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The Sons: A King & Slater Jr Thriller
THE NEXT GENERATION IS HERE… Nineteen-year-old Jason King Jr. struggles to make sense of the modern world. Possessed with an insatiable work ethic and an innate aversion to technology, he has very little in common with his peers. Instead, he lives by principles gleaned from his parents, values his mother and father formed during their shadowy vigilante past. Having turned down a full-ride wrestling scholarship after graduating high school, Junior works odd landscaping jobs for cash as he searches for purpose.
Then comes troubling news.
After a lifetime of war, his father, Jason King, receives a bleak diagnosis, spurring Junior to set off on a journey he’s always longed to take. With his parents’ blessing, he goes forth into the world on his own odyssey, determined to make the most of his life while he’s physically able. He doesn’t know if he’ll live up to King’s legacy. All he knows is that he has the capacity and the will to put wrongs right.
So that’s just what he’ll do until the wheels fall off.
First stop on his a meeting with an old family friend, Tyrell Slater, who might know a thing or two about hunting evil…
Praise for Matt
★★★★★ - “To me, Rogers is a legend in this genre. Technically sound and superbly edited. I'll keep reading as long as Matt Rogers keeps writing!”
★★★★★ - “All of these books I seem to read in one day. There's a reason why.”
★★★★★ - “Just when I think it can't get better, it does.”
★★★★★ - “The only time the fast paced action slows even slightly, it’s to deliver heavy philosophy on how to survive minute-to-minute deadly events. Lots of fun to read.”
★★★★★ - “The only problem is that it's over way too soon. Keep 'em coming.”
★★★★★ - “You know you love a series when you hope it’s made into a movie.”
★★★★★ - “Another great story from Matt Rogers. I have read them all (some three times) and I have yet to be disappointed.”
★★★★★ - “Even when you expect something will happen, it's rarely how you think. Perfect amount of detail.”
★★★★★ - “Matt Rogers has what seems an unlimited well of talent!”
Then comes troubling news.
After a lifetime of war, his father, Jason King, receives a bleak diagnosis, spurring Junior to set off on a journey he’s always longed to take. With his parents’ blessing, he goes forth into the world on his own odyssey, determined to make the most of his life while he’s physically able. He doesn’t know if he’ll live up to King’s legacy. All he knows is that he has the capacity and the will to put wrongs right.
So that’s just what he’ll do until the wheels fall off.
First stop on his a meeting with an old family friend, Tyrell Slater, who might know a thing or two about hunting evil…
Praise for Matt
★★★★★ - “To me, Rogers is a legend in this genre. Technically sound and superbly edited. I'll keep reading as long as Matt Rogers keeps writing!”
★★★★★ - “All of these books I seem to read in one day. There's a reason why.”
★★★★★ - “Just when I think it can't get better, it does.”
★★★★★ - “The only time the fast paced action slows even slightly, it’s to deliver heavy philosophy on how to survive minute-to-minute deadly events. Lots of fun to read.”
★★★★★ - “The only problem is that it's over way too soon. Keep 'em coming.”
★★★★★ - “You know you love a series when you hope it’s made into a movie.”
★★★★★ - “Another great story from Matt Rogers. I have read them all (some three times) and I have yet to be disappointed.”
★★★★★ - “Even when you expect something will happen, it's rarely how you think. Perfect amount of detail.”
★★★★★ - “Matt Rogers has what seems an unlimited well of talent!”
274 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 10, 2025
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October 10, 2025
wonderful
an absolute joy to read. as always, great story with tons of action. can't wait to see where the books go from here
an absolute joy to read. as always, great story with tons of action. can't wait to see where the books go from here
October 14, 2025
Awesome Read
I loved this. I've missed the King & Slater books and the Sons is an awesome restart. The conversation between the two sons at the end brought actual tears to my eyes. I could just see their dads watching over them as proud papas. Yes I know this is fiction, but once I read the first King book I was locked in. I read everyone as they came out. No one has done better then the King & Slater books. No one. Thank you for this and I can't wait for the next one.
I loved this. I've missed the King & Slater books and the Sons is an awesome restart. The conversation between the two sons at the end brought actual tears to my eyes. I could just see their dads watching over them as proud papas. Yes I know this is fiction, but once I read the first King book I was locked in. I read everyone as they came out. No one has done better then the King & Slater books. No one. Thank you for this and I can't wait for the next one.
October 16, 2025
Finally.....
I've read every King, Slater, and King and Slater book. Been waiting for the next generation.
I found this book very entertaining and worth the read. Great to see Junior and Tyrell come into their own.
The intensity, brutality, and realism makes this book (hopefully series) makes a great read.
Looking forward to more books!
I've read every King, Slater, and King and Slater book. Been waiting for the next generation.
I found this book very entertaining and worth the read. Great to see Junior and Tyrell come into their own.
The intensity, brutality, and realism makes this book (hopefully series) makes a great read.
Looking forward to more books!
December 1, 2025
The sons takes off where the story of Jason King and Will Slater took a pause. Matt Rogers brings the same formula of breakneck physical action combined with relentless pace and high stakes into the mix.
If you've liked any of his previous books, you're gonna love this one. This is a raw and new book and it's going to be a joy to see where this story goes.
If you've liked any of his previous books, you're gonna love this one. This is a raw and new book and it's going to be a joy to see where this story goes.
October 19, 2025
One hell of a debut
I've missed the king and slater novels, now that the new series The Sons is out, with one heck of a bang I might add, plus a mighty time jump it all feels right. Storyline was great with all the action you'd expect. Can't wait for the next book!
I've missed the king and slater novels, now that the new series The Sons is out, with one heck of a bang I might add, plus a mighty time jump it all feels right. Storyline was great with all the action you'd expect. Can't wait for the next book!
October 20, 2025
Great start!!!
I was really disappointed when the King and Slater series ended, especially when Slater died. This first book in "The Sons" series jumps right back in. I don't think the new series will replace my favorite one of all time, but I'm hoping it's close.
I was really disappointed when the King and Slater series ended, especially when Slater died. This first book in "The Sons" series jumps right back in. I don't think the new series will replace my favorite one of all time, but I'm hoping it's close.
October 21, 2025
ACTION PACKED
Just another masterpiece of action from Matt! Especially if you’ve read the king and slater series this new series hits you even harder. Higher highs and lots of feels. One hundred percent a must read! So stop reading this review and start the book already.
Just another masterpiece of action from Matt! Especially if you’ve read the king and slater series this new series hits you even harder. Higher highs and lots of feels. One hundred percent a must read! So stop reading this review and start the book already.
October 30, 2025
Continuing the legacy
Thanks Matt for continuing the King and Slater legacy. I have read them all and definitely my favorite.
Your a good writer and based on the moral compass for the King and Slater characters in these books, a good and caring person.
Thanks Matt for continuing the King and Slater legacy. I have read them all and definitely my favorite.
Your a good writer and based on the moral compass for the King and Slater characters in these books, a good and caring person.
November 13, 2025
King and Slater’s Sons
It’s great to see Matt continue with the King and Slater series. They were some of my favorite characters. It looks like the sons will carry on handing out justice like their parents did years prior. Looking forward to many more adventures.
It’s great to see Matt continue with the King and Slater series. They were some of my favorite characters. It looks like the sons will carry on handing out justice like their parents did years prior. Looking forward to many more adventures.
October 13, 2025
Great to read about old friends and new kid to take up the program!!!!
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October 13, 2025wonderful
It was good to see the King and Slater saga continue
looking forward to the next in the great series
It was good to see the King and Slater saga continue
looking forward to the next in the great series
October 19, 2025
It was not as good as the original series. Very fast pace with very little detail.
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