In a world of scientifically examined magic, runeboards advertising the latest children’s toys, and institutionalized adventuring groups, Maeser just wants to look out for number one. He’s built himself a comfortable life pretending to be the hero of every great story he comes across for the enjoyment of whatever gullible folk he meets along the way. Why slay the monster when you can steal the story?
Maeser is enjoying his life of unearned heroic reward when he meets Brave First Bravo, living legend, and ultimate buzzkill--not to mention the true hero of Maeser’s latest con. Glenn is not the first person to call Maeser out, but he is the first to get him in so much trouble.
Confronted by Glenn and his loyal Bravos, Maeser goes from professional liar to man on the run. His path will be littered with many of the dangers he’s claimed to have conquered and, for better or for worse, Maeser is about to start living his lies.
For fans of The Kingkiller Chronicle, Off to Be the Wizard, and The Dresden Files.