The Three Kings of Ybor - Vol. 4: August the 18th - Paperback

by Rock Kitaro (Author)

Everyone remembers the killers. No one remembers the victims. August the 18th stands to change all of that. Comprised of battle hardened ex-military and off-duty police officers who have lost all faith in the constitution, August the 18th is an underground militia in which every soldier has suffered from the abrupt murder of a loved one. The dearly departed all have one thing in common. Whether they were in the wrong place at the wrong time or sacrificed themselves in the line of duty, the husbands, wives, sons and daughters have merely become a statistic in the body count attributed to the infamous Pierce Syndicate. With the cutthroat Eliza Christie leading as their commander, August the 18th finally takes a stand to unleash destruction and disruption on the terrorizing world of organized crime. This of course, starts with raiding a notorious casino, exposing a corrupt police superintendent and rescuing a political prisoner from a Haitian hit squad over freezing waters. In spite of their impressive start, August the 18th Captain Priest Edwin voices his understandable concerns toward the longevity of their merry little band. With the overwhelming presence of a modern day Caesar, Eliza Christie declares that she is the 1st Generation Commander of August the 18th. The idea of future generations continuing on through the sands of time sparks an undying fire in her men. If there are to be future generations...none shall surpass the first.

Author Biography

Rock Kitaro is a romanticist who specializes in the theme of revenge, rivalry and rebellion. Gifted with keen perception and an unwavering determination, Kitaro has always shown the appearance of a respectful young adult, professional and mature. On the inside, however, his mind is never at rest. Satisfaction has never caught up with him. To Kitaro, the best part of being alive is the ability to improve, knowing that every day that passes he gets just a little bit better. In Kitaro's own words, "I'll go ahead and tell you that with my stories, I curse and can sometimes be choreographic with my fight scenes. Inspired by Lord Byron, all of my main characters are troubled individuals. They are sophisticated, arrogant, seductive, disrespectful of authority, self-destructive and struggle with a sense of integrity, what's right or wrong."