MELINDA WEST AND THE GREMLIN QUEEN

This action-packed sequel plunges gunslingers Melinda and Lance back into the monster-infested frontier, where a simple hunt for a single "grem" spirals into a desperate battle against a multiplying horde. Armed with six-shooters, dynamite, and their ever-dependable horses, the duo's mission becomes a race against time to stop the creatures' alarming reproduction. The novel brilliantly establishes itself as a Western that happens to contain monsters, evident in the characters' wide-brimmed hats, dusters, and the untamed, rugged landscapes they traverse.

The narrative gains thrilling depth with a memorable cast of new allies, including a pregnant widow and an alchemist witch, all while facing vicious creatures from the Edge and untrustworthy outlaws. While Lance solidly plays the loyal sidekick, the unwavering bond and mutual respect between the two leads remains a powerful driving force. Young adult readers craving high-stakes adventure will be completely absorbed by the taut pacing, imaginative monster encounters, and the heroes' relentless fight to protect their world.