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Part-Time Monster Hunter (Kat Drummond) Paperback – September 4, 2019

by Nicholas Woode-Smith (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 546 ratings
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There’s a ghost inside in my head…

And I need to slay three monsters by lunchtime.

What could go wrong?

Well, I’m also trying to pass university, make friends, and find the man who killed my parents. And I’ve got rent to pay, a cat to feed, and I’m pretty sure the local grocery store is haunted.

This is a crazy world we live in. Monsters roam the streets, vampires run nightclubs, necromancers sacrifice little girls. Somebody has to do something about it.

My name is Kat Drummond, and I’m a Part-Time Monster Hunter.

Part-Time Monster Hunter is the first book in the Kat Drummond Series, an action-packed urban fantasy for readers who like their main characters bad-ass and their world filled with danger.

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  1. Book 1 of 18
    Kat Drummond
  2. Print length
    264 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    September 4, 2019
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.66 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1690981571
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1690981572
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"This was a surprisingly fun book with appropriate world-building for the quirky hunter's new activity. It was well-paced with lots of amazing characters to get used to! Lots of action and laughable moments keep the reader eagerly moving forward to see what's going to happen next! This is the start of something new - grab a copy and see if you can survive the fun!" Emily Pennington, Top 500 Reviewer ★★★★★


"Kat Drummond might be a university student slaying monsters but don't confuse her with Buffy! She has a no-nonsense approach to the gruesome job, a love of a good sci-fi book, and an adorable cat to keep her company. The support characters in this book were highly entertaining and helped lighten up what could have been a very dark book." Marjorie ★★★★★


"Part-Time Monster Hunter is a fun exordium into the world of Kat Drummond." Alina Hart ★★★★★


"This was an amazing book. It has a great storyline and characters. I love strong female characters and the author really delivered with Kat. She is a true kick*ss heroine with some serious skills thanks to the assistance of Treth, her spirit sidekick, she is at the top of the game." Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★


"I love the concept behind this book. Magic has entered the world. Magic and magical creatures have always been around in small quantities, but the barriers between our world and other worlds have fallen and now magic and magical creatures are everywhere. Kat is a college student that exterminates monsters in her spare time to make ends meet. Let the fun begin!" Paul D Cobbs ★★★★★

"If you're looking for a supernatural, action-packed, heart-pounding read, full of magic and chaos, with a strong female lead then give this book a whirl."- KJ Simmill, Reader's Favourites

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Part-Time Monster Hunter is the first book in the action-packed Kat Drummond Series, and the first book in the expansive Cataclysm Universe.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (September 4, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1690981571
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1690981572
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.66 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 546 ratings

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Nicholas Woode-Smith

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Nicholas Woode-Smith is an urban fantasy and sci-fi author from Cape Town, South Africa, the location of the semi-fictional Hope City, featured in the Kat Drummond Series.

Nicholas is a veteran gamer, D&D player and storyteller. He is at his most excited when he's crafting complex and believable worlds for his readers to enjoy.

If you love urban fantasy, monster hunting and snarky action heroes, make sure to pick up Kat Drummond, starting with Part-Time Monster Hunter.

Nicholas has a degree in politics, philosophy and economic history, which he uses to infuse his world with believable world building and complex questions that encourage readers to think deeply about problems. But even without the philosophy, Nicholas' books are thrilling adventures filled with suspense and high-stakes action.

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Dennis H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024
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I enjoyed the book. Kat is an interesting character. She had her darkness, her demons but is trying. Something about the progression to the ending feels a little odd to me but there was nothing wrong with it. Maybe the next book will tell me more...
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Tiffany Dover
4.0 out of 5 stars Great opening gambit for a series!
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2022
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I remember discussing the cover of this book with the author before it was published. I had no idea who he was or what the book was about. I pre-ordered it (glad i did) but forgot about it for a long time. I saw it in my library and decided to read it. Didn't want to put it down. Imagine my pleasant surprise, in the couple years that I had missed this book, there were tons of others added to the series. I LOVE it when I start a fantastic series and don't have to wait for more of the story. So I'm sad but glad that this book got lost on my digital shelves for a while. Now I can binge!

I think this book is a great opening gambit. The story line is interesting, the characters are real enough, I'm enjoying the different take on magic and beasties. It's a little unpolished but that just gives it room to grow. The second book was even better. I'm only taking a quick break before starting the 3rd one to do a quick review so I don't forget.

The only thing that was a little tough for me (at first) was such a mature 19 year old, but hey, post cataclysmic times are different I'm sure. Just like times used to be much tougher and folks used to grow up faster. I surely wasn't that on the ball at 19.

Anyhow, if you enjoy a good urban fantasy, you won't be disappointed with this book. Or the second. I'm going to go ahead and say all of them. I'll now officially be stalking Nicholas Woode-Smith. :)
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JW USA
3.0 out of 5 stars YA.
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2021
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This is a solid YA dystopian narrative. The ‘ghost’ In the head was unique. There is attention to world building. I’m just not a YA or NA fan.
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Mike Keller
5.0 out of 5 stars Kat Drummond - university student and part-time monster hunter
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021
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Full time student of Undead Studies and part-time Monster Hunter, Kat spends her days studying and her nights slaying zombies and other undead creatures. The bounty recieved was enough to pay her tuition and rent with a bit left for noodles, but that's not why she did it. Since her parents were killed by a necromancer and she barely escaped alive, she expressed her rage with her swords. What little time left over was spent with her friends. The world was very different following the Rift that opened between worlds allowing magic and monsters to burst through.

Kat's world is so different from our own. Dark and dangerous with evil present in everyday life. Her friends are bright spots on the dim surface of her life. They keep her grounded. The characters are vivid, recklessly alive. The storyline is dark and twisted with little light let through, winding to a beginning, not an end. I look forward to visiting Kat's world again and again.
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Todd Whaley
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read! Left wanting more (not a bad connotation)
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2020
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Nicholas or however you spell his name has written a FANTASTIC book! I read it in two days because I couldn't put it down! If you knew me, you would be shocked that I finished a book, let alone finished in two days!

The book and introducing of characters feels well paced. Not only this, but it feels like a book introducing a series, not a book meant to encapsulate the whole story (take that as you will).

The only thing I can bash on right now is the ending. To some people, this was a fantastic way to end the book. It was fast, action packed, you can watch it as a movie in your head, and reasonable. What I didn't like is that it seemed to ramp up and up and up, hit the Pinnacle and then the book was over. To me it seemed like there was no concluding it (even though the conclusion exists, I just don't believe it did it's justice). Good news for me: there's another book that I'm already buying to read! Good work mate!!!
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Chuck Donahue
5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasntly surprised!
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2021
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So, like the subject says I was pleasntly surprised. Why you might ask, well let me enlighten you.😁 The book has a strong driven heroine who has her own dark begining. Driven by a past she can't shake, a cadre of friend who care for and support her, and a villain that is truly worthy of a tormented hero. The twist and turns as you walk with her while she managers her life, college, and a burgeoning monster hunting career grabs and holds you. Without giving away spoilers, I will say generally if I revie a book that is a series and it hasn't already been over reviewed or made me go "erhmagerd!" at the end, I usually wait till the last book and review all of them. This one however is amazing, compelling, well edited (that's very important) and well worth reading twice (I know, I did). Now on to the next book!
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Witch-at-Heart
4.0 out of 5 stars Fasinating series I love her ghost mentor!
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2021
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Kat is a full time student of Undead Studies and part-time Monster Hunter barely making enoughto scrape by. Kat spends her days trying to take classes and studying for tests. She fills her nights with odd low paying dangerous jobs slaying zombies and other undead creatures. The bounty recieved was barely enough to pay her rent and buy a bit of ramen noodles. Kat didn't choose this for the income. Her parents were killed by a necromancer and she barely escaped with her life and she intended to make a difference in her city with a sword.

Kat also lives a relatively normal college life and had friends. Despite the changing world following the Rifts. These changes allowed a Rift to open between worlds allowing magical monsters too get through into her world.

Kat's world is different from our own. Dark, dangerous and filled with evil at every turn.

Kat's interactions with friends are the only bright light keeping her connected with what is still good and right in the world.

Kat's world is fascinating and I look forward to continuing the series.
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DrkEyedCajn
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun!
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023
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I loved this book’s urban fantasy spin on a classic horror movie villain, the zombie. I found this author recommended in a group for urban fantasy lovers, and I’m glad I did. I enjoyed it start to finish, and I’m looking forward to the next one.
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The Gob
5.0 out of 5 stars Well-Developed World-Building
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2024
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First off, it's another young female who slays undead and other monsters. I have read a couple like that. This said, I was surprised at how engaging Kat Drummond is. A feeling of latent superpower, obfuscated by a grounded woman, student life, eating noodles and having few friends, that stops this version from being too cliche. Nice monsters, good background, well written, fast-paced. Very easy to read, but also very moorish, like a particular curved snack, sold in tubes. I wanted to keep reading rather than get off my bus.
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S. da Silva
4.0 out of 5 stars well written
Reviewed in Canada on September 25, 2021
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It’s entertaining and keeps you going along for a ride that’s interesting. The characters aren’t quite as fleshed out as I’d like but enough that I’m willing to read more to see if they get there.
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Michele Farmer
5.0 out of 5 stars Good yarn
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2023
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Kept me reading well into the night
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Holz
5.0 out of 5 stars Flipping fantastic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2022
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Absolutely well written, and extremely exciting! Can’t wait to carry on reading the rest.
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Dallass
2.0 out of 5 stars Not for me.
Reviewed in Australia on May 5, 2020
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I wasn’t a fan of this. I didn’t like any of the characters, and the plot, while fairly fast paced, didn’t engage me as I disliked the characters (except Alex,who was a sweetie). Kat was driven, but by hate and revenge, while Treth seemed to disappear when needed most. Trudie looks like she’s having trouble dealing with her besties occupation, and Conrad is just looking for his next payday.

Not going to continue on with series.

2 stars ⭐️
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