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Demon Overlord's Retirement Plan
Now a #1 Amazon Best Seller in Humorous Fantasy (US Kindle) and #1 in Parodies and Humourous Dark Comedy (UK).
When destroying the world and killing the hero grows boring, what's a Demon Overlord to do but quit while he’s ahead?
Galornus Prime was the Scourge of Nations, Ender of Hope, and Master of the Cardinal Sins. After achieving all that, what else was left?
His retirement plan was Get a goat, farm quietly, and don't accidentally conquer anything. Evil never sleeps... but it does plant turnips.
When corrupt officials and greedy merchants threaten his infuriatingly loveable neighbors, Galornus faces his greatest challenge saving his village without revealing he's the very monster parents invoke to make children eat their vegetables.
Demon Overlord’s Retirement Plan is a cozy fantasy with teeth, where the hardest battle isn’t defeating heroes—it’s staying retired and learning how to live after 444 lifetimes of villainy.
Begin the conquest of ordinary life today.
When destroying the world and killing the hero grows boring, what's a Demon Overlord to do but quit while he’s ahead?
Galornus Prime was the Scourge of Nations, Ender of Hope, and Master of the Cardinal Sins. After achieving all that, what else was left?
His retirement plan was Get a goat, farm quietly, and don't accidentally conquer anything. Evil never sleeps... but it does plant turnips.
When corrupt officials and greedy merchants threaten his infuriatingly loveable neighbors, Galornus faces his greatest challenge saving his village without revealing he's the very monster parents invoke to make children eat their vegetables.
Demon Overlord’s Retirement Plan is a cozy fantasy with teeth, where the hardest battle isn’t defeating heroes—it’s staying retired and learning how to live after 444 lifetimes of villainy.
Begin the conquest of ordinary life today.
- GenresFantasy
223 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 2, 2025
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December 11, 2025
December 2025
Kindle edition
Not sure how I feel about getting to the end and realising there is another book. Is it so hard to put book 1 on the cover? Anyway, picked because of the title and yeah the goat on the throne. I liked this one. Small village isekai party gathering vibes. The kids were great. Best chapter was the hellhound and goat getting to work. Willem was mostly chill except for when the demon energy could be discovered.
Kindle edition
Not sure how I feel about getting to the end and realising there is another book. Is it so hard to put book 1 on the cover? Anyway, picked because of the title and yeah the goat on the throne. I liked this one. Small village isekai party gathering vibes. The kids were great. Best chapter was the hellhound and goat getting to work. Willem was mostly chill except for when the demon energy could be discovered.
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December 30, 2025
Absolutely brilliant.
A sublime and hilarious read, #thedemonoverlordsretirementplan #mhfoster is absolutely excellent.
It's sarcastic, hilarious, dark humoured and heartwarming all at once. The characters are wonderfully described and have full personalities without becoming boring or excessive, the winning over of Mrs Crankshaw is adorable, as is Sally with her innocence "SHE PUT HER FACE ON YOU?" and star formation. The near misses and little accidents make it all more believable as does Willem's very focused passion for turnips. Perfectly believable as the new village (slightly touched) harmless bufoon.
Read it. Today. It's bloody great.
A sublime and hilarious read, #thedemonoverlordsretirementplan #mhfoster is absolutely excellent.
It's sarcastic, hilarious, dark humoured and heartwarming all at once. The characters are wonderfully described and have full personalities without becoming boring or excessive, the winning over of Mrs Crankshaw is adorable, as is Sally with her innocence "SHE PUT HER FACE ON YOU?" and star formation. The near misses and little accidents make it all more believable as does Willem's very focused passion for turnips. Perfectly believable as the new village (slightly touched) harmless bufoon.
Read it. Today. It's bloody great.
December 5, 2025
So funny
Loved this story of what happens when a demon overload retires. I laughed out loud numerous times. Everyone needs to read this book.
Loved this story of what happens when a demon overload retires. I laughed out loud numerous times. Everyone needs to read this book.
November 3, 2025
Loved it
In my opinion a well thought out storyline with strong characters,a thoroughly good read. I'm looking forward to the next one
In my opinion a well thought out storyline with strong characters,a thoroughly good read. I'm looking forward to the next one
December 22, 2025
I find it hard to believe this is the first book written by M. H. Foster. It is so full of heart and humor and turnips and pickling that I was caught by surprise.
Galornus Prime, a very very high ranking demon desides during his 444th incarnation (Yes, he has died a lot during the last several thousand years) has gotten tired of the whole "defeat the Hero and another comes along, until you lose and die", existence. He wants boredom and peace instead. He decides being a farmer fits that lifestyle and turnips farming might be the best to meet his needs.
He makes a few small mistakes in his efforts to keep a low profile and avoid anything that is too evil. His neighbor disapproves of everything he does, his goat seems to revel in annoying him, and his hell- hound guard dog bonds with one of the children who keep trampling his crops.
Galornus Prime, a very very high ranking demon desides during his 444th incarnation (Yes, he has died a lot during the last several thousand years) has gotten tired of the whole "defeat the Hero and another comes along, until you lose and die", existence. He wants boredom and peace instead. He decides being a farmer fits that lifestyle and turnips farming might be the best to meet his needs.
He makes a few small mistakes in his efforts to keep a low profile and avoid anything that is too evil. His neighbor disapproves of everything he does, his goat seems to revel in annoying him, and his hell- hound guard dog bonds with one of the children who keep trampling his crops.
October 16, 2025
Fun read with unexpected turns
Who would have thought that a story about turnip farming could be so fun?
I loved the premise of the book, the unexpected life lessons, and definitely did not expect laughs AND tears! A fun read that moved quickly while still building out the world and some lovable characters. Definitely something I think my kids would enjoy (especially my reluctant reader).
Excited for the next one (it feels like we have some more twists and reveals in store) and a great first go by the author!
Who would have thought that a story about turnip farming could be so fun?
I loved the premise of the book, the unexpected life lessons, and definitely did not expect laughs AND tears! A fun read that moved quickly while still building out the world and some lovable characters. Definitely something I think my kids would enjoy (especially my reluctant reader).
Excited for the next one (it feels like we have some more twists and reveals in store) and a great first go by the author!
December 25, 2025
Picked this up as a lighthearted read! I was not disappointed!!!! Was a pleasure and joy to be lost in its pages. Truly. I don’t know how it’s not more popular. This book was hilarious! Had me giggling at points. Cannot wait for another. That being said the ending was left open for the sequel which made it less satisfying than tying it all together. If you ever need an ARC reader I’ll keep my eye out!
November 2, 2025
Fascinating story of a being who transforms from destruction to creation by focusing on…wait for it…growing turnips. And, accidentally…really things just seem to happen…showing others how to live and evolve and flourish…by nourishing and supporting each other to become the better version of who they can be. And there is heartache and humor and loss and love.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
November 21, 2025
This book was a vey pleasant surprise. I saw it as a recommended KU book and the cover called to me and I decided to read it and I have to say this was a very enjoyable read. It is a light-hearted story, fun and in my opinion, well written. I am an adult but I think even 14 year old me would have loved this book as much as I did.
Looking forward for the second installment!
Looking forward for the second installment!
January 1, 2026
Delightful
Lovely prose woven into a charming tale. Heartwarming, with genuinely funny moments. The characters, especially Mrs. Crankshaw, feel as familiar as our own neighbours. I look forward to the next one.
Lovely prose woven into a charming tale. Heartwarming, with genuinely funny moments. The characters, especially Mrs. Crankshaw, feel as familiar as our own neighbours. I look forward to the next one.
November 26, 2025
New laugh out loud!
Have recommend this to everyone. When ultimate evil decides to call it quits and retire equals reading all night with so much laughter. Keep 'em coming please.
Have recommend this to everyone. When ultimate evil decides to call it quits and retire equals reading all night with so much laughter. Keep 'em coming please.
November 27, 2025
Nonstop laughter. This book was hilarious
December 4, 2025
Loved it!
Somewhere Terry Pratchett is reading this while nodding and laughing. I am so looking forward to more of these books.
Somewhere Terry Pratchett is reading this while nodding and laughing. I am so looking forward to more of these books.
December 18, 2025
Did make me laugh
January 1, 2026
Wonderful
A totally charming and entertaining story. I could read it over and over again. I do hope there is a sequel.
A totally charming and entertaining story. I could read it over and over again. I do hope there is a sequel.
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