Hey, what the heck? I came here because I wanted to hear more about the guy who beats alien monsters to death with a big metal stick!
Now, T. Ellery is trying to sell me on a book about a guy who fights evil with…
checks notes…
a magic lute and—is this right—his sharp tongue?
Stick with me! I promise… You want to get on this ride!

The ebook is up for preorder now and releases on November 18th!
The paperback? Available right now!
“Adventure unravels in unexpected ways with the same intentionality as the Tibbs books.” —Brian
“Picked by the gods—or picked on? Either way, it’s gloriously problematic!”—Laura Lee De Nio
“One of the best fantasy ensembles ever put to paper!”—Daigo Parry
“A masterpiece of worldbuilding, of fantastical storytelling, and for a character as snarky and irreverent as Renly Teurig can (sometimes) be, it’s surprisingly heartfelt, poignant, and tragic.”—PlasmatixUltra
“The characters are not classic archetypes but are flawed in their own ways, much like real-life people. This makes the story engaging and hard to put down.”—Jessie “A must-read for fans of Patrick Rothfuss and Brandon Sanderson!”—Patrick C.
“A worthy successor to The Name of the Wind.” —David Winter.
Thank you for being part of this adventure. Whether it’s demolition bars or lutes, it’s been an honor to have you along for the ride.
Your friend in time,
T. Ellery Hodges
