What if your boss is a dragon, your coworker is a puddle of blue goo, and the coffee you serve is the most dangerous thing in the shop? Tom has a Chemistry degree, a mountain of rejection emails, and a closet-sized bedroom stocked with cup noodles. When a "Help Wanted" sign appears in the window of Scorch & Brew, he takes the job. A paycheck is a paycheck. Then he discovers that his grumpy manager is Draugnir, a centuries-old, shape-shifting dragon. His coworker Zog keeps melting at inconvenient moments. The tables rearrange themselves when nobody is looking. And the pub next door is run by a bartender who treats the supernatural as just another Tuesday. But the café's secrets run deeper than a bad espresso shot. Centuries ago, a visionary merchant named Alric stumbled upon a dragon sipping a mysterious dark brew. He struck a deal with an orc in the Badlands that would change the world, and a legacy that still brews beneath Tom's feet. As ghostly children's laughter echoes through empty rooms and Tom's strange sensitivity to the unseen grows stronger, one question remains. Why does a very ordinary human keep attracting extraordinary trouble? Soon a government research facility, a sharp-tongued scientist, and a security chief with a military past take an unwelcome interest in Tom. They're convinced he has access to something powerful called the Immaterium. And Draugnir is about to face the one thing he has feared for centuries. Perfect for readers who love: • Funny, fast-paced urban fantasy with heart • Dragons, shapeshifters, orcs, and ghosts in a modern-day setting • Workplace comedy meets magical mystery • Dual timelines that reveal the secret history of coffee • Witty dialogue, quirky found-family dynamics, and surprising twists If you've ever needed a strong cup of coffee to survive your job, this one's for you. Grab your copy today and find out what's really brewing at Scorch & Brew.
