Vengeance Squad

by Scott Colby

When the Tallisker tower in Detroit exploded, evil even more demonic than usual had to be behind it. Finding out would take a team of highly trained individuals, each specialists in their field. This is not that team. Ren Roberts, rich jerk. Lil, multi-time Employee of the Month at Donovan’ s. Rotreego, disgraced former Pintiri of Evitankari. Isabel Salinas Hernandez, demonic fixer. Muffintop, scrapbooking enthusiast. Alone, each is a disaster. Together, they’ re a complete catastrophe— and they’ re headed on a collision course with the demon who killed Ed Roberts, the one man who bound them all together. In a complicated world made all the more fraught by devious conspiracies and terrifying magic, no one can go it alone. These five know that if they want vengeance, they’ re gonna need a squad.

250 pages, Paperback

Published December 20, 2022

About the author

I’m Scott Colby, an author based in Somerville, MA. I write fantasy and science fiction stories.

My Deviant Magic contemporary fantasy series is an extended saga about breaking free from oppressive power structures. Set in a world much like ours, but with magic and fairy creatures hidden in the shadows of society, the series features strong themes of found family, anti-establishment misfits, and dark humor. It’s about flawed people standing up for themselves, the values they believe in, and the people they love. There are currently five books in the series, and the first three (A Date with Death, Shotgun, and Diary of a Fairy Princess) are standalone enough that they could be read in any order. Stranger Than Fiction and Vengeance Squad should be read last, and in that order.

The Black Yonnix series, meanwhile, is a swashbuckling pirate adventure set in a unique high fantasy world where music is magic. These novels are part of Outland Entertainment’s World of Pileaus. They’re light and fun, with plenty of banter, heroic shenanigans, and crazy creatures.

I’m also a freelance editor, a terrible softball player, a decent runner, and a solid cook. For more about me and my work or to sign up for my newsletter, visit www.devantmagic.com.

Reviews

[Annarella]

The Devian Magic series is becoming a favorite and this one is even better than the first instalment.
Well developed world building, likeable and fleshed out characters, action and humour.
Love it and can't wait to read other stories set in in this world.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine

[Lia]

Intriguing characters and world-building. I wish the narrative was not so simple and more descriptive, but it still was easy to follow. Overall a nice read!

[Aaron Eichler]

It was an interesting story using new characters for the most part, but if you have read the first four books you will see some people you remember.