Can't Wait Wednesday/Waiting on Wednesday #574: Let Sleeping Gods Lie by Ben Schenkman

 

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that had been hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine where we spotlighted upcoming releases we are eagerly anticipating. I'm now linking up with Can't Wait Wednesday hosted over at Wishful Endings.

From the publisher: If jumping off a building to save a raccoon doesn’t kill Corbin Pierce then his next altruistic impulses just might.

Pierce, ex-Ivy League community college adjunct and environmental activist, has his hands full keeping the local spirit-creatures out of the hands of poachers while teaching his students about history they shouldn’t repeat. As if he didn't already have enough on his plate, he and his new mentee-turned-apprentice discover the murder of a homeless man.

As one murder becomes two, Corbin suspects the involvement of The Hand, a secret cabal of high magicians. It won’t be his first conflict with them, but if he can’t find a way to stop them, it could well be the last.

Even worse, ancient spirits are waking to wreak havoc on the city as the bodies pile up. To end it all, Corbin must decide what he’s willing to sacrifice. If he doesn’t, the city and everyone he loves will be gone. Can Corbin take the final leap, knowing he might pay the ultimate price?

Let Sleeping Gods Lie by Ben Schenkman is expected out October 27th, 2025 from Caffeinated Terrier Press.

Why am I waiting on this book? I enjoy good urban fantasy. This sounds like an interesting story with a raccoon, a secret society, and ancient gods. Plus, it's a standalone. 

What book are you waiting on? Share it and a link in the comments so we can check it out and maybe add it to our ever growing To Be Read lists. Thanks for coming by. Happy Reading!