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The King is Dead

3.68 (455 ratings by Goodreads)

English

By (author): Benjamin Dean

Gossip Girl but make it royal a Black LGBTQ+ royal reimagining full of scandalous secrets, rollercoaster romances and one hell of a mystery, from the award-winning author Benjamin Dean. 

Scandalous, funny and deliciously compelling! Catherine Doyle, co-author of Twin Crowns
'All hail this royal debut that twists, turns, and revels in palace intrigue and deceit.' Kirkus 
 
James has been a prince all his life, and since he was born, hes been thrust into the spotlight as the first Black heir to the throne. But when his father dies unexpectedly, James is crowned king at the tender age of seventeen, and his life irrevocably changes. 
 
When James boyfriend suddenly goes missing, threatening envelopes appear in the palace, and gossip and scandals that only he knows are leaked to the public. As the anonymous informant continues to expose every last skeleton in the royal closet, James realises even those in his inner circle cant be trusted.

#LongLiveTheScandal

PRAISE FOR THE KING IS DEAD:

A moreish mashup of scandalous thriller and royal intrigue combines with smart observations on race and power, underpinned with real heart. The Guardian

All hail this exquisitely twisty, delightfully queer mystery. Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You

Benjamin Dean has written a royal triumph. Juno Dawson, author of Her Majesty's Royal Coven
 
A compelling thriller that stays with you long after youve finished reading. Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First
 
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
 
One page-burning scandal after another. Benjamin Dean is YA royalty. Femi Fadugba, author of The Upper World
 
A scandalous, twisty mystery that had me on the edge of my seat gasping for more. Kate Weston, author of Diary of a Confused Feminist
 
A twisty thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. Lex Croucher, author of Reputation
 
Addictive, compelling, and utterly delicious. Simon James Green, author of Noah Cant Even
 
The scandal of the season! Abiola Bello, author of Love in Winter Wonderland

A delicious royal mystery. The Bookseller See more
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Product Details
  • Dimensions: 130 x 198mm
  • Publication Date: 07 Jul 2022
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • Age Group: Ages 12+
  • ISBN13: 9781398512542

About Benjamin Dean

Benjamin Dean is a full-time author with a background in celebrity journalism. He has interviewed a host of glitzy celebrities and broke the news that Rihanna can't wink (she blinks in case you were wondering). His award-winning middle-grade debut Me My Dad and the End of the Rainbow was described as 'One of the most joyful books you'll read this year' (The Bookseller) and he's since gone on to publish The Secret Sunshine Project as well The King is Dead and How to Die Famous for older readers. Benjamin can be found on Twitter as @notagainben tweeting about Rihanna and LGBTQ+ culture to his 10000+ followers.

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