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The Good, the Bad and the Smug

By: Tom Holt
Narrated by: Ray Sawyer
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New Evil. Same as the Old Evil but with better PR.

Mordak isn't bad as far as goblin kings go, but when someone or something starts pumping gold into the human kingdoms, it puts his rule into serious jeopardy. Suddenly he's locked in an arms race with a species whose arms he once considered merely part of a healthy breakfast.

He goes looking for the truth behind these sudden riches, accompanied by an elf with a background in journalism (she'll get the hang of 'truth' eventually), but the two will discover that the difference between human and goblin, and between good and evil itself, is far more complicated than it appears.

©2015 One Reluctant Lemming Company Ltd (P)2015 Isis Audiobooks Classics Fantasy Fiction Humorous Funny Royalty Witty Comedy

Critic reviews

"Uniquely twisted...cracking gags." ( Guardian)
"Gratifying, clever, and very amusing." ( Mail on Sunday)
"Witty and eccentric." ( Time Out)
"Wacky humour bubbles through the polished narrative.... Holt doesn't skimp on the flashes of brilliance." ( SFX)
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this is a funny twist on fantasy and fairy tale staples.

i look forward to reading more of his work.

tom holt on form

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I've often enjoyed books by Tom Holt, but the quality of his work can be wildly variable. This is probably his best to date. It's far more complex in terms of both the background and the plot than many of his books. It also has some hilariously funny moments (I really did find myself laughing out loud at some points).

The reading is also excellent, with brilliant characterisation.

Probably Tom Holt's Best Book

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I love everything about the book and narration. ending unexpected and really funny. on to my next Tom holt book now.

love Tom holt excellent narration

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can always guarantee a good laugh with Tom Holt's books. fantasy mixed with fairy tales and modern world

always a good laugh

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Enjoyed this book. Great listen, plenty of humour and a fun story. Tom Holt is hilarious

Very Entertaining!

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