Former library book that appears to be a first edition.  This hardcover book titled "The King Is Dead" is a 1992 Pocket Books edition by Sarah Shankman. The 275-page novel is a Samantha Adams Mystery with a contemporary women, general, and mystery & detective/women sleuths topic. The book is written in English and has a vintage feel to it.

It features a dust jacket and was illustrated by John Howard. The book is a work of fiction and falls under the literary movement of expressionism, enlightenment, and modernism. This book is great for young adults and adults, and it was published in the United States by Pocket Books. This book is not signed, personalized, or inscribed but is a great addition to any book collection.