Thisby Thestoop and the Black Mountain

Surrounded by all creatures gruesome and grotesque, Thisby Thestoop, the gamekeeper for the Black Mountain Dungeon, is getting roped into another job—saving the princess's skin—in the debut fantasy-adventure series by Zac Gorman, contributor to the hilarious Rick and Morty comic series.

In the absurd land of Nth, Thisby Thestoop can be found within the forlorn walls of Castle Grimstone, down the precarious steps of the Black Mountain dungeon, up to her nose in griffon toenails, gnoll spittle, and troll meat (to give to them, not made of them).

When the prince and princess arrive for a Royal Inspection, the much too good-looking Princess Iphigenia winds up lost in the tunnels of the dungeon—without her guards, her staff, or her younger twin brother—and it's up to Thisby to guide the princess safely past the hoards of minotaurs, wyverns, ghouls, and who-knows-what-else that would love nothing more than to nosh the royal highness for dinner.

Thisby Thestoop and Princess Iphigenia have a dangerous adventure ahead of them. If they're going to a rescue the missing prince, stop a mounting war, and keep safe all the creatures who call the mountain dungeon home, they'll have to learn how to trust each other.

Don't miss the first book in this rollicking new fantasy-adventure series from debut author Zac Gorman!

What happens when the girl who feeds the monsters is forced to save the princess who was supposed to be their dinner?

• A Reluctant Hero: Meet Thisby Thestoop, a dungeon gamekeeper who would much rather be trimming griffon toenails than saving royalty from mortal peril.
• Enemies to Friends: One is a down-to-earth monster expert, the other is a much-too-good-looking princess. They'll have to overcome their differences if they want to survive.
• Monsters and Creatures: From grumpy trolls and ghoulish guards to wyverns who would love to nosh on a royal highness, the Black Mountain Dungeon is a character in itself.
• Humorous Adventure Book: A laugh-out-loud quest perfect for kids who love quirky characters, ridiculous situations, and a hero who relies on notebooks instead of a magic sword.
• Fantasy Series for Kids: Jump into the first book of a rollicking series from a contributor to the Rick and Morty comic series, packed with non-stop action and wit.