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Jester
A Fantasy Novel by Tim Carter
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Comic Fantasy,
- Political Intrigue,
- Found Family,
- Reluctant Hero
This book is for you if you're into...
- Goblin underdogs outsmarting clueless nobles and undead armies
- Comic fantasy where the janitor becomes the kingdom’s last hope
- Reluctant heroes who’d rather stay invisible but can’t ignore trouble
From Little Stack
Jester introduces us to Shelliac of the Gorod—aka, Shelly—the goblin whose entire life is dedicated to latrine maintenance. He is quite literally the lowest (and smelliest) of the low. But when his above-average intelligence and cunning leads him to realize a murder is more than it seems, he finds himself slowly working his way up the ranks of castle power. He’s reluctant to leave his place in safe obscurity and help the humans who have done very little to treat him well.
I loved how his heroism comes not from wanting to be a hero or gain power, but because he sees what might happen if he does nothing and realizes that choosing inaction could have dangerous consequences to those he cares about. Effectively, he steps up because no one else can, will, or is smart enough to see the threats he’s recognized.
In a realm ruled by idiots, their only hope is the Fool.
You'd think an army of zombie trolls and undead ogres would catch the nobility's attention. You'd be wrong. The rulers of Halfsock are deeply in denial. Besides, they have taxes to avoid, neighbors to plunder, and relatives to backstab.
With war looming, a goblin latrine slave named Shelly resolves to save Castle Halfsock from itself. He must take on many roles… jester, detective, spy, and political fixer. But his most challenging role—especially after a lifetime spent cleaning other people's toilets—is as a confident secret agent worthy of trust, friendship, and maybe even love.
Can the least powerful person in the realm overcome his insecurities to depose rulers, forge alliances, and fend off an undead horde?
A comic tale of politics, friendship, and found family for fans of Nicholas Eames, Terry Pratchett, and J. Zachary Pike.
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