False Idols: A Reluctant King Novel

by K-wan

In this gripping follow-up to The Reluctant King , the "Monarchy" of New York City's Five Points is in total disarray, giving way to a bloody battle for the crown AFTER THE ARREST OF CHANCELLOR KING and the murder of his eldest son and heir, Ghost, the King family and the streets of New York City are thrown into chaos. The throne of Five Points is without a sitting king for the first time since its inception. The vacancy doesn't last long, however, as Chancellor's older brother, Chapman, takes the opportunity to usurp the crown, breaking the line of succession and stepping over his nephew Shadow. Chapman's first act as the new king is to banish what remains of his broken family, branding them enemies of the crown. The coronation of a new king promises to bring back balance to the Monarchy, but there are some who question Chapman's claim to the throne and refuse to kneel to before a "false king." What follows is a war between different factions of the Monarchy, each with its own agenda, and the crown of Five Points as the prize.
Stripped of all wealth and power, Maureen King and her son Shadow are forced to vacate their family estate and end up back where it all began for the slums of Brooklyn. Maureen refuses to sit idle while her brother-in-law reaps the spoils of what she and her husband built. In the raging conflict that ensues, Maureen places a seemingly impossible task on the shoulders of Shadow―to reclaim what was stolen from their family and take back the crown.

208 pages, Hardcover

Published July 2, 2024

Reviews

[Jjean · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book I won - a Black "family" that is head of New York's Five Points gets arrested - a dark fiction - many characters wanting the same position - plenty of action & bloody battles - fast read - cliff-hanger ending - well written.

[Sheryl Boyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

K'WAN came with another hitter like he always does! This 2nd book in the Reluctant King series was a page turner. Chancellor King is locked up and Ghost is dead!!! The revenge is not going to be nice! The blood bath at the end of the book just gets you excited for the next book. Ready for it already K'WAN!

[Anissa Sheppard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chancellor King is in jail & Ghost is dead. So, who will be running things? Chapman! Bad decision because he's not fit to run to the store. Rightfully, the crown should go to Shadow, but it doesn't. Now the family, or what's left of it, must scrape to get by & Chapman sure ain't helping them. There are people who refuse to even acknowledge Chapman as king & a war breaks out.

[Nina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mannn K'wan hits you with another one...