The Foul Mouth and the Pit of No Return (The King Henry Tapes Book 6) Kindle Edition

I absolutely love this series and all the characters, creative twist on the concept of magic, but also gritty and not predictable. King Henry Price is such a complex and fascinating MC. Mr Raley, please keep writing, I can’t wait to find out what happens next!

This is far and away the best (and biggest) King Henry book to date, and I could go on and on about all the great parts, but I'll leave that to others. Let's get right to the most important point, the point where Richard Raley's career could have really taken off and become a household name if he hadn't totally screwed it all up.Sure, King Henry is a riveting character, and Richard Raley has done a phenomenal job of creating some of the most powerful and captivating female characters I have ever read, blah blah blah. Ceinwyn, Val, and Annie B in particular (though sadly not present in this book) are possibly some of the best characters anywhere. So he's a great writer who deserves more attention, and everyone should buy his books if they want to be blown away by the depth and complexity of his world, yadda yadda yadda.Master Guard Sean Watson entered the narrative like a titan among dwarves, and dominated the story-landscape around him every time he appeared. Which, sadly, was not as much as it should have been. These are King Henry's books, after all, so it is slightly understandable, but upon finishing the book and seeing that there were no plans for a re-branding of the current series, or at the very least a spinoff series, to follow the continuing adventures of the vastly more intelligent, handsome, and debonair Sean Watson...well, you can imagine my disappointment. And if you've read the book, you probably share that disappointment. This is the character that could have graced not only book covers but future movie posters, appealing to both male and female moviegoers alike. I like to envision him being played by someone with the looks of a young Arnold Schwarzenegger and the acting prowess of Leonardo DiCaprio or Daniel Day Lewis. Maybe the problem is that the actor needed to portray this god-like character doesn't exist yet?Annie B would have immediately gravitated to this pillar of manliness, and the series could have continued with the two of them kicking ass and taking names while solving all of the complications that appear to be piling up in front of King Henry and his companions. Master Guard Sean Watson, soon to be God Emperor Sean Watson if Raley had played his cards right, would have strode through the morass of intrigue and outer realms alike, cutting through all obstacles with his sharp wit and rogue-ish good charm, and when that didn't work, his two mighty fists. Or just as likely, the two fists of the alluring and seductive Annie B. Followed by a few romps in the hay, if you know what I mean!But alas, Raley chose the path well-traveled and stuck with reliable and rock-steady King Henry instead. Oh, what might have been!--Sean Watson

So has King Henry.This volume is as heavy, serious, painful, and trying as the Mancy Martial Artist. It is also bloodier and more humbling for our protagonist. Yet it has the humor, fun, and silliness that pulled me into the series.Bad parts:The flash back sections have a very different tone than the main parts. I ended up skipping most of those for later reading. An interesting novella but poorly integrated.Proofreading is an issue. Some of that is just KH narration, but many real errors seem to have slipped through.Good parts:All the rest.Read it.

Richard Raley knows how to write a rollicking good story that doesn't take itself too seriously. Yes, the main character has an exceptionally profane vocabulary, and would prefer to solve his problems with his fists more often than not, but that is just part of his charm. This volume in the series continues to develop the characters motivations and the overarching plot, while still remembering that it has a story to tell - and telling that story very well. Too many "middle of the series" books leave the reader with a "to be continued" feeling, rather than actually telling the particular portion of the narrative that they are assigned. The Pit of No Return finishes cleanly, leaving no doubt that it's part of the tale is complete. I am, of course, waiting impariently for further volumes to be completed, and I am sure they will uphold the sale level of excellence shown in The Pit of No Return.

I keep waiting for Richard Raley to drop the ball. But not this day.This is one of my favorite fantasy series of all time... yup, it is really that good. Books that you want to read quickly for the adventure and storyline but books you need to read slowly for the humor and emotion (answer: read them all twice, at least).And this is one of the best books in the series, probably 'the' best.I recommend the series in the strongest possible terms. But starting with book one is vital; they do not stand alone.Also: there are naughty words... on pretty much very page. Well-used, righteously used naughty words. But not for the prudes among us.

I fell in l💘ve with The Foul 👄 the very first page I read in the first novel. He reminds me so much of myself, that it just cracks me up. I know that I said that Mr. Raley writes too slow, but in actuality, he writes twice as fast as most authors. For every full length Foul 👄, (King Henry), novel published, Richard Raley has written at least 2 completely different stories. There is a story that happens in the present tense and then there is another story that King Henry is dictating to a recording device, ostensibly as a recruiting tool and/or to teach the future generations what he has gone through. It must be incredibly difficult to keep both stories separate when the novel is being written. You do a wonderful job! These are the kind of books that change peoples' lives. The kind of books that make people think that maybe, just maybe, there is more to the world than the tiny bit we see. They make us remember when we were children and we believed that it really was possible for people to use magic. And finally, they make us remember why we fell in 💘with fantasy in the first place. And for that, I want to thank you, Mr. Raley. King 👑 Henry will always have a special place in my heart. P.S. you could use a bit more sex, though. He talks about it a lot but there is not very much in the novels. I know that 👑 King Henry would appreciate it!!

Hurry up and write the next one!

Each book is better than the last. The layering of plot and characters is incredible as it has been for a while, but in this book Raley goes far beyond his own previous high standards. I picked up the series as a distraction to keep me occupied during the wait between one Harry Dresden book and the next; now though I can't quite decide which I like more.Definitely recommend, Raley at the top of his game.

Have been reading this series since the first one came out. Then proceeded to re read them. Mr Raley has excelled once again in the latest installment. The plot is sharp and the pace just right to keep you hooked and wanting more.

For those who have been following the series, this is an epic installment. For those that happened upon the book, go to the beginning. You will not regret it.King Henry is one of those characters that represents something for some and the complete opposite for others. The common ground will be that the author is brilliant in making you react strongly whichever way you go. Brilliant

I love all The Foul Mouth stories. Thank you, Richard Raley!