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Paul Pullen, AuthorHouse, USA, 2007, Softcover, 350pp, ISBN-13: 978-143430741-5 "Over the Mountains Of the Moon Down the Valley of the Shadow, Ride, boldly ride," The shade replied - "If you seek for Eldorado!"
And as the story unfolds we also discover what secrets Elvis' kidnappers hold and their hidden connections to the King. At the same time, Elvis/Aron faces his own challenges, a misplaced anger and a return to live performance in the company of Mr. Dragon. While the core plot device centers around the kidnapping of Elvis - done with the best of intentions - there is a strong moral centre and a well crafted sub-plot involving a (developing) love story. Paul Pullen neatly juxtaposes both themes. The author's prose is free flowing, making reading of Contract with the King effortless and a joy. It is also vivid and evocative:
In one chapter the author uses an inspired narrative device where Elvis/Aron uses the different stages of Paul's life cycle to reflect his identification with and changing view of Elvis. With themes including reconciliation and redemption and a physically novel approach by the kidnappers to keeping Elvis sidetracked from the tortures inherent in withdrawal and ultimate recovery, Contract with the King serves up a highly addictive brand of storytelling. Verdict: Paul Pullen has written what is one of the best ever Elvis novels. It has an emotional integrity and narrative premise all fans will readily identify with. It is a joy to read! About the author When Paul Pullen learned of the King’s death, he was racing through the Texas Hill Country from campus to work and suddenly found himself overcome with sadness, remorse, and guilt. He understood the sadness, Elvis was once his childhood idol, but not the other irrational feelings. He was rushing to work, however, and had little time to deal with the loss, and even less time to deal with the other strange emotions. Thirteen years later, Paul found a little time and on a whim, picked up a piece of scratch paper and wrote about the moment he learned of the King’s death. As if hearing the news for the first time, he was instantly overcome with that same sense of sadness, remorse, and guilt. Why? Why had Elvis’ death affected him so deeply? Why, after thirteen years, was it affecting him still? And why did dealing with these strong emotions suddenly seem like such a huge undertaking? He picked up the piece of paper and continued writing until he had completed Contract with the King. Book Signing for "Contract With The King" Paul Pullen advises: I am happy to announce the upcoming book signing for my first novel,“Contract with the King.” The Meet and Greet is scheduled for Saturday, September 29, 2007 between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm at:
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