Residents of a trailer park set out to help a wizard save his world after he shows up and begs for their help. A fantasy comedy. When a portals-and-potions wizard named Malakor crashes his sparkling, standard-issue magical carriage directly into the community garden of the Oak Ridge Mobile Home Park, he expects to find mighty paladins or noble knights. Instead, he gets Earl, a retired mechanic with a bad knee and a surprisingly capable wrench; Brenda, the sharp-tongued neighborhood watch coordinator who doesn't take kindly to unauthorized interdimensional trespassing; and Todd, a guy who spends way too much time obsessing over smokehouse meats.
Malakor's home realm of Eldoria is falling to an evil dark lord, and because of a botched summoning spell, these three improbable heroes are his absolute last resort. Armed with a lawnmower blade, a trunk full of cheap camping gear, and an astounding lack of respect for ancient mystical etiquette, the Oak Ridge trio steps through the rift to save a world they didn't ask to visit. Eldoria's monsters are terrifying, its prophecies are confusing, and its warlocks are completely unprepared for a group of people whose primary survival skill is surviving midsummer humidity without central AC.
Why It Belongs on Your Bookshelf High Fantasy Meets High-Top Sneakers: Sharp, satirical comedy that pairs classic sword-and-sorcery tropes with everyday suburban pragmatism. Unlikely Protagonists: A cast of resourceful, middle-aged underdogs who treat mythical dragons like overbearing landlords. Fast-Paced & Fun: Perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett, Travis Baldree, or The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
Residents of a trailer park set out to help a wizard save his world after he shows up and begs for their help. A fantasy comedy. When a portals-and-potions wizard named Malakor crashes his sparkling, standard-issue magical carriage directly into the community garden of the Oak Ridge Mobile Home Park, he expects to find mighty paladins or noble knights. Instead, he gets Earl, a retired mechanic with a bad knee and a surprisingly capable wrench; Brenda, the sharp-tongued neighborhood watch coordinator who doesn't take kindly to unauthorized interdimensional trespassing; and Todd, a guy who spends way too much time obsessing over smokehouse meats.
Malakor's home realm of Eldoria is falling to an evil dark lord, and because of a botched summoning spell, these three improbable heroes are his absolute last resort. Armed with a lawnmower blade, a trunk full of cheap camping gear, and an astounding lack of respect for ancient mystical etiquette, the Oak Ridge trio steps through the rift to save a world they didn't ask to visit. Eldoria's monsters are terrifying, its prophecies are confusing, and its warlocks are completely unprepared for a group of people whose primary survival skill is surviving midsummer humidity without central AC.
Why It Belongs on Your Bookshelf High Fantasy Meets High-Top Sneakers: Sharp, satirical comedy that pairs classic sword-and-sorcery tropes with everyday suburban pragmatism. Unlikely Protagonists: A cast of resourceful, middle-aged underdogs who treat mythical dragons like overbearing landlords. Fast-Paced & Fun: Perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett, Travis Baldree, or The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.