I have to admit that after reading, and hearing, this story that my favorite line is still the title of chapter one. “Trouble is a Princess in High Heels” are the first words you see in this novel. That is…after pesky details like the book title, Billibub Baddings and the Case of the Singing Sword, and the author, some dink by the name of Tee Morris.

It’s also a rather prophetic line, especially for the detective in question. The princess in question is Billi’s latest client and she hires him to go poking his Acryonis nose in a mob boss’ business. Bad enough for poor Billi that he’s a detective at all, but to be one in Capone’s 1920’s Chicago?! Good thing consolation is as easy to find as Mick’s chili.

Billibub is one of the most well developed characters I have ever had the privilege of reading about. Tee has done a fantastic job with Billi, rounding him out with snippets of his past in Acryonis while showing his growth into the position of an average Chicago detective. Okay, maybe not so average considering he’s a Dwarf.

Case of the Singing Sword is one part Shannara and two parts Michael Connelly, meshing fantasy and mystery perfectly. Tee has outdone himself here, topping even his work with Morevi. But I’ll let the book speak for itself:

The Case of the Singing Sword is set in the Prohibition Era, where crime runs rampant in the streets and a city divided into territories serves as the ultimate prize. Somewhere in this Underworld of Chicago, an enchanted weapon holds the key to ending The Gangland Wars. In the wake of The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, only one is man enough to stand up against Al Capone…
…a four-foot-one dwarf named Billibub Baddings.

If you can’t get your hands on the book itself I certainly encourage you to check out the podcast, Tee has a massive, and entertaining, cast for Billibub. Additionally you’ll want to get caught up fast as Billi’s Crazy Eights is approaching quickly. That’s right, Billibub Baddings and the Case of the Pitcher’s Pendant comes out on August 8th.

So what are you sitting here reading this for ya dinks?! Get your hands on Billibub already.

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