The Mind Thief Murders (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798991493710)

Imagine if Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe was an investigator in the world of Tolkien. The Neversleep Scrolls, is a genre-bending crime fiction fantasy is a funny, scary, suspenseful, mystery- keeping you guessing from start to finish. The Mind Thief Murders is the first in a planned series from author Phil Walton.

The story centers around Fraenk Neversleep, a hard-boiled human investigator in an ancient city ruled by powerful elves. When Fraenk discovers the murder of an old friend, he vows to uncover the reason behind the seemingly random killing. His investigation takes him through the seedy underbelly of Koboldtown slums to the luxurious heights of the Monarch's Summer Palace. Along the way, Fraenk clashes with an elvish crime family boss, their rival spymaster, a beautiful thief, a dangerous warlock, and shadowy creatures from the underrealm-each vying for a powerful artifact known as The Mind Thief. Can Fraenk learn the secrets of the item and stop a dark conspiracy that threatens to destroy the city?

The Mind Thief Murders: Neversleep Scrolls, Book 1 is a wildly entertaining tale of magic, monsters, and mayhem, with each chapter leaving you on the edge of your seat, eager to find out what happens next. It's sure to become your new literary obsession.