EducationAdmin11/20/2025
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 20 — Something dark is stirring beneath the surface of everyday college life for one young man. But what if the voice inside his head isn’t madness — but history itself calling his name?
In King of Peru, Mark E. Scott delivers a razor-sharp blend of psychological suspense, campus drama and historical intrigue as a college student confronts a haunting presence from the past. Matthew “Matt” Obrodnick, a former Marine trying to rebuild his life as a college student at Miami University in Ohio, begins hearing a disturbingly persuasive voice — the voice of Lope de Aguirre, a ruthless 16th-century conquistador who once tried and failed to seize power in Peru.
Matt’s friendship with his steady, chain-smoking roommate Thomas helps keep him grounded, at least until Lope’s presence grows stronger.
Matt battles delusions, paranoia and violent impulses. Meanwhile, Thomas turns to God — and the long-awaited return of his sister Renee — for solace. But when Renee and Matt form an unexpected bond, the fragile peace between the two roommates threatens to shatter.
Blending raw psychological tension with historical echoes, King of Peru examines the voices that demand loyalty — from destructive delusions to divine faith — and the human struggle to find identity, belonging and love in the midst of chaos.
King of Peru
Publisher: Speaking Volumes
Release Date: November 2025
ISBN-13: 979-8890223876 (paperback)
ISBN-13: 979-8890223869 (e-Book)