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Hell's Doctor
Hell's Doctor has been newly edited and updated for a better 2022 read.
"There are only three kinds of physical, such as cutting through the bone marrow of a prisoner's leg with a dull hacksaw; emotional, such as torturing a prisoner's family slowly; or psychological, which destroys the hope of the mind." -Hell's Doctor Edict
Hell has a new Doctor. One baptized in depravity and utterly without remorse. And he knows the secrets of the portal. Forced into a desperate race through the depths of Hell itself, and pitted against some of the most vicious serial killers in history like Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy, the Doctor will stop at nothing to get access to the portal.
Hell's Doctor is a horror thrill ride from the first word on to the last.
"There are only three kinds of physical, such as cutting through the bone marrow of a prisoner's leg with a dull hacksaw; emotional, such as torturing a prisoner's family slowly; or psychological, which destroys the hope of the mind." -Hell's Doctor Edict
Hell has a new Doctor. One baptized in depravity and utterly without remorse. And he knows the secrets of the portal. Forced into a desperate race through the depths of Hell itself, and pitted against some of the most vicious serial killers in history like Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy, the Doctor will stop at nothing to get access to the portal.
Hell's Doctor is a horror thrill ride from the first word on to the last.
323 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 31, 2011
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May 16, 2015
This book is just bad writing. If you you have the opportunity to buy this book just to even out your table, please do. I'm on page 77 and can not continue. I'm must either dispose of this story or hide it in the deepest darkest part of my book case so It can never see the light of day again.
November 4, 2021
Grizzly fun
A great story. Hell is as bad as you imagined. This book is not for the faint of heart. The violence in it, and the violence is nonstop, is very graphic. Not for the squimish. Highly creative and fun in a horrible way. There were moments that were almost too much for me. Folks with very vivid imaginations, be warned. My only complaint: I pretty much knew who Victor was from the start but it didn't stop my enjoying it. I would not want to see a movie made of this. I'm glad I don't believe in hell.
A great story. Hell is as bad as you imagined. This book is not for the faint of heart. The violence in it, and the violence is nonstop, is very graphic. Not for the squimish. Highly creative and fun in a horrible way. There were moments that were almost too much for me. Folks with very vivid imaginations, be warned. My only complaint: I pretty much knew who Victor was from the start but it didn't stop my enjoying it. I would not want to see a movie made of this. I'm glad I don't believe in hell.
September 26, 2021
C+
It was good but not great. I got confused in a few places. The plot was twisted and well thought out. Keep stories like this coming and I might even change my opinion on them.
It was good but not great. I got confused in a few places. The plot was twisted and well thought out. Keep stories like this coming and I might even change my opinion on them.
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March 15, 2022Kattenogen
November 20, 2021
Rabidly Sardonic
For starters, I don't recommend reading this while you are eating lunch. Or any bit of food, actually.
Next try not to be offended by rather grotesque sexual practices or descriptions. You ARE reading a book about hell after all. There are some absolutely profane characters, and most of the primary "patrons" are appropriately found there in the City of Hell. There are appearances by Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, and others from historical references. It seems everyone who winds up in the City actually deserves to be there. It made me wonder if a sliding scale for wicked can be adjusted at all. I certainly wouldn't want to push my luck by fudging a math test or driving irresponsibly. After all, it IS Hell. And it isn't a trip to Disney.
Hell has lots of upgraded machinery. Nothing good, mind you, but the upgrades are impressive. Most of the machinery works by using patron parts, so there are flashing limbs, heads, bits, and pieces of the patron's anatomy to keep everything working smoothly. In charge of operating some of the machines are the eternally unblessed Morebats, whose greatest appetite is to mate, using their oversized phalluses, with any creature they can grab. Apparently, sex in the City of Hell is a casual but deeply flawed sort of hook-up. It didn't seem to indicate anyone but the Morebats had a very good time.
The concept and point of the book are for two detectives to find a mysterious black rose. It is a rose of legend and perhaps unspeakable power. It is also sought after by two or possibly three members of the Lowest Council, and since it is in Hell, the lower levels are the most powerful, the most depraved, and the most sought-after by any patron. Newcomers are pain babies. Expect to be dismayed by their monumental struggles during their intake evaluation, conducted by The Doctor, the Room Mothers, and other figures of deprivation and spoilage. It is a wicked ride through the portal, and where you end up is entirely out of your control.
This book is filled with all the different ways pain can be elicited upon the deserving patrons, beginning with the pain babie stage and devolving to the lower levels as eternity drones on. It is clever and driven by the concept that if you think part A was bad, wait until you reach part B!
The entire journey is driven by the detectives' ability to sort out lies (5317) from the truth, and finding the rose is the first order of the eternal days awaiting anyone in the City of Hell. How they make their journey, who they encounter, and how everything eventually fits together is going to raise the hackles on your neck enough to never again cheat at cards or steal from your employer. Reading this book will make sure you keep to the straight and narrow road, be kind to animals, and donate to charity without grousing about your budget. You will want to be sure Hell doesn't await you when your time is up.
So, you have chosen to read about the Doctor of Hell. Please don't complain *** about profanity, obscenity, vulgarity, or any of the prose that makes your skin crawl. It's a book about Hell. It doesn't have to be nice!
But remember this is fiction. Really disgustingly disturbing fiction but made-up nonetheless.
If you have the guts to begin then see it through until the end. Not only is there a surprise ending but you will never even see it coming. I did that whole LOL thing at the end, even though getting to the end took some intestinal fortitude and lots of red wine. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Or lost, depending on your perspective of what the City might really be. Again, not a trip to Disney.
It's pretty gross but there's a bitter irony at work here. See if you can find it. It took me until the end but all things considered, it was worth my time.
And I'm really glad it is just fiction.
**The ONLY thing I will complain about is that the editing of the E-book is dreadful. The typos alone can drive you to drink, hence the red wine that was never far from my reach as I plowed through this story. E-books as a general rule tend to be lax in their composition and editing, so this one is no surprise. But I think it would be nice if the editors laid off their own red wine and spent some serious time and energy working on grammar, syntax, punctuation, and layout. Even though the book is set in The City of Hell, it could be improved upon in the real world, IMO. I still liked it. Now I want to see what other work this author offers. Hellaciously wicked stuff, I hope.
For starters, I don't recommend reading this while you are eating lunch. Or any bit of food, actually.
Next try not to be offended by rather grotesque sexual practices or descriptions. You ARE reading a book about hell after all. There are some absolutely profane characters, and most of the primary "patrons" are appropriately found there in the City of Hell. There are appearances by Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, and others from historical references. It seems everyone who winds up in the City actually deserves to be there. It made me wonder if a sliding scale for wicked can be adjusted at all. I certainly wouldn't want to push my luck by fudging a math test or driving irresponsibly. After all, it IS Hell. And it isn't a trip to Disney.
Hell has lots of upgraded machinery. Nothing good, mind you, but the upgrades are impressive. Most of the machinery works by using patron parts, so there are flashing limbs, heads, bits, and pieces of the patron's anatomy to keep everything working smoothly. In charge of operating some of the machines are the eternally unblessed Morebats, whose greatest appetite is to mate, using their oversized phalluses, with any creature they can grab. Apparently, sex in the City of Hell is a casual but deeply flawed sort of hook-up. It didn't seem to indicate anyone but the Morebats had a very good time.
The concept and point of the book are for two detectives to find a mysterious black rose. It is a rose of legend and perhaps unspeakable power. It is also sought after by two or possibly three members of the Lowest Council, and since it is in Hell, the lower levels are the most powerful, the most depraved, and the most sought-after by any patron. Newcomers are pain babies. Expect to be dismayed by their monumental struggles during their intake evaluation, conducted by The Doctor, the Room Mothers, and other figures of deprivation and spoilage. It is a wicked ride through the portal, and where you end up is entirely out of your control.
This book is filled with all the different ways pain can be elicited upon the deserving patrons, beginning with the pain babie stage and devolving to the lower levels as eternity drones on. It is clever and driven by the concept that if you think part A was bad, wait until you reach part B!
The entire journey is driven by the detectives' ability to sort out lies (5317) from the truth, and finding the rose is the first order of the eternal days awaiting anyone in the City of Hell. How they make their journey, who they encounter, and how everything eventually fits together is going to raise the hackles on your neck enough to never again cheat at cards or steal from your employer. Reading this book will make sure you keep to the straight and narrow road, be kind to animals, and donate to charity without grousing about your budget. You will want to be sure Hell doesn't await you when your time is up.
So, you have chosen to read about the Doctor of Hell. Please don't complain *** about profanity, obscenity, vulgarity, or any of the prose that makes your skin crawl. It's a book about Hell. It doesn't have to be nice!
But remember this is fiction. Really disgustingly disturbing fiction but made-up nonetheless.
If you have the guts to begin then see it through until the end. Not only is there a surprise ending but you will never even see it coming. I did that whole LOL thing at the end, even though getting to the end took some intestinal fortitude and lots of red wine. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Or lost, depending on your perspective of what the City might really be. Again, not a trip to Disney.
It's pretty gross but there's a bitter irony at work here. See if you can find it. It took me until the end but all things considered, it was worth my time.
And I'm really glad it is just fiction.
**The ONLY thing I will complain about is that the editing of the E-book is dreadful. The typos alone can drive you to drink, hence the red wine that was never far from my reach as I plowed through this story. E-books as a general rule tend to be lax in their composition and editing, so this one is no surprise. But I think it would be nice if the editors laid off their own red wine and spent some serious time and energy working on grammar, syntax, punctuation, and layout. Even though the book is set in The City of Hell, it could be improved upon in the real world, IMO. I still liked it. Now I want to see what other work this author offers. Hellaciously wicked stuff, I hope.
February 22, 2017
I was VERY excited to settle in with this book and a cup of coffee on a rainy afternoon. But, I just did not get the satisfaction from it, that I was expecting. I am a bit of a grammar and punctuation snob, and the numerous mistakes in this book were very distracting to the point of being irritating. The story has a good premise, but there were some thin spots, here and there, that could have done with a little more substance added to them. There were some points where the writing was a bit confusing and did not flow smoothly. I think the book would be much more interesting and appealing were it to undergo some intensive edits to content with regard to both the rules of grammar and thought process.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley & Black Rose Writing in order to read and provide a voluntary and honest review, should I choose to do so.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley & Black Rose Writing in order to read and provide a voluntary and honest review, should I choose to do so.
January 28, 2017
Unfortunately, I was unable to finish this novel. It just made no sense. The author's writing style made it really confusing to follow along with the action, and there was a constant change-up of characters that added to the confusion. The descriptions of the setting weren't enough for me to understand the world that was being created. Overall, I just felt like I had stumbled into something that was half-baked. Like I mentioned, I didn't finish this novel; maybe it gets better as you go along! However, I'm just going to pass on this one.
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
April 16, 2017
I have dabbled around with reading ARC’s in the past and sometimes the formatting is good, while other times it isn’t. This was one of those times where I don’t believe that it was up to par. I haven’t checked out the released version to see if changes were made, I assume that they had to be, because in the version that I had received everything (disclaimers, author info, prologue, chapter headings) all ran right up under each other with no spacing. Also some sentences within paragraphs were separated by line breaks.
But that was not the end of the things that I happened to dislike. I would’ve loved to finish reading this book, but unfortunetly I wasn’t able to finish it.
I was excited to pick the book, because I thought that it had an interesting concept. However, I feel like things could’ve been a lot better. The author’s writing style was not to my liking, and I felt like he was kind of all over the place. I was left confused in some instances, and like I had to piece things together. I don’t know if things get better as the book continues, or if the released version has been altered, but I wouldn’t advise this book based upon the version that I had received.
Therefore I’m going to give this book a 1 out of 5 star rating.
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