Dead Tired III
Every self-respecting lich has a few hundred phylacteries at a minimum, and Harold wants to check in on a few thousand of his. Rumors reach him that the vicious Mantis Queen has one of them. Naturally, she's at the other end of the region. It's just a casual stroll across the deserted and inhospitable Flaming Steppes. Inhospitable for the living, that is!
Fenfang Fang - the Limpet - is taking her job as Harold's very first warlock seriously. The ancient lich figures it's time for his protégé to learn the ins-and-outs of politics by ruling an entire city. Baby steps! Ruling the decrepit city of Yu Xiang looks easy enough. A mudhole at the ass-end of the Empire, ashen dirt that's nearly impossible to farm, waters filled with dangerous beasts, could it be any easier?
Of course, rumors reach the Jade Throne that a horrible Lich has taken over the city, and an army of conscripts and lessor cultivators is formed to uproot the great evil.
What fantastical sights will Harold see on his trip? Will Limpet be able to keep the city and her head from the army?
And the biggest question of all - Will Rem finally get to eat Alex?
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Dead Tired
Being undead is not all doom and gloom. In fact, for one ancient lich, it is mostly about trying to take a nap without being disturbed. Unfortunately, the living have a way of interrupting. Heroes show up looking for glory, adventurers stumble into lairs they really should not, and entire kingdoms seem convinced that anyone with a skull for a face must be plotting world domination.
Dead Tired consists of three books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
