The Librarian and the Book Thief by Brian Yansky Series: Strangely Scary Funny #2
Published by Keeping It Weird on September 1, 2023
Source: Kindle Unlimited
Genres: Fantasy, Horror
Pages: 220
Format: eBook
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After an altercation with a clown, I get lost in the woods and find a strange town. When the librarian of the town dies in front of me, I try on his ring. It fits. I’m declared the new librarian by the mayor and townspeople. I get to live in a houseful of books. But I soon learn the job involves more than just tomes and information.
In this second novel in the series, a library book goes missing. Not just any book but the true story of what happened in Eden, among other true stories certain humans and angels don't want told. I have to find this book. It won't be easy. Both the forces of good and evil will try to stop me. Not to mention all kinds of drama is, as usual, going on in Eden, some of which involves a certain witch I still have feelings for. Let's see what happens.
This is the second book of the series featuring Kevin, who is the librarian of Eden and (maybe) Lucifer aka Karl’s son. This time around he’s on the hunt for a missing book, My Side of the Story, is the Bible but from the point of view of Karl and the other fallen (jumped?) angels. Angels, demons, a trip to Vegas – it’s another fun ride. Maybe not quite as charming as the first, since the absurdity and irreverence is expected. I do like the dark sense of humor and the eclectic townsfolk. My only complaint, aside from the editing, is that it feels more like an episode than a full story and at 200-ish pages I want a full story.
About Brian Yansky
Brian Yansky lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, the writer Frances Yansky. He has a BA from The University of Texas and an MFA in Writing from Vermont College. He’s an Assistant Professor at Austin Community College where he teaches writing. He writes both young adult and adult fiction. His adult stories have appeared in the Crescent Review, Nebraska Review, Chiron Review and other literary journals.