A drifting comedian gets approached by an enticing as much as insane young woman and her imposing bodyguard with an interesting offer. He'll get to impersonate someone else, something he has successfully done in the past and help avert a rebellion from spreading out of control, something he's far from interested in but forced to agree. He gets drawn in an adventure worthy of the past's gutsiest heroes, which is unfortunate, when all you got to work with is a rather infamous but gutless Jester.
The story is set in the Living Sword Chronicles expanded universe. The titular character first appeared in the King of Blades series of novels.
Angelo (Aggelos) Tsanatelis was born in Athens, Greece on Octomber 24th 1979. He lived for seven years in Bulgaria, where he studied Law at the University of Sofia. During his studies he traveled in Europe and Africa, taking part in 'famously daring expeditions' , visited mysterious locations or simply searched for hidden treasures in the most unlikely o' places' as he quoted himself in a interview in 2012.
After he finished his studies he worked in the private sector for several years before he realized his childhood dream and became an author.
He's currently working with Grimdux on the Old Realms series. A completely new fantasy world and novels.
Superbly paced and with a steady stream of funny dialogue throughout, this was a fantastic read during my vacations. I cracked up more than once and it was never boring. The main char is more lucky than skilled and he knows it. It caught me by surprise right from the start and never let go. Overall a very decent effort.