
The Dragon Squisher
A Humorous Fantasy Adventure Featuring a Very Unqualified Hero (Book One of The Nigel Chronicles)
Scott McCormick(Author)
Pants Press
3rd Edition
Published on 16. May 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
330 pages
979-8-950654-02-2 (ISBN)
Description
"Before I can begin my tale, you need to know about the king's panties."
Thus begins the epic-and deeply unfortunate-adventure of Nigel: latrine digger, professional screw-up, and possibly the most unqualified hero in all of Esteria.
At fourteen, Nigel is desperate to escape military school before he's dragged into a war he has absolutely no business fighting. Unfortunately, his escape attempts go spectacularly wrong-hurling him into a chaotic journey filled with magic, danger, terrible decisions, and the occasional near-apocalypse.
Along the way, Nigel finds himself tangled up with Lance (the infuriatingly perfect soldier), Eldrack (a gork with secrets of her own), and forces far bigger-and stranger-than he ever imagined. As kingdoms collide and ancient powers awaken, Nigel begins to suspect he may not just be unlucky...
he might actually be dangerous.
Some heroes rise to the occasion.
Nigel trips over it.
The Dragon Squisher is a hilariously chaotic fantasy adventure packed with absurd humor, disastrous heroics, misfit friendships, and a gleefully twisted take on classic fantasy tropes. Perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams, this coming-of-age fantasy follows a boy who keeps making everything worse-and might accidentally save the world anyway.
"An uproariously funny LGBTQI+ positive riff on Lord of the Rings that's a delight for all ages!" - George Penney
This third edition includes bonus material from the sequel, The Crudge Whacker: A Humorous Fantasy Adventure Where the Worst Hero Gets Even Worse (Book Two of The Nigel Chronicles).
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Series
Edition
3rd 2026 ed.
Language
English
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 13 to 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
417 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-950654-02-2 (9798950654022)
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Scott McCormick is the author of more Scott McCormick bios than any other Scott McCormick who ever Scott McCormicked. Look it up if you don't believe me. He also writes books, including the Mr. Pants series of graphic novels, The Dragon Squisher, and the number-one Audible bestseller Rivals! Frenemies Who Changed the World. But who are we kidding? The real money is in writing bios. You take that advice to the bank. Tell 'em Scott McCormick sent you. And if they ask you which Scott McCormick, you tell 'em the Scott-McCormick-bio-writing Scott McCormick of the North Carolina Scott McCormicks. They'll know who you mean.