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Fiends in High Places

Matt Danmor's brush with death reveals a fantastical world and a plot threatening civilization across worlds. He must decide whether to accept what he sees and fight demonic zealots.

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This book was previously published as The 400Lb Gorilla.

Seriously funny contemporary urban fantasy fiction.

Luck. If only you could bottle it...

Matt Danmor’s brush with death uncovers a fantastical truth, plunging him into a world of intrigue and chaos.

With his ex, Silvy, back at his side and Kylah from The Dept. of Fimmigration ever watchful, he stumbles into a plot to undermine civilisation across several worlds. Matt is faced with a simple choice. Believe that everything he sees is a figment of his traumatised imagination, or accept that it is all terrifyingly real.

In which case, he’s got a hell of a lot of catching up to do. Plus a whole hive of demonic zealots to fight.

The multiverse is holding on for a hero.

Trouble is, Matt never got the memo…

Fiends In High Places is the debut Fantasy Crime Thriller in the Hipposync Archives series.

Perfect for fans of Tom Holt, Jin Butcher, and Ben Aaronovitch.

‘Master of occult intrigue and wit, DC Farmer delivers supreme urban fantasy crime stories. Expect addictive, hilarious adventures…and not much sleep.' 5* AMZ.

'looking for something different to fill the gaps between Tom Holt, Jim Butcher, and the late lamented Sir Terry? DC Farmer hits the ground running… ' 5* AMZ

'What a gem of a book. Interesting, engaging, daftly funny and captivating. A very welcome addition to the ranks of humorous fantasy. Well written with a lovely plot and I think Rimsplitter the vulture is one of the best comedic inventions...' AMZ review

First published: 2014
Publisher: wyrmwood Books
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