Nationwide — After a distinguished career shaping cultural commentary and storytelling across major media platforms, veteran journalist, publisher, and creative director Be’n Original is set to make his highly anticipated literary debut with the release of Power Kingdom.
Drawing from a decade-spanning career in journalism that includes writing hundreds of articles for premier culture and entertainment outlets — such as XXL, The Source, Vibe, King, Yahoo!, and AllHipHop — as well as his current tenure as publisher of Urban Magazine, Be’n Original brings an unmatched ear for authentic dialogue and sharp social observation to long-form fiction.
Set within a kingdom built on fear (inspired by a popular colloquialism for Poughkeepsie, New York), Power Kingdom follows an expanding criminal empire, a secretive brotherhood, and the perilous space between them. As loyalties are tested and hidden motives come to light, the novel’s characters face the ultimate dilemma: when every person close to you is a vulnerability, what matters most—love, honor, revenge, or survival?
Driven by unforgettable characters, razor-sharp dialogue, and unrelenting tension, Power Kingdom examines the fragile nature of dominance and what happens when those who rule through fear discover that no kingdom is untouchable. Every person close to you is a vulnerability. Every secret has a price. And the greatest danger may be a person you call friend.
Pre-orders for Power Kingdom by Be’n Original are now available are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble