Join us in welcoming author Sam Flynn to Morley Library, as he shares his debut title, The Mystery of the Pale King, with us.

About the author:

Sam Flynn (he/him) has a passion for all things fantasy, horror & science fiction.With a background in journalism and experience as a reporter and editor, Sam brings a unique perspective to his storytelling. He is a local graduate of Willoughby South High and received his B.S. in journalism from Ohio Universty. Join us to celebrate the journey of a local talent who has transformed his love for reading into a captivating debut, offering a blend of wonder and thrill in his writing. Don't miss this special opportunity to support and connect with an emerging author from our community!

About his book (Publisher Description): The Mystery of the Pale King 

"Tonight, my friends, the performance is real. To you, my most faithful, I dedicate this, the final production of 'The Mystery of the Pale King.'"
 
As an orphan growing up in a distant border province, Faron took pride in the epic tales of the Hero of Hathur, a great and powerful warrior who ruled in the name of the sun-worshipping Church of the Sol Creator. That pride is shattered by accusations from the Hero's family that he squandered their entire inheritance on the production of a profane play with him at the center: "The Mystery of the Pale King." The Church proclaims him under interdict and dispatches Bishop Antonius, his devoted page Faron, and a cadre of soldiers downriver to repossess Hathur on its behalf.
 
The cruelty they witness on their perilous mission forces them to confront the horrors at the heart of Hathur's past and question not just their devotion to the Church but their very beliefs in gods and heroes. Amid a storm of betrayal, murder, and sacrilege, Faron must survive fanatical cultists, their obscene rituals, and the evil hiding in the light in order to save Bishop Antonius from the Hero's final performance.
 
Inspired by the historical legend of Gilles de Rais, The Mystery of the Pale King probes the roots of modern American dysfunction in a grim flintlock fantasy setting that reflects the best and worst of humanity.