Who are you? What will happen when you die? Do you really want to know? Be careful what you wish for.
You have lived many lives. You have struggled, suffered, and triumphed. You have grown wise... and you have forgotten. This is not an accident of nature. It is a conspiracy.
"King's X belongs to that rare breed of books whose seemingly high-concept premise in fact shields a tightly crafted and deeply affecting story. Harper expertly balances character and conspiracy in a universe that will grab you from the very first chapter." -- Line Zero Magazine
"Stephen T. Harper is a master of words. I stayed awake all night to finish, heart pounding, eyes bulging with every new twist, and the ending almost killed me!" -- The Paperback Pursuer
"This is a 'stand up and take notice' story from a truly gifted writer. The most original adventure I've seen in years. "The Matrix" crossed with "The Da Vinci Code." King's X is dark, beautiful, and very provocative. I've had the story stuck in my head since the first time I read it." -- Ken Miller, Film and TV Producer - "Charmed"
Long ago the King's X was stolen from its makers. The Thief is hunted to this day.
They say Molly Reed is an "old soul." She is just beginning to remember many old and secret things. She is also running out of time. From one lifetime to the next, a relentless enemy pursues her. He will stop at nothing to keep her secrets buried and her story untold. He has the scent once more. The chase is on... again.
Wendell Book is a young detective working the dark side of Hollywood. When Molly breaks into his apartment looking for his long-dead father, Book knows this runaway girl is different. Somehow, in ways neither of them can yet see, Book and Molly are connected. Now he must protect her from an Enemy he could never have imagined long enough for Molly to remember the rest of her story... The "King's X" is hidden somewhere in Los Angeles, right where she left it... long before she was even born.
King's X is an Epic Thriller - part modern suspense and part historical adventure, recommended for readers who want fiction to be page-turning and smart at the same time. Contains mature themes, some violence, and ideas that some may find controversial.
Praise for King's X...
"Wow...just wow. Harper really understands language. (King's X) is a classic tale of good versus evil, but it's never stale. Never. If you're a reader that digs fast-paced action, intrigue, highly detailed scene description, this is a novel for you."
-- New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Tamara Rose Blodgett
"King's X is a rare reader experience: an authentic thrill-ride that reads like literary fiction. A must-read destined to become a classic!"
-- Laura Taylor, Author of "Honor Bound"
"Stephen T. Harper is a master of words. I stayed awake all night to finish, heart pounding, eyes bulging with every new twist, and the ending almost killed me! I haven't been that surprised by an ending since Dumbledore took a surprise dive from Hogwarts." --The Paperback Pursuer
"This book has grabbed me. ...really well written and I liked the author's style. Big thumbs up!" -- Booked Up
"...starts out mid-action and doesn't seem to slow down even when the author is describing delicate women in quiet moments with the men they care for... Pick up King's X. You won't be sorry." -- Into The Morning Reads
"This is a very well thought-out book with lots of suspense, twists, and history. I give it 5 stars. If you love a good suspense/thriller, you'll love this book!" -- Paranormal Opinion
