King Maker, David J. VanBergen, Jr.
King Maker, David J. VanBergen, Jr.
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King Maker

Author: David J. VanBergen, Jr.

Narrator: Trevor Wilson

Unabridged: 11 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/18/2023

Synopsis

Jeremiah was minding his own business, doing a little recreational breaking and entering at a secluded mountain compound, when Earth was transitioned into the Integrated Universe, curing diseases and halting the aging process. The only problem? Terrible monsters now inhabit the planet alongside mankind looking to make a meal out of all the disease-free humans. The first thing Jeremiah faces after waking is a monster intent on destroying all native species in its new domain. Somehow, he manages to survive certain death and, in the process, become the first person on Earth to achieve Elite status and gain the use of an Elite Trainer. Now, together with his new Trainer, he must try to conquer the world, literally, because it's the only way he will survive. King Maker is the first book in the Integrated Universe LitRPG adventure, a series full of monsters, loot, leveling up, civilization building, dungeon diving, and a personal enhancement system that grants anyone near immortality if they can survive all the monsters…and each other. If you like epic fantasy adventures with RPG gaming elements, you'll be glad Earth is now part of the Integrated Universe!

About David J. VanBergen, Jr.

David J. VanBergen Jr. is a life-long fan of science fiction and fantasy. After reading the genre for thirty plus years, he jumped into being an author with both feet. He has been inspired by some of the largest traditional science fiction and fantasy authors as well as up-and-coming indie authors. His books are fast paced and accessible for sci-fi & fantasy fans of all ages.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ian on June 20, 2022

Final Rating: 5/10 You can read my full-length review at my Official Website. Below is an overview of my thoughts on the book. OVERVIEW Maurice Broaddus’ ambitious and original re-telling of the Arthurian legend, playing out on the crime-ridden streets of an African-American neighbourhood in contem......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on July 14, 2010

From the drug gangs of downtown Indianapolis, the one true king will arise. The King Arthur myth gets dramatically retold through the eyes of street hustler King, as he tries to unite the crack dealers, gangbangers and the monsters lurking within them to do the right thing. Broaddus' debut is a stun......more

Goodreads review by Anthony on December 04, 2011

I'll admit I was skeptical. I don't mind folks taking risks with the classic "once and future king" aspect of the King Arthur mythos (one of my favorite books of all time is the graphic novel Camelot 3000), but I wasn't sure about melding it with inner city gang warfare. I'm glad I decided to read t......more

Goodreads review by Robert on August 01, 2018

Come for the fun premise of King Arthur meets The Wire, stay for the stark violence and an unflinching examination of poverty that will break your heart, but give you hope (this is the story of the rise of a King). But seriously, there’s a whole lot of horror, from fair maidens being forced to chew......more

Goodreads review by Gef on December 30, 2011

I had the chance to read the second book in Maurice's Knights of Breton Court trilogy last year, which wound up being one of my ten favorite novels of 2011. In the latter half of 2011, I won this copy of the first book in the series from Bryan Thomas Schmidt with an optimism that I'd enjoyed it as m......more

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