A werewolf, an innkeeper, and a whole lot of trouble. A young noblewoman has an unfortunate run-in with a werewolf on her engagement night. A fugitive necromancer sets out to restore the reputation of his maligned art. An innkeeper nurses a dying aunt amidst rapidly mounting debts. And around them all, a dirty city hides a web of even dirtier secrets. Welcome to New Montres. "Compelling and complex" ─ "Intense and thrilling" ─ Find out what the editors of Reedsy Discovery and Literary Titan loved about this award-winning fantasy mystery! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ─ Gold Award Winner on Literary Titan Thessa Kalou is facing the fact that she is supposed to get married but is unhappy with the man that has been chosen for her. Lokenn Mar Enae is on his way to New Montres to start his life over, but that's easier said than done. Corlis Andassi is an innkeeper with a surly aunt he can't let go of. Thessa, Lokenn, and Corlis meet during trying times. They don't know each other very well, but they soon realize their fate is entwined. They end up working together, but things don't always go according to plan... but sticking together is a must. A Bad Place to Be a Hero by Jerry F. Westinger is an intense and thrilling read that will make it hard for you to put the book down. Westinger immerses the reader in the story with rich, vivid scenes and exquisite world-building. The tension slowly builds as each character faces obstacles in their lives that they have to sort out whether they like it or not. There is never a dull moment with them, and you are also wondering if they are going to figure it out. The story moves at a smooth pace, and the author seamlessly moves from one character to the next. The chapters are told from the perspective of the characters, which is a pleasant treat because you get to know the characters and their reasons for their actions. In addition, the author has created many challenging situations for the characters to get out of, making this an unpredictable read that will have you wondering just how they will get out of this predicament. The secondary characters are well thought out, such as Porla, the coach driver, Addie, the barmaid, and others add flare to the story. Most of the time, the lead characters are at odds with each other, but you don't mind because it's entertaining. It's hard to criticize a wonderfully written story rich in detail! I recommend A Bad Place to Be a Hero to all fantasy book lovers. This is a story many will love and enjoy.