The Corpse-Rat King
The Corpse-Rat King by Lee Battersby is an unabridged edition published by Angry Robot on Brilliance Audio on August 28, 2012. This book follows Marius dos Hellespont and his apprentice, Gerd, who are professional looters of battlefields. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they encounter the corpse of the King of Scorby, leading to Gerd’s death and Marius being mistaken for the monarch by a soldier. This twist transports him to the Kingdom of the Dead, where he faces the challenge of finding a new King for the deceased.
Readers will find a blend of action, adventure, and humor as Marius navigates his unexpected circumstances. The narrative explores themes of life and death, as well as the absurdities of existence in a fantastical setting. With elements of fantasy and satire, this story delves into Marius’s quest to reclaim his life while grappling with the responsibilities that come with kingship, all while maintaining a humorous tone throughout. The book is presented in English and spans 11 pages, offering a unique and engaging experience for fans of literature and fiction.
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Marius dos Hellespont and his apprentice, Gerd, are professional looters of battlefields. When they stumble upon the corpse of the King of Scorby and Gerd is killed, Marius is mistaken for the monarch by one of the dead soldiers and is transported down to the Kingdom of the Dead.
Just like the living citizens, the dead need a King―after all, the King is God’s representative, and someone needs to remind God where they are.
And so it comes to pass that Marius is banished to the surface with one message: if he wants to recover his life he must find the dead a King. Which he fully intends to do.
Just as soon as he stops running away.
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