A Powerful Rendering of the King Midas Story
Review by Ronica Wahi
The
Curse of King Midas
By Colleen M. Story
First published: May 13, 2024, Midchannel Press.
Pages: 426.
ISBN: 9780999099179
Spectacular is the story that Colleen M. Story has told!
Vibrant, colourful, and arresting the tapestry she has woven!
The Curse of King Midas isn’t
history or myth, but a mythological fantasy, and must be treated as
such. It borrows from history, and myths and legends, and uses what it borrows
beautifully. But what it essentially serves is an innovative, flavourful, and
delectable preparation that has power struggles, politics, thirst for revenge, love,
and magic as important ingredients.
The Prologue is gripping, and immediately draws
the reader into the story and gets him /her invested in the fates of Karem –
the future King Midas – and his little sister Elanur. The haunting scenes of
the Prologue proudly showcase the writer’s gift of storytelling and of generating
immense interest.
The book presents more dimensions to the figure of
King Midas, who is often looked at only through the lens of the myth
surrounding his wish of having the power to turn things into gold with a mere
touch. Story plays with that myth and creates it afresh, without reducing the
power and the intent of that myth.
The Curse of King Midas offers
much else. Story, with her descriptive power, brings alive an ancient world that
is enlivened by the presence of memorable characters – mortal and immortal. Scenes
of celebrations, humour, war, conflict, pain are all equally well-crafted. The narrative
has many twists; even when a twist is guessable, the way Story unfolds layers
of the whole in style is remarkable.
The tale is thrilling, the writing powerful and fine,
and the experience of moving through the narrative a worthy one for the reader,
providing a satisfying return on his /her time investment. Not only will The
Curse of King Midas leave the reader impressed, but also will leave him /her
eager for Part 2!
Strongly recommended!
Do watch Colleen M. Story talk about her writing and
her music; the crafting of The Curse of King Midas and how she has used history,
myth, and fantasy to do so; the real King Midas; tips for writers; tips for
time management; and more in this interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCMely5YfBQ
Do order your copy today!
Amazon
India links for The Curse of King Midas:
Kindle:
https://amzn.to/3S1OSU2
Paperback,
Import: https://amzn.to/4bS7ZY5
Hardcover,
Import: https://amzn.to/4cAj8O6
The
Audiobook will be out soon!
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