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Black Camelot #1
The Publisher's Dilemma: A Big City Tale of Privilege, Power and Murder
A shooting at the media company Harris Simmons has left its legendary CEO dead and the company's president, the African American wunderkind, Donald Alexander, in a coma. The police investigation that follows reveals Harris Simmons to be a place with dark secrets, predatory actors, and master abusers of power and privilege. And when the case is solved, it won't be quiet. It will be dramatic and change the company of Harris Simmons forever.
316 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 15, 2019
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About the author
Darius Myers
8 books8 followersDarius Myers is a New York City-based fiction writer.
The Black Camelot series is author Darius Myers's fictional world of wealthy and powerful New Yorkers, nosey gossip reporters, and racist kill squads intent on bringing the Black Camelot era to an end. The thrilling and suspense-filled series, packed with non-stop intrigue, murder, mayhem and revenge, is fast becoming a guilty pleasure for Myers's growing following of readers. Four Black Camelot novels are completed. More novels will be added to the series.
"There's a lot yet to be done. I'm far from finished with these characters and their adventures. They are still fun for me and I hope to do minimally four more books."
Mr. Myers is a New York City-based fiction writer. He once tested the laws of gravity and lived to tell about it. He still believes in the ability of mortals to fly.
Mr. Myers earned an undergraduate degree in communications with a focus on journalism from the CW Post College of Long Island University. He also received an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, where he attended as a Time Warner Scholar.
The Black Camelot series is author Darius Myers's fictional world of wealthy and powerful New Yorkers, nosey gossip reporters, and racist kill squads intent on bringing the Black Camelot era to an end. The thrilling and suspense-filled series, packed with non-stop intrigue, murder, mayhem and revenge, is fast becoming a guilty pleasure for Myers's growing following of readers. Four Black Camelot novels are completed. More novels will be added to the series.
"There's a lot yet to be done. I'm far from finished with these characters and their adventures. They are still fun for me and I hope to do minimally four more books."
Mr. Myers is a New York City-based fiction writer. He once tested the laws of gravity and lived to tell about it. He still believes in the ability of mortals to fly.
Mr. Myers earned an undergraduate degree in communications with a focus on journalism from the CW Post College of Long Island University. He also received an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, where he attended as a Time Warner Scholar.
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December 26, 2019
Who doesn’t enjoy a tale of intrigue, replete with rich characters, vivid locales, crime, comeuppance, and (spoiler alert) the workplace smack-down that we all fantasize about witnessing (or delivering)?
Darius Myer’s, The Publisher’s Dilemma, pulls you in out of the blocks and delivers an engaging roller coaster of a ride. The only question that this reader was left with is what is the author doing next, and when!
Darius Myer’s, The Publisher’s Dilemma, pulls you in out of the blocks and delivers an engaging roller coaster of a ride. The only question that this reader was left with is what is the author doing next, and when!
December 26, 2019
So Much Fun!
Love the characters, locations. Great twists. And leaves the door open for my favorites to solve more mysteries in NYC! When is the next installment?
Love the characters, locations. Great twists. And leaves the door open for my favorites to solve more mysteries in NYC! When is the next installment?
July 11, 2020
First time author, Darius Myers, has nailed it! This book has everything you want -- suspense, intrigue, romance and beautiful people -- and draws you in from the moment you open its cover. So grab a copy this summer, head to the beach and be prepared for an exciting journey that takes you from the bustling streets of New York City to the glamour of the Hamptons and beyond.
March 15, 2020
A certified head scratcher. Whodunit is not the only question being asked in this well-written contemporary murder mystery. A puzzling crime has been committed and there is no clear explanation why. The Publisher's Dilemma is full of intrigue, back-stabbing power plays and deviously enigmatic characters. Plot twists and turns will keep you eager for the truth to be revealed!
March 11, 2020
I recently finished Darius’ novel about murder in the media business. Fun, fantastic, exciting read. We all recognize these people but being in the industry made it even more relevant and insightful. Highly recommend this book.
December 6, 2019
I've never been a big fan of whodunits, but read this one on a friend's recommendation. Devotees of suspense thrillers will not be disappointed, but that's not what got me. I found it to be a great read because of the exceptional character development. And, of course, once I was invested in the characters, I couldn't help but invest in the twists and turns of the plot. Great first effort by a promising author. Looking forward to the rollout of the series.
December 8, 2019
Absolute page turner from the first chapter. Great character development that has you equal parts rooting for and loathing the various characters. Incredible plot twist at the end. Leaves you wanting more.
March 2, 2020
Even If You Don't Know The Media Business This Is For You - Murderous Intrigue....
Who knew that this kind of intrigue could be applied to the media business? Myers captures all of the nuanced subtleties of the publishing business from Madison Avenue to The Hamptons with candor I didn't expect, but thoroughly enjoyed. Once you get into the hidden connections between the characters you can't put it down!
Who knew that this kind of intrigue could be applied to the media business? Myers captures all of the nuanced subtleties of the publishing business from Madison Avenue to The Hamptons with candor I didn't expect, but thoroughly enjoyed. Once you get into the hidden connections between the characters you can't put it down!
March 1, 2020
The Publisher’s Dilemma — and exciting and engaging murder mystery from a new author. With an insider’s perspective of the glamorous and sometimes cutthroat media industry, TPD is an outstanding page-turner of a story with its fair share of surprises and unexpected twists. Anxiously looking forward to diving into the next “chapter”!
November 26, 2019
This book is a must read!! It was fun & intriguing!! I didn’t want to put it down. Can’t wait for the sequel but would also be a great movie!! Highly recommended!
November 26, 2019
Engaging..You won't want to put it down! You have to keep reading..A must read!
February 18, 2020
I was hooked after reading the first few pages. We are quickly taken down a road of murder, intrigue and suspense making this a real page turner. The author does a great job of defining his characters giving the reader a really strong sense of who they are. Don Alexander and Kwame Mills are a match made in heaven. Smart, successful and available their professional and personal lives are now intertwined forever. So, who would want to shoot Don Alexander? The author provides the reader with unsuspecting twists and turns making The Publisher’s Dilemma a must read!
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February 19, 2020A great, fun read. A page turner! Can't wait for the sequel.
February 11, 2020
Amazing! I can't believe Darius Myers's first book is one of this years best read book. I couldn't put the book down. The book is filled with Romance, Mystery, Suspense & an expectation for a sequence. Darius Myers truly satisfy his readers by giving them all that is expected when looking for something good to read. (No spoiler here.)
February 14, 2020
It's been a while since I've read a physical copy of a book since I've started listening to audiobooks. When I picked up "The Publisher's Dilemma" by Darius Myers and read the first chapter, I already knew it would be a page turner. This is one of the best books I've read in quite some time. The development of the main characters and the unfolding of the story was remarkably done. This book has a bit of everything in a very good way.... suspense...... love interests..... historical context of an industry..... It absolutely kept me wanting more. I picked up the book during the holidays and blazed right through it. I just couldn't put the book down. I can't wait until Myers releases the next installment of Kwame, Donald and their friends. 6 stars!!!!
June 15, 2020
Excellence in Murder Mystery Suspense
Excellent fast moving murder mystery that kept me intrigued and anticipating the big reveal of who done it! Each character that’s introduced is well defined and believable. Exciting plot that also manages to make a point about power, privilege, giving back redemption and the power of prayer. There’s a sequel out there for this one. I’m not ready to let these characters go. Also several minor characters who I’d love to know more about. Great read for any season.
Excellent fast moving murder mystery that kept me intrigued and anticipating the big reveal of who done it! Each character that’s introduced is well defined and believable. Exciting plot that also manages to make a point about power, privilege, giving back redemption and the power of prayer. There’s a sequel out there for this one. I’m not ready to let these characters go. Also several minor characters who I’d love to know more about. Great read for any season.
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March 28, 2020I loved this book! The character’s were very well developed and interesting! There’s a lot going on for each character. I loved the twists and turns and many surprises...I would love to meet the characters ...very cool folks...can’t wait to continue the saga!
January 23, 2020
Loved the characters and the locations and the true feel of NYC. The twists had me changing my mind on whodunit right up until the end.
Looking forward to the next one!
Looking forward to the next one!
February 9, 2020
A real page turner with unexpected and exciting plot twists. Can not wait for the author’s next book in what I hope will be a series with the same protagonists.
November 9, 2021
At first, I wasn’t sure I was going to like this book. What with every woman being more stunningly beautiful than the last, it was beginning to look like a procession. Mix that in with lots of Jesus references and prayers and I thought “I don’t think this is one for me” but how wrong I was. I saw somewhere that this book is about black excellence and empowerment and not only is this true, it is all the better for it. The main characters have done very well for themselves in terms of status and material achievement so the humility of giving thanks and offering prayer acts as an excellent counterbalance.
It's only towards the end of the book that a context for the otherwise unexplained shootings is revealed and the obvious villain up to this point even engenders some sympathy. By the time I got to the end, there were only two things I had to do – write a review and buy Black Camelot's Dawn & The Return Of Madame Hot Temper – the sequel to The Publisher’s Dilemma which I’m really looking forward to reading
It's only towards the end of the book that a context for the otherwise unexplained shootings is revealed and the obvious villain up to this point even engenders some sympathy. By the time I got to the end, there were only two things I had to do – write a review and buy Black Camelot's Dawn & The Return Of Madame Hot Temper – the sequel to The Publisher’s Dilemma which I’m really looking forward to reading
March 7, 2022
This was quite different to the usual murder mysteries. Quite early on I wasn’t convinced I would finish - too many religious references and negro style verbalizations for my liking. But I was wrong, as the story heated up and the pace quickened such I couldn’t put the book down. The character descriptions were good and the religious references only served to qualify the black community’s beliefs and style. The descriptions of the characters were further developed throughout and totally believable. Insights into the publishing and media industries were intriguing and obviously written with first hand knowledge. Although the book was about black excellence and their rise to power in top business it was made in an almost unobtrusive way. The murder or rather the solving of it only emerged at the end in a fast uncovering of events. It was a true twist.
Thank you to Darius Myers and Voracious Readers for a free copy.
Thank you to Darius Myers and Voracious Readers for a free copy.
January 7, 2022
2.5 rounded to 3.
This one was unlike any other mystery thrillers I'd read. I loved following these characters, but I have to say... All of them seemed "perfect". Tall, toned men and stunning or beautiful women. There may have been a bit too much dialogue in this one for me, but that's a personal preference. There was also a lot of on-page praying, which I didn't enjoy. I also thought there was much telling, sometimes bordering on repetitive. It has the bones of a great novel, but would benefit from an editor for pacing, formatting and language.
Would recommend to anyone who is interested in the corporate politics and power games.
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review
This one was unlike any other mystery thrillers I'd read. I loved following these characters, but I have to say... All of them seemed "perfect". Tall, toned men and stunning or beautiful women. There may have been a bit too much dialogue in this one for me, but that's a personal preference. There was also a lot of on-page praying, which I didn't enjoy. I also thought there was much telling, sometimes bordering on repetitive. It has the bones of a great novel, but would benefit from an editor for pacing, formatting and language.
Would recommend to anyone who is interested in the corporate politics and power games.
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review
November 11, 2021
🍁Stunning! Brilliant! Creative!🍁
🍁I am sitting here stunned speechless! If you want a word to describe the book and writing... the only one that comes to mind is "brilliant"! From the first page to the last you are drawn into an intricately woven yet continually surprising adventure!
🍁It's like watching a kaleidoscope... where all the intricate pieces slide together for but a moment, and the next flung splintering into an unrecognisable pattern till they are set to collide and reassemble once more.
🍁This is not my usual genre but the cover and the blurb had me intrigued from the start. I am most grateful to have received a complimentary copy from the author through Voracious Readership Only to review, although all thoughts and comments are my own.
🍁At the last page I discovered this is the first book of a series... (Black Camelot Book 1) I am most thankful for this because I am not ready to leave these characters here. They pull you into their world and prove to you that good men will stop at nothing to see truth, honour and justice prevail.
🍁What are you waiting for?
🍁Happy Reading! 🌸💖📚
🍁I am sitting here stunned speechless! If you want a word to describe the book and writing... the only one that comes to mind is "brilliant"! From the first page to the last you are drawn into an intricately woven yet continually surprising adventure!
🍁It's like watching a kaleidoscope... where all the intricate pieces slide together for but a moment, and the next flung splintering into an unrecognisable pattern till they are set to collide and reassemble once more.
🍁This is not my usual genre but the cover and the blurb had me intrigued from the start. I am most grateful to have received a complimentary copy from the author through Voracious Readership Only to review, although all thoughts and comments are my own.
🍁At the last page I discovered this is the first book of a series... (Black Camelot Book 1) I am most thankful for this because I am not ready to leave these characters here. They pull you into their world and prove to you that good men will stop at nothing to see truth, honour and justice prevail.
🍁What are you waiting for?
🍁Happy Reading! 🌸💖📚
February 18, 2022
Exciting and great Novel by Darius Myers, suspense and crime. Grab your attention since the beginning.
It shows the exciting world of glamour and power of advertising media, money, influences, revolves around murders, where it is presumed to know who is responsible. Intriguing read. A behind-the-scenes view, a family that owns the great advertising empire they have built.
A novel that reveals politics, power struggles, privileges... love, solid interpersonal relationships.
July 6, 2023
a good premise ruined by stilted, unnatural conversations, too many religious references and an ending that was contrived and manipulated.
in the last pages of the novel, the author uses so many pronouns without specific references to characters that it is almost impossible to determine who did what to whom.
this author needs a better editor.
in the last pages of the novel, the author uses so many pronouns without specific references to characters that it is almost impossible to determine who did what to whom.
this author needs a better editor.
December 4, 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters are well developed. We see the inside of corporate publishing giants. And there's a murder mystery to solve. All the elements that make for a good read. Looking forward to reading the sequels.
October 26, 2021
Interesting read set in the world of corporate media giants. Informative look at wealth, greed, race and family secrets. I liked this story.
December 9, 2021
What a story! Fast paced murder mystery that keeps you guessing. Thought I figured it out but nah! I didn't. Vivid writing. Well done Darius Myers!
January 8, 2022
AMAZING! It keeps you hooked on from the beginning, great plot, amazing character built ups and a book I'd recommend to anyone.
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June 20, 2020Very refreshing murder mystery - the characters are diverse and I loved the publishing industry backdrop. Very Entertaining, enjoyable read
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