The King Is Dead

In this romantic thriller perfect for fans of Ace of Spades, James--the shy, handsome, mixed-race heir to the British throne--must choose between love and duty amidst a dangerous scandal and a tabloid media desperate for his downfall.

Heavy is the crown James has been born to wear, especially as the first Black heir to the British throne. But with his father's recent passing, and with a new boyfriend to hide, James is woefully unprepared for the sudden shine of public scrutiny.

When his secrets come spilling forth across tabloid pages and the man he thought he loved has suddenly disappeared, James finds himself on the precipice of ruin. As every detail of his life becomes public knowledge, his sense of safety is shattered and the people he trusts the most become the likeliest suspects.

What dangers lurk behind the palace walls--and will the new king find out before it's too late?

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 07/18/2023
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.1lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.80w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9780316519144
Age: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 05/01/2023 pg. 52
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2023
Publishers Weekly 05/22/2023
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2023
Shelf Awareness 07/28/2023

About the Author
Benjamin Dean is a London-based celebrity journalist and middle grade author of Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow and The Secret Sunshine Project. The King is Dead is his first YA novel. Benjamin can be found on Twitter as @notagainben tweeting about Rihanna and LGBTQ+ culture to his 14500 followers.