A humorously dark fairy tale, wherein young Deryn Hedlight (mistakenly) kills a dog that belongs to a witch, setting into motion a series of unexpected events.

Deryn Hedlight was not having a very good day and it was about to get much worse.

He'd read stories of witches as a boy, but never believed for a second they were true. That is, until an unfortunate hunting accident turns his world upside down. An honest mistake, it would seem, leads to an altogether unexpected transformation. But poor Deryn isn't the only wronged character tied up in these gloomy circumstances and sinister forces.

Deer Life tells the story of a kind-hearted boy from Hinthoven and his mother's undying love. It's a wicked fairy tale of witchcraft, bullying, revenge, and a mysterious bowler hat. Mostly though, it's all about patience, friendship, and heroism where you least expect it.