Theodore Singer

Reviewed by Carla Trueheart for Readers' Favorite


In To Kill a King by Theodore Singer, Sorcerer Kalath is on a quest to rescue his beloved who was stolen from him. Along the way, Kalath has some interesting adventures and meets up with some other magic people, including Blue River and Blue Berry. He enters a game and battles other sorcerers, and after that, he also has to deal with some magical enchantments that make him unsure of who he truly loves and what his quest truly is about. But Kalath remains a brave sorcerer along the path to his beloved Nysandre, and when he reaches the king, he has to make a few decisions that will impact his future and that of the one he loves.


Theodore Singer is a promising writer who presents the reader with an imaginative sword and sorcerer story for adults. In particular, the many magic people Kalath encounters in To Kill a King are interesting, as many appear in different colors, like blue and orange. It was easy to get lost in the story when Kalath plays in the games with the other sorcerers, and I particularly liked Zasathar. The end of the book was not what was expected—I can’t say more without spoilers—but I have to applaud the author for that choice as well. Overall, To Kill a King is a fast-paced book that stays on plot and is a quick, engaging read. I recommend the book to fans of sword and sorcerer books, and I believe fantasy/medieval fans may appreciate the book as well.… (altro)