King: A Mystery

Gospel in an age devoid of miracles King: A Mystery is set in the year of Obamas first election a year of catastrophic floods. Tom King twin brother of religious leader Joshua King tells the story of night watchman Arnie Mikeshs investigation of the death and life of Joshua whose car wreck he discovers on a country road. Joshua King whose ministry is dedicated to the Spirit he addresses as Mother provokes scorn and occasional violence from Christians politicians law enforcement and powerful agricultural interests. Divisions among Kings followers about whether he is the reincarnation of the Messiah trouble his ministry. Mikeshs investigation leads him from a labor organizer to cult members and a car body repairman from rural Iowa where King has established his ministry to the state capital where King clashes with authorities. The unravelling and ultimate solution of the mystery of Kings death awakens Mikesh to a new sense of himself and brings him close to Mary Towers the woman who haunted Kings life. King is a story both a subtle and compelling mystery. David Faldet has woven together a story that will take the reader on a remarkable journey. --Philip Freeman Pepperdine University David S. Faldet has deep roots in Northeastern Iowa where he makes his home. He teaches literature and writing at Luther College and is the author of Oneota Flow (2009).