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Cosmic forces? Still throwing curveballs. The bigwigs in the capital? Starting to sniff around his business. Cults? Still culting. Plus, awakened beings are washing up on his shores like flotsam after a storm. And worst of all? His coffee guy ghosted him!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a lot for one heretical fisherman to handle. Thankfully, Fischer isn't alone. Between his trusty guard crab, a mischievous otter who can wreathe herself in lightning, and an adorable bunny eager to solve every problem with a roundhouse kick, he'll be just fine . . . probably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeretical Fishing 2\u003c\/em\u003e by Haylock Jobson delivers a whimsical blend of adventure and humour, ensuring readers a delightful escape into a world where even the most mundane fisherman has an extraordinary life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingram Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47456039764204,"sku":"9781039453135","price":38.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/61Yknblz--L._SL1500.jpg?v=1774815271"},{"product_id":"heretical-fishing-3-by-haylock-jobson-9781039453180","title":"Heretical Fishing 3","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a world where godhood is within reach for those willing to claw their way to the top, only one man has the resolve to reject power and go... \u003cem\u003efishing? 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