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Author Chloe Gong on ‘Eyes of Kings’ ending, ‘Deadlock’ debut and how she wants ‘These Violent Delights’ adapted for TV or film
Author Chloe Gong is balancing several projects after releasing *Eyes of Kings*, the conclusion to her *Flesh & False Gods* trilogy, on 4 August 2026. Her next novel, *Deadlock*, the sequel to *Coldwire*, is due on 17 November, while she is also writing the final book in *The StrangeLoom* trilogy and revising a secret contemporary project. Gong said readers have reacted emotionally to *Eyes of Kings*, whose war-driven ending leaves only one king standing.
Gong’s new undisclosed project has been described as “an Emily Henry love story meets the zombie apocalypse” and is unrelated to her previous series. Although no screen adaptation has been confirmed, she said there is continuing industry interest in *These Violent Delights*, her 2020 Romeo and Juliet-inspired novel set in 1920s Shanghai. She remains open to the changes involved in adapting her work for television or film, while focusing primarily on writing books that could translate effectively on screen.
In short
- Chloe Gong has released the final *Flesh & False Gods* novel.
- *Deadlock* arrives on 17 November 2026.
- *These Violent Delights* adaptation talks remain unconfirmed.
Explained simply
Chloe Gong is an author known for fantasy and romance novels set in richly imagined worlds with complex characters. Her work has attracted a substantial following and caught the attention of film and television producers seeking adaptation rights.
Gong has written several interconnected book series with continuing releases. Her 2020 novel These Violent Delights, a Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920s Shanghai, has been particularly noted by the entertainment industry for its potential as a screen adaptation, though no official adaptation has been confirmed.
The continuing interest from studios reflects the cinematic quality of her storytelling and the broader trend of developing books into film and television. Her views on how her novels might translate to different media are of significance to both her readers and the entertainment industry watching for adaptation developments.