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Dark Running
In a world where black magic is real, Artemus Dark is a paranormal investigator without a gun confronting demons, sorcerers and ghosts in a barrage of cases that often – literally – are to die for.
In Dark Running, Artemus searches for the murderer of his sorcerer-brother in a darkly-atmospheric New Orleans. Deluged with a host of surreal characters, almost every one of them a suspect, Artemus soon discovers that Philip was killed in his connection in the recovery of an ancient grimoire in the fabled Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus. Anyone possessing the artifact can control great powers; Artemus takes on the case and then discovers he’s been hexed to die – ripped to shreds by a faceless demon, summoned by the forces of the Tablet itself.
Not fully believing in the Tablet’s existence, Artemus escapes harrowing encounters with his demon and assorted villains using powerful black magic. As clues (and bodies!) pile up, the investigator tries to connect the dots to the mystery, but nothing seems to make sense. With the help of a voodoo psychic, Artemus discovers the only way he can be rid of his hex is to have the caster willfully destroy the "binding object” with which it was made. Death stalks every shadowy corner as the ghost-hunter flies from the rainy streets of New Orleans to the far-flung shores of Malta, hoping to discover the secrets behind the murder and the location of the Tablet itself. At the end, confronted with death and dismemberment by his horrific nether-demon, Artemus discovers something startling about his own identity and his connection with the Tablet … a revelation that will change his life forever.
In Dark Running, Artemus searches for the murderer of his sorcerer-brother in a darkly-atmospheric New Orleans. Deluged with a host of surreal characters, almost every one of them a suspect, Artemus soon discovers that Philip was killed in his connection in the recovery of an ancient grimoire in the fabled Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus. Anyone possessing the artifact can control great powers; Artemus takes on the case and then discovers he’s been hexed to die – ripped to shreds by a faceless demon, summoned by the forces of the Tablet itself.
Not fully believing in the Tablet’s existence, Artemus escapes harrowing encounters with his demon and assorted villains using powerful black magic. As clues (and bodies!) pile up, the investigator tries to connect the dots to the mystery, but nothing seems to make sense. With the help of a voodoo psychic, Artemus discovers the only way he can be rid of his hex is to have the caster willfully destroy the "binding object” with which it was made. Death stalks every shadowy corner as the ghost-hunter flies from the rainy streets of New Orleans to the far-flung shores of Malta, hoping to discover the secrets behind the murder and the location of the Tablet itself. At the end, confronted with death and dismemberment by his horrific nether-demon, Artemus discovers something startling about his own identity and his connection with the Tablet … a revelation that will change his life forever.
360 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2007
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M. Cid D'Angelo
6 books23 followersM Cid D'Angelo has been published in diverse literary journals such as Eureka Literary, Third Wednesday, Lady Jane's Miscellany, Glimmertrain, Aiofe's Kiss, Midway Journal and Moronic Ox.
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August 6, 2012
Before I bought this book, I'd heard someone say Artemus Dark was, "the next Harry Dresden" (or words to that effect). It made me nervous, because I'm a huge fan of Jim Butcher and I feared this might be a type of fan fiction-ish knock-off. Early in the first chapter, when Philip Dark (brother to Artemus) was noting the wares at the corner store ("Pziser's Charmed Snake Oil" and "The Wall Street Conjuror" spring to mind), I stopped worrying and began to enjoy this sexy, supernatural ride. Definitely planning to buy the sequel when it's available!
September 1, 2012
Brothers are brothers, and when Artemus' brother is murdered, he is compelled to investigate despite their recent estrangement. Things go from bad to worse when our hero is hexed and must find the culprit before he joins his brother in death.
This is my first read of an Adult "Dark Fantasy" and didn't know what to expect. Luckily, M. Cid D'Angelo knows how to pull his readers into this wonderful world of magic, mystery, and ancient artifacts, and keeps you entertained with his amazing characters, snappy dialogue, and quick pacing.
A MUST READ!
This is my first read of an Adult "Dark Fantasy" and didn't know what to expect. Luckily, M. Cid D'Angelo knows how to pull his readers into this wonderful world of magic, mystery, and ancient artifacts, and keeps you entertained with his amazing characters, snappy dialogue, and quick pacing.
A MUST READ!
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