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A Gentle Apocalypse #3
Band of Others
The Demon Overlord retired. The problem is… not everyone else did.
Galornus Prime, former Demon Overlord and current enthusiast of comfortable seating and tasteful interior décor, has finally achieved the quiet life he always wanted.
No wars.
No heroes.
No destiny.
Just a small town, a modest farm, and the occasional threat to his pickles. It was working.
Then Lucas found him.
Retirement, it turns out, is not a state others recognize.
Some loyalties do not end.
Some problems do not stay solved.
And some things, once set in motion, refuse to stop.
Disturb a perfectly good retirement today!
Galornus Prime, former Demon Overlord and current enthusiast of comfortable seating and tasteful interior décor, has finally achieved the quiet life he always wanted.
No wars.
No heroes.
No destiny.
Just a small town, a modest farm, and the occasional threat to his pickles. It was working.
Then Lucas found him.
Retirement, it turns out, is not a state others recognize.
Some loyalties do not end.
Some problems do not stay solved.
And some things, once set in motion, refuse to stop.
Disturb a perfectly good retirement today!
239 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 14, 2026
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April 14, 2026
Devoured. I fucking love these books
April 19, 2026
Excellent fantasy adventure
The worldbuilding continues to be fascinating; Willem's obsession with pickles is entertaining. Lucas is an engaging new character who added both heartwarming and hilarious moments to the story. Sally is still awesome, and the rest of the supporting cast is wonderful. Bad things happen, and the story definitely takes a stressful turn, but the resolution of the conflict was something I never imagined. I am really enjoying this series.
The worldbuilding continues to be fascinating; Willem's obsession with pickles is entertaining. Lucas is an engaging new character who added both heartwarming and hilarious moments to the story. Sally is still awesome, and the rest of the supporting cast is wonderful. Bad things happen, and the story definitely takes a stressful turn, but the resolution of the conflict was something I never imagined. I am really enjoying this series.
June 18, 2026
You’re telling me there is a band of others?!
May 21, 2026
This was another great installment for this series!
M.H Foster once again has wrote a cozy and funny delight that had me smiling throughout reading.
Willem continues to be our reluctant saviour and guardian of Lower Middleton, and God help anyone who interrupts his pickle making.
The found family vibes continued greatly in this and our usual cast of characters continued to shine. Lucas being an excellent addition to the crew.
As usual the stakes were just right for this type of book and were resolved in such a fun and suprising way.
I thought this was the end of the series but am delighted to find out there will be a fourth book at some stage!
M.H Foster once again has wrote a cozy and funny delight that had me smiling throughout reading.
Willem continues to be our reluctant saviour and guardian of Lower Middleton, and God help anyone who interrupts his pickle making.
The found family vibes continued greatly in this and our usual cast of characters continued to shine. Lucas being an excellent addition to the crew.
As usual the stakes were just right for this type of book and were resolved in such a fun and suprising way.
I thought this was the end of the series but am delighted to find out there will be a fourth book at some stage!
June 26, 2026
Band of Others was a thoroughly entertaining read that kept my attention from beginning to end. The story moved at a great pace, the characters kept me invested, and I always wanted to know what would happen next. It was one of those books that made it easy to keep turning the pages. I’m already looking forward to Book 4 and can’t wait to see where the story goes next!
Enjoyed this one very much. Highly recommended for anyone following the series.
Enjoyed this one very much. Highly recommended for anyone following the series.
June 10, 2026
A unexpected tale that depicts the human condition
I must admit, when i started readings this series i didnt hold much hope. However i was surprised to find the querky plot, characters and story became adictive. I take my hat off to the author who was able to simultaneously hold up a mirror to the ideocyncratic human condition. Happy reading, look forward to the next plot twist.
I must admit, when i started readings this series i didnt hold much hope. However i was surprised to find the querky plot, characters and story became adictive. I take my hat off to the author who was able to simultaneously hold up a mirror to the ideocyncratic human condition. Happy reading, look forward to the next plot twist.
April 16, 2026
April 2026
Kindle edition
So much fun. Lucas was must protect, love how they get around Willem's orders. So many misunderstandings and secrets. Knew when the angel popped up that she would be the next to join. Awkward ending with Clara though. Tom is gonna pay for that. The goat song at the beginning confused me, but made sense further in. Looking forward to the next one.
Kindle edition
So much fun. Lucas was must protect, love how they get around Willem's orders. So many misunderstandings and secrets. Knew when the angel popped up that she would be the next to join. Awkward ending with Clara though. Tom is gonna pay for that. The goat song at the beginning confused me, but made sense further in. Looking forward to the next one.
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May 13, 2026
I caught myself audibly laughing multiple times while reading this one. I don’t know why, but this series not only locks me in for the great story but also its great humour and cliff hangers! Already pumped for the 4th instalment.
June 20, 2026
from beginning to end…
The only problem with this entire series is that you reach the end, and the next one just isn’t there.
Highly recommend this, and can’t wait to find out what happens next
The only problem with this entire series is that you reach the end, and the next one just isn’t there.
Highly recommend this, and can’t wait to find out what happens next
April 15, 2026
I love this series. I wish there were more of them!
May 10, 2026
Simply divine... and demonic 😇😈
May 25, 2026
4.5 stars
June 1, 2026
Sheer genius
I never imagined that I would be cheering on a demon overlord but, three books later, I cannot find a reason not to.
These books are brilliantly contrived, imaginatively twisted and deliciously demonic. More please.
I never imagined that I would be cheering on a demon overlord but, three books later, I cannot find a reason not to.
These books are brilliantly contrived, imaginatively twisted and deliciously demonic. More please.
May 23, 2026
Wonderful series of excellent books
Can’t wait for next book. M. H. Foster does an amazing job of mixing charm, wit and humor into each of his books. I seldom laugh out loud when reading, but that happened more than once. Honestly, you have to try the first book, you’ll be hooked by chapter three. Thanks for sharing this journey with your readers, hoping for many more books in this series.
Can’t wait for next book. M. H. Foster does an amazing job of mixing charm, wit and humor into each of his books. I seldom laugh out loud when reading, but that happened more than once. Honestly, you have to try the first book, you’ll be hooked by chapter three. Thanks for sharing this journey with your readers, hoping for many more books in this series.
May 20, 2026
refreshingly different
I’ve really enjoyed the three books in this series and I’d love for there to be some more.
I’m not a wordsmith by any stretch of the imagination, so I won’t drone on about writing styles etc, but if you want a good read that makes you smile (and occasionally chuckle) this is a great place to start.
I’ve really enjoyed the three books in this series and I’d love for there to be some more.
I’m not a wordsmith by any stretch of the imagination, so I won’t drone on about writing styles etc, but if you want a good read that makes you smile (and occasionally chuckle) this is a great place to start.
May 8, 2026
Can't help myself
I wanted to give this book (and series) fewer stars. It's not Pratchett or Sheckley any of my old favorites. I have always loved humorous S&SF. This one crept up on me... Gently got into my brain.. All I can say us "More! I want more!"
I wanted to give this book (and series) fewer stars. It's not Pratchett or Sheckley any of my old favorites. I have always loved humorous S&SF. This one crept up on me... Gently got into my brain.. All I can say us "More! I want more!"
May 7, 2026
Very addictive series about a retired Dark Lord.
Every one of Dark Lord's devilishly funny tales makes me smile and look forward what the future holds for him.
Every one of Dark Lord's devilishly funny tales makes me smile and look forward what the future holds for him.
June 16, 2026
I've enjoyed this series...and there's an obvious cliffhanger ending for Book #4, so yay.
I love Lower Middleton. I love the people, their comings, their goings, their safe little lives. It's so reminiscent of Tadfield in Terry Pratchett's "Good Omens". Sally and Prometheus and Clara and Mrs. Crankshaw and Catherine Blackwood and Tom Fletcher and Rajani. - I LOVE THEM ALL.
But, I am getting quite tired of Willem Porter. And it's irritating that I only get HIS point of view. Yes, I get it, he's the retired Demon Overlord and it IS his story. He's just such an idiot, clueless and stupid. Yet he's written like this overbearing, pompous, entitled fool who thinks he knows better than everyone else and deserves every good thing. I dunno...it's a character arc that has just gotten OLD. Probably because the guy never seems to learn anything or appreciate anything or be truly grateful for anything...he always chalks it up to dumb luck or something HE did.
I want MH Foster to write some little novellas from Mrs. Crankshaw or Rajani or Clara's point of view! PLEASE!
I love Lower Middleton. I love the people, their comings, their goings, their safe little lives. It's so reminiscent of Tadfield in Terry Pratchett's "Good Omens". Sally and Prometheus and Clara and Mrs. Crankshaw and Catherine Blackwood and Tom Fletcher and Rajani. - I LOVE THEM ALL.
But, I am getting quite tired of Willem Porter. And it's irritating that I only get HIS point of view. Yes, I get it, he's the retired Demon Overlord and it IS his story. He's just such an idiot, clueless and stupid. Yet he's written like this overbearing, pompous, entitled fool who thinks he knows better than everyone else and deserves every good thing. I dunno...it's a character arc that has just gotten OLD. Probably because the guy never seems to learn anything or appreciate anything or be truly grateful for anything...he always chalks it up to dumb luck or something HE did.
I want MH Foster to write some little novellas from Mrs. Crankshaw or Rajani or Clara's point of view! PLEASE!
June 7, 2026
Brilliant underrated book
This series continues to amaze me, on how well written the characters are. And how much invested we become of their lives. I was delighted that lucas joined us in this book. I dont think I ve ever had a book where there was no side character I disliked. I love their interactions and day to day lives. And of course the internal monologue Willem has. And how they save the day in the end without meaning to! I am so glad to know that its not the end of the series as I previously thought.
This series continues to amaze me, on how well written the characters are. And how much invested we become of their lives. I was delighted that lucas joined us in this book. I dont think I ve ever had a book where there was no side character I disliked. I love their interactions and day to day lives. And of course the internal monologue Willem has. And how they save the day in the end without meaning to! I am so glad to know that its not the end of the series as I previously thought.
April 29, 2026
Thank the pseudo random ai gods the first book in the series popped up in my feed on what to read next. I’d been on the dark fantasy genre for 3 months and had been very heavy. The wry wit, humor and all the feels along with fantastic characters, writing and story development were a breath of fresh air. Consumed all 3 in a week with much snorting, laugh out loud and pure enjoyment. Now, I need the 4th. Waiting with bated breath.
May 14, 2026
The author keeps up the witty dialogue and general flow of a good story very well. I'm still able to laugh at the ridiculousness of most of the statements made.
The book is a little more tense than the others mostly due to the nature of what is happening. There isn't that much tension in the book but it felt like it lost the luster and cozy vibes of the other two. The romance is still questionable at best and is probably the one thing that could have been done better.
The book is a little more tense than the others mostly due to the nature of what is happening. There isn't that much tension in the book but it felt like it lost the luster and cozy vibes of the other two. The romance is still questionable at best and is probably the one thing that could have been done better.
June 16, 2026
Best one Yet
I’ve really enjoyed reading this series so much it’s lighthearted and amusing while discussing the very fabric of humanity and good vs evil. I was worried the books would fall off because I couldn’t see a way to continue making them interesting without becoming too heavy or to keep them jovial without becoming cliche but I continue to be surprised. This third one is my favorite yet.
I’ve really enjoyed reading this series so much it’s lighthearted and amusing while discussing the very fabric of humanity and good vs evil. I was worried the books would fall off because I couldn’t see a way to continue making them interesting without becoming too heavy or to keep them jovial without becoming cliche but I continue to be surprised. This third one is my favorite yet.
April 19, 2026
Good!
Wow! What an original story like I never had the chance to read before! Funny with endearing characters (even the animals), I read the first 3 books in a row (the next isn't out yet). This author is promising and I can't wait to read the next. I hope there will be plenty more!
Wow! What an original story like I never had the chance to read before! Funny with endearing characters (even the animals), I read the first 3 books in a row (the next isn't out yet). This author is promising and I can't wait to read the next. I hope there will be plenty more!
April 20, 2026
Absolutely delightful
For anyone looking to take a break from the intensity of our current reality, this is a fabulous read full of truths about humanity, through the eyes of a heroic, demonic, beet farmer. Insightful and fantastic. MH Foster has a vivid imagination, great sense of humor, and can weave an excellent tale. Next, please!
For anyone looking to take a break from the intensity of our current reality, this is a fabulous read full of truths about humanity, through the eyes of a heroic, demonic, beet farmer. Insightful and fantastic. MH Foster has a vivid imagination, great sense of humor, and can weave an excellent tale. Next, please!
April 29, 2026
Required reading! See below
A good story like this series, lets you decide how you feel, particularly parent traps beautifully done-the children are precious, precocious, and frighteningly brave. No parents,just this cleverly disguised demon lord who’s trying to retire but trouble comes to his disguise
A good story like this series, lets you decide how you feel, particularly parent traps beautifully done-the children are precious, precocious, and frighteningly brave. No parents,just this cleverly disguised demon lord who’s trying to retire but trouble comes to his disguise
May 14, 2026
An enjoyable, heartwarming, and witty series. Each book has built on the previous with new characters, development, and level of commitment to the town of Lower Middleton. Plenty of smiles to be had. There are a few sections of heightened tension where Willem teetered in his decisions. Just enough of a hook at the end to make book 4 even more welcomed.
June 4, 2026
I've now read all three of the Gentle Apocalypse books and my only gripe is that now I've got to wait for book four. Seriously though, I've really enjoyed all three books so far and can't wait until the next instalment. Not bad from someone who doesn't normally read Fantasy Genre but these have really hooked me.
April 17, 2026
So Good and laugh-out-loud funny
I read all three books and can't wait for the next in the series. The MC is sarcastic and conflicted and so funny I had tears I was laughing so much.
I read all three books and can't wait for the next in the series. The MC is sarcastic and conflicted and so funny I had tears I was laughing so much.
April 19, 2026
AnotherGreat Addition to the Demon Overlord Series
I am so thoroughly enjoying this series and have told just about everyone I know about it. And while I’m not happy about having to wait for the next book, it will give me time to reread the first two.
I am so thoroughly enjoying this series and have told just about everyone I know about it. And while I’m not happy about having to wait for the next book, it will give me time to reread the first two.
April 22, 2026
A Subtle Treat
The Gentle Apocalypse series is a delightful treat full of humor, irony, and heartfelt moments. It’s light reading to cleanse one’s palate of everyday nonsense. Definitely worth a read.
The Gentle Apocalypse series is a delightful treat full of humor, irony, and heartfelt moments. It’s light reading to cleanse one’s palate of everyday nonsense. Definitely worth a read.
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