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Keith Phillips

Keith Phillips

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Keith Phillips lives in Oregon with his wife Jacinda and four children. While growing up his report cards frequently bore the comment "Excessive day dreaming." He served in the United States Air Force and then studied computers and network technology. His interests are space travel, science fiction and imagination.

A King Under Siege: Book One of The Plantagenet Legacy

A King Under Siege: Book One of The Plantagenet Legacy

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<p>Richard II found himself under siege not once, but twice in his minority. Crowned king at age ten, he was only fourteen when the Peasants' Revolt terrorized London. But he proved himself every bit the Plantagenet successor, facing Wat Tyler and the rebels when all seemed lost. Alas, his triumph was short-lived, and for the next ten years he struggled to assert himself against his uncles and increasingly hostile nobles. Just like in the days of his great-grandfather Edward II, vengeful magnates strove to separate him from his friends and advisors, and even threatened to depose him if he refused to do their bidding. The Lords Appellant, as they came to be known, purged the royal household with the help of the Merciless Parliament. They murdered his closest allies, leaving the King alone and defenseless. He would never forget his humiliation at the hands of his subjects. Richard's inability to protect his adherents would haunt him for the rest of his life, and he vowed that next time, retribution would be his.</p>

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Amazon Reviewer —<br /><div>&quot;<span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;">More than anything, I loved the use of language and imagery. My wife was getting annoyed with me as I kept interrupting her with, &quot;Oh, you've got to hear this part!&quot; The metaphors are unique and, unlike too many authors, aren't repetitive. </span></div><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;"><br />The characters seem to have depth and personality from the very beginning. Their dialog sounds natural and isn't stilted or boring. Martin, the hero, is the sure to become one of those characters that the readers won't let die (like Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt). His natural bravado and regretted past make him one of those characters you just fall in love with. His ever present partner, Angel, is rather unique herself and leaves you wondering, &quot;what next?&quot; <br /><br />The setting starts out on Earth in the 2200's with Electric Mustang's, Starbucks, and Interstellar Hyperspace Travel. Phillips takes some realistic views of a future with continued growth, advancement in medicine, and hiking gear every outdoorsman wishes they had. <br /><br />The plot is well refined, with no loose ends or obvious faults. It stays exciting from start to end and is well worth the read.&quot;</span>