When a town that's been dormant for a hundred years starts coming to life, it's up to Sergeant Osric to investigate. Although what's come to life is not particularly nice . . . Funny, fast-paced, violent, and stuffed full of weird and wonderful characters.
"Guards Guards" by Terry Pratchett
"Another Fine Myth" by Robert Asprin
"A Malady of Magicks" by Craig Shaw Gardner