Troll Or Derby: A Fairy Wicked Tale
Debra Wheeler seems like any other high school reject: at
fifteen, she's more into roller skating than boys, and Mom plays favorites with
big sister Gennifer, the homecoming princess. With little to love in
ultra-rural Bedrock, Indiana, Deb's counting down the days until she can skate
away to join the roller derby.
When Gennifer is kidnapped, Mom's breakdown forces Deb to
take charge. With no clue where to start and thugs on her tail, she turns to
the only adult who has ever helped her out in a jam: Coach, the owner of the
skating rink. So what if he has tusks and might be a troll? Coach gives her a
pair of magical skates and sends her off into a world that reveals a magical,
if somewhat sinister, nature. Deb soon discovers that beneath the
"glamours" of everyday life flit a million fantastical stories--and
her own might be the juiciest gossip in town.
The Midwestern lifestyle every teenager loves to hate is
turned inside out as Deb careens through Rumspringa, biker gangs, flea markets
and tractor pulls--all teeming with fae. The valiant troll Harlow tries to
intervene before Deb strays from her mission into romance and roller derby, but
will they join forces to save Gennifer, or be lost to this strange new realm,
forever?
Readers will find Deb a smart and witty narrator who--like
them--says the wrong thing, wishes she could be someone else, and falls for the
wrong person. They'll be drawn in by a girl who is independent and street
smart, and they'll fall for her destined BFF, the whimsical troll loner who guides
them through this quirky dark fantasy romp.
Here are some short and sweet reviews from me and others:
"I absolutely love Red Tash's original idea of using roller derby in a fantasy story!! This book has it all! Fairy Tale Characters that have real life emotional experiences that does not have that perfect sweet ending. Red Tash does a wonderful job creating her world of Trolls and Fairies. Written with detail, it is a great book with suspense and some scenes that made me cringe. As for Harlow and Deb, I love how their relationship is developing. I will definitely read the next book!!
Thank You Red, for an enjoyable ride!!'
♥♥♥♥½ ~ Josie
"It was such a fun read! I was hooked from the beginning and it didn't slow down at all. I definitely want to read more about Deb and Harlow." ~ Elizabeth Wetzel
"This
is a dark fairy tale about a fairy and a troll who fight the only way they know
how...with Rock 'n' Roll and Roller Derby. It's packed with bikers, gangsters,
drug dealers, Mmish and a whole bunch of other worldly creatures.
I'm pretty sure your parents won't want you reading this book. Read
it anyway. (★★★★★)" ~Ian Seta, Floating Leaves Book
Review/IndieBookshelf.com
"Red
Tash delivers again with this tale of rockin', rollin' and full metal fantasy!
I love this damn book." ~Axel Howerton, author of Hot Sinatra, and Living
Dead at Zigfreidt & Roy
"You'll quickly become engrossed by Deb and Harlow's story. Once you
start, it's hard to put Troll Or Derby down. At 262 pages in the paperback
edition, it's the perfect length for an afternoon of summer reading. If you're
down for roller derby, fantasy, action, and a cast of completely insane
characters (in a good way), you should definitely read Troll Or Derby."
~Captain Painway, LikeItDerby.com
"This book has it all. Prophecies. Destinies. Royalty, trust, revenge.
Sex, drugs, and rock and roll are doused in humor and lit ablaze with quirky
snark. I blew through this book incredibly fast because I couldn't put it down.
If you want a solid, fun read, then pick up Red Tash's Troll or Derby."
~Mercedes Yardley, Shock Totem
Troll Or Derby is now on sale for $.99! Grab it here:
Red Tash plans to release the second book, Troll Or Park around Christmas!!
About the Author
Red Tash is a journalist-turned-novelist of dark fantasy for
readers of all ages. Monsters, SciFi, wizards, trolls, fairies, and roller
derby lightly sautéed in a Southern/Midwestern sauce await you in her pantry of
readerly delights. Y'all come, anytime.
Here are some links to learn more about Red Tash and her books
