King Robin

R. A. Moss

Aug 2023 · Beck and Branch Publishers

About this ebook

WHAT IF... Robin Hood defeated his nemesis Prince John and became king?

In a cottage near Nottingham, the low-born son of the shire's baron is raised by his peasant mother to respect the poor and keep his honor. "Deeds make a man, Robert. Not a title," she tells her son. Spanning a half-century in the life and times of Robin Hood, this action packed and erotic Medieval thriller vividly explores the seductive undertow of power as it transforms a legendary hero into a ruthless tyrant. Maid Marian, Friar Tuck, Little John, King Richard and the legend’s other characters are complex figures alive with raw passions, dark impulses, ribald humor and diverse genders.

"A sexy retelling of the Robin Hood legend." Rebecca Coffey - Author and journalist (Forbes, NPR)

"Thought-provoking. A real page-turner." Bob White, Chairman Worldwide Robin Hood Society

"Gusto. Humor. Eros." Ralph Keyes - Author of The Post-Truth Era

"Smart, brisk. A parable for our dystopian times." Thelma T. Reyna, Ph.D. - Award-winning author and editor

"A timeless dilemma in a fascinating book." John Thorndike - Award-winning author

"Deep characters. Surprising plot twists." Daniel Holland - Director/writer/producer

"On the same plane as Rise of Empires, Knightfall, The Last Kingdom and even Game of Thrones" James Chatterton - Story analyst (HBO, Anonymous Content)

Ratings and reviews

King Robin is a nuanced portrait of 12th century English life, grounded in a timeless moral conflict. Robin Hood has always been devoted to the poor and oppressed. Now, after becoming the king of England, he’ll do anything to stay in power. He has been corrupted, and knows it. With great subtlety, Moss describes the passions and insecurities of his characters. The research, the setting, the characters are all engaging, and above all I loved how beautifully the book is written.

Crackerjack story. Truly cinematic, yet realistic. You will enjoy it!

About the author

I earned my keep as a writer long before penning KING ROBIN, a journey into a new genre which I'm excited to share. Under my birth name, I've authored four novels in other genres that earned accolades from Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today. Along with being a presenter at book festivals and author conferences in Arkansas, California, Ohio and Wisconsin, my work has been featured nationwide on TV, radio and publications in print and on the web.