Thurmond's Saga

"A promising series opener that's a fantasy page-turner and compelling coming-of-age tale." —Kirkus Thurmond, an unlikely hero, may be young and poor, but he dreams of fighting with the famed Brotherhood of Underworld Adventurers, an elite group of warriors that slay monstrous creatures for the promise of gold. When his lack of skill leads the Brotherhood to reject him, Thurmond sets out undeterred to gain experience in the grungy, medieval streets of Gorgonholm. There, he steals a map leading to a legendary goblin treasure and recruits other outcasts to accompany him on his quest: Sarah, a young witch; Roscoe, an ex-Adventurer; and Torgul the dwarf. As they set off on their perilous journey, two groups of rival treasure-seekers plan to steal the riches, putting Thurmond and his companions in grave danger. When they arrive at the end of the map, they realize that they've been followed and, worse, the goblin treasure is hidden in a labyrinth guarded by vicious creatures. Suddenly, the quest is more complicated and dangerous than the crew could have ever imagined. Filled with fascinating historical details and a few supernatural surprises, this action-packed debut novel will have you on the edge of your seat as Thurmond and his band of misfits try to escape a rotting goblin den and make it back home with their lives intact. "He's not what you would call an experienced killer, but young Thurmond has a dream--to join the Brotherhood of Underground Adventurers, an elite group of warriors dedicated to slaying goblins, vampires, and all manner of unsavory supernatural creatures. And despite his initial rejection, Thurmond isn't ready to give up just yet. Ever determined, he sets out to gain skills and experience in the crime-hardened medieval trade city of Gorgonholm in hopes of leaving his life of poverty behind. When he comes across a map to a mysterious goblin treasure, it finally seems like his luck is about to change. Along with his new friends, Sarah, Roscoe, and Torgul, each in some way an outcast, Thurmond embarks on his first big adventure--and gains the attention of some powerful new enemies along the way." -- Author's website