Questa serie narra l'epico, sebbene un po' maldestro, ritorno di un potente signore oscuro. Bandito dal suo impero e intrappolato in un corpo umano sorprendentemente fragile sulla Terra, deve affrontare sfide bizzarre. Dalle aule scolastiche a inseguitori implacabili, la sua ricerca per reclamare il potere è piena di umorismo assurdo e colpi di scena inaspettati. È una storia sul trionfo del male che deve confrontarsi con problemi del tutto mondani.
13-year-old schoolboy, Dirk Lloyd, has a dark secret - in fact he is a dark secret. Dirk - according to his own account - is the earthly incarnation of a Dark Lord, supreme ruler of the Darklands and leader of great armies of orcs and warriors, intent on destruction and bloody devastation.
This tome of staggering genius is scribed by me, the Dark Lord, a. k. a. Dirk Lloyd. My archenemy has cast me into your world in the body of a teenager. Oh, the indignity! Brutal revenge will be mine! As soon as I' ve done my homework.
In a world where fear reigns, a powerful figure emerges, commanding respect and instilling terror in those deemed weak. The narrative explores themes of power dynamics, the struggle for survival, and the consequences of tyranny. As characters navigate their fears and confront their vulnerabilities, the story delves into the psychological impact of oppression. Rich in dark humor and vivid imagery, this tale challenges readers to reflect on the nature of strength and the fragility of the human spirit.
Darkly hilarious adventure, featuring the Dark Lord trapped in a schoolboy's body, from the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning series.