Midnight Bounties 1

About the book

In the city of Sankta Varath, there is a man who is known for his unique skill in collecting heads. He even has a special burlap sack for the more gruesome ones...

Frank Gerber spent years in the King's Army, where he was molded into a formidable warrior. However, military life didn't suit him for long. The politics were too transparent, and the brown-nosing too distasteful. Now, he navigates the shadowy alleyways, earning his keep by extracting payment from his targets.

But when his latest employer, Vinnie, betrays him, Frank responds with violence. Heads roll and debts are repaid with the clash of metal. Yet, the outcome is not as expected. Following a brief but bloody confrontation, Frank finds himself the reluctant owner of a rundown nightclub situated in the orc-infested neighborhood known as the Ashpit.

The silver lining in this chaotic situation is that Frank retains his powers, his talents, and his expertise. Whether it's procuring moonshine from orc chieftains, delving into cursed dungeons for treasures, or bargaining with thrifty goblins, Frank always manages to find a way. However, attracting patrons to his establishment proves challenging for a man with a reputation for decapitation.

The nocturnal world draws the battle-hardened warrior further into the murky underbelly of Sankta Varath. While his new venture demands much of his attention, Frank must quickly strengthen himself if he wishes to survive. Orcs demand alcohol, the king demands taxes, and everyone seems to covet a slice of his newfound 'paradise'.

Assisted by his brooding drow bartender, an impassioned zealot server, and a lustful satyr minstrel, Frank walks a precarious tightrope between the realms of tavern and dungeon life.