The Hidden King

by E G Radcliff, Kelsy Thompson (Editor)

Overview

Hidden truths. Hidden power. Hidden destiny.

On the shores of a rusty sea, in the streets of a starving city, a young man named Áed scraps to build a life for himself and the makeshift family he loves. Scarred by a trauma he cannot remember, and haunted by the brutal damage it left behind, he has no idea of the courage his future will demand.

When a heart-wrenching tragedy shatters his family, a desperate Áed risks a treacherous journey to seek a kingdom of legend-and a new beginning. But an ancient legacy smoldering within him is about to turn deadly, and neither he-nor the legends-will ever be the same.

This edition is formatted with dyslexic-friendly features:

1. Dyslexie(c) font
2. Short line length
3. Ragged right margins
4. Low contrast text
5. Larger type size

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781733673303
Publisher:	Mythic Prairie Books
Publication date:	10/17/2019
Series:	The Coming of �ed , #1
Edition description:	Dyslexie ed.
Pages:	536
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 1.19(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

E.G. RADCLIFF IS A PART-TIME pooka and native of the Unseelie Court. She collects acorns, glass beads, and pretty rocks, and the crows outside her house know her as She Who Has Bread. Her fantasy novels are crafted in the dead of night after offering sacrifices of almonds and red wine to the writing-block deities. You can reach her by scrying bowl, carrier pigeon, or @egradcliff on social media. WEBSITE: www.egradcliff.com

Table of Contents

1. Map
2. Glossary
3. Chapters 1-33
4. Acknowledgements

Editorial Reviews

"...THE WRITING IS CRISP AND THE WORLDBUILDING IS RICH IN THIS PROMISING SERIES OPENER WITH FAERIE INFLUENCES." -Publishers Weekly

"The characters in The Hidden King are the kind of people you root for." -Independent Book Review

"While the secret heir journey to discovering his legacy may not be new ground in fantasy fiction, the execution of Radcliff's story sets it apart from others in the genre. It blends LGBT themes, chosen family dynamics, and darker moments (including torture) into an exciting and wholesome tale. Well-written, focused, entertaining. I especially appreciate the author's elegant and evocative writing style." -International Review of Books

"Radcliff brings the main characters fully alive, enhancing them with intriguing supporting characters, such as Boudicca's conniving stepfather; a lonely prisoner in the castle's dungeon, and the lunatic King Seisyll. The story moves at a fast pace, and readers will find stirring action scenes and an engaging writing style. This enthralling fantasy novel is intended as the first in a series, with Book Two serving as a prequel delving into Aed's early years and his relationship with Ninian. With its unusual characters and compelling story, The Hidden King will be enjoyed by fantasy readers of all ages." -BlueInk Reviews (★ STARRED REVIEW)

"Radcliff demonstrates that masterful storytelling can prove a book the ultimate virtual-reality device... [She] is truly a writer to watch." -Mimi Black, Let Mimi Say It audio book voice artist

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