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Heroes in Hell #14
Rogues in Hell
Hot on the heels of Lawyers in Hell, the New Hell Sinday Times bestseller, comes ROGUES IN HELL...
The war heats up, Satan antes up, and rogues go adventuring as Hell's landlord faces off with Heaven's auditors.
Veteran Hellions sin again and new writers fall from grace:
Shirley Meier, Bradley H. Sinor, Michael Z. Williamson, Deborah Koren, Julie Cochrane, Bruce Durham, Janet Morris, Chris Morris, Richard Groller, H. David Blalock, Nancy Asire, Michael H. Hanson, Sarah Hulcy, Michael A. Armstrong, Larry Atchley, Jr., Bill Snider, Edward McKeown, John Manning, Jack William Finley, David L. Burkhead and Allan Gilbreath
The war heats up, Satan antes up, and rogues go adventuring as Hell's landlord faces off with Heaven's auditors.
Veteran Hellions sin again and new writers fall from grace:
Shirley Meier, Bradley H. Sinor, Michael Z. Williamson, Deborah Koren, Julie Cochrane, Bruce Durham, Janet Morris, Chris Morris, Richard Groller, H. David Blalock, Nancy Asire, Michael H. Hanson, Sarah Hulcy, Michael A. Armstrong, Larry Atchley, Jr., Bill Snider, Edward McKeown, John Manning, Jack William Finley, David L. Burkhead and Allan Gilbreath
502 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2012
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About the author
Janet E. Morris
108 books383 followersJanet Ellen Morris (born May 25, 1946) is a United States author. She began writing in 1976 and has since published more than 20 novels, many co-authored with David Drake or her husband Chris Morris. She has contributed short fiction to the shared universe fantasy series Thieves World, and edited the Bangsian fantasy series Heroes in Hell. Most of her work has been in the fantasy and science fiction genres, although she has also written several works of non-fiction.
Morris was elected to the New York Academy of Sciences in 1980.
In 1995, Morris and her husband and frequent co-writer Christopher Morris founded M2 Tech. Since that time, their writing output has decreased in proportion to the success of the company, which works with U.S. federal and military agencies on non-lethal weapon systems and software.
Morris was elected to the New York Academy of Sciences in 1980.
In 1995, Morris and her husband and frequent co-writer Christopher Morris founded M2 Tech. Since that time, their writing output has decreased in proportion to the success of the company, which works with U.S. federal and military agencies on non-lethal weapon systems and software.
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June 30, 2014
I've always been a fan of the shared-world universe of Thieves World. It's sword and sorcery at its best: character-oriented, with great plots and stories. Janet Morris has been editing, and writing stories for her "In Hell" shared-world Universe for quite some time now: Heroes in Hell and Lawyers in Hell. And now, continuing with the series, she brings us Rogues in Hell, which IMHO is the best of the lot. I love the whole concept behind the series, the cultures, inhabitants and levels of Hell. It's quite a cool concept, and for writers this is a great place to let your imagination run wild. And I like the use of historical, legendary and mythic characters.
My favorite of the 22 stories that comprise this anthology is Colony, by Bruce Durham. It's a solid read: well-told, has great momentum to keep things moving, fun, crackling dialog, and prose that engages all the senses. Here, General James Wolfe has recently been resurrected -- and once again finds himself in Hell, aboard a Satanic ship searching for an island not unlike Skull island. The tale is told with plenty of action and humor, and never once breaks that magic spell that keeps you inside the story.
Which Way I Fly, by Janet Morris, is a very complex tale, and quite hard for me to describe. It's a 2-fold story, with Lysicles, an Athenian general, seeking revenge against Alexander of Macedon. With Lealaps the dog, guardian hound of Zeus, Lysicles joins with Xenophon the mercenary, and their demon allies in an epic battle in Hell. The other part of this story is about Irkalla, Queen of Arali, and her son, Ninazu who is of the winged Eshi, and is Prince of Ki-Gal. The plot revolves around the Royal House of Demons, and Erra and the Seven Sibitti, the sons of Heaven and Earth, the weapons of the gods who terrorize the dead.
Another favorite of mine is Babe in Hell, by Janet and Chris Morris. Herein we find Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Ben Franklin, Mary Shelly, Lord Byron, Perseus and Andromeda, Fallen Angels . . . all involved in the Hellfire Club's Polo Tournament. There's some great stuff here between all the characters, especially Shakespeare and Marlowe. But wait, here's the corker. The damned can't reproduce in Hell. There are no babies in Hell, except for those that are damned. So, when a baby appears in Hell, all Hell breaks loose -- if you'll pardon the pun -- and the fun really gets going when Mary Shelly and Andromeda start quarrelling over the baby: Hope.
Other stand-out stories are Battle of Tartarus, by Chris Morris, Ragnarok & Roll, by Larry Atchley, Jr, and The Miraculous Roadside Attraction, by Jack William Finley. Overall, Rogues in Hell is an excellent collection of imaginative and wonderful stories in the grand tradition of Phillip Jose Farmer's classic To Your Scattered Bodies Go. But now the setting and the stakes have been amped up to 10. Add this one to your collection. You'll be revisiting these stories in the years to come.
My favorite of the 22 stories that comprise this anthology is Colony, by Bruce Durham. It's a solid read: well-told, has great momentum to keep things moving, fun, crackling dialog, and prose that engages all the senses. Here, General James Wolfe has recently been resurrected -- and once again finds himself in Hell, aboard a Satanic ship searching for an island not unlike Skull island. The tale is told with plenty of action and humor, and never once breaks that magic spell that keeps you inside the story.
Which Way I Fly, by Janet Morris, is a very complex tale, and quite hard for me to describe. It's a 2-fold story, with Lysicles, an Athenian general, seeking revenge against Alexander of Macedon. With Lealaps the dog, guardian hound of Zeus, Lysicles joins with Xenophon the mercenary, and their demon allies in an epic battle in Hell. The other part of this story is about Irkalla, Queen of Arali, and her son, Ninazu who is of the winged Eshi, and is Prince of Ki-Gal. The plot revolves around the Royal House of Demons, and Erra and the Seven Sibitti, the sons of Heaven and Earth, the weapons of the gods who terrorize the dead.
Another favorite of mine is Babe in Hell, by Janet and Chris Morris. Herein we find Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Ben Franklin, Mary Shelly, Lord Byron, Perseus and Andromeda, Fallen Angels . . . all involved in the Hellfire Club's Polo Tournament. There's some great stuff here between all the characters, especially Shakespeare and Marlowe. But wait, here's the corker. The damned can't reproduce in Hell. There are no babies in Hell, except for those that are damned. So, when a baby appears in Hell, all Hell breaks loose -- if you'll pardon the pun -- and the fun really gets going when Mary Shelly and Andromeda start quarrelling over the baby: Hope.
Other stand-out stories are Battle of Tartarus, by Chris Morris, Ragnarok & Roll, by Larry Atchley, Jr, and The Miraculous Roadside Attraction, by Jack William Finley. Overall, Rogues in Hell is an excellent collection of imaginative and wonderful stories in the grand tradition of Phillip Jose Farmer's classic To Your Scattered Bodies Go. But now the setting and the stakes have been amped up to 10. Add this one to your collection. You'll be revisiting these stories in the years to come.
December 12, 2013
What to say about this fine collection? Firstly this is the first shared world anthology I have read and at first it did seem a little strange, and you don't get much stranger than hell itself! The stories run seamlessly into one another and range from a damned big game hunter taking on the ultimate prey to a quest to find a certain personal item belonging to...well read it and see. Some are funny, some are sad and some surprising but all are lyrically witty.
The world is extremely well constructed, with each author knowing the locations, minions and denizens and nothing seems out of place. Older mythological personages such as Xenophone, Alexander the Great and Aristotle mingle with the likes of Jack the Ripper, Napoleon and even the Duke of Wellington. As with any anthology there were some stories I enjoyed more than others but as a collection this is first class.
The world is extremely well constructed, with each author knowing the locations, minions and denizens and nothing seems out of place. Older mythological personages such as Xenophone, Alexander the Great and Aristotle mingle with the likes of Jack the Ripper, Napoleon and even the Duke of Wellington. As with any anthology there were some stories I enjoyed more than others but as a collection this is first class.
October 18, 2015
With villains and vagabonds, reprobates and rascals, wannabes and would be heroes galore, Rogues in Hell presents an fascinating and satirical selection of stories that allows you to dip your toes into what condemnation is like for those prepared to take unnecessary risks in life and damn the consequences.
Involving many well-known figures from history along with a badly assortment of dastardly hit men, despicable demons, thieves, cowboys and godly auditors, you’ll find a whole world of dark imagination waiting for you that’s sometimes funny, often poignant and always entertaining.
It’s a pity I can’t expand to tell you more, but read between the lines: Rogues in Hell is an intelligent, sardonic read of what the afterlife might hold for all those who step on the cracks in the pavement thinking there won’t be consequences.
I’m hooked – save me a padded cell in Purgatory.
Involving many well-known figures from history along with a badly assortment of dastardly hit men, despicable demons, thieves, cowboys and godly auditors, you’ll find a whole world of dark imagination waiting for you that’s sometimes funny, often poignant and always entertaining.
It’s a pity I can’t expand to tell you more, but read between the lines: Rogues in Hell is an intelligent, sardonic read of what the afterlife might hold for all those who step on the cracks in the pavement thinking there won’t be consequences.
I’m hooked – save me a padded cell in Purgatory.
May 2, 2015
Janet Morris is one of my favorite authors. I was given this book, Rogues In Hell, through a promotion. I loved each story in this excellent collection of mythical ‘images’ of HELL. They are either humorous, eye-opening, or gloomy…and each tale flows effortlessly into the next. Very well done and if you love mythology, this is one you cannot miss. I highly recommend! Five stars all the way!
July 12, 2012
Since I wrote one of the stories in this book, I kind of like it a lot! Another group of amazing hell stories by some extremely accomplished writers. Please check it out!Sarah Hulcy
May 27, 2017
lets try this book!!!!!
September 25, 2016
Rogues in Hell (Heroes in Hell) ...
Janet Morris et al
After readig many books from this author and most recently Lawyers in Hell, this book had to be the next choice.
A brilliant creation from start to finish with some of the finest writing around. Rogues in Hell is fierce as Satan and rogues battle for power.
Clashes and battles in Hell.
Janet Morris et al
After readig many books from this author and most recently Lawyers in Hell, this book had to be the next choice.
A brilliant creation from start to finish with some of the finest writing around. Rogues in Hell is fierce as Satan and rogues battle for power.
Clashes and battles in Hell.
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