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Valkyrie Bestiary #0·5–3 omnibus
Valkyrie Bestiary Boxed Set
A fae pest-controller with a soft heart can easily end up with an apartment full of rescues.
And Kyra already has too many critters, including a basilisk who thinks he’s a turkey, a banshee nanny, and a pygmy kraken. She might take care of them, but they also fill her need for family. And when that family is threatened, she’ll risk everything to save them.
Includes Bonus Prequel, Three Half Goats Gruff:
One year before Kyra Greene meets dragon poachers in an old cemetery, she comes across another mysterious figure: Henry Mason, head of the Guardians of Montreal. Thrown together to save a middle school from an unusual infestation, Kyra and Mason share one heart-stopping night. Come sing around the campfire with satyrs, learn to trap a rock troll, and discover how Kyra found one little lost cephalopod.
Dragons Don’t Eat Meat, Book 1:
When Kyra Greene finds an abandoned baby dragon, she doesn’t want to bring him home, but until she hunts down the brute trying to kill all the dragons and start a civil war among the fae, she’s on babysitting duty.
To reunite the dragon with his lost thunder, she’ll even join forces with the handsome and irritating captain of the city’s vigilante Guardians, who never fails to show up at her most undignified moments.
Dervishes Don’t Dance, Book 2
Sometimes you just need to hug your fire dervish. Like when he protects you from brownies. Or goes down into the scary basement with you because he’s proud to be your apprentice.
Or when he saves the world.
Kyra Greene, the only pest controller qualified to deal with the strange and wonderful creatures that come out of the shadows when magic flares, is on a new adventure when someone lets a golem loose in Montreal Ward.
Hell Hounds Don’t Heel, Book 3
Mason promised to return from France with the one weapon capable of killing the formidable witch who was reborn from the bloodstone, but no one has heard from him in months. Now Kyra must solve a murder on her own before all the gargoyles in end up in jail…or six feet in the ground.
With over 2000 five-star reviews, readers say Valkyrie Bestiary is “Very funny,” “A sweeping adventure,” “A slow burn romance.” And more than one has said, “I want to be a supernatural pest controller too!”
And Kyra already has too many critters, including a basilisk who thinks he’s a turkey, a banshee nanny, and a pygmy kraken. She might take care of them, but they also fill her need for family. And when that family is threatened, she’ll risk everything to save them.
Includes Bonus Prequel, Three Half Goats Gruff:
One year before Kyra Greene meets dragon poachers in an old cemetery, she comes across another mysterious figure: Henry Mason, head of the Guardians of Montreal. Thrown together to save a middle school from an unusual infestation, Kyra and Mason share one heart-stopping night. Come sing around the campfire with satyrs, learn to trap a rock troll, and discover how Kyra found one little lost cephalopod.
Dragons Don’t Eat Meat, Book 1:
When Kyra Greene finds an abandoned baby dragon, she doesn’t want to bring him home, but until she hunts down the brute trying to kill all the dragons and start a civil war among the fae, she’s on babysitting duty.
To reunite the dragon with his lost thunder, she’ll even join forces with the handsome and irritating captain of the city’s vigilante Guardians, who never fails to show up at her most undignified moments.
Dervishes Don’t Dance, Book 2
Sometimes you just need to hug your fire dervish. Like when he protects you from brownies. Or goes down into the scary basement with you because he’s proud to be your apprentice.
Or when he saves the world.
Kyra Greene, the only pest controller qualified to deal with the strange and wonderful creatures that come out of the shadows when magic flares, is on a new adventure when someone lets a golem loose in Montreal Ward.
Hell Hounds Don’t Heel, Book 3
Mason promised to return from France with the one weapon capable of killing the formidable witch who was reborn from the bloodstone, but no one has heard from him in months. Now Kyra must solve a murder on her own before all the gargoyles in end up in jail…or six feet in the ground.
With over 2000 five-star reviews, readers say Valkyrie Bestiary is “Very funny,” “A sweeping adventure,” “A slow burn romance.” And more than one has said, “I want to be a supernatural pest controller too!”
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1251 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 24, 2021
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About the author
Kim McDougall
49 books358 followersIf Kim McDougall could have one magical superpower, it would be to talk to animals. Or maybe to shift into animal form. Definitely, fantastical critters and magic often feature in her stories. So until she can change into a Griffin and fly away, she writes dark paranormal action and romance tales. Kim is also passionate about fiber art, photography, children’s literacy, rescue animals, nature, and genre-bending fiction. She also writes for children under pen name Kim Chatel.
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February 25, 2022
Soul gripping
I started this book set with the intent of having something to read for a few weeks. Well that didn't happen! It was so interesting that I read until my tablet hit me in the face every night. No graphic sex or battles but romance and battles between right and evil in multiple magical realms.
I started this book set with the intent of having something to read for a few weeks. Well that didn't happen! It was so interesting that I read until my tablet hit me in the face every night. No graphic sex or battles but romance and battles between right and evil in multiple magical realms.
April 26, 2023
Unique!
I usually dont read books like these, but I am so glad I went out on a limb to read the first half of this series. It was entertaining, funny, so well written and so creative! I fell in love with the characters imediately, I couldnt possibly choose a favourite. The main character was a little confusing as a character though, she's supposed to have had fight training as a valkyrie but she seems to get kicked around a lot. She's still awesome though! I recommend this series if you're looking for something fun and fairly light hearted but still well written. It was a very unique experience and I can't wait to read the rest!
I usually dont read books like these, but I am so glad I went out on a limb to read the first half of this series. It was entertaining, funny, so well written and so creative! I fell in love with the characters imediately, I couldnt possibly choose a favourite. The main character was a little confusing as a character though, she's supposed to have had fight training as a valkyrie but she seems to get kicked around a lot. She's still awesome though! I recommend this series if you're looking for something fun and fairly light hearted but still well written. It was a very unique experience and I can't wait to read the rest!
March 8, 2022
Very different slant on future earth
Thoroughly enjoyed the series. Interesting view of politics and governance as background with interesting main character using a future history twist as basic premise: Terra decides to rein in humanity by freeing magic and all the fairy tale and mythogical beings & beasties come out to take their place in society & government.
Thoroughly enjoyed the series. Interesting view of politics and governance as background with interesting main character using a future history twist as basic premise: Terra decides to rein in humanity by freeing magic and all the fairy tale and mythogical beings & beasties come out to take their place in society & government.
October 15, 2022
Best book I've read in ages
I loved this book. So many newer books follow the same dreary formula. These first three books of the series are a breath of fresh air. Likeable characters, just enough romance, strong friendships, and all the wonderful creatures. Best fantasy read in quite a long while.
I loved this book. So many newer books follow the same dreary formula. These first three books of the series are a breath of fresh air. Likeable characters, just enough romance, strong friendships, and all the wonderful creatures. Best fantasy read in quite a long while.
March 29, 2023
Love Love Love
I thoroughly enjoyed these stories individually, but to have all 4 in one volume is excellent. I adore Kyra’s character, Mason is a bit of an ass, but the creatures are wildly imaginative and very amusing. I also really like havin kindle unlimited so I can just binge read the whole series.
I thoroughly enjoyed these stories individually, but to have all 4 in one volume is excellent. I adore Kyra’s character, Mason is a bit of an ass, but the creatures are wildly imaginative and very amusing. I also really like havin kindle unlimited so I can just binge read the whole series.
April 18, 2023
I felt these improved as the trilogy went on. There were a few niggly editing issues.
I'm a sucker for a character who rescues animals, so I was predisposed to like Kyra. I also liked that she was a badass Valkyrie.
The storyline had good pulling power. I would like to read more, hoping for some more rescues to warm my heart.
I'm a sucker for a character who rescues animals, so I was predisposed to like Kyra. I also liked that she was a badass Valkyrie.
The storyline had good pulling power. I would like to read more, hoping for some more rescues to warm my heart.
May 17, 2023
All the things I love
Strong female lead, cute but feisty critters, a menagerie of rescues (critter, human, and otherwise), humor, action, bravery, sacrifice, tolerance (and even love) for those who are “other.” Also magic, swords, scary villains, and an unpredictable environment that is a character in its own right. I love this world and the storytelling that went into it.
Strong female lead, cute but feisty critters, a menagerie of rescues (critter, human, and otherwise), humor, action, bravery, sacrifice, tolerance (and even love) for those who are “other.” Also magic, swords, scary villains, and an unpredictable environment that is a character in its own right. I love this world and the storytelling that went into it.
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May 18, 2023Excellent world crafting
This box set contains the first three books in the series as well as a prequel short story. All four stories are excellent this is now one of my to buy series and an author I will follow. The characters are all well written and even Kyra's rescues have their own personalities.
This box set contains the first three books in the series as well as a prequel short story. All four stories are excellent this is now one of my to buy series and an author I will follow. The characters are all well written and even Kyra's rescues have their own personalities.
March 25, 2025
This is a very amusing series, with titbits of knowledge and interesting hints thrown in. The MC has a pest control business but she doesn’t exterminate the pests and the pests are magical creatures not vermin. She relocates them to a wasteland between the magical realm and the human world. If you like light hearted adventures with a liberal dose of humour, this series may suit you.
February 22, 2022
Wonderful creatures and lots of action
I found this book easy to read and stayed up later to finish it. The creatures are very interesting and easy to love as characters. There is plenty of action and suspense. I am hoping that this won't be the end of the series.
I found this book easy to read and stayed up later to finish it. The creatures are very interesting and easy to love as characters. There is plenty of action and suspense. I am hoping that this won't be the end of the series.
November 21, 2022
Awesome
Great new Fantasy series well written and suitable from young adults up.
Love Kyra and her menagerie of all creatures you could imagine after an apocalypse. Plenty of magic action and fun.
Great new Fantasy series well written and suitable from young adults up.
Love Kyra and her menagerie of all creatures you could imagine after an apocalypse. Plenty of magic action and fun.
May 21, 2023
great!
This is an interesting storyline but the main character and her love interest are a clear case of opposites attract! Silly to try retelling story her in comments… I’d hate to ruin your surprise and delight.
I’m ready to read the next boxed set books 4-6. Can’t wait…
This is an interesting storyline but the main character and her love interest are a clear case of opposites attract! Silly to try retelling story her in comments… I’d hate to ruin your surprise and delight.
I’m ready to read the next boxed set books 4-6. Can’t wait…
January 25, 2022
Fantastic read
Enthralling story line. Super funny. Lots of fun to read. The characters just grab you by the heart. Can't wait to read more!
Enthralling story line. Super funny. Lots of fun to read. The characters just grab you by the heart. Can't wait to read more!
October 31, 2023
Delightful
This story is interesting and includes adventure, intrigue, animals, found family and a slow burn frustration filled romance. I like it enough to reread.
This story is interesting and includes adventure, intrigue, animals, found family and a slow burn frustration filled romance. I like it enough to reread.
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