A Dry Pelican

Pavid is an animal Investigator who hates animals. Struggling to keep food in his belly and his house in stable order, he takes simple jobs of animal investigation because no one will hire him for the bigger jobs in the rough town of Slinder. His recent client is a vile woman who wants him to investigate the loss of her Dry Pelican. The simple mystery leads him to Fire Breath, a mysterious and dark creature that foresees his future in four images. A good friend, Imagio follows him through the dangers of the outside world and an annoying caretaker, Invesia intrudes in his investigation despite his demands that she leave him alone. Eventually, he discovers an affection for her that may be difficult for him to accept because of her love of animals. The simple mystery turns violent and then evolves into something larger than himself. Unable to let go of his contract and stay within the familiar ground of Slinder, the investigation leads him into areas of the world that he has only heard about. He must face fears of monsters, of Fire Breath and the bothersome intrusion of Invesia and her loyal pets. Searching through poison groves, abandoned towns, a University, brandy shops and an ancient temple, Pavid must find the courage to stop the cultists from resurrecting immoral nobles back into the world before a greater evil comes out of its cursed magic. Appropriate for young adult reading: no sex, no language, Fantasy action