Majordomo: A Novella

Majordomo' made me smile. Not because it was cosy or even comic but because I'd always suspected the heroes and paladins of the light were violent narcissists rather than righteous warriors, and it was nice to see someone take them on.

It was an engaging story with a strong climax that also allowed me to understand the emotional attachment between the lethal, club-footed, should-have-been-drowned-at-birth Majordomo and the much-feared necromancer who gave him a home and treated him like a son.

In 103 pages, Tim Carter built a small world, shared the story of an outcast's life and showed me how a Superband of Heroes can seem like Murdering Hobos to the people whose home they are trying to sack. The plot kept me turning the pages to find show more out what would happen next. The action scenes were fun, and the main character was the most likeable killer I met in a while.

I'd like to read more of Tim Carters' work, so I've downloaded his latest novel, 'Jester' which was published in April 2025. show less

I love a story that brushes tropes or stereotypes properly against the grain, and this one is certainly one of those.

It was funny, it was thought-provoking, it was sad, and sometimes sweet. A story written with a lot of heart and humour.

A fantastic book every fantasy lover - or DnD nerd - should read at least once, in my opinion.

Brilliant novella! Made me laugh, made me cry. Need more! Can't wait for Jester to come out.