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Tailors of Nothing: The other side of the story about the Emperor's new clothes

Contributor(s): Johnson, Scott (Author), Johnson, Scott Collins (Author)

ISBN: 9798246978733

Publisher: Independently Published

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Pub Date: February 4, 2026

Lexile Code: 0000

Target Age Group: NA to NA

Physical Info: 0.89" H x 8.50" L x 5.50" W ( 1.11 lbs) 438 pages

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What if the Emperor's finest clothes were made of lies-and the people finally noticed?

In a decadent kingdom ruled by cruelty, vanity, and fear, three con men stumble into the most dangerous scam of their lives-one that puts them face-to-face with an Emperor who punishes truth as harshly as theft.

Jimmy is a silver-tongued rogue with more nerve than sense.
Rump is a coward trying desperately to become a man.
Terry is a musician whose flute commands more than just music.

What begins as a clever deception spirals into torture, public execution, and a rebellion that ignites an entire city.

The Tailors of Nothing is a bold, adult reimagining of "The Emperor's New Clothes", told from the perspective of the liars who never expected to become legends. It blends brutal medieval fantasy, razor-sharp dialogue, dark humor, romance, and revolutionary fire into a story about courage, consequence, and choosing to stand when it matters most.

This is not a children's fairy tale.

This is a story about what happens when ordinary people decide they've had enough.

Perfect for fans of:

  • Dark fairy-tale retellings

  • Gritty medieval fantasy

  • Stories of rebellion and found family

  • Humor woven into high-stakes drama

Sometimes the truth isn't sewn with thread-
it's forged in blood, fire, and defiance.

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