New Release: The Interspecies Poker Tournament

The Interspecies Poker Tournament, The Roshaven Case Files No. 27 has been released into the wild! Or at least onto Amazon in ebook and paperback. 

"Never has the combination of a dwarf, an octopus and a small considerably stinky sprite provided such amusement!" 5 Stars

Ned Spinks, Chief Thief-Catcher, has a new case. A murderous moustache-wearing cult is killing off members of Roshaven's fae community. At least that's what he's been led to believe by his not-so-trusty sidekick, Jenni the sprite. She has information she's not sharing but plans to get her boss into the Interspecies Poker Tournament so he can catch the bad guy and save the day. If only Ned knew how to play!

The Interspecies Poker Tournament, Case 27 of The Roshaven Files, is a humorous fantasy novella following the adventures of Ned Spinks and Jenni, a prequel to The Rose Thief. If you loved Terry Pratchett's Discworld, you'll love Roshaven.

The cover was designed by Ian Bristow of Bristow Design after only a couple of discussions about octopi and the plot of the book. I think he's very talented and has done a fantastic job.

Ned is Chief Thief-Catcher. He's divorced, has holes in his boots and is partial to a cinnamon twist. He's a blocked spell-caster, tries his best but relies on his second in command Jenni for the bulk of magical support.

Jenni is the daughter of Momma K, queen of the fae. She is an incredibly powerful sprite with no designs on being in charge. She wears a dirty red coat and has a distinctive odour. No-one knows who her father is - yet - and she speaks with a strong cockney twang.

How did The Interspecies Poker Tournament come into being?

For those of you who have read The Rose Thief, Ned mentions in a comment that he owes the mermaids for the Interspecies Poker Tournament. That's all it was - one sentence and a book was spawned.

I had to bring the vampire mermaids back, I didn't have a choice.

Here's the blurb for The Rose Thief - Ned Spinks, Chief Thief-Catcher has a problem. Someone is stealing the Emperor's roses. But that's not the worst of it. In his infinite wisdom and grace, the Emperor magically imbued his red rose with love so if it was ever removed from the Imperial Rose Gardens then love will be lost, to everyone, forever. It's up to Ned and his band of motley catchers to apprehend the thief and save the day. But the thief isn't exactly who they seem to be, neither is the Emperor. Ned and his team will have to go on a quest defeating vampire mermaids, illusionists, estranged family members and an evil sorcerer in order to win the day. What could possibly go wrong?

And if you're desperate for more Ned and Jenni adventures, you can read a fun short story about an unwanted magic shop that won't leave Roshaven in Ye Olde Magick Shoppe.

Early reviews have been fantastic.

5 Stars - Lots of laugh out loud moments!

5 Stars - This book is so much fun! I loved every bit of it.

So don't delay, order your copy today! I'd love to know what you think - click here to get your book.

Claire Buss is a multi-genre author and poet, completely addicted to cake. Find all her books on Amazon. Join the discussion in her Facebook group Buss's Book Stop.