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PJ Norris and the Town with the Butterfly Problem: Firewing Investigations, Book 1
After flunking out of university, PJ Norris has been given a new search a world newly-freed from an evil queen for more dragon shifters like himself. Along with his best friend Grant, they set out with nothing but an amulet and PJ's burgeoning dragon senses to guide them.
The first stop is a former queenside stronghold of Gilramore, where townsfolk are being bothered by swarms of butterflies. The mayor and townsfolk swear there's no one with magic in their midst, but as PJ uncovers more of their secrets, he realizes the queen's grip might've not been as strong as advertised.
PJ Norris and the Town with the Butterfly Problem is the first book in the Firewing Investigations series, a brand new cozy fantasy mystery set in the same world as the Weary Dragon Inn and Pobyd Perfections Bakery series.
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Books in the Firewing Investigations Series
1. PJ Norris and the Town with the Butterfly Problem
2. PJ Norris and the Village with the Gnome Dilemma
3. PJ Norris and the Hamlet with the Monster Problem
More to come in 2026!
The first stop is a former queenside stronghold of Gilramore, where townsfolk are being bothered by swarms of butterflies. The mayor and townsfolk swear there's no one with magic in their midst, but as PJ uncovers more of their secrets, he realizes the queen's grip might've not been as strong as advertised.
PJ Norris and the Town with the Butterfly Problem is the first book in the Firewing Investigations series, a brand new cozy fantasy mystery set in the same world as the Weary Dragon Inn and Pobyd Perfections Bakery series.
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Books in the Firewing Investigations Series
1. PJ Norris and the Town with the Butterfly Problem
2. PJ Norris and the Village with the Gnome Dilemma
3. PJ Norris and the Hamlet with the Monster Problem
More to come in 2026!
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Published September 29, 2025
About the author
S. Usher Evans
80 books521 followersS. Usher Evans is an author, blogger, and witty banter aficionado. Born in Pensacola, Florida, she left the sleepy town behind for the fast-paced world of Washington, D.C.. There, she somehow landed jobs with BBC, Discovery Channel, and National Geographic Television before finally settling into a "real job" as an IT consultant. After a quarter life crisis at age 27, she decided consulting was for the birds and rekindled a childhood passion for writing novels. She sold everything she owned and moved back to Pensacola, where she currently resides with her two dogs, Zoe and Mr. Biscuit.
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December 26, 2025
Could be considered as a serious commentary about displacement and when atrocities are done when colonizers steal lands from those they deem 'dangerous'
Alas this was still a cozy fantasy, so it ended on a hopeful note that it became underwhelming.
Despite this gripe, I did finish the audiobook immediately because I love PJ as a main character, and his growth was done perfectly. I disagree with a review that described him as a doormat when he was so clear with his boundaries.
It's a nice change to have a male lead choose kindness again and again especially when it's not easy to do so. The fantasy aspect was also expounded more and the dragon aspect sounded cool!!!!
Unfortunately, I don't think I'll continue with the next books as of now though.
It's really because of Grant, his best friend.
I disliked this character in the Weary Dragon Inn series and I still find him annoying in this book hahaha
While I do get his purpose for the plot, he reminds me so much of someone narcissistic in my life.
Maybe I will change my mind when I had more therapy and finally learn to separate my problems in real life and in fiction. Ehh.
Great narration though by the voice actor!
Alas this was still a cozy fantasy, so it ended on a hopeful note that it became underwhelming.
Despite this gripe, I did finish the audiobook immediately because I love PJ as a main character, and his growth was done perfectly. I disagree with a review that described him as a doormat when he was so clear with his boundaries.
It's a nice change to have a male lead choose kindness again and again especially when it's not easy to do so. The fantasy aspect was also expounded more and the dragon aspect sounded cool!!!!
Unfortunately, I don't think I'll continue with the next books as of now though.
It's really because of Grant, his best friend.
I disliked this character in the Weary Dragon Inn series and I still find him annoying in this book hahaha
While I do get his purpose for the plot, he reminds me so much of someone narcissistic in my life.
Maybe I will change my mind when I had more therapy and finally learn to separate my problems in real life and in fiction. Ehh.
Great narration though by the voice actor!
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