2023: Flowers for Adrian
John Ellul (Self-Published)
"Flowers for Adrian reconstructs the brief life and exceptional career of Keith Franke, famously known as “Adorable” Adrian Adonis, whose time in the ring was tragically cut short by a fatal motor vehicle accident. John Ellul's biography is a deeply researched homage to a wrestler who shone brightly during wrestling's territorial era and later in major promotions like WWF. Relying on a mix of archived matches, personal interviews, and anecdotes from those who knew him best, Ellul presents a comprehensive portrait of a man who was much more than his in-ring persona. This book highlights Franke's transformation from Buffalo orphan to a headline act, detailing his evolution as a performer and his significant impact on the wrestling industry." - Oliver Lee Bateman