The Last Phi Hunter
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4.4 • 5 Ratings
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
Ambitious Phi Hunter and perpetual lone wolf, Ex, finds his road to glory interrupted when a heavily pregnant runaway enlists his help to escape through the ghost-infested forest…
Times are changing in the Suyoram kingdom, but Phi Hunter, Ex, is committed to keeping his trade alive. He’s on the hunt for the legendary Shar-Ala, the demon of nightmares and madness who has eluded his masters for decades.
On his quest, Ex meets the charming runaway Arinya,and the two strike a deal. For a hefty payday, Ex will escort her through the forest, protecting her unborn child from malignant spirits. It seems like a simple trade off, but it turns out there’s more than spirits chasing Arinya.
With men and monsters on their tail, and secrets that could unravel the whole kingdom, Arinya and Ex must get to the safety of the Capital before it’s too late. But as the two get closer – to their goal and each other – Ex must consider: how far will he go for the call of glory?
The Last Phi Hunter is a mythic dark fantasy, equal parts smart, exhilarating, and delightfully fun.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Drawing deeply from Thai folklore, Goldenberg's memorable romantasy debut takes readers to the Suyoram Kingdom, where Ex works as a phi hunter, a killer of ghosts and demons. During one of his missions, he meets Arinya, a mysterious, nine-month-pregnant master martial artist, who requests his assistance. She needs to get through the ghost-infested woods to visit the local witch, who will perform a ritual on the soul of her unborn baby. As Ex and Arinya grow closer, he discovers her true identity and connection to Suyoram's power players, raising the stakes of his promise to keep her safe. With ancient demons ahead of them and killers behind, their path is fraught with danger. After a slow and somewhat murky start, Goldenberg fills her protagonists' journey with twists, gory fight scenes, and lighthearted romance. There's plenty to enjoy in this inventive dark fantasy.
