Carrion Colony

by Richard King

This absurdist comedy is set in a fictional penal colony, Old & New Bridgeford, in early 19th-century Australia. The use of boisterous language and over-the-top characters present history through a wickedly satirical lens.

Genres: Historical Fiction

261 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

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Richard King is the Founder & CEO at Product Marketing Alliance, the number one product marketing community. In just two years, the PMA has grown to 60,000+ members, boasting multiple accredited certifications and partnering with renowned brands like Microsoft, TikTok, Salesforce, Gong, Intuit, and Google.

Reviews

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

A damn fun ride due primarily to its ruffled language and the author's mastery of darkly comedic timing - I thought of The Princess Bride novel for several reasons.