The Librarian After the Apocalypse And The Wizard of Ruin: Strangely Scary Funny 2, Book 5

Strangely Scary Funny 2 #5

by Brian Yansky

In book 5 the Wizard of Ruin and an army break through the magical protections on the mountain where Eden exists. The wizard plans to destroy Eden and kill every resident to serve his master, the goddess. Can the librarian save Eden?

199 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 18, 2026

About the author

I write supernatural horror suspense comedy (a mix of dark humor, quirky, silly humor and satire.), .

I love many kinds of stories. I especially love off-beat, quirky stories with unusual characters and settings that have a sense of wonder and humor.…Falling in love with stories saved me from a life of crime (I’m only sort of kidding; they did save me from something). A lot of my main characters are adopted. Like them, I was adopted. I seem to write often about identity. I live in Austin, Texas. I have no horses or cowboy hats. I do have a 125 pound sheep dog. I’ve taught college, been a bartender and waiter and am now a full-time writer.

I've had five novels traditionally published and something like fifteen independently published. My independently published series, Strangely Scary Funny, is, by far, my most popular.

I like writing most anything. My grocery lists are excellent.

Reviews

[Cape Rust · Rating 4 out of 5]

Abrupt

I've read this entire series and enjoyed it. This book felt like the last late night call between two people who both know they are breaking up but neither one wants to admit it. I enjoyed the wrap up but it felt very abrupt. It was good to see the Librarian finally stop making such stupid choices but story length seemed to drive that change. Still love the series and Yansky.

[Brad Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great fantasy! I have enjoyed all 17 of these books, great story lines and characters, gods, devils, pirates, werewolves, witches and a whole lot snark!!

If you enjoy something funny, sad, depressing, uplifting and centered a someone just trying to get by, this is the series for you! If it wasn't so involved, it would make a great TV series.

[Robin Cook-Mervis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun series

I had fun reading the entire series (2seasons). I looked forward to knowing there would be another book. Now I’m done with book 5 of season 2. Kinda sad.

The books were easy reading but provide food for thought. Read the first one and you’ll want to read the rest.

[Trevor · Rating 4 out of 5]

As the wizard and his army race towards Eden, Kevin and the town try to rally and form a last line of defence. Can they hold firm, then take on the Goddess to save Eden's future.

[Christopher Blake · Rating 3 out of 5]

kinda fast and anticlimactic

Felt it was strong build up to these awesome things then boom just over. Love the series this one just left me a little disappointed