First published 1988
The Rubicon science fiction convention transforms an ordinary hotel into a weekend carnival of Trekkies, gamers, and fantasy enthusiasts. They gather to worship bestselling author Appin Dungannon, a five foot one inch tyrant whose massive ego matches his legendary contempt for fans. The diminutive writer hurls both insults and furniture at convention goers, alienating devoted readers and costumed attendees alike. Between the costume competition and a public Dungeons and Dragons session, someone murders Dungannon. Devoted followers of his sword and sorcery novels wonder how his series will continue. Dealers calculate the value of his final autographs. A bewildered police officer investigates who wanted the author dead. Convention organizers know the real mystery: finding someone who didn't want to kill him.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, mystery, crime, detective, comedy
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
228 pages · Paperback · TSR Inc.