
which there were over 500 entries! |
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http://bhgig.brinkster.net/portal/default.asp
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What Readers
Have Said! |
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"The story was
gripping. Could not put the book down."
Theo T., Tyler, TX |
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“The situations
into which the characters find themselves
entangled range from the comings and goings of
daily palace life, through the often violent
convulsions of insurrection and battle, to the
most sublime out-workings of religious fervor.
Yet all portray for the reader a life that is
both fully human and totally believable. Not
to mention the fact that it’s a damn good read!”
David Daffin, Former Editor, Washington Magazine |
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"Wow! Correct
historical setting: Knights! Damsels! The
Church! The book was well researched, realism
oozing from the pages like Medieval frozen fog.
Places the reader in character! I await the next
in what I hope will be a trilogy of well-written
events and characters."
Kyle M., Tyler, Tx |
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"Reading
The
Advent Of The King was like taking an
adventurous journey back into medieval times.
The author is very knowledgeable about the
subject and kept me captivated from page one."
Ruth W., Weatherford, TX |
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"This book is a
barn burner! It is a really fast read because
you can't put the book down. When is the sequel
coming out?" Natalie, Tyler, TX |
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"A powerful
read. Amorous adventures mixed with deceit and
deception. A man grows into his crown while
fighting a moral and secular battle for his life
and kingdom."
Rosa T., Jacksonville, TX |
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"Great novel.
Enjoyed every word. The writing is terrific.
Grabs your attention."
Margaret T., Tyler, TX |
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"If you want to
snug in and read a great book, then The Advent
of the King is it! The author's thorough
research on the life and times during the
medieval era made reading this book a
captivating experience."
Stella, Tyler, TX |
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“A great romp
through historic times. It is realistic and
quite "steamy" at times. The characters were
well-developed, and their lives skillfully
interwoven. Don't let the length of the book
deter you. The book is well written, paced, and
researched. I didn't want to put it down and
hated to see it end! I hope book II is to follow
soon. It was very entertaining and I enjoyed
every page. Keep them coming!”
Shane F., Whitehouse, TX |
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"WOW!!!! This is
one of the best books I have had the pleasure of
buying and reading in a long time. The story
line created a time of medieval ages woven
together so well that you wanted to find out
more—you did not want to stop reading. I am a
fast reader and finished this book in 2 days.
Highly recommend any one who likes stories about
this time would like this book. Looking forward
to the continuation of the characters and what
happens to them next. I know, by reading, this
writer did a lot of research about this period.
I have read Colleen McCullough's Rome series
(The First Man of Rome, The Grass Crown, and
Fortune's Favorites), which the book gives a
glossary at the end of all three books with a
timeline on the back cover ca. 1100-110 B.C. of
the history prior to the first book. This book
reminds me of Colleen McCullough in which her
story line flows out of history as if it really
happened. If you need a book for a present
whether for birthday or graduation or Christmas,
I would recommend giving this book."
- Sharon W., Whitehouse, TX |
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"A good job of
character development, and made the reader
empathize with the characters.
The plot was well done also. The book was a bit
long, although it did hold interest throughout.
Showed a great deal of knowledge about
contemporary life and artifacts. The trivia
added to the book. Very worthwhile read."
Sean H., Tyler, TX |
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“The whole book
was exciting and kept my avid interest, even
though it was long.”
Betty D., Mineola, TX |
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Full Review from David Daffin
Former Editor,
Washington Magazine, (1961-1963) |
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A King for All Seasons |
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“The Advent of
the King”
by Fletcher King |
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AuthorHouse Press, 683 Pages, $22.95 |
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The moment the
reader picks up this fast-paced medieval
adventure, one is drawn quickly into a richly
delineated world of 9th Century palace life --
high adventure, earthy romance, and courtly
intrigue -- from which there is no escape until
the final chapter. (And even then one finds
oneself rushing to the computer to find the
publishers website in hopes of quickly getting
hold of the sequel!)
From the intricate twists and turns of its plot,
to the wildly unexpected outcomes of the events
into which the characters find themselves
entangled, the reader is propelled along like a
fully fledged participant in the action.
The characters are all unique members of a
society that ranges all the way from the
handsome but dissolute King of the tiny Kingdom
of Speyron, to some of the raunchiest serving
wenches that ever plied the world’s most ancient
profession. And all of the principal characters
have personalities that are at once engaging and
yet exasperating, ringing true to life with all
the complexity of motive and irrationality of
method that make us human beings the most
glorious yet most perverse of creatures.
The situations into which the characters find
themselves entangled range from the comings and
goings of daily (and nightly) palace life,
through the often violent convulsions of
insurrection and battle, to the most sublime
out-workings of religious fervor. Yet all
portray for the reader a life that is both fully
human and totally believable. And nowhere in
this, Fletcher King’s first hard-charging novel,
is there even a hint of the sort of cardboard
stuffing that has given adventure fiction such a
bad name over the years.
And with all of its glimpses into the seamier
sides of human existence, with few exceptions,
it retains a sense of moral purpose and
integrity beyond the scope of most works of
fiction, adventure or otherwise. A difficult
task for a smartly fashioned medieval novel, and
yet one which the author handles with a real
skill and ability, creating an authentic sense
of medieval life along the way.
Not to mention the fact that it’s a damn good
read! |
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