The Crown Lord, William Sirls
The Crown Lord, William Sirls
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The Crown Lord
A Novel

Author: William Sirls

Narrator: Brent Redman

Unabridged: 12 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/18/2021

Categories: Fiction


Synopsis

After a successful revolt in 1846 that reversed the roles of slaves and masters, modern-day America is now dominated by a wealthy, black ruling class and whites are dealing with decades of oppression and prejudice.
When his father, a civil rights attorney, is killed after defending a white man, seventeen-year-old Willie Gibbons is forced to move to Michigan with his uncle and thrust into the heart of the racial divide.
The search for his father's killer lands Willie on the wrong side of a powerful and shadowy black supremacist group known as The Crown, a dangerous place for any man—black or white.
The Crown Lord is a stark and jarring look at race, class, and the American Dream that will keep readers on edge.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Brittany on July 16, 2019

A great story with the perspective of what it would be like if the racial roles between whites and African Americans had been reversed. The derogatory term for a white person is called a Pinkie; and instead of the KKK, they have what's called The Crown- a supremacy group that is run by African Ameri......more

Goodreads review by Kim on February 08, 2019

Wow, what a book. This needs to be on everyone's "must read" list for this year. You won't be able to put it down, from the intriguing start to the explosive finish! This book takes a new look at racism by turning this country inside out - blacks are in charge, whites are discriminated against and us......more

Goodreads review by Amy on April 05, 2019

Wow! Totally worth 5 stars!!!!! This was such a great book! At first, I wasn’t quite sure...but it turned out being one of the best books I have ever read! Amazing story, really makes you think. Well developed characters and plot. I am going to check out the other 2 books this author wrote! Plus he w......more

Goodreads review by Tonya on January 15, 2019

I received this book as a Goodreads give away and I am so thankful that I did. I loved this book! It made me stop and think about so many things that we take for granted as we go about our daily lives. I typically read only fiction for pleasure and though I enjoy most of the books I read, once I put......more

Goodreads review by Lindsey on November 15, 2018

**I received an ARC of this book from my local bookstore in exchange for a review.** After a revolt in 1846 reversed the roles of slaves and masters, America is now dominated by wealthy blacks and whites are dealing with decades of oppression and prejudice. Willie Gibbons' father, a Civil Rights attor......more