Rodents of Fortune
David Fairbairn
Book Information
Expected Release*:
1 December 2026
Author:
David Fairbairn
Hardback ISBN:
TBD
Paperback ISBN:
TBD
eBook ISBN:
TBD
Age Range:
8 - 12
Category:
Fiction
Description:
Rodents of Fortune is an epic fantasy tale centered around the warrior hamsters of the Visiem Tribe. After returning from a devastating war, General Spekis and his tribe find their homeland destroyed and their families slaughtered, sparking an unquenchable thirst for vengeance. Armed with stolen weapons and airships, the tribe embarks on a brutal campaign against the other hamster tribes. But as the forest burns and the hamsters clash, a darker force awakens — ancient goddesses known as the Laumes, who wield the elements and threaten to unravel the world itself.
Amid the chaos, characters like the conflicted warrior Beckons and the airship captain Talleliha struggle with the consequences of endless war and the madness consuming General Spekis. As alliances shift and betrayals unfold, the story explores themes of loyalty, the cost of vengeance, and the return of forgotten gods. With airship battles, elemental powers, and deep moral dilemmas, Rodents of Fortune offers a thrilling, thought-provoking adventure in a world where rodents, birds, and kobolds fight for survival.
*Publication dates and cover designs are subject to change.
About the Author
David Fairbairn
David Fairbairn is a vegan runner, though he tries not to make this his whole personality. He enjoys a mix of activities, from writing unperformed musicals—like Vegan: The Musical... The Musical That's Better Than You and Knows It—to hiking, which inspires much of his writing. His day job in IT leaves plenty of room for his mind to wander, and wander it does—into stories of adventure and fun.
David mainly writes children's books. His first book, The Duck Bread Baker, was published in 2022. He then wrote his first novel, The Legend of the Stormrider, the start of a series for young adults. His love for stories comes from his own adventures, both real and imagined. He's always working on something new and exciting.