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?
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"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
“All hail this royal debut that twists, turns, and revels in palace intrigue and deceit.”
— Kirkus ReviewsAll hail this royal debut that twists, turns, and revels in palace intrigue and deceit.
— Kirkus, starred reviewScandalous, funny, and deliciously compelling!
— Catherine Doyle, co-author of Twin CrownsAll hail this exquisitely twisty, delightfully queer mystery.
— Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill YouBenjamin Dean has written a royal triumph.
— Juno Dawson, author of Her Majesty's Royal CovenA compelling thriller that stays with you long after you’ve finished reading.
— Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die FirstOne page-burning scandal after another. Benjamin Dean is YA royalty.
— Femi Fadugba, author of The Upper WorldBe the first to write a review about this audiobook!
Benjamin Dean is a London-based celebrity journalist and author of several books for middle grade students. The King Is Dead is his first young adult novel. He can be found on Twitter as @notagainben tweeting about Rihanna and LGBTQ+ culture to his 14,500 followers.
Ivanno Jeremiah has appeared on such television shows as The Jury II and Injustice. His audiobook narrations include Binyavanga Wainaina’s One Day I Will Write about This Place, among others.