Cover Art by Jon Stubbington

Pests Come in All Shapes and Sizes.

Nothing comes easy for me. No matter where I wander, whenever I hang my sign, the inevitable femme fatale crosses my threshold and hires my services for the day.

I’m Thomas Berenford. Today, I’ll be on the hunt to rescue a wayward kid banging around with a band of weredogs. Sort of Man’s Worst Friend. Difficult, to say the least, and hardly worth the gold. Why bother?

To expose the pernicious forces behind the Grey Ruin, a fatal disease striking down the best denizens of my latest home. To untangle a web of corruption between violent thugs, greedy crimelords, malevolent mages, and a twisted old witch bearing a hot grudge. To right a few wrongs, that’s why.

Fear not, for I’ve got a skin of hooch, a few cigars, and Wilma – my tumultuous broadsword and collaborator. I should be fine. Just fine.

All in a day’s fun for an entrepreneur in the business of Pest Control.

The Reviews

• ★★★★★ “…an absolute blast to read, featuring unpredictable witches, ferocious weredogs, reluctant heroes, and much more… All in all, this is a fantastic novella for fantasy/action lovers.”
  • – reviewed by Pikasho Deka
• ★★★★★ “…a fantastic work of fantasy that is loaded with intelligent wit, magic, and all the right amounts of total meltdowns. Thomas is easily one of the most likable characters I’ve recently come across…”
  • – reviewed by Asher Sayed
• ★★★★★ “…a narrative that keeps readers hooked with its unpredictable plot twists, vivid characters, and the charismatic and witty Thomas Berenford…. a delightful read for those who enjoy a highly original mix of fantasy and detective genres… an exhilarating experience, blending elements of detective fiction, fantasy, and dark humor.”
  • – reviewed by K.C. Finn
• ★★★★★ “…a tale of adventure, mystery, and moral complexity, presenting a protagonist whose journey is as much about internal discovery as it is about external conflict.”
  • – Reviewed by Literary Titan

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