The complete fantasy comedy series and an exclusive short story - Heroes of Hastovia Origins: The Rise of Ragnus
Book 1: The First Adventure
Will Karl find his true home before he's killed by a crazed Man-Hawk?
Karl's had a rotten week. He lost another job, a tyrant Man-Hawk invaded the only place he ever called home, and to make things worse, a greedy parrot just revealed that Karl isn't who he thinks he is.
Clueless and hopeless, Karl has to find a portal to his real home before he's captured. Luckily he has the help of an Oaf, obsessed with revenge but incapable of killing, and Questions, the last of her kind who can only talk in questions.
And so Karl's adventure begins. He's forced to explore a magical world that terrifies him. He'll make friends, enemies and put his hand in dragon dung. It's an adventure he doesn't want to be on, but one which will change his life... forever.
Book 2: Rise of the Deathbringer
Peace doesn't last. It's just a temporary break while war rests. They might as well rename times of peace 'war holidays'
Karl and his friends have had their fill of conflict and are thankful to live whatever is considered a normal life. But not too far away, a noble deed produces terrifying results, awakening a fearsome foe obsessed with unleashing a power so devastating it could destroy all life on Hastovia. Karl and his friends must find a magic relic, put their trust in the untrustworthy, and make sacrifices that could include their lives. Hastovia needs some heroes.
Book 3: In Memory of...
Would you risk your afterlife to get back to those you love?
Karl has one more adventure in him. Will it be the one where he finally conquers evil, or will it be his last?
Reviews:
I heard this was weird, and it definitely is, but the best kind of weird! The author has found a great balance between comedy and fantasy, and I love the characters I met on Karl's journey. It's witty, charming and full of creativity, but it's all so easy to imagine. I can see why some people have likened it to Pratchett, but I think this is somewhere between Pratchett's whimsy and The Princess Bride's charm. I can't wait to read the second book