The Last Phi Hunter

Drawing deeply from Thai folklore, Goldenberg’s memorable romantasy debut takes readers to the Suyoram Kingdom, where Ex works as a phi hunter, a killer of ghosts and demons. During one of his missions, he meets Arinya, a mysterious, nine-month-pregnant master martial artist, who requests his assistance. She needs to get through the ghost-infested woods to visit the local witch, who will perform a ritual on the soul of her unborn baby. As Ex and Arinya grow closer, he discovers her true identity and connection to Suyoram’s power players, raising the stakes of his promise to keep her safe. With ancient demons ahead of them and killers behind, their path is fraught with danger. After a slow and somewhat murky start, Goldenberg fills her protagonists’ journey with twists, gory fight scenes, and lighthearted romance. There’s plenty to enjoy in this inventive dark fantasy. (Apr.)