In “Slayers of Old,” author Jim C. Hines introduces readers to a trio of retirees who work together to save the world.
By Ramsey County Library
May is Older Americans Month. This month’s Ramsey County Library Book of the Month shows the humor, heart and heroism of elders.
Genre: Adult Fiction, Fantasy, Humor
Jenny is a retired Hunter of Artemis, Annette, a half-succubus and Temple is an elderly wizard. They live contentedly in their magical house in Salem, Mass. One day, a teenage wannabe exorcist brings trouble and a prophetic dream to their doorstep.
As more local teens get pulled into danger at the hands of a power-hungry ex-hunter, will these three retirees have enough strength to fight an incomprehensible horror?
Think “Golden Girls” meets “Hocus Pocus” in a “Percy Jackson”-style novel.
“Slayers of Old” asks the question: Why leave saving the world to the young? Cozy mystery readers looking for an extra dash of magic will eat this story up. Fun, funny and heartwarming, it’s a novel about community, second chances and the healing power of scones.
Find copies of “Slayers of Old” at the Ramsey County Library or on Libby.
Book description from Astra Publishing House:
“Three former Chosen Ones have joined together to spend their retirement in peace and quiet, running Second Life Books and Gifts in Salem, Mass. A calm, peaceful, tourist-filled oasis, where they never have to worry about saving the world. Until some of the locals start summoning ancient creatures best left where they were . . . and they discover that their bookstore basement just may be the portal to the underworld.
These ex-heroes may have thought they were done . . .but if they want to finish their retirement in peace, they’ll have to join together to save the world one last time.”
Find past Ramsey County Library Books of the Month here.
