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PRAISE:

“While the dark, riveting The Mystery of the Pale King is set in a distant time and place, its sharp examinations of religious cults and hero worship are all too relevant to today’s world. Flynn’s clear prose leads the reader through a short yet complex tale of dark fantasy and horrors both earthbound and cosmic. It’s a gripping, highly recommended read.”

– Nicole Willson, Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of Tidepool

“A taut and compelling tale full of political intrigue, conspiracy, betrayal, and hidden horrors. Flynn’s prose and worldbuilding flows with ease, even while exploring bigger themes like identity and belonging, and the dangers of blindly following orders. Fantastical, fun, dark, and thoughtful in equal measure.”

– Lyndsey Croal, author of Have You Decided on Your Question? and Limelight and Other Stories

REVIEWS:

“The Mystery of the Pale King is an excellent novella, that shows the great potential of Sam Flynn as an author, perfect for those that are looking for an atmosphere similar to Bloodborne. Perfect for reading in a sit, I wonder if we would ever return to this world, as there is much potential to explore.”

– Jamedi of JamReads (full review)

This novella is everything fantasy in short form should be: fast-paced yet fulfilling, with quenching worldbuilding and a well-rounded story and characters…It has a distinctive voice that breeds an hunger to keep reading and finding out what happens next. With touches of cosmic horror, Sam Flynn surprises and delights, keeps you curious and shocked. Loved this little novella and its big soul and am eager to read more from this author.

– Arina of Queen’s Book Asylum (full review)

“The buildup throughout the story has similarities to the works of the telling of The King in Yellow with a certain level of Flynn’s own ingenuity. The way the story is told is in the manner that Lovecraft wove many of his tales. I am a fan of Lovecraftian/cosmic horror, and Sam Flynn’s The Mystery of the Pale King gave me a new addition to that genre. I recommend (it) to others who like to read about the slow decent into madness while peering into the depths of the unknown vastness of the cosmic creatures that are looking back at us.”

– Daniel Yocom of Guild Master Gaming (full review)

“I could barely put it down. Like an eldritch horror, it consumed my consciousness with every waking moment. Whenever I had to do something else, the book sat in the back of my mind, willing me to pick it up again. I wanted nothing more than to fall into its pages and be consumed. The prose is simple but enthralling. The story pulls you through twists and turns that keep you on the hook. The characters are superbly written with realistic motivations. The worldbuilding is subtle and not thrown in your face and things aren’t over-explained. The result is a horrifically brilliant book that touches on themes of childhood trauma, religion and colonization in ways that don’t feel too heavy and forced. “

– Luke Adams of LukeAdamsWrites (full review)

“This story felt more horror than true fantasy to me. The events Faron endures have fantastical elements, but there’s a brutality and eeriness involved that puts me in mind of horror writers like Dean Koontz or John Saul. As a novella, The Mystery of the Pale King is a pretty quick read, but one that contains an impactful and intriguing story.”

– A.J. Calvin of FanFiAddict (full review)