Ed King

Set in 1962 Seattle, this darkly humorous novel reimagines the classic tragedy of Oedipus for a modern era, following the life of Walter Cousins, a risk-averse actuary who makes a life-changing mistake. The story traces the extraordinary journey of his orphaned son, Edward Aaron King, who grows up to become a billionaire internet tycoon unaware of his intertwined fate with his family. Filled with suspense and wit, the novel explores themes of destiny, desire, and destruction, offering a bold and contemporary retelling of a timeless story.